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	<link>http://www.happysteps.net</link>
	<description>going places, seeing the world one happy step at a time!</description>
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		<title>Will the Apple iPad be your new travel companion?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The recent launch of the iPad, Apple’s latest creation—a tablet computer which looks like an oversized Apple iPhone or iPod Touch—has got most of us curious about how it’s going to affect the way we travel. How useful will this new device be, with its large Multi-Touch screen at about one and a half pounds [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/01/29/will-the-apple-ipad-be-your-new-travel-companion/</link>
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		<title>European cities top world’s best places to live</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We all agree that there’s no place like home, it’s where our heart is, and everytime we go somewhere, there’s always that longing to be home. Even travel bugs and those who are passionate about travel tend to appreciate more the little things about their hometown or neighborhood after coming from a trip someplace.
But what [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/01/26/european-cities-top-world%e2%80%99s-best-places-to-live/</link>
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		<title>Special Feature: Yosemite National Park</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all! Here’s another special travel feature courtesy of Alex and Odeth Mizuno, a couple based in California. Odeth is one of my close friends in college and even though we’re oceans away we still communicate via the Internet and I’m happy that she agreed to share one of her travels with us.
In this post, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/01/21/special-feature-yosemite-national-park/</link>
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		<title>Searching for your dream neighborhood?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Coldwell Banker. All opinions are 100% mine.
With the start of the year, most of us have already listed down some goals and dreams to fulfill within 365 days. Aside from having important goals for the family, such as improving finances, going into business, allocating [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/01/21/searching-for-your-dream-neighborhood/</link>
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		<title>Travel industry contributes to relief efforts for Haiti earthquake</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hotels, airline companies, travel agents and travel websites are doing their share in helping Haiti after a devastating earthquake (measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale) struck about 15km south west of Port-au-Prince last Tuesday.
Airlines such as Continental, Delta, United Airlines, US Airways and other such companies encourage their clients to donate miles or money to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/01/16/travel-industry-contributes-to-relief-efforts-for-haiti-earthquake/</link>
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		<title>Special Feature: Personal insights about travel by CB</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/01/14/special-feature-personal-insights-about-travel-by-cb/</link>
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		<title>Special Feature: Jordan tourist attractions (Petra, Dead Sea, Mt. Nebo and more) by CB</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi to my dear readers! My apologies for having written few posts before 2009 ended. I guess we were all busy during the holidays, huh? Anyway, to make up for that, I’m starting off the new year with a special travel feature. This will actually be the first in a series of posts featuring travels [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/01/03/special-feature-jordan-tourist-attractions-petra-dead-sea-mt-nebo-and-more-by-cb/</link>
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		<title>Top 10 Canadian restaurants</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What’s a holiday trip without experiencing a taste of the local cuisine and delicacies? For a tourist who’s just landed in a new destination, the excitement of seeing all the sights and visiting the top local attractions may all be gone when one is exhausted and starving.
