Showing posts with label Travel/Destination. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travel/Destination. Show all posts

July 05, 2011


DH plan to have a motorcycle when we will be in the Philippines, one for him which I can hop-in and other small one for me alone, but then the plan change and it will only be one motorcycle and another one which can accommodate us with the baby. Tiny little baby cannot ride on motorcycle so that's the second plan, get something bigger and have a place for our little one. The next thing I imagine is having a map which is a must so we won't be asking anyone the place we would like to go. But oops, the typical paper map is already obsolete. We might better get a motorcycle gps garmin compared to the map thing. It's better that way, an accurate one. Much more here in USA. Technology jumps up fast huh! From gps in car down now to motorcycles, just good for motorcycle. I know any gps could do but it's great if it's intended and made for such kind of vehicle, isn't it? What do you think? Ah, I could now imagine the fun under the sun. Hopping from one place to another without any thought of being misguided. :-)

April 10, 2011

I don't have any but it's good to dream of having one, you know. *wink* At least in my dreams, I own one. Hee hee! Do you have an RV? Or any five-wheels vehicle? Many folks make it as their home and it's not bad. It is great to have it at the same time we have a house. Ooh well, it is a luxury vehicle for me. But if ever I have one, I would like to have a 5th wheel insurance for it. At least then, I can travel with peace of mind knowing if something's happen (like accidents or alike), me and my family is protected unless having nothing. Since one of  USA's law of driving is insurance, for sure one should have get it on or before having one. What about you, do you have an RV? Or have you ride on a RV? How do you like to have one?

December 03, 2010

The date is December 3rd here in Philippines. I am (with my biological father, aunt Tata, Nang Linda (a Tabamo relative of great grandparents and aunt Tata buddy in her house} and my youngest sibling Lovely) here now in Tagbilaran, Bohol particularly in Dao Diamond Bed and Breakfast Hotel near in Island City Mall (ICM). I managed to do a little write-up (but I guess I can publish this as I am there in US already, just so you know) as this hotel has a free WI-FI. I am here together with my family just for a short tour, two days and one night though only a day for a regular tour as this afternoon we are just here in hotel, well as of this time. No definite plan yet if we will go jamming in one of Panglao white beach resort or go swimming and wrap-up for a definite plan together with the thought of Wena, my contact here in this hotel. She knows and help me some itinerary plan. Well, that is her job but still am thankful. :-) It is up to me then with the rest of my extended immediate family of the decision. Okay, basically the shoulder is upon me, as I am their sponsor. Hehe! And I am happy to treat them as I am also enjoying. Thankful for my husband too. I used to think to stay in Bohol Agricultural Center dorms since it is inexpensive but to my awe, to no avail as they won't accept without reservation. Well, I am overloaded with thoughts as I forgot to reserve it whilst I was in Gingoog or Camiguin as Internet connection of Globe Tattoo of my computer (or location) did not sound so good. Thankfully the connection here is great. Then I came here in this hotel without reservation too but we (Wena and I) had  a lot of email conversations already, thankfully their room is ready. She suggested the family room is great than getting their dormitory. This room has a nice ambiance. Many spaces and a big area for accommodation. 

(And above paragraph ended but not yet published due to some reason (well, for editing and others) and now it is done but the date remain the first date it was written.) 

By the way, after such conversation to the front desk and all, we managed to go to ICM to buy supposedly ferry tickets for tomorrow's travel to CDOC but to no avail, we got it at the on-set before heading to the ferry. Then had our dinner and some sight-seeing at the mall. After that, Lovely and I went swimming at the hotel with aunt Tata and Nang Linda on the table. Father didn't went swimming too, was at our room, watching TV for his comfort getting ready for our tour at 6:45 a.m. the following day as at 4pm we'll be on the ferry bound to CDOC. That is all for now. :)

December 01, 2010

I remember I saw a slogan in Benoni Seaport of Camiguin before, as it says "Camiguin, Come Again". And now it definitely shows how I feel. The biggest reason is I grew up here, most of my folks live here. So there is no way that I wouldn't miss this beautiful Island of Camiguin, Born of Fire.I am in second day now. It is morning here and by the way, the date and time of my computer has been adapted here too. Later, I (together with my sister and a cousin) will be going to Magting to go swimming at the seawater and visit some maternal relatives too. And ooh we will be eating roasted pig ("lechon") too! I will have to buy ingredients for young coconut later along with two big cans of fruit cocktail for a salad. I already called them to start to cook already so it is then ready to eat. You know. I have to go now. Ciao..

