Our Taal Vista Staycation

What joy it was when I had a staycation in Taal Vista Hotel with someone special. After picking up Sue at the airport, we went straight to Coastal bus terminal where we got a ride going to Tagaytay.

A Walk Within the Streets of Binondo

Located across the Pasig River from Intramuros, Binondo has typified a small Chinese town, and is referred to as the local "China Town". The district is the centre of commerce and trade for all types of businesses run by Filipino-Chinese merchants.

Exploring Mt. Daraitan

xploring new places is what I like the most.. Those places not so much visited, nature well-preserved, great view, calm environment.

Bucket List: Mt. Pulags Sea of Clouds

It took me quite a while to be able to said 'YES' to the several invites given by scouting colleagues in high school. And finally, I did it! I was able to climb and reach the summit of the highest mountain in Luzon - MT. PULAG.

Conquering Mt. Pico de Loro

Considered the highest mountain of the province of Cavite, Mt. Pico De Loro (also known as Mt. Palay-Palay) is so called because of a unique rock formation near its summit. Pico De Loro, in Spanish, means Parrot’s Beak.

Monday, October 19, 2015

Deuter PH to Hold Its First Photo and Video Competition

Do you have a story to tell? 
Do you love traveling? 
Or would you rather spend your time biking, hiking or trekking? 
Are you a nature lover? 

Well now is your time to shine! Share with us YOUR JOURNEY TO HAPPINESS! A photo and video competition that will showcase your outdoor adventures! 



This Contest is Open to ALL outdoor enthusiasts! Cool and Exciting Prizes from Deuter Philippines and great cameras and other gadgets from Canon awaits the lucky winners per category.

DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES IS ON NOVEMBER 30, 2015. 

#Deuter #Contest #PhotoContest #VideoContest #Travel #Photography #Mountaineer #NatureLover #Lovestotravel #Journey #Mountains #Biking #Hiking

QC Blogventure Experience

Quezon City is not new to me. I pass by the city premises most of the time. May it be going home to my parents' house in Bulacan, I take a road trip along Commonwealth Avenue; Fairview too.. Not only were the roads familiar to me. I've been to several places in the city: Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife, UP Diliman, UP TechnoHub and La Mesa Eco Park to name a few.


And that's what the tour was all about.. To go to several landmarks in Quezon City that has made a mark either for the country's history or the city itself.

QC is named after the country's 2nd President, Manuel L. Quezon.
Quezon City Monument located in the Quezon City Memorial Circle

I was assigned to the mid-day group. And our itinerary are as follows:

  • Araneta Center Complex
          - KIA Theater (formerly New Frontier Theater)
The newly renovated KIA Theater (formerly known as the New Frontier)
KIA Theater Lobby
The theater itself. Approx. can accommodate 2000 seats. Upcoming concerts are The Jets and Kyla's Anniversary Concert.
          - Four Seasons Buffet and Hotpot by Vikings

 
Dining area..

          - Gateway Gallery
Inside the gallery..
         - Topiary Garden

          - Farmer's Market
The market's dampa area..
Own the stage.. Feel like the videoke king.. Have an instant audience at the dampa.
          - Novotel

The only hotel that has a Mac hub for its visitors..
One of Novotel's rooms..
The hotel's pool area..
          - Smart Araneta Coliseum
Still my favorite concert venue..

  • Mowelfund Museum
The founders of the Mowelfund.

It was an tiring yet interesting tour as there were some areas that I haven't been or revisited for a long time.

Quezon City is one large city for explore. And lots to offer presently and to the days to come to its residents and visitor alike.



Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Shroff Travel Offers Exclusive Travel Deals Up to 50% Discount on the 26th Philippine Travel Mart

Backed with more than  21 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, Shroff Travel guarantees its customers with professional services in providing overall solutions to their travel needs. This year, as they participate in PHILTOA’s 26th Philippine Travel Mart, they are offering international and domesticexclusive travel deals that will surely make everyone excited to take their next holiday!


INTERNATIONAL PACKAGES
3D 2N - SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA with Tours - USD 173
3D 2N - BEIJING, CHINA with compulsory Tours - USD 64
3D 2N - HO CHI MINH Free & Easy Only - USD 72
3D 2N - HANOI Free & Easy - USD 75
3D 2N - BALI INDONESIA Free & Easy Only - USD 62
3D 2N - KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA with Half Day City Tour - USD 76
3D 2N - BANGKOK, THAILAND with Tour - USD 92
3D 2N - SINGAPORE - USD 145
3D 2N - KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA Free & Easy - USD 124
3D 2N - SEOUL, KOREA with Complimentary City Tour - USD 170
3D 2N - MYANMAR with Tours - USD 196
4D 3N - OSAKA, JAPAN Free & Easy Only - USD 720
4D 3N - TOKYO, JAPAN Free & Easy Only - USD 812

DOMESTIC PACKAGES 3D 2N FREE & EASY for as low as:
Puerto Princesa - Php 1,948
Cebu - Php 1,959
Coron - Php 1,969
Boracay - Php 1,990
Batanes - Php 2,736
Davao - Php 2,754
Bohol - Php 2,756
Ilocos - Php 3,782
El Nido - Php 3,932

For  more details about these travel deals and other tour packages, please check the NOTES on Shroff Travel Facebook Page

Experience Life with Shroff Travel! 

