tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14190259354065156122024-09-10T07:51:29.098-07:00Seasonal cook. Budget traveler. Feeling blogger. Coffee dependent. Slightly bipolar. Clingy friend. Reluctant smoker. I eat sunshine for breakfast, and I barf pessimism.Diana Fabie Reciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03436676184135977946noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419025935406515612.post-56945389748139282292013-01-31T04:12:00.000-08:002013-01-31T17:28:33.543-08:00

FIRST STOP First stop in our Southeast Asian jaunt is.... Siem Reap Cambodia!!!! Just when I thought I've seen it all (in blogs), it continued to surprise me by the minute. It was far more amazing, awe-inspiring, and picturesque in fleeeesh. No wonder why it is swarmed with tourists and why many backpackers are passionately  in love with Cambodia drawing them for more. There is

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Heya people. This could be a tad bit too late, but my Hong Kong hangover isn't over, and I'm not done divulging about it quite yet. =p My family and I are planning our trip to HK and I can't hold my giggles!!! :) To see the kids' big doll eyes in awe of Disneyland? PRICELESS. I'm going back to Hong Kong!!!! 11 months to go, too early for a countdown? Yes? The preparations and

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Phew, I have not written anything since my dad passed away but I just could not welcome 2013 without an entry at least. I lost my blogging rhythm,  but not traveling. I haven't been anywhere the past month so I really appreciated this mini getaway from grieving, coping and a couple of getting used to. It was just a perfect getaway before I jump start 2013.  New

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An open letter to a 54 y/o, grumpy old man-- my dad. Daddy, Hi, Dad. This is your "bunso" writing you a love letter. Something I wish I could have done, at least a day before today. I must admit though, that I am in complete denial that this is all but a bad dream that I'll wake up to with your 80's music that you injected with oppa gangnam style just because Marikit danced to it

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Almost always, people make the mistake of thinking I have loads and loads of cash to burn like an rk to fund my (future) travels. To be honest, I don't. My source of fund is limited neither do my savings multiply on it's own like kisses when you put alcohol.(Or was that a myth?) "I don't have money" That is by far the most scratched excuse not to travel. Please don't tell me you don't have

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In  famous tagalog saying "Nag iba ang ihip ng hangin".  I've always said NO to the idea of leaving for US, for vaca or for good. It was a fat No, with the gate closed, doors locked, and the windows shut. But I guess,  life has it's crazy twisted turns and that one thing we loathe the most, is the next thing we'd fight our might with. My mom was stunned when I told her about

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If we hadn't gotten lost, 3456787 times. We would have won the challenge. Boo. But I still consider us as winners! (= Congrats girls! You've won my kuripot like Diana challenge! (= Breakdown of expenses (minus the unnecessary expenses from our misadventures): P150 Gas P380 tickets P100 Tender Juicy Hot dog, and drinks P50 Jollibee meal P20 toll fee TOTAL: P700 (Prices are

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After this trip 3 things I was absof*ckinglutely sure of: 1) I'll have to re-brand this blog to "The misadventures of the kuripot dork". Why? A regular day pass in EK costs P600. But being the cheapskate dork that I am, I scored tickets for only P380!!!! :) Whenever I bag a good bargain, I cannot help but brag about my budget saving skills! hihih! :) 2) I should never trust

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You must  have read about my SEA backpacking trip on January with my Attorney/Captain cousin Calai, and I've been cracking my knuckles excited about it!!!! What's not to be excited about? Biking under stiffling heat, temple hopping, ass numbing bus rides, a wide variety of scrumptious local food (Tarantula included), and awesome new people you meet along the way. (= Yesss, that's

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It's been a constant thing for me to write down things I feel the need to buy. Must be the cosmos, but I find myself crossing out some items in my list.Some seemed unimaginably impossible, but found it's way to cross itself! Awe-mazing! I even suggest that you try it, let the law of attraction work its magic on you! Slave it, and own it! hehe Being the cheapskate that I am ultimately known

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Sometime last year, I visited Anawangin, along with Camara, and Capones Island on a tight 1500 peso budget. Including bus fares, food, tent, and every single centavo spent that day.  It is no secret, that Anawangin is undeveloped. No fancy hotels, no buffet breakfast. The beauty of Anawangin though lies in its virgin innocence. Away from the hustle and bustle of urban living

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My good friend glerren and I were ranting about how the "new" wave of "photographers" are penetrating the God forsaken mainstream market. How yuppies are swagging their way, showing off their DSLR (permanently set on auto mode) displaying douchebaggery. You can bet they know nothing about photography jargons. *facepalm*. I hope this does not mean death to Photography. 

