by John McDermott | Inc. Wire

A Texas city's pledge to "Keep Austin Weird" has made it a haven for local, small business owners.

“Keep Austin Weird” has turned out to be a successful business motto.

Austin, whose inhabitants use the phrase to promote buying from local small businesses, was named the best U.S. city for small business growth for the third year in a row by The Business Journals.

Summer vacation in the Philippines also means rediscovering the heritage and historical sites of the country. If you live in the metropolis, Corregidor is a short boat ride away. Here's an article from Elizabeth Lolarga of the Vera Files. Her write-up is definitely worth the read...

It is the island fortress where the blood of Filipino, American and Japanese soldiers was spilled, all of them convinced it was for a cause bigger than them.

By Jonathan de Santos | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom

Going elsewhere this Holy Week? Make sure your house is safe.

The Philippine National Police on Wednesday released public safety tips against crimes and accidents during the Lenten break.

If going out of town and leaving the house unattended, the PNP suggested making sure appliances are unplugged, gas stoves are shut off,  and all doors and windows are locked.

By Melissa Burdick Harmon | Yahoo! Travel

Quiet nights . . . lazy walks . . . spectacular sunsets to view à deux . . . genuine interaction with folks who actually live there . . . off-the-beaten-path islands offer secret spots and stunning surprises in every corner of the world. There are hundreds of possibilities. Here are 10 of the best:

1. Pigeon Point in Tobago (Getty Images)
Tobago, Caribbean
For Eco-Rich Vacations