This is now my third visit here and I must say, I get envious of this country everytime I come here.
Looking around, I fall into a day dream wishing that Manila came even close.
To be continued
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Singapore 2012
Haven't visited or posted anything here for a while now. Just posting the pictures I have had edited from my Singapore trip this April.
This is now my third visit here and I must say, I get envious of this country everytime I come here.
Looking around, I fall into a day dream wishing that Manila came even close.
To be continued
This is now my third visit here and I must say, I get envious of this country everytime I come here.
Looking around, I fall into a day dream wishing that Manila came even close.
To be continued
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Phuket, Thailand
You heard me right. Wait for my post about this paradise. Case in point, ko phi phi don islands. 
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Sojourn to KL and Singapore
Early June, I told myself or wrote down in my now defunct, missing journal that I wanted to explore, find things, or maybe find or convince myself what I really wanted to do or where I wanted to be.
What I felt would answer that ultimate almost Julia Robert-esque like dilemma was to book flights back-to-back. And so I did, almost like an amazing race challenge, two countries, two weekends- Singapore and KL.
I knew it is what I needed, a break, to see other things and be done with what I had gone thru recently. Most of us say that road blocks get you off your path. But man, right before I actually left, I stumbled upon, (even fell) a pleasant, unexpected surpise...
Cut to Week 1, KL, no sleep, heading to Clark on a Saturday morning. Waiting for my bus to Clark was Kelvin, both of us dripping in sweat under the morning sun. Finally my bus arrives, with anxiety I left and safely arrived in KL.
I was pleasantly surprised how many tourists there were in KL, I actually waited in line (not patiently) for almost an hour before I got thru immigration.
Fast forward: Not much to do in KL unless you plan to shop in seemingly the same stores found in Manila. Supposedly what attracts all those tourists to KL is the eco-tourism (I shall talk about Borneo in a different post, having been there twice)
Petronas Towers: was a real sight to see and stare at, typical of any landmark of each country, not to be compared to Caloocan's Munomento, Petronas is indeed a marvel to look at, shown here it was surreal when u take a picture of it beautifully lit.
Nightlife in KL was a blast. Thanks to my friend Oniel and his slew of local friends, I had a blast. Let's be specific then- uhmm awesome lady boy, yes lady boy dj, your dedicated waiter who drinks before he serves your drinks and hell of a lot of vodka. To top it all of, a flight back home in less than 3 hours.
Check out www.maison.com.my for the club details
In case you want to check out the rest of clubs in KL here's a good site to visit http://www.clubbing9ine.com/
Put two and two together I was on my way to the airport DRUNK as hell. Never have I imagined in my life that I would get to drink two cups of mcdonalds' brewed steaming hot coffee in less than 10 minutes to give me back some normalcy.
I vaguely remember how I got thru everything all I know is when I got into the plane I was out of it. With that checked of my bucket list, I came straight back to reality and planned mu Singapore weekend.
To be continued
What I felt would answer that ultimate almost Julia Robert-esque like dilemma was to book flights back-to-back. And so I did, almost like an amazing race challenge, two countries, two weekends- Singapore and KL.
I knew it is what I needed, a break, to see other things and be done with what I had gone thru recently. Most of us say that road blocks get you off your path. But man, right before I actually left, I stumbled upon, (even fell) a pleasant, unexpected surpise...
Cut to Week 1, KL, no sleep, heading to Clark on a Saturday morning. Waiting for my bus to Clark was Kelvin, both of us dripping in sweat under the morning sun. Finally my bus arrives, with anxiety I left and safely arrived in KL.
I was pleasantly surprised how many tourists there were in KL, I actually waited in line (not patiently) for almost an hour before I got thru immigration.
Fast forward: Not much to do in KL unless you plan to shop in seemingly the same stores found in Manila. Supposedly what attracts all those tourists to KL is the eco-tourism (I shall talk about Borneo in a different post, having been there twice)
Petronas Towers: was a real sight to see and stare at, typical of any landmark of each country, not to be compared to Caloocan's Munomento, Petronas is indeed a marvel to look at, shown here it was surreal when u take a picture of it beautifully lit.
Nightlife in KL was a blast. Thanks to my friend Oniel and his slew of local friends, I had a blast. Let's be specific then- uhmm awesome lady boy, yes lady boy dj, your dedicated waiter who drinks before he serves your drinks and hell of a lot of vodka. To top it all of, a flight back home in less than 3 hours.
Check out www.maison.com.my for the club details
In case you want to check out the rest of clubs in KL here's a good site to visit http://www.clubbing9ine.com/
Put two and two together I was on my way to the airport DRUNK as hell. Never have I imagined in my life that I would get to drink two cups of mcdonalds' brewed steaming hot coffee in less than 10 minutes to give me back some normalcy.
