Just want to share my photo quote for today. Find happiness in your inner self. XOXO!
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Monday, February 10, 2014
Asian Tour: Seoul, South Korea
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| after snow sliding (taken by Mr.Chung, our guide) |
Christmas in the Philippines is a much anticipated festivity. It actually starts in the month ending in " ber" i.e.,September and ends in the Feast of the Epiphany or the Three Kings, the first Sunday of January.
People especially the kids are looking forward to the celebrations. It's also time for reunions... family, friends, and even class reunions. Family gatherings are the best as we all share our blessings to everyone.
Our family is definitely not an exemption but since 2012, we celebrated our Christmas out of the country. You see, this is the only time that we can spend long vacation from school and office. In 2012 we were in Hong Kong and then last year it was in Korea.
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| first time with snow |
But that was part of our plan because we really want to see snow.
If you're coming in autumn and winter, just bring one down jacket. It will be too heavy and bulky if you bring more. You can be warm by layering your clothes. Don't forget to bring beanies, leather gloves, socks, and petroleum jelly in case you'll have cold rashes.
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| two Asian boys curious with snow |
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| walk in a park |
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| Christmas lunch of Korean food |
- Filipinos need visa to enter Korea. For visa requirements go to this link: http://embassy_philippines.mofa.go.kr/english/as/embassy_philippines/visa/requirement
- Ideal time to visit: Autumn months of September - November and Spring (March -May) for cherry blossoms
- Bring your maintenance medicines and first aid med. as most products were written in their language and only a few people know how to speak in English.
- Food : They love spicy food, even McDonalds and KFC are too hot for my kids (just ask the fastfood crew for a non-spicy entree), but one will love their egg rolls, barbecues, bulgogi, kimchi, bibimbap, etc. Try also their tarts and moon cakes.
- If you love coffee, you'll be surprised to find all kind of coffee shops in just one street or corner. They're everywhere!
- Don't forget to visit their beauty shops. So many beauty products and kikay kits to buy!
- If you're from tropical country and visiting in early winter, forget clothes shopping because the stores are only selling winter clothing...well unless you want to wear those type of clothes in the hottest and driest season back home. hihihi
Friday, April 22, 2011
Mindanao Trip 2011
I've been traveling a lot these days. Last month with my sisters and in the last two weeks with my family. It's our tour month and we decided to visit Thailand. But before that we went first to Mindanao.
My hubby's friend invited us to his hometown Oroquieta in Mizamis Occidental. We had so much fun touring around this part of Mindanao... my deepest gratitude to our host. Highlight of this trip was our swim and feeding of dolphins. That was lovely!
Our last destination was Dakak in Zamboanga. The resort is under renovation. They're constructing pool and function rooms. It's a bit chaotic or maybe my expectation was a little bit higher.
We also visited Rizal's Dapitan and the "one and only team park of Visayas and Mindanao" (their slogan), which is Gloria's Fantasy Land. Ariane and Andrei had fun with bump cars and roller coaster ride was also a big hit.
My hubby's friend invited us to his hometown Oroquieta in Mizamis Occidental. We had so much fun touring around this part of Mindanao... my deepest gratitude to our host. Highlight of this trip was our swim and feeding of dolphins. That was lovely!
Our last destination was Dakak in Zamboanga. The resort is under renovation. They're constructing pool and function rooms. It's a bit chaotic or maybe my expectation was a little bit higher.
We also visited Rizal's Dapitan and the "one and only team park of Visayas and Mindanao" (their slogan), which is Gloria's Fantasy Land. Ariane and Andrei had fun with bump cars and roller coaster ride was also a big hit.
Friday, March 4, 2011
My Longest Ride
...the date was March 8, 2006...It's 8 in the evening and I'm busy preparing my visuals for the 2nd day of our training when my phone rang. It's my brother on the other line..."wala na ang Tatay!" When you hear these words and you're not with your family or worst you're miles and miles way from home, believe me, it's harder.
This was what I experienced when Tatay died. I was in M'lang, North Cotabato in Mindanao when he passed away. I cried for a while but forced myself to compose. I need to make arrangements...call airlines for rebooking (I have to leave the next day), call my husband to fetch me at the airport, contact my coordinator, discuss with the other trainer the topics that I'm suppose to tackle and leave to her the conduct of the training workshop for the next couple of days.
