tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24688308052403515522012-09-30T03:36:52.774+08:00a diary of a traveler. whims of a dreamer. thoughts of a believerShanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189186945170657822noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2468830805240351552.post-87765524600448707292012-09-23T16:29:00.000+08:002012-09-30T03:31:18.318+08:002012-09-30T03:31:18.318+08:00

Our original plan was to go to Tagaytay and Enchanted Kingdom the day after. It was raining all night and on the 2nd day itself, so we backed off and opted to do it  on the 3rd day (Sunday, Sept 16) instead. Our second day was then spent at MOA and Greenhills Shopping Center. We were so lucky to rent a van with a reasonable price  good  for the entire day. We only paid P3,500 for the entire

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Been to Manila countless times but it was never with a group this large. Originally we were 14 but only 11 made it to the trip,  3 others didn't go with us due to some circumstances beyond control. We left CDO last Sept 14 at around 6am, arrived Manila 20 minutes after 7am. Upon landing,  we headed straight to GAD center in Intramuros (it's where we stayed). After settling our things and

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We were tired from our long travel a day before this plus the endless walking along all 3 stations. But it didn't stop us to wake up early and be ready to experience some-of-the-must-try-activities in the island. We're so lucky to get a good promo for this day's activity- banana boat ride,  fly fish ride, helmet diving, ATV ride, and island hopping  for only  P1,300 each pax. We grabbed

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We arrived Boracay at around 9:35pm last Aug.3. No single minute wasted, we immediately explored the place along Stations 1 to 3. Boracay is screaming with extreme energy.  Despite the windy ambience,  everyone's inarguably having fun. Tireless people walking, laughing, partying, eating and taking pictures are the constant scenario of the place. Here are some of our pictures taken during our

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Hearing about Boracay, first thing comes to mind is EXPENSIVE. I thought stepping Boracay's famous white sand will just remain a dream. But last Aug 3, 2012 it became a reality. To realize this dream it takes time and a lot of patience.  Together with my travel buddies we waited for a promo flight to get a discounted round trip ticket. We have Cebu Pacific Air to thank for this, they made life of

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I know I'm not a pro in writing. I'm a self confessed reader of anything from books to novels and obviously blogs that I've come across the internet- this is a secret no more to those who know me.  Blog hopping is somehow a part of my daily routines, never a day passed without me reading blogs of my many favorite bloggers. It took me a while to succumb to blogging for reasons that

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This month had been full of abrupt plans for a quick escapade. A frequent travel buddy emailed us a breathtaking picture of Siquijor's hidden beauty. It's been one of my many many wishes to bring my restless feet to the Island of Fire. A very laid back place and a beach with crystal clear water greeted us upon opening the email. Beach is always been my comfort zone (though I don't know how to

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I seldom post entries such as this but someone urged me to create one . (If you are reading this, you-know-who-you-are, I could just imagine you "LOLing" at this). So here's my take on the question she threw at me. All of us has our own share of heartaches with our love life or even life in general. I honestly can’t  understand why lovers tend to hurt each other. It’s so simple to read,

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Aside from my love for traveling, I love reading too. Books and e-books are and will always be my constant companion anytime, anywhere. I received an email from a friend, Toni, she sent a pdf copy of the trilogy written by E.L James and another one from Anne Rice. While everyone was going crazy with E.L James' Fifty Shades trilogy I opted to start reading Anne Rice's  Sleeping

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When I hear of Ilocos I will always associate it as Chavit Singson's place, sand dunes and that famous street with old buildings along the side that I so want to visit someday soon. When I googled everything about Ilocos, my jaw dropped with what I saw. No more arguments here. It's fixed. I'll visit this place one day. Need I say more?. Let these pictures below do the talking.