November 03, 2010

It would be awesome to have a vacation outside the country, but not on a thought of underestimating the beauty of our own. Yes, mostly, folks wanted to go outside the country when speaking of a vacation. Thinking about USA's very own Branson in Missouri which offers a great Branson vacation packages to which it maybe made you think, it is indeed a great deal, should you like to know and see for yourself, I suppose. Why not? Escape the city's hustle bustle and get to the top of the woods, yes mountain! And, why not?! ;-)

October 12, 2010

It's not only in Tampa, Florida where fans of Rays MLB team resides. As what we know, Rays MLB team is a team of Tampa, Florida. There are also from its neighboring city and for sure family from afar cheers too. No doubt, when one would see the game live, fans would get tampa car rental and as well looking and basking up in the Tampa bay's beautiful white sands. It would be great for swimming time and at the same time watching "Team Rays" play baseball. What about you, have you ever been to Tampa, Florida? How was it? Are you "Team Rays" fan? Happy watching!

September 29, 2010

An image below is a front cover of an electronic United States of America passport or also called as "e-passport" as "e" is an acronym or initial of electronic. It is color dark-blue-black. It is a little bit pricey than my Philippines e-passport but it is ten years of expiration unlike the former is only five years. Each other is just pretty similar, it just differs on color and there's famous quotations on each of the pages of USA e-passport. And also an American passport can be renewed by mail providing the necessary documents and fees unlike the former which applicant should need to have a personal appearance because it needs a personal picture right from consulate's office. Pretty sure in no time Philippines e-passport hopefully can be renewed online too.
USA e-passport
DH also renewed after days I got mine renewal. He just only found out that his passport already expired so renewed too, it arrived after weeks, earlier than maximum told. It arrived last September 24th. Now he has his passport renewed and can now fly anywhere he likes including my birth country. :-)

Let us not forget that "a journey of international miles begins with a passport" - from yours truly. :-)

September 27, 2010

The new passport which I applied last August 6th actually arrived this month (September)'s 2nd week, specifically on the 10th or 11th date. It was not sure what day it arrived since on that 10th day I was not able to get the mail which is unusual to me because I get mails everyday. Okay, it only seldom I lapsed one day. So that explains which perhaps it arrived on 10th or the next day. Nonetheless, it arrives on my hand though. :-) And did I tell you, it is an e-passport already? Yes, it is an electronic passport. By the way, Philippine Consulate e-passport issuance began just June this year. Below is its front image and first page. Yes, it is colored brown not green anymore. I got old green one.
Philippines e-passportfirst page Philippines e-passport
And if you do not know, it is good for five years and before five years, it advisable to be renewed before its expiration date. Like for example Philippines passport was issued August 17, 2010 then it will expire on August 16, 2015. And so that was all about it. It was by the way my first time to renew my passport after marriage and had to report my marriage with my DH especially that my surname now was my DH's surname. I just remembered a co-applicant for renewal from Utah (Los Angeles is the place of passport renewal among states, she didn't report her marriage first and ended up her line-up time is a waste because she has to go first the marriage report. Imagine an hour (or perhaps hours) of waiting which ended up nothing. So just as an unsolicited advise. Please read the requirements before any attempt or else you'll be processing back to zero. A lesson to learn for her and advance learning to you too. :-) Glad I got mine without any hassles and I can travel now to my birth country at any time. :-)
new and old Philippines passport
On the left (green-colored) is an old passport while on the right (brown-colored) is the new, an e-passport. Can you spot its difference aside from its color?

September 08, 2010

Fall Season is fast approaching. Actually United States autumn date will be this coming September 22nd or Wednesday (as I have seen it from a reliable source). And so cold season then is kicking off. Then snow time after autumn, Winter Season will then come. Are you excited? For most people I know, they are (including me) happy to have this autumn coming. But for the winter time, most also are worried of the snow storms which southern and eastern US places would be more affected. On the other hand, folks also are excited to see piles of snows especially to those places which it cannot be seen. Well, for vacation time, winter fun that is. Those afraid of piles of snows on the road can have its solution through putting up tire chains on their cars to avoid stuck-up which will eventually could lead to an accident (God forbid!) .

Many folks also call this stuff as snow chains as to protect against snow tragedies. I can remember of a Sunday TV program entitled "I Shouldn't Be Alive" to which just of the same instances about putting up a gear for protection. The only difference is that in a movie, it is life jacket as they are riding a chopper heading towards a direction where they passed-through a long body of seawater, so life jacket is a must (aside of a parachute). And because of a circumstance that cannot be avoided, the chopper bummed apparently an accident. In short, the chopper destroyed and they ended in a deep-stormy dark (it's night time) seawater. By the way, such life jacket they prepared and used is a cheap one, not so good enough for a circumstance beyond human imagination which almost drowned the father. Now, I have mentioned the difference of the two setting but how about its similarities? The character who told if not because of the other stuff which helped the almost drowned person, perhaps their father already drowned. So when you will go to areas like that, be sure to have better (if not best) quality stuffs like life jacket, snow/tire chains and alike! Don't you think? If you plan to have an outdoor moment with your love ones, family or friends for this coming cold/winter season, you may like to check out Easy Trekking for that. As it has been said, Easy Trekking provides "Pewag brand" of snow/tire chains which are nickel manganese that are mostly made in Austria with assembly did in Austria, Czech, and USA.

