Phuket Trip (Day 1)

July, 2010 (overdue blog)


I booked my tickets for this trip via AirAsia's zero fare promo last year.

That's means I need to drive from Manila to Clark airport (DMIA) going to Kuala Lumpur.




Then from Kuala Lumpur going to Phuket. While waiting for the flight going to Phuket, I had my late lunch in one of the fastfoods in KLCC (KL Low Cost Carrier) Airport. I forgot the name of fastfood but I didn't enjoy the chicken and rice meal that I had. I should have just settled for a safer resto like mcdonalds.



We arrived in Phuket International Aiport around 11PM already. Passing through the immigration, I bought my ticket for the van going to Patong. The van was located just few steps from the exit of the airport. Before entering the van, I informed the driver to drop me to Jang Resort where I already pre-booked my accommodation but I was not really sure if he understood me. The van was full of other tourists then in the middle of our trip, we stopped in a stall which was actually a travel agency. The lady from the agency offered us accommodation which I'm pretty sure they have commissions but I don't think anyone actually booked that time. Then she asked each of us our destination and translated it to Thai for the driver.


And so I arrived to Jang Resort which is quite a decent (at least in the resort itself) place: clean, spacious room.


My dinner for the night, authentic seafood khao pad from one of the street food stalls:


Then checked the surrounding shops along the main beach road in Patong.

Next day: Maya Bay Camping

Tempted to Book a Vacation

I was checking my mileage programs and found out that I have miles to expire at the end of this month. I have the option to use them for a RT ticket to Hong Kong but then I need to look for my accommodations.

Then in my another mileage program, I have 4 nights accommodation in Bangkok but I don't have the tickets.

So while contemplating in booking a vacation in Hong Kong or Bangkok, there's the