For a popular destination such as Canada, it’s good [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/12/24/top-10-canadian-restaurants/</link>
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		<title>Tel Aviv’s Centennial Year: “Revealing the Hidden City” project</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of my favorite stops whenever I’m visiting another place is the museum. Yup! I don’t find them boring at all and could even spend hours just going through the maze of historical artifacts and other interesting collection. For me, it’s like stepping into a time machine and learning about the past, the history and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/11/30/tel-aviv%e2%80%99s-centennial-year-%e2%80%9crevealing-the-hidden-city%e2%80%9d-project/</link>
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		<title>On car rental agencies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Long road trips to your favorite secluded beach resort or any faraway destination can be stressful. I remember those long hours of road travel going to distant beaches such as Boracay or Punta Bulata which proved challenging to the one behind the wheel as we passed through city traffic and winding rural roads. Thus, most [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/11/20/on-car-rental-agencies/</link>
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		<title>Dreaming of a Nordic cruise</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/11/19/dreaming-of-a-nordic-cruise/</link>
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		<title>Missing the “Land of Smiles”</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s Christmas season already in the Philippines (You know, starting from the “ber” months, as in September, October, etc.)! Aside from last year’s family reunion, I reminisce about our 2006 Thailand vacation which was also some sort of a family get-together though it was not complete, as my sister from Prague and big bro from [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/11/14/missing-the-%e2%80%9cland-of-smiles%e2%80%9d/</link>
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		<title>Baggage-packing guidelines: Dos and don’ts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Next week, I’ll be off to Manila again for some design project, and yes I’m already starting to prepare some of the stuff I’ll be bringing along in my baggage. My typical carry-on or hand-carried luggage consists of my shoulder bag and laptop bag with wheels. I usually don’t include liquids and gels in my [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/11/12/baggage-packing-guidelines-dos-and-don%e2%80%99ts/</link>
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		<title>Cheap flights from the USA to top tourist destinations around the world</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s the season for travel again as the holidays are fast approaching! And I’m on dreaming mode once more as I’m browsing over my favorite travel destinations featured in British Airways’ “World Sale” such as London, Paris and especially Rome which is my top dream destination in Europe as I wish to visit the historical [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/11/11/cheap-flights-from-the-usa-to-top-tourist-destinations-around-the-world/</link>
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		<title>The Dipping Pool at Mambukal Mountain Resort</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the activities we enjoyed most during our overnight stay at Mambukal Mountain Resort was using the dipping pool. We were given complimentary entrance tickets to use the dipping pool for two days as the resort staff was not able to give us senior citizen discounts for our cottage accommodation. Mom inquired about the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/11/11/the-dipping-pool-at-mambukal-mountain-resort/</link>
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		<title>Travel during the holidays: presence is more important than presents</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/11/11/travel-during-the-holidays-presence-is-more-important-than-presents/</link>
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		<title>Bacolod to Cebu bus trip via Don Salvador Benedicto</title>
		<description><![CDATA[During our recent Cebu  trip last week of October, we took the Ceres bus going there. The trip started from the Ceres Liner terminal at Shopping, Bacolod City at 7:15 AM. The bus was air-conditioned and the travel time was about 2 hours and 30 minutes as we arrived at the San Carlos City [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/11/07/bacolod-to-cebu-bus-trip-via-don-salvador-benedicto/</link>
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		<title>Budget travel plans for the coming holidays</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s been a hectic week for me, I didn’t even notice the upcoming holidays until we dropped by the mall and I saw Christmas trees and trimmings on display. So yes, it’s holiday shopping season again and many are expected to come up with unique and creative gift items for their loved ones. With the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/10/23/budget-travel-plans-for-the-coming-holidays/</link>
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		<title>Travel in style: Travel must-haves from The Oprah Store</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Holidays and shopping usually go together, yes? And what better way to shop in preparation for the holidays and the winter season than sitting comfortably at home and browsing for your favorite items online, be it fancy gift items like beaded animals or winter clothing at The Oprah Store (oprahstore.oprah.com), the official online store of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/10/16/travel-in-style-travel-must-haves-from-the-oprah-store/</link>
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		<title>Philippine Airlines (PAL) Manila to Los Angeles/San Fransisco holiday promo 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all! Here&#8217;s another holiday promo for those planning to spend their Christmas vacation in the USA. Philippine Airlines (PAL) is offering their &#8220;Awesome Online Fare to the USA&#8221; promo for outbound Manila flights. Here are the details:
USD758
(USD528 Round-trip fare + USD230 surcharges)