I vaguely remember how I got thru everything all I know is when I got into the plane I was out of it. With that checked of my bucket list, I came straight back to reality and planned mu Singapore weekend.
To be continued
Dubai in my mind
Having been to several other countries in the past, going to the Middle East was certainly a departure from what I was, I must say used to: Asian country means Asian people, well mostly. So here I was gearing for a looong flight going half way around the world.
Minus ass numbing long hours and slews of airports, I did arrive in DXB as their airport code states. To be honest, I was scared, flying to this unknown place, alone, I actually kept looking at my visa and passport constantly checking if they were valid.
To be continued
Minus ass numbing long hours and slews of airports, I did arrive in DXB as their airport code states. To be honest, I was scared, flying to this unknown place, alone, I actually kept looking at my visa and passport constantly checking if they were valid.
To be continued
2012 New Year's Eve
Spent the new year's at Resorts World. Here are some pictures of the usual suspects.
I must say the crowd in RW has definitely doubled from last year's celebration.
Opus was a blast, only after 2... To be continued
I must say the crowd in RW has definitely doubled from last year's celebration.
Opus was a blast, only after 2... To be continued
This is how I saw HK and Macau in 06
FUCK! It was very, very tiring to move across two countries in less than a week! But the shopping and the people around you will amaze you alot!
Hongkong’s Time Square area was a blast, I didn’t see this much "dressed" up people in Singapore nor Indonesia. Their fashion rocks! When you look at their clothes, hell it was beyond what a normal pinoy would wear. But they carried it well, I didn’t think I’d feel old fashioned there, hell I did. ( I guess for you guys who has gone there in the past you’d understand what I am saying)
The food was awesome,although its hard to talk to everyone, it sure was a challenge to let the waiter know what you wanted to eat. Not to forget the boiled streetfood (which until now I have no idea what it was)…sarap!!!
As usual, I became the usual Tourist wanting to get into all the places. So after learning the science of the MTR and the bus routes. We were able to go to The Peak and Stanley Market and passby Hk’s waveless beach ( who would’ve thought they actually had a beach?!) Tsim Shat Sui was a blast as well, altough it was just another shopping area. I didn’t get to goto Lantau and see the biggest gold buddha.. but I dont give a damn.
On to Macau.. after using the Turbo Jet, this place looked like a big Intramuros with hundreds of Casinos around it.
Nostalgic is not the word, rather dreamy.It was obvious this country was living off the shadows of HK. Almost all the shops in HK can be found here.
Alot of interesting places to go to in Macau. What I enjoyed the most is the Macau Tower. Awesome view, great atmosphere, but expensive coffee in cafe on top of the tower! The entrance fee was expensive but worth it!
Macau had a few things to boast off but the Senado Square is quite a tourist spot, with all the things you’d need to buy ( as if I havent had enough from HK)
Surely I’d love to go back to both countries and not carry the burden of all things I ended up buying. Well the memories are great, especially spending it with people you Love
Hongkong’s Time Square area was a blast, I didn’t see this much "dressed" up people in Singapore nor Indonesia. Their fashion rocks! When you look at their clothes, hell it was beyond what a normal pinoy would wear. But they carried it well, I didn’t think I’d feel old fashioned there, hell I did. ( I guess for you guys who has gone there in the past you’d understand what I am saying)
The food was awesome,although its hard to talk to everyone, it sure was a challenge to let the waiter know what you wanted to eat. Not to forget the boiled streetfood (which until now I have no idea what it was)…sarap!!!
As usual, I became the usual Tourist wanting to get into all the places. So after learning the science of the MTR and the bus routes. We were able to go to The Peak and Stanley Market and passby Hk’s waveless beach ( who would’ve thought they actually had a beach?!) Tsim Shat Sui was a blast as well, altough it was just another shopping area. I didn’t get to goto Lantau and see the biggest gold buddha.. but I dont give a damn.
On to Macau.. after using the Turbo Jet, this place looked like a big Intramuros with hundreds of Casinos around it.
Nostalgic is not the word, rather dreamy.It was obvious this country was living off the shadows of HK. Almost all the shops in HK can be found here.
Alot of interesting places to go to in Macau. What I enjoyed the most is the Macau Tower. Awesome view, great atmosphere, but expensive coffee in cafe on top of the tower! The entrance fee was expensive but worth it!
Macau had a few things to boast off but the Senado Square is quite a tourist spot, with all the things you’d need to buy ( as if I havent had enough from HK)
Surely I’d love to go back to both countries and not carry the burden of all things I ended up buying. Well the memories are great, especially spending it with people you Love
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