This one feels like Fort Santiago and Intramuros.Except that it's older of course.lol.A Famosa's PORTA DE SANTIAGO in Melaka . Porta in Portuguese means portal.This is where the name Porta de Santiago was derived.It is one of the main gateway into the Portuguese fortress of A…
For a while I thought I was in Macau.Remember the famous St.Paul Ruins of Macau?There is a big resemblance to the one they have in Malacca.Well, they are both ruined to start with,and they are also both situated on a hill. St.Paul's Church Malacca is located at the summit of St. …
After spending a few minutes sitting at the Dutch Square and appreciating the surrounding buildings,I decided to go inside one of them.I acually didn't know what's inside, I just saw people going there so I followed suit.Turns out that it is the entrance to Stadthuys building …
I guess peer pressure also works in a good way. In as much as I want to explore downtown KL,something tells me I should also see Malaysia's countryside. Some of my blogger buddies went to Cameron and Genting Highlands,another even went as far as Penang. I didn't want to consume a…
2nd night in KL and the first night I was alone.All the other bloggers went off to their respective destinations while I decided to stay in the hotel and feel KL at night.Then it started to sink.That I was alone with myself.I looked around the room still unsure what I want to do where to…
Lets say this was my first taste of MALAYSIA TRULY ASIA.It was the first ever destination I tried.From the hotel, to the office of Travel Guard Chartis (which I will about later) and then here.It was in the afternoon of Friday,our first day in the KL Blogger Challenge where I was still …
This was one of my main concerns in Kuala Lumpur.Since I had to plan for my own town,I was afraid I might end up taking the taxi all the time,for convenience, but I am sure it's going to cut a big chunk on my budget.The best trick is to utilize other cheaper modes of public transporta…
I am going to break into the normal chronology of events during our KL Blogger Challenge as I want to focus on individual detailed posts first before making a summary later linking all the blog entries.Yes, I am back in Manila and it is starting to sink.There's a lot that I would li…
Tired but apparently excited, had a quick bite before going to bed.1st night out in KL with fellow bloggers and my first taste of the food.I guess.I have very short memory when it comes to name of food ya know. RESTORAN HANIFAH with its promise of the best Muslim food in town was the …
Checked in at RADIUS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL along Bukit Bintang with six other bloggers from the Philippines and an officer of Airphil Express Sir Jojo Ayson.Shared room 1509 with a fellow blogger Edgar Allan Zeta Yap of http://www.eazytraveler.com/ .I was too tired to even bother to scrutin…
One of the major concerns when travel to other countries is Foreign Exchange.I was tweeting before leaving Manila as to what would be the best thing to do.1.To bring Philippine peso to be exchanged to Malaysian Riggit once I get there of 2. To bring my peso atm and simply withdraw in loc…
Things are indeed looking up for frequent flyers to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia as well as those who are planning to visit the vibrant Southeast Asian city, Airphil Express is giving us more options.Yes, the Philippines’ fastest growing budget airline now flies to KL! The June 21 maiden …
Looks like I am going to pause on my Cebu2012 Series first. Tonight,I will be on the maiden flight of Airphil Express to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia where I will be joining seven other Philippine Bloggers on a tour sponsored by the fastest growing airline company in the Philippines in part…
I never thought my voice sounds this good. Kidding! On the radio at least.And my first ever take on a radio interview happened Friday last week.I was asked if I can talk about travel blogging just like three or four other travel bloggers,including Estan of http://langyaw.com who have gr…
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Have you made your nominations .Hope you did. Coz the TATTAWARDS2012 Finalists was already revealed last June 13 at the 7th High, Bonifacio Global City. And voting officially starts!!!! Be sure not to wait any longer coz you only have until June 20 to vote for your bets!…
I recall a conversation with a fellow travel bloggers a few months back while on an out-of-town trip.We got to talk about some odd food and Pinikpikan eventually came into discussion.He mentioned his resolve not to eat the dish again as a protest to the way it's being prepared. Duri…