(Exclusive of Government Taxes)
Manila TO Los Angeles/San Francisco
Round Trip Economy Class Fare
Travel Period [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/10/12/philippine-airlines-pal-manila-to-los-angelessan-fransisco-holiday-promo-2009/</link>
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		<title>Freeride World Tour Season 3 kicks off in the Russian resort of Sochi</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ski season is here again and ski enthusiasts are getting excited checking out ski deals, local and international ski events and even planning for their own ski holidays. For instance, on January 21, 2010, at the Russian resort of Sochi, the Freeride World Tour Season 3 starts. This four-leg action-packed event will again be featuring [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/10/02/freeride-world-tour-season-3-kicks-off-in-the-russian-resort-of-sochi/</link>
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		<title>Guide to buying backpacks for outdoor recreation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether it’s just a day tour among the ruins or a camping weekend, going on a trip would require some bag to carry your trip essentials. A backpack is the best choice for a comfortable hands-free way of carrying your load compared to single-strapped bags which can cause too much strain on the shoulders and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/09/05/guide-to-buying-backpacks-for-outdoor-recreation/</link>
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		<title>Business hotel accommodations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[According to a CNN news article, companies are paying less for business travel these days. The data source is based from American Express’ business travel division purchase information. There’s been a decline in paid international airfares, hotels and car rentals as compared to last year’s data. Due to the ongoing financial crisis, most companies are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/08/31/business-hotel-accommodations/</link>
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		<title>What makes a hotel unique to its visitors?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For those who are frequently on the go, traveling whether for business or leisure and are usually staying in a hotel, sometimes they’d get the idea that all hotels are more or less the same, offering the usual accommodation and dining experience. For me, a great hotel should offer not just comfort and excellent service [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/08/25/what-makes-a-hotel-unique-to-its-visitors/</link>
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		<title>Just some updates for this travel blog</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I know I haven’t been blogging lately, I’m still organizing this travel site especially doing backup and upgrading to the latest WordPress. It sure takes time and some studying as I’m usually asking help from my techie bro when it comes to website issues such as database backup or looking for best website hosting. Now [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/08/15/just-some-updates-for-this-travel-blog/</link>
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		<title>Hotel search engine donates to charity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you’re a blogger, or have a Twitter or Facebook account, here’s your chance of donating to your favorite charity with just a simple promotion. You can do so via the Spread The Word For Charity project of www.HotelsCombined.com where they donate funds to WWF, Make A Wish or World Vision everytime somebody mentions or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/08/07/hotel-search-engine-donates-to-charity/</link>
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		<title>Schedule of barge (inter-island vessel) trips: Cebu (Toledo) to Negros Occidental (San Carlos) and vice versa</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Inter-island travel between Cebu and Negros islands is made possible with barges or inter-island vessels where the Ceres buses (and container vans, trucks or private vehicles) are loaded.
The ports of destination are Toledo City in Eastern Cebu and San Carlos City in the Northwestern part of Negros Island. Travel time is about 1.5 to 2 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/08/05/schedule-of-barge-inter-island-vessel-trips-cebu-toledo-to-negros-occidental-san-carlos-and-vice-versa/</link>
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		<title>Switzerland tourist guide</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There’s something magical about Europe. Having spent my last summer in this dreamy continent, I am still longing to go back. After all, there are still a lot of European destinations I’ve missed, and Switzerland is one of them. A place of remarkable landscapes, with its rich culture and interesting history as can be seen [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/08/04/switzerland-tourist-guide/</link>
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		<title>Cutting back on business travel costs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With major factors affecting the economy such as increasing fuel costs and the global recession, most top airline companies suffer huge losses resulting to reduced flights and higher rates according to an air travel forecast article from USA Today. Also, there’s been a decrease in first-class and business-class tickets since last year which means revenue [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/07/31/cutting-back-on-business-travel-costs/</link>
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		<title>Cheap flights to the UK, Germany and France via KLM Philippines</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dubbed as their “Hot fares for the rainy season,” KLM Philippines is currently offering some tempting flight deals from the Philippines and Guam to the UK, Germany and France in Europe as long as you book your flights during weekdays (Mondays to Thursdays) and travel period should be until September 30 only. The promo air [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2009/07/30/cheap-flights-to-the-uk-germany-and-france-via-klm-philippines/</link>
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