Showing posts with label Travels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travels. Show all posts
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
Borneo
Borneo, when misheard can be misunderstood as boring. Having been to several megacities, one can't help but compare. It does take a mind shift change to move from a shopping/high life paradigm to a lowly, slow and laid-back atmosphere. Each country does have and project a different kind of persona, almost like the ingredients of your halo-halo in the summer. Although tiring to move from one country to the other the passport stamp is well worth it-to me it is a significant indication that I have indeed rewarded myself, something like a pat on the back to oneself. This trip makes me ask for more, it will tell you to your face that cultures beyond your confines allows you to grow, understand and embrace what makes up the world around you. Hell, I'm blogging using my phone in a coffee shop in the middle of Brunei. WHO GOES TO BRUNEI, RIGHT? I was asked that question a few days ago, I answered, I don't know either. Oh well, KK was great as my beach fix has been granted. Tomrrow afternoon back to Malaysia and then Mla. And then, Holyweek comes where too? 
Old Bohol write up
Bohol means starfish(es) of all sorts, flying lemurs, tarsiers, spinner dolphins, bougainvillea and other flowers in your food (no kidding!!), a never ending shoreline ( well, a whole day low-tide, that is), Chocolate hills, lots of food to buy and eat, a green lake, a bee farm, and lots of great memories.
That’s what you’ll get from this little-big province. Took me an entire weekend to visit most of its go-to places, waking up early ( 530) in the day to get to the dolphins and end the day at 9 or 930 for dinner and off to sleep.
Being a self proclaimed boracay born kid, Bohol’s beaches are a different thing to get compared to the real thing. Just like oranges and apples if you know what I mean. I was able to visit 3 beaches in Bohol, Alona, this one looks like white beach in Puerto Galera, another one ( which I can’t remember) where Bohol Beach club s located looks like Station 1 in Boracay, serene and clean. And the last one was in an island where the spinner dolphins and the fabulous corals are.
Since we are in the topic of Boracay, DO NOT expect a PARTEE in Bohol unless you stay in Alona and alot of people are out, which I would highly doubt. Technically Bohol is for 1. Honeymooners, 2. Groups of old tourists, 3. Children on a fieldtrip. 4. Officemates looking for good clean fun, which is where we qualify for this trip.
So a tip to the partyphiles out there, if you wish to detox and move away from the Boracay "buzz" (note to myself: I miss Bora already) go to Bohol, you’d definitely be relaxed the entire time you are there.
My trip was short but my group made it a point to go through everything Bohol could offer. Few tips to those who want to go there: Have your hotel fix the trip for you, they should be able to provide you with you itinerary and your own car.Enjoy!
That’s what you’ll get from this little-big province. Took me an entire weekend to visit most of its go-to places, waking up early ( 530) in the day to get to the dolphins and end the day at 9 or 930 for dinner and off to sleep.
Being a self proclaimed boracay born kid, Bohol’s beaches are a different thing to get compared to the real thing. Just like oranges and apples if you know what I mean. I was able to visit 3 beaches in Bohol, Alona, this one looks like white beach in Puerto Galera, another one ( which I can’t remember) where Bohol Beach club s located looks like Station 1 in Boracay, serene and clean. And the last one was in an island where the spinner dolphins and the fabulous corals are.
Since we are in the topic of Boracay, DO NOT expect a PARTEE in Bohol unless you stay in Alona and alot of people are out, which I would highly doubt. Technically Bohol is for 1. Honeymooners, 2. Groups of old tourists, 3. Children on a fieldtrip. 4. Officemates looking for good clean fun, which is where we qualify for this trip.
So a tip to the partyphiles out there, if you wish to detox and move away from the Boracay "buzz" (note to myself: I miss Bora already) go to Bohol, you’d definitely be relaxed the entire time you are there.
My trip was short but my group made it a point to go through everything Bohol could offer. Few tips to those who want to go there: Have your hotel fix the trip for you, they should be able to provide you with you itinerary and your own car.Enjoy!
Monday, January 23, 2012
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