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		<title>Bring the outdoors into your home</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/07/16/bring-the-outdoors-into-your-home/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/07/16/bring-the-outdoors-into-your-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:11:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.happysteps.net/?p=1282</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Travel bugs are fond of going places, and for them, the best places for vacation are the beaches and mountains, where they can be with nature to have that much-needed R&#38;R.
Those who are busy though and can’t have their vacation yet could use their creativity and imagination to bring the outdoors inside. How? Just make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The traveling family</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/05/19/the-traveling-family/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 03:50:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family trips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.happysteps.net/?p=1242</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s still summer, and this means “escape” time!
Many families are on vacation right now, like our family friend who went to Davao to visit her hubby in his current work assignment. Needless to say, the whole family is there, this means the three children are on a holiday with them as well.
Last vacation, if I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Special Feature: Personal insights about travel by CB</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/01/14/special-feature-personal-insights-about-travel-by-cb/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/01/14/special-feature-personal-insights-about-travel-by-cb/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:59:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Special Travel Feature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Amman]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jordan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Roman theater]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel plans]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[travel tips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.happysteps.net/?p=1175</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all! This is Part 2 of the Special Travel Feature on my good friend CB, as he answers some travel-related questions.
Do check out Part 1, Jordan tourist attractions (Petra, Dead Sea, Mt. Nebo and more) by CB, where he shared with us his memorable trip to the famous tourist attractions in Jordan in Western [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dreaming of a Nordic cruise</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/11/19/dreaming-of-a-nordic-cruise/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/11/19/dreaming-of-a-nordic-cruise/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:37:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cruise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cruise Vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Europe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stockholm]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.happysteps.net/?p=1108</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[During our family trip to Europe last summer, we visited my big sis in the Nordic country of Finland. We really enjoyed our trip and it was memorable for us having travelled all the way from the tropics to the chilly Northern part of Europe. We could have even gone to Sweden since it’s just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Travel during the holidays: presence is more important than presents</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/11/11/travel-during-the-holidays-presence-is-more-important-than-presents/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/11/11/travel-during-the-holidays-presence-is-more-important-than-presents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:34:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Charles Bridge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Europe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[holidays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Infant Jesus of Prague]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.happysteps.net/?p=1071</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Nothing compares to being with our loved ones during holidays and important occasions, right? Thus, most of us would really take time to plan ahead for vacation by delegating tasks or completing projects before due date, and of course making sure to have enough financial resources, such as getting cash advance loans, for travel during [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Travel Channel presents the Travel Bug Treatment Center: What kind of a traveler are you?</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/07/18/travel-channel-presents-the-travel-bug-treatment-center-what-kind-of-a-traveler-are-you/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/07/18/travel-channel-presents-the-travel-bug-treatment-center-what-kind-of-a-traveler-are-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Bug Treatment Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Channel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel personality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel quiz]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.happysteps.net/?p=966</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How do we observe and view the sights as soon as we step into a different city or rural area? Are we adventurous not only with exploring a new hiking trail but also when presented with a weird-looking dish? Do we consult the map or easily ask a stranger when lost? One’s travel personality and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Scenic city views of Bangkok from Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Thailand’s tallest building</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/04/17/scenic-city-views-of-bangkok-from-baiyoke-sky-hotel-thailand%e2%80%99s-tallest-building/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/04/17/scenic-city-views-of-bangkok-from-baiyoke-sky-hotel-thailand%e2%80%99s-tallest-building/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:53:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hotels & Accommodation]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.happysteps.net/?p=804</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There’s something magical about being high on top of a building and viewing the world below, seeing things so small, observing life from a towering perspective. Tall buildings stand proud among their neighbors and they usually offer observation decks or revolving floors for visitors to get beautiful cityscape views from above.