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In contrast to my backpacking pursuit, the wandering dork embarks on a fancy vacation to Misibis Bay! It's so fancy It never even made it in my dreams! hahaha I'm surprised though that this Bicol wonder is yet to make it to the  mainstream despite it being a 5 star hotel. I only get an "Ahhh!" and a nod if I reply with conviction "Yung pinuntahan ni Zac Efron". And don't ask me how many

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Casa Marikit is peacefully tucked in Banay-Banay, Lipa City, Batangas. A perfect getaway for urbanites wanting a piece of Italy. It created a huge buzz when it first opened in Feb. 2011 on Valentines Day serving wine, steak, pasta, and pizza over live Bossanova music. The love for good food, and interior design gave birth to Casa Marikit. Every detail of the restaurant was studied extensively

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CARA Welfare Philippines has over 200 dogs under their care providing food, and shelter for the past six months. These pit bulls were cared for after having been used for dog fights and training baits by heartless Koreans in Cavite and Laguna.  I wish to encourage you all to take part in a fund  food raising event that provides evident help, where help is in dire need of. We can

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Two stressed working girls drove to the beach on an impulse for a much needed getaway from work on a P1000 budget. End of story. Kidding. Without much ado, this is the breakdown of our expenses on our mini vacation.  P400- Gas  P500- Cabbana (Which we didn't really use) P100- Snacks We were working on a really tight budget, so it was pretty challenging to look for

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Wish I could think of a more flashy, more "sashal" title for my Macau post. But no, to put it more accurately, this is the best title to describe our side trip to Macau. It could have been "Misadventures in Macau". But that would be an understatement. We woke up pretty late that friday since we partied a bit too hard the night before. We even failed to rebook our tickets less than 24

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AHHHH… Finally had the chance to work out again after a week of reckless pig out. Royal, and I together with Jess (our morbid trainer slash her Hubby) decided to work some sweat. That leaves 2 girls trotting different paths in life, day dreaming about Bacolod chicken inasal. hahaha :)  I finally engaged myself to a healthier lifestyle. With occasional nicotine fix, and fast food on the

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  This question is constantly asked within travel bloggers so to speak. I dared to answer the same question and its quite interesting what I came up with. In the midst of planning my trip to Hong Kong, I realized what I wanted out of my trip. I refuse to visit themeparks. I want to see places I've only seen in history books, not theme parks from glossy flyers. I want to be friends

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I can honestly come up with thousands of reasons why I love Hong Kong. If only I could fly to Hong Kong multiple times a year, I would in a heart beat! If I were a city, I'd probably be Hong Kong. It catered my every interest, from food, shopping, and.. the walkalator! :-) We booked two weeks prior to our actual departure. Which gave me less time to prepare which blew our excitement to

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Less than 24 hours ago, I booked myself with 2 other friends to Cebu quite impulsively. The piso fare promo is way too tempting I just had to give in. Gaaahh, only to wake up the next day to a zero fare promo. Nice. Way to go, you crazy twisted fate! However, P1100 rountrip tickets to Cebu isn't bad at all, not bad at all. So I stopped being regretful and sorry before it kills all the excitement

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Truth be told, the first time Paige and Alex actually spoke to eachother, was the night before this Hong Kong trip. Our wit and humor surprisingly made a good combo that made our Hong Kong trip a comical adventure. Hong Kong welcomed us with its glorious skyscrapers, and a humid weather. We then ventured the staggering adventure that awaited us :) The foodtrip in Hong Kong is

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I know I know. It is impossible for me to reach my thinspiration since I have my huge thighs which is impossible for me to get rid of. My body type, I can never change, even with the help of Belo Medical group.  Photo credits to Yahoo! News Not only does she have a ravishing body figure, but impeccable taste in clothing as well. Photo credits to Yahoo! News I have always been in

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I started packing my stuff yesterday, that is a week before our trip. The weather has been so bipolar lately, I might wear something I'll end up wearing on my trip and no time to dry them. Which happened to me too many times in the past. But before doing so, I had to check more than three times about the weather there just to make sure I pack the right clothes. Currently it is summer in Hong

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I've been burning time reading travel blogs for hours, if not daaaaayss to satisfy my thirst for wonderful new discoveries. Hence, I added a few things on my bucket list! :-) 1) Go to Prague. 2) Go cliff diving! 3) Climb a mountain! 4) Learn to dance Salsa! 5) Take Photography lessons. 6) Sketch like a pro! 7) Ride a bullet train 8) Join a triathlon! :) 9) Quit smoking!

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