SHROFF TRAVEL aims to give everyone memorable travel experiences especially those who have great passion for exploration. That's one of the reasons why they make it easier and affordable for tourists to discover the Philippines and the rest of world by offering these special travel deals. They also offer flight promos and issues ticket on all airlines so booking your tour with them is hassle free.

For more information about Shroff Travel exclusive travel deals, please visit their BOOTH # F1037 & F1042 during the 26th Philippine Travel Mart at SMX Convention Center (SM MoA) on September 4-6, 2015.

For complete information about their available services and packages, please contact  (+63 2) 524 2222 / (+63 2) 524 3636 or text 0917 890 3637. You may also visit their website www.shrofftravel.com to search for available tours, flights, hotels, transfers and other travel needs. Book competitive offers with great value for your money!

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Monday, August 24, 2015

5 Things Why You Need to Experience Subic Bay Yacht Club

We all dream of a good life, even it's subjective, most likes to experience to live, breathe and spend what the few elites fortunately receive. We dream to live in a mansion, taste  delicious and sumptuous dishes and to have our own yacht. Now, everything is possible, to experience and its just two hours away from Manila. 


Subic Bay Yacht Club for years was a membership only facility. If you don't have the 6 digits for the fee, the luxury and exceptional experience that only those few blessed with fortunes, these will only be limited to them. Well, good news, the premiere marina is extending their membership to non members to feel, enjoy, eat, experience and well, try to be an elite even just for a day or two. Thanks to the Subic Bay Yacht Club management and stakeholders for sharing the paradise.

According to its official website ( subicbayyachtclub.ph), the SBYC is located North West of Manila, the Club is set with Zambales Mountain range on the Eastern part and the tranquil Subic Bay that opens to the South China Sea on the west. A perfect paradise with safe harbors and pristine flat waters. A vacation destination with elegant design. An exquisite service and warm hospitality. Experience us, Experience Subic Bay Yacht Club.

Here's why you need to experience Subic Bay Yacht Club:

1. It's a paradise
In the hustle and bustle of city life, whether you're from Manila or in any parts of the world, Subic Bay Yacht Club offers the million dollar view of the bay and surrounded by mountains. We love to escape stress and just to look at the pristine and relaxing view gave us that moment that we all need, the feeling of rejuvenation.

2. Accommodation
The different choices of rooms with the options base on your budget and need comes in handy from as low as Php 6,000. According to its website, The variety of accommodation at Subic Bay Yacht Club shares an inviting and functional space. All are spacious and elegantly designed to satisfy the discriminating taste of every member and guest. Each room and suite offers a balcony, with selected suites having a marina vista.

3. Food
Breakfast is always grand at Subic Bay Yacht Club. The variety of dishes in a buffet set up makes one likes to go back and to start the morning right.

4. Pool and Jacuzzi
The elegantly designed swimming pools are just part of the complete package. Everyone who checked in can use this facility. You can just relax in this place while checking out the different yachts over the bay which is just 20 feet or less away from the pool.

All rooms are equipped with a jacuzzi. One thing that makes SBYC different from the rest.

5. Hospitality
The moment one steps in the facility of Subic Bay Yacht Club, you can feel how friendly, professionally trained and naturally accommodating all the personnel from the bell boy to the managers on duty. 

Subic is a first class municipality in the province of Zambales, located along the northern coast of Subic Bay in the Philippines. According to the census of May 2010, it has a population of 89,724 and a 1st class Income classification.

Like Iba, the provincial capital, and neighboring Olongapo City, Subic is also a fast-growing municipality and expected to become a component city. It is a former home of one of the largest US military facilities outside of the US mainland, the Subic Bay Naval Base.


For more information:
Subic Bay Yacht Club
Rizal Highway corner Burgos Street
Subic Bay Freeport Zone
047 252 5211- 047 252 6586
marketing@subicbayyachtclub.ph
www.subicbayyachtclub.ph

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Deuter Philippines Opens 2nd Concept Store

Deuter, one of the leading backpack brands worldwide, has opened its 2nd concept store in the Philippines. 


Held last August 15 at SM City Clark Pampanga.



Those present during the grand opening were members from press, online media and VIPs from Deuter Philippines and SM City Clark.


The event was not just a simple ribbon-cutting. Other activities like wall climbing was opened to the public all day.