Bangkok’s cityscape as viewed from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>First plane ride experience: boring, exciting or scary?</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/03/24/first-plane-ride-experience-boring-exciting-or-scary/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/03/24/first-plane-ride-experience-boring-exciting-or-scary/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Transportation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://happysteps.net/?p=691</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello all, this blog has been silent for a week (sorry for that) since we were in Cebu for my nephew’s graduation. Thankfully we live just few minutes from the airport, and the flight from Bacolod to Cebu is just 40 minutes. We arrived just in time for dinner at my big bro’s house in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gaining weight during vacation</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/01/17/gaining-weight-during-vacation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/01/17/gaining-weight-during-vacation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 03:41:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://happysteps.net/?p=374</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I’m a bit hesitant to step on the scale these days. Yup, I’m guilty of overindulging myself with fatty and unhealthy foods during the recent holidays. Thankfully, I’m not alone as I read from most bloggers that they too have done some overeating during the holidays. This should not keep me complacent about my current [...]]]></description>
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		<title>After the holidays</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/01/05/after-the-holidays/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:26:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family reunion]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://happysteps.net/?p=364</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What a whirlwind of activities our family had during the holidays. We had a simple reunion for Christmas with my siblings and their families who traveled all the way from Cebu, Finland, Thailand and Prague. The opening of gifts was a memorable and fun event not just for the kids, but for the grownups as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The joys (and woes) of travel</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/12/02/the-joys-and-woes-of-travel/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/12/02/the-joys-and-woes-of-travel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:17:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trip Essentials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[holiday]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel joys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel woes]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://happysteps.net/?p=356</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Travel bugs have this feeling of joy and excitement when they’ll be going on a trip. Here are some reasons why travel brings with it so much fun and happiness (you can add your own reason too):
- getting to meet new faces
- learning a new language (even just the basic or survival phrases)
- experiencing a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A dream trip or a new gadget?</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/11/30/a-dream-trip-or-a-new-gadget/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/11/30/a-dream-trip-or-a-new-gadget/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:15:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dream trip]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://happysteps.net/?p=354</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you’re given a choice between going on a trip to your dream destination and buying a new gadget, which would you choose, granting that both options have the same cost and are not really part of your needs? Well, for travel bugs like me, the first option would be an easy choice. 
I remember [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where’s the beach?</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/11/26/where%e2%80%99s-the-beach/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/11/26/where%e2%80%99s-the-beach/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:19:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beach resorts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Beaches]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jomabo]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://happysteps.net/?p=350</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the things I miss these days is going to the beach. A weekend at one of the beaches here in Negros would do, such as Lakawon, Jomabo or Punta Bulata, but these days, most of my time is spent catching up with work. I need to work harder since the holidays are coming [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Food tripping during vacation</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/10/20/food-tripping-during-vacation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/10/20/food-tripping-during-vacation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:17:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://happysteps.net/?p=294</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I enjoyed my recent vacation, it was fun visiting my two sisters in Finland and Prague and especially playing with their cute and active kids. The only downside to my vacation was the weight I gained during my stay there. Thanks to my sisters who never ran out of ice cream, chocolates and other calorific [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dear travel bug, where’s your next destination?</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/10/14/dear-travel-bug-where%e2%80%99s-your-next-destination/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/10/14/dear-travel-bug-where%e2%80%99s-your-next-destination/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Going places]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[
A traveler’s next destination could be any place and any distance from where he is based &#8211; within his hometown or a city few kilometers away, on a neighboring island or far-away in another continent. 
Going on a holiday doesn’t necessarily mean high-profile vacations in world-class resorts. It could be a day trip to a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Looking forward to the holidays</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/10/14/looking-forward-to-the-holidays/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/10/14/looking-forward-to-the-holidays/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:26:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events & Festivals]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://happysteps.net/?p=218</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[October is here again, another great month for us to enjoy! After our recent family vacation, I’m looking forward to working full blast and keeping up with some pending projects. My happy steps would probably just be here at home, but who knows, there might be some surprise trip coming up. We might squeeze some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Travel and the environment</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/10/02/travel-and-the-environment/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:16:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Transportation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Traveling is fun but unfortunately it also brings with it some disadvantages to the environment. Fuel consumption brought about by travel results to carbon emissions which consequently contribute to global warming. So what should travel bugs do? We love our Mother Nature, this is why we go on sightseeing tours to see its wonders around [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A world of benches: Prague</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/09/30/a-world-of-benches-prague/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/09/30/a-world-of-benches-prague/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:17:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[A World of Benches]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Czech Republic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Justicni Palac]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Waiting for us by the roadside or under the trees, benches provide not just a breathing space for passersby to rest but a chance to initiate a conversation and meet new friends. 

At a neighborhood in Praha 4, Prague
Whenever I see an empty bench, I would often wonder how many people have stopped by and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Happysteps.net: Moving forward</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/08/27/happystepsnet-moving-forward/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:41:15 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[My Blogging Journey]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Celebrating a blog’s birthday can be a similar experience to your own birthday. It brings the blogger to moments of pondering about where her blog is heading to, particularly with how to improve and make it better.
