Be a Star in Smile

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How to travel better this year

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  • Supper Stars of Bicolandia

    The nine dishes you must try when you travel to the homeland of La Aunor

  • Start fresh

    Gear up for the year ahead and give yourself a long-overdue overhaul.

  • Osaka’s fish frenzy

    What happens before your sushi gets served on a plate? Find out at Osaka’s fi sh market auction.

  • Shredding dunes

    Here’s a nice dune-day scenario: you, a fl atboard, and stretches of hilly sand dunes in Laoag. Experience the new sport that’s drawing thrill-seekers to the north.

  • Bohol on a budget

    See all of Bohol’s postcard-pretty sights — and indulge in all its laidback island charms — on a three-day budget-friendly tour.

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  • Reviews

    Fresh sounds from homegrown talent

  • A class act

    We’ve got Matthew Morrison — Glee’s main man and TV’s hottest teacher — for a one-on-one.

  • Happy new treats

    Playing in concert halls and theaters this month: A world-famous musical, an indie band and a pop princess, just to name a few.

  • Plug and play

    On a bus or a plane? These handy gizmos can guarantee that you’ll never be bored.

  • An accidental tourist in… Xiamen

    One savvy traveler suggests a list of fun things to do when in the city.

  • Swingin, single

    Thinking of traveling solo? Do it like blogger Prime Sarmiento AT 25, Prime got her first passport, took her first trip overseas, and has been hooked to traveling ever since. Ten years later, she’s traipsed around the world solo, writes a blog called The Gypsy Gals (www.thegypsygals.com) with her sister, Nina, and published Gypsygals Tales: [...]

  • Seoul mates

    Warm up in winter and bring a burst of candy colors to the land of K-pop.

  • Chikka

    Check out the latest travel, celebrity and lifestyle news across the network

  • Thanks a brunch

    Catch up with your besties over long, leisurely power brunches of tasty fare and some bubbly.

  • I hereby resolve to…

    10 Hollywood stars declare what they will or won’t be doing in 2012

  • My snapshot

    Smile reader Ritche M. Asagra gets a glimpse of Albayano culture at the Gayon Festival in Albay

  • You, 2.0

    Whether it’s honing new skills, getting a radiant complexion or a more restful snooze, here’s how to upgrade your life in 2012

  • Q&A: Juvic Pagunsan

    Marie Monozca talks to the Filipino pro golfer who almost clinched the prestigious Barclays Singapore Open title, and rose to become Asia’s number one

  • New beginnings

    January is a month of fresh starts, so why not join in on the fun at these annual events celebrated across the network?

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