My __nth travel to Baguio last May 19 where I was one of the guest speakers for the 1st Baguio Blog Conference and the side trip that ensued to what they call TAM-AWAN Village changed my perception of the City of Pines altogether. Simply put,I never seen Baguio with this much soul.I kn…
Been to Baguio a thousand times (exaggerating),but I have never tried Strawberry Taho, worse, never heard of it.Shame.How come nobody mentioned this to me before?Or maybe because relatives and friends who stay in Baguio knew I don't eat taho? That was then,I do eat it,well,not that o…
I know it took a while to finish all the individual posts but I finally did it.I can finally work on a Summary Post.Here goes your BALER AURORA GUIDE. Yeah, if you are looking for holiday deals , you might want to consider Baler for a change.It has become one of my favorite travel des…
For those who don't know,I do accept wedding photography coverage projects.Kidding!!! My wife's cousin Philip got wed with his fiancee Rona last May 30 at Guadalupe Church and they asked me if I can do some backup photography for the event.I knew it was going to be a challenge c…
Finding cheap accommodation in Tondol Beach Anda Pangasinan is not a difficult thing to do. The beach place is not over rated so rates are very competitive.I know I mentioned in my last post my disappointment in the way Tondol has changed trough the years but it is still a worth the try,…
I know it's kinda late but just in case you missed it here's OXYGEN 's showcase at the HOLIDAY 2012 installment of the Philippine Fashion Week where the dominant theme was the combination of the sleek and dapper look of the 50s & 60s incorporated in a youthful vibe.That …
When the country's largest media network ABS-CBN decided to show the Thai movie A CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE on Philippine television, the reception was extraordinary.Mario Maurer became an overnight sensation. And looks like there's no stopping the wave of Thai movies going…
Napapadalas ata ako sa mga museum lately..... . It's true, if you want a crash course on the history of a place given the limited time we usually have during our travels, be sure to peek inside museums whenever a city or town has one.That's what we did in Baler before traveling …
I was talking to my student this morning who just came back to Korea from a 1-week vacation in Hawaii.Of course we discussed about the places they visited in Hawaii and he mentioned that the Giant Tree in the movie Avatar( James Cameron) could actually be found in Hawaii? How true? I wasn…
Food post muna bago maumay sa entertainment scoops na sunod-sunod at may nakapila pa :) Food is inseparable to travel.Of course you have to eat.And finding the best eatery in the place you visit is tantamount to finding its soul.You don't necessarily have to look for the most exp…
I guess I am already missing summer this early in the rainy season.................. We already have our first tropical storm in the Philippines I know.Rainy season has officially started.So the questions is,have you already have your summer beach party?Hope you did!At any rate,we Filip…
What is your favorite pickup line? I'm sure you have one. Pickup lines have become so famous these days that not knowing how to throw one is like being detached to reality.While I am not good at it, I enjoy hearing people exchanging pickup lines.I love watching Pinoy Big Brother Teen …
Been maintaining contact with the secretariat of Mister Philippines since I accidentally covered it last year. http://www.pusangkalye.net/search/label/MISTER%20PHILIPPINES .As such, an announcement came out today regarding the 2012 installment as well as the qualifications and requirem…
I can't believe it has been a year since I watched POLE CATS MANILA's 1st ever concert, POLARITY , in celebration of their 2nd anniversary. Held at the Philamlife Theater Manila, the group proved that pole dancing is a trade equal to other artistic disciplines.And I still have a…
For those who are wondering how Boracay Island looks like from the sky,here goes.You will not miss it when you take the plane to Caticlan ( unless you are asleep) .It's so near the airport.When you spot it, you realize it's really small.Every time I see these photos, I always wish…
In South Korea, people celebrate Mother's day and Father's day at the same time and call it PARENT'S DAY.Here in the Philippines and in many other countries, we have separate days assigned for each of them.Mother's day is celebrated every second Sunday of May while Father…
I was browsing trough some albums of my photographer friends in Facebook with the hope of finding coverage to the recently concluded Digital Photagrapher Philippines'6th Anniversary Party (DPPVI) .I did find a couple of albums and looking at the pictures,I got a grasp of what transpi…