For instance, I have so many plans for happysteps.net and here are just few of them:
- Change my blog [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Näkemiin Finland!</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/07/31/nakemiin-finland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:48:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finland]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pori]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Satakunta Museum]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[My 40-day Finland vacation will soon be over and it’s time to say bye to the cold summer weather, the midnight suns, and so much more. I am grateful for having stayed here in Pori at my big sis’ flat which is located right at the heart of the city, near the Eetunaukio Square which [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Work-related travel</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/07/26/work-related-travel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trip Essentials]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Who’s in Uganda now? It’s none other than cutie sis’ hubby for work purposes. He will be staying there until first week of August yet, so that means a different work environment for him and… the chance to tour around.   Anyway he was there last time and was able to visit and see [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When travel bugs mix business with leisure</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/07/26/when-travel-bugs-mix-business-with-leisure/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/07/26/when-travel-bugs-mix-business-with-leisure/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One reason for travel is attending trainings, seminars and conferences &#8211; from small private meetings to large conferences. For instance, my first travel to Europe was because of a company training. After our classes, my companions and I would tour around the city and shop a bit or visit some tourist attractions. My officemates who [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Some travel bloopers</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/07/22/some-travel-bloopers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:08:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trip Essentials]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This didn’t happen to me but to my parents, cutie sis and her 10-month old baby C. They missed the airport shuttle and consequently their flight from Amsterdam to Prague. Anyway, it all happened because baby C needed to change her diapers (it leaked, ewww!) and as a result they were late. Thankfully there was [...]]]></description>
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		<title>On travel, computers and data security</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/07/12/on-travel-computers-and-data-security/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/07/12/on-travel-computers-and-data-security/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:30:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Packing up for travel, sorting out my clothes, accessories, personal effects, toiletries, gifts and stuff can either be a breeze or a tough task depending on my destination and how many days the vacation or affair will be. Of course, my ever reliable HP laptop Pavi is always with me as my handcarry. Coming here [...]]]></description>
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		<title>On jet lags and body clocks</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/07/09/on-jet-lags-and-body-clocks/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/07/09/on-jet-lags-and-body-clocks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jet lag]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[time zone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[weather]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[My body’s circadian rhythm seems to be disrupted. Ugh… a case of ‘jet lag’ as they say when the body clock’s natural patterns (for eating, sleeping, hormone regulation and other functions) are out of sync as one travels to a different time zone. In my case it’s a 5 hours time difference, so it’s quite [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Happy steps in Finland</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/07/04/happy-steps-in-finland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:19:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finland]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Helsinki-Vantaa Airport]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[highway scenery]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finland, being one of the members of the Schengen states was easier for us (Dad, Mom, cutie sis, baby C and me) to travel from Czech Republic without needing a visa. Since it’s where my big sis is based with her family, going there from Prague was an idea we were toying about and we’re [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finland is calling!</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/06/22/finland-is-calling/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:23:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After spending a week here in Prague, I’ll be off to Finland today to visit my big sis and her family. This time, I won’t be alone to travel since I’ll be with my parents, cutie sis and baby C. My trolley bag is packed already. And yes… I am excited to go on another [...]]]></description>
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		<title>My Manila-Prague trip</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/06/17/my-manila-prague-trip/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/06/17/my-manila-prague-trip/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Going places]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Over all, my trip from Manila to Prague was just ‘perfect’ and I am thankful for the little things that made it such a breeze.
The night before my flight, I was still busy trying to organize my luggage and bags while chatting with my cutie sis in Prague and finalizing things. With just few hours [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I am one busy travel bug these days</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/06/09/i-am-one-busy-travel-bug-these-days/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/06/09/i-am-one-busy-travel-bug-these-days/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:08:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Hello folks! 
No updates from me for few days since I’ve been busy preparing for my Europe trip. I’ll be going to Manila early tomorrow morning, then stay there until my trip to Prague on Saturday. Am I that excited?   I am thankful to God for making this trip possible especially the granting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When geeks travel for techie stuff’s sake</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/05/31/when-geeks-travel-for-techie-stuff%e2%80%99s-sake/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2008/05/31/when-geeks-travel-for-techie-stuff%e2%80%99s-sake/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 03:43:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In my previous post, I wrote about some of the usual reasons for travel. But how about going to another place for techie stuff’s sake? My sis’ geeky hubby traveled all the way from Prague to the UK driving his car with a friend just to get these items he purchased online &#8211; two Dell [...]]]></description>
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