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One of the things I love the most is TRAVELING.  Since I was 4 year old, my aunt (the one who raised me) always tagged me along with her in all her out of town trips and seminars.  It's always been my happiness every time we'll be having another trip. During my college days, my travel became rare. When I started earning, my traveling  resumed. Those travels were never documented (I haven't  been

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My travel buddies wanted to give a last hurrah for summer 2012. Target destination will be at Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park at Sinacaban, Ozamis City. This trip has long been overdue and was postponed several times. Told yah, our kind of work requires tremendous effort to arrange our schedule. Obviously, we were able to make it. So here are snippets of our trip.This particular trip gave me

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Everyone has it's own likes, hobbies and collections. Some collects Hello Kitty items,  key chains, ref magnets, shoes and bags  among others. Mine are items with UK Flag on it. Every time I can see any thing that has a UK flag print, my heart screams with envy.  I started collecting some of those items back when I was in college. I really don't know the origin of this, all I can say is that one

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Last month I posted a birthday wish list without thinking anyone will grant it for me. It was just one of those random thoughts I've had during idle time at work and  landed an entry here in my blog.How would you react if your simple wish will be granted? Jump with joy perhaps?Can you just imagine my enthusiam right after I posted my wish list when Shiloy told me she'll grant my number 2 wish?

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After a good night sleep, everyone's eager to enjoy the last leg of our  tour in the Island.I've heard that our first stop for the day is at the Katibawasan falls. I'm excited to see the waterfalls again coz I don't have  clear images from before how it was like.When we arrived at the entrance of the Katibawasan Falls everyone was like, "let's just go there to take pictures". But when we saw the

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I've been to Camiguin Island twice already, I was a 6th grader during the first time and a college student the second time. That was soooo ancient, right? Last May 3-4, 2012 was my 3rd. My excitement is towering for several reasons. One, I'll be with my circle of friends (no dull moment if you love your company, right?). Two,  it's a temporary escape from work to get a breath of fresh air. Three,

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My very good and supportive friend Yay is an ultimate fan of Bo Sanchez. It's one of her wishes to see him in person and hear him preach live.For those who doesn't know who Bo Sanchez is -- he is an author; a publisher; has a weekly TV show and a daily  radio program; an international speaker; a micro-entrepreneur; a husband and a father. Oh this incredible man has many things under his belt. 

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The Magsacay-Arceo wedding (April 27, 2012)  is one of the most awaited events the group had been waiting for. We can't wait to see Hazel walk down the aisle to marry her man.They got married after more than a year of being together.  The couple kept their  wedding simple yet fun, intimate but superbly memorable.The Gown. The bride wore Joshua Guibone's creation, a close friend of the couple.

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Another year had just been added to my age. Whew!!!  It’s been an interesting year for me -- lots of fun with friends, several travels and priceless family bonding.My heart is literally bursting with joy when I woke up with birthday messages pouring through text from my grade school to college friends to my previous and current workmates; several tweets; lots of FB private messages and posts

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Our friend and officemate, Hazel, is getting married next week (Apr 27, 2012).  We are so happy and excited for her big day.  There's no better way to honor our dear bride-to-be than with a bridal shower, but where do we start? Most of us are first timers in this “You’re-getting-married” party.  So we just opted to have an intimate get-together-house-party for her. Considering our work  schedule

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I've been into several weddings but this wedding I just attended I should say is one of the best. Spell solemn and well-organized, this one is the answer. My two thumbs up to the couple who meticulously planned and prepared their big day. The bride even blogged about how pressured she is for this big day, click here to check it.  One thing's for sure the result was super worth the pressure.Here

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If you'll ask the 7 or 8 year old in me what are the things that I like,  I'll definitely answer ice cream, dolls,  toys, a play in the park, beach days and more and more toys.  But then in those times of brooding I just realized that some of the best things in life are intangibles. It can be experienced anytime, anywhere if we'll just open our heart and mind to let them in.We're so engrossed in

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April is my birthday month.  I don't have  specific plan yet what to do and where to go on my birthday. I'm not into partying,  mostly I spent my birthdays with family or with close friends.  Just a simple dinner or lunch will do,  for I believe that it's not how extravagant your celebration is but it's how and who you celebrate it with that matters the most.I don't really want much on my

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Summer is officially here. I have no plan yet to take a break this month, (take a break means going to the beach and just enjoy) but still I'll welcome summer.Image grabbed hereWill hit the beach next month and then BORA after a couple of months. Yehey!!!! The traveler in me can't really really hide the excitement when Boracay is mentioned. Who wouldn't?

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Everyone has many dreams and I'm not exempted. I do have so many dreams yet to come. One of my dreams is to travel all over Philippines before dreaming going to other countries. During idle time at work, I've come across on so many travel blogs and was drooling to come and visit those places featured. As they said, it's free to dream. One of the travel destinations I crazily long to visit is the

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