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We slept very late the day before to squeeze in all our “things to do” for day one because we started late. However, we had to wake up early to catch the 9:00AM Cotai Jet schedule to Macau. Everybody was tensed when the clock ticked closely to eight, and some weren’t even dressed up yet. Imagine, we were fifteen in the group. Though the China Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui was just a walking distance from our hotel, we couldn’t set the worry aside. Walking itself eats a lot of time, specially that we were’t really familiar with the place. ... Read more

August 24, 2013, the Day 1 of our Hong Kong + Macau Tour, was probably one of the longest day I had. At 1:00AM, end of my shift, I met my friends in Valero St., Makati, and then waited for the van that will bring us to Clark International Airport. We left Makati at around 1:30AM. We picked up some of our companies waiting somewhere in EDSA. The travel was smooth and fast. We reached the airport at 3:00AM. Too bad, it was closed that moment. Thus, we waited another hour for it to open. We were also still early for ... Read more

Mickey Mouse the Whalers is worthy for a shutter feature. I took this photo last August 26, 2013 in front of the main entrance of Hong Kong Disneyland. Mickey appears surfing on the water spraying from the whale’s “blow hole”. (click on the image to share and view full size) Mickey Mouse the whalers surfing on a summer fountain Exif: Camera: EOS 1100D Aperture: F/11 Focal Length: 18 mm ISO-Speed: 1600 Shutter Speed: 1 sec. Exposure Program: Manual  

It took me several hours for me to take good shots of Sleeping Beauty’s castle during our visit in Hong Kong Disneyland. I witnessed how the colors transitioned, displaying a great contrast against the deep blue sky during the twilight. It also blends the with color of the dark night. This made Sleeping Beauty’s castle to Freedom Wall‘s shutter feature. The glow of yellow and orange displays great contrast with the deep blue sky The pink light that emanates from the upper portion of the castle compliments with the sunset rays from the background. Sleeping Beauty’s Castle blue glow Sleeping ... Read more

We spent the day 2 of our Hong Kong+Macau Tour in Macau. I prepared the Macau day tour itinerary to fit in most of Macau’s tourist spots in one whole day. This itinerary applies for solo travelers or small groups coming from Hong Kong. Make sure that you take the earliest boat to Macau so you won’t miss something out. You can take Cotai Jet which leaves Hong Kong  as early as 06:30AM or TurboJET which leaves the city at 07:00AM. Choose Macau Ferry Terminal (not Mo Taipa Ferry Terminal) as your arrival port since all casino-operating hotels in Macau ... Read more

When your visiting Macau’s famous landmark, The Ruins of St. Paul, don’t forget to drop by at Macau Museum. The museum is situated on the top of Fortaleza do Monte or Mount Fortress which is right beside the Ruins. With just HKD/MOP15.00 entrance fee ( for adults), you can see Macau’s history, tradition, and culture and witness how the West (Portugal) influenced this Chinese city. (click on the image to see full size) The Macau Museum The Time Corridor at Macau Museum There are dioramas that depicts early settlements in Macau and how the locals live harmoniously with the Portuguese conquistadors. ... Read more

As Islas de Gigantes rises to popularity, you may be curious and would like to set foot to these island groups. So, to ease the pesky travel preparations, I have prepared a quick guide on how to get to Isla de Gigantes. Tanke, a Saltwater Lagoon The main gateway to Islas de Gigantes is the town of Estancia and you can get to Estancia via the following: Via Iloilo City Take any Philippine major airline to Iloilo International Airport. From the Airport, take a van to SM City Iloilo. The fare is ₱50.00 and the travel time is 30-45 minutes. ... Read more

Currently nominated to the Top 10 Philippine Gems, Camiguin is undeniably one of the face of Philippine tourism. With that being said, you may be planning to see some of its popular spots, such as the Sunken Cemetery and the White Island. And so, I have prepared a list of Camiguin hotels for you to choose from. Remember, accommodation is one of the first items to secure when preparing your travel itinerary. Balai sa Baibai Resort Balai sa Baibai Resort offers classy and elegant villas with own private pool, mini bar, kitchenette, a separate dining area, lounge, microwave, refrigerator, complimentary drinking ... Read more

Church of San Agustin or popularly known as Paoay Church deserves a shutter feature. The church was completed in 1710. It is famous for its distinct architecture highlighted by the enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the building, making the structure earthquake-proof. In 1993, along with other Baroque Churches of the Philippines, Paoay Church was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Paoay Church or Church of San Agustin Exif: Camera: EOS 1100D Aperture: F/13 Focal Length: 20mm ISO-Speed: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/400 sec. [toggle title=”More articles about my Ilocos tour” state=”opened”] An Afternoon in Paoay Biyaheng Ilocos ... Read more