I can't sleep...wondering what's happening in our house back in the province. The feeling was terrible...no one can console you in those moments...
I got up early to catch the bus to Gen.San airport. It took me 45minutes to get that bus. I can't imagine how I composed myself infront of the small store waiting to get a ride. When I was inside the bus and the plane, my tears rolled. I'm not sobbing, no sound at all. Passengers were staring at me. I didn't mind.
That was the longest journey I ever had.
This was what I experienced when Tatay died. I was in M'lang, North Cotabato in Mindanao when he passed away. I cried for a while but forced myself to compose. I need to make arrangements...call airlines for rebooking (I have to leave the next day), call my husband to fetch me at the airport, contact my coordinator, discuss with the other trainer the topics that I'm suppose to tackle and leave to her the conduct of the training workshop for the next couple of days.
I can't sleep...wondering what's happening in our house back in the province. The feeling was terrible...no one can console you in those moments...
I got up early to catch the bus to Gen.San airport. It took me 45minutes to get that bus. I can't imagine how I composed myself infront of the small store waiting to get a ride. When I was inside the bus and the plane, my tears rolled. I'm not sobbing, no sound at all. Passengers were staring at me. I didn't mind.
That was the longest journey I ever had.
Friday, January 14, 2011
My Year-Ender (Part 2)
Aside from family travels, 2010 was also bonding year (read...LAKWATSA year)for me and my friends. We went to Bulalacao, the farthest town in our province. I was so amazed in the development. The last time I visited the southern part of our island was, when I was in my early 20s. That's two decades ago.
Roads are now cemented, whereas before, it took me 4 hours to reach this place from our capital town of Calapan. There was no electricity back then. There's an old house turned into a lodging place where upon check-in, the staff gave me candle to use at night. And oh boy, it's really creepy when I went to the common toilet in the middle of the night with this flickering light. Add to that the smell of bats and sometimes I disturbed them that they flew above the ceiling in the hallway...sounds like a horror movie right? But I was so adventurous and brave back then. I booked in this lodging house twice. Well, it's the only one in those days. NO choice!
Anyway, now the town was being developed as one of the tourist attractions of Or.Mindoro. It has beautiful and undisturbed small islands. We went island hopping. Before heading home the next day, we went dried fish shopping in the market and stopped over in the white sand beach of Buktot in Mansalay town.
In the flower month of May, we attended Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon. This was our, me & my daughter's, first time to see the colorful fiesta. It's worth the long walk and ride.
Summer season ended and as monsoon period came in, we hibernated. Then came September, (w/ sound, ^wink^)tarararan...our out of the country month, we went to Vietnam and Cambodia. This tour was superb. It was indeed very educational for me.
And to end another year of camaraderie, we had X'mas party last Dec.5 at my place. We had so much fun.
I thank God for my friends, the blessings and the good life that He gave each one of us. I wish and pray that 2011 will be another nurturing year for our friendship.
Roads are now cemented, whereas before, it took me 4 hours to reach this place from our capital town of Calapan. There was no electricity back then. There's an old house turned into a lodging place where upon check-in, the staff gave me candle to use at night. And oh boy, it's really creepy when I went to the common toilet in the middle of the night with this flickering light. Add to that the smell of bats and sometimes I disturbed them that they flew above the ceiling in the hallway...sounds like a horror movie right? But I was so adventurous and brave back then. I booked in this lodging house twice. Well, it's the only one in those days. NO choice!
Anyway, now the town was being developed as one of the tourist attractions of Or.Mindoro. It has beautiful and undisturbed small islands. We went island hopping. Before heading home the next day, we went dried fish shopping in the market and stopped over in the white sand beach of Buktot in Mansalay town.
In the flower month of May, we attended Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon. This was our, me & my daughter's, first time to see the colorful fiesta. It's worth the long walk and ride.
Summer season ended and as monsoon period came in, we hibernated. Then came September, (w/ sound, ^wink^)tarararan...our out of the country month, we went to Vietnam and Cambodia. This tour was superb. It was indeed very educational for me.
And to end another year of camaraderie, we had X'mas party last Dec.5 at my place. We had so much fun.
I thank God for my friends, the blessings and the good life that He gave each one of us. I wish and pray that 2011 will be another nurturing year for our friendship.
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