The journey of thousand miles going through snow fan, begins with the use of snow chains. :-) Enjoy then!

August 18, 2010

For some reason, with more than three years haven't been able to soak into seawater is what made me wish with my dear husband and a family of my paternal half sister and possibly with my special friend who just now live and married in North Carolina. Yes, I and my husband live in east Los Angeles area and there are many beaches in this county but I want to go to other county with my family which Outer Banks, is the place of setting, in SEA-HAWK vacation rental of Sound-side particularly by Carolina Designs.


With its great amenities, beach, beautiful scenery which surrounds the house, lovely private pool on the look-at of an indoor pool table will be an exciting stress-free days for us. The sunrise and sunset await for us whilst sitting or walking at the nearby beach for most of the days. Or we can do the outdoor fun family bonding with a wide living room, a lot of television and alike to choose from which is great for a big family.



That would be a great bonding then! I wish it would be all free! *wink*

July 25, 2010

That maybe hard but not difficult that difficult as you may think because there are many solutions out there just like RV loans, refinancing your RV and many more. Name it and you can have it but being just sure one has something to pay for its obligations, right? But anyway, just saying. I know you will not get a loan without any running income to pay in the future. One can tell of why you are having such RV and just have some financial problems for the meantime but good enough to pay it right. Talking about that, you may now have an option or go directly to where it is if you feel like it. See for yourself and quit worrying about your-about-to-postponed road trip. Happy trip then, enjoy and have an extra are! ;-)

Okay, I heard you. You are right a bag to use for travel is called "traveling bag". Haha! Isn't it that awesome when we have a bag suits to what we want? I mean, who do not want a convertible rolling briefcase like that below? Alright I leave that to you what your answer with that, but for sure one want to have a rolling stuff when there will a hike to be done just like in an airport walking distance going to give the ticket or travel documents to the service crew for clearing, isn't it? How much more if it is made up of genuine leather one. Yes, it is surely expensive but the quality would last for years. Ooh well, the traveler's life is definitely fun.
Keep going, just remember that "a journey of thousand miles begins with a single step". Get the best travel bag which suits of what you feel comfortable and feel good while you are traveling. I hope you all the best. ;-)

July 09, 2010

Where will you plan to spend your summer fun and more activities? Would you like to stay in an expensive and elegant places like Dubai? Imagine the spectacular beauty of Dubai for your summer journey? Where will you stay then?
As what we knew Dubai is one of the most wealthy nation in the world. It is a beautiful deserted place but with the technology and innovation with the help of its wealth, Dubai have built a lot of different spots just like the largest man-made island in the world called "Palm Jumeirah" which sits an amazing Burj Al Arab spectacular unique design which is the only seven star hotel in the world. Now, that is the power of innovation, the power of technology. The power of mind, the power of the hands of the people working at it, above all the power of wealth with the choice of simplicity. Both? You can have it all. But how would you like to stay near the eighth wonder of the world? It could be heaven for me, if you ask. Just by looking at the place, you can tell the amazing beauty and the curiosity you may want to indulge yourself after your hard work and all that works. One need to enjoy the beauty of strolling, enjoying the nature, shopping and all that trails you wanted to do. It would be a memorable and spectacular journey. We only live once so we gotta enjoy it. Fun, fun, fun! And at the end of the day you have a lot of choice among the spectacular breathtaking Dubai Hotels which makes you comfortable and feel the luxury (or simplicity of stay of your choice) you deserve.
What about indulging the beauty of water? Yes, any activity which involves water, fun and nature strolls are mostly what folks want especially summer time. Ooh well, that also includes going to a deserted places just like the seven nation of Arab Emirates but Dubai would be my number list, if you ask me albeit the scorching of the sun, after all I have choices -- name it and you can have it! That would be fun, that would be heaven. After all, you are searching and dreaming to land the beauty of Dubai. We gonna embrace the journey of summer fun! Let's get to the deserted Dubai land, enjoy the resort at the same time and relax at the comfort of one of  Dubai Hotels at your choice. :)

July 07, 2010

(Guest blog post from Donovan Meridan)

In order for you to have a fabulous summer vacation, you need to be reassured that your home and it's contents are safe and secure while you are away. The following are some ideas and great tips that will give you peace of mind, so you can truly relax and enjoy your overdue and deserved get away.

Stop your mail and paper delivery. This is easily done through the US Post Office and through your local paper.

Close all interior doors in your home. If a fire starts in your home, having all of the doors shut may prevent smoke and fire damage to some rooms. if the fire is caught in time.

Have a light in the house or your porch lights set on a timer. A dark. empty house is just too inviting for those who wish to take your treasures.

Make sure you monitor your home security camera systems. How many of us have this feature, but do not use it? What a better deterrent to a burglar than a loud alarm going off when they break through a window or door.

Inform a neighbor you are friendly with or a family member that lives close by, of the days of your travel and have them check on the house once or twice during your vacation. This could prevent a lot of damage if something were to be found leaking or left running. Of course remember to give your neighbor or family member the instructions to work the Home Security Alarm or they will have a very embarrassing situation on their hands.

Do not mention you will be out of town on any social networking websites. It is just an invitation for theft.

June 12, 2010

... you gotta have some rewards when you have a travel reward card. When you travel a lot because of your job, then you need a card like that so you in no time you gotta receive any rewards for you. When you just travel for vacations then, it is great to have that card too. So, two hits at a time -- travel plus rewards! Is not that great? I wish I could travel as any time I want but due to financial constraints I just keep my travel adventure just at home ;-) but who knows I could or we could own a RV vehicle then, when my DH or I won a lotto. Hope so! ;-) But when you have a regular work that your company will issue a week or two for a vacation every year then, this is also good. Good luck and happy trip then.. :)

June 09, 2010

When you are trapped in a neck of time which all you can do in a present situation is worry about planning your travel like getting a ticket, accommodation, and all that stuffs to do, then travel planner or travel agent is right for you or with your family and friends. Get the best travel agent like all inclusive travel which could plan all the way from travel to fantastic meals and drinks, accommodates, tips and all that stuffs. You could set one-on-one on what your goal is and the best of all is affordable. Yep, just get the one that could help you make your vacation, reunion, or event l a successful and memorable one. Good luck and happy trip then.. :)

May 30, 2010

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This post is brought to you by Ford Mondeo. All opinions are 100% mine.

May 24, 2010

Honestly, as for myself and DH, I/we do not have any plan for this coming summer. Yep, weird you can say but it's just an ordinary season for us. Hahah! But if budget of time and money would permit me to go, I would like to spend it in a fun place like spending it in Disney World, Universal Studio, Sea World and any other great places for fun. Since I am in Los Angeles or California, am I near to that places but it also great to spend it in other state like Florida. Orlando has it like California and for sure if you are in that place, you would like to go and enjoy your summer fun, won't you? You would want to grab the great deals like Orlando vacation packages with family and friends for the famous summer escapades that is going to happen very soon. You guys would surely have fun because you are well-surrounded with your close folks.. have a great one then.. have a great moment! :)

March 25, 2010

I have a laptop to which its battery is attach until now. It has been nearly two years (will turn two years old of last week next month) that it was attached in here but it only seldom I use it. I rely to the power of electricity, yes I always connect my laptop to an outlet whenever I am in a computer. That is because I do not want to always keep on chasing the battery indicator if it is about time to charge the battery. Whenever I forgot and just ignore the red buzz that its about to turned-off because I have something important doing, then it will be a hassle then because it will go into slow mode and I have to charge the battery again. :) Well, there are batteries that are cool and has long lasting memory and power so it is not that a problem, it is the money to buy for it. Heheheh.. well, what is a laptop for then by the way. :) So then, I would just like to save the money to those battery that will be dead directly into quality and rechargeable one. With it, its battery life span is enough or guaranteed long life. Also it is important when having a travel so your travel memories will not be put in a bad time because of the dead battery. :)

February 11, 2010

People often find a place to have a vacation either in local or around the world destination. Popular places of destination tourists/vacationists often go are usually in beaches, lakes, mountainous areas, golf and ski vacation areas. With that, folks tend to find a good comfortable temporary abode to relax to which mostly stay in hotels or vacation rental homes. Vacation rental homes are in a form of houses, apartments, condos, cabins, cottages, farmhouses, villas, town homes and mansions that are fully furnished and ready to be occupied by short-time renters. It is somewhat similar to hotels yet it is spacious and less costly than hotels so more likely folks want to get vacation rental homes if they like to save money and want a spacious temporary home. Vacationists have choices by the way of what particular place they want to stay through vacation rentals services. Looking back to the newly commercial, below is its newly funny one.

funny commercial vacation rentals ad

Funny, isn't it? How do you like it? You can Watch & Review This Funny Vacation Rental Video should you like to do so. Your review/rating is highly appreciated to them. Have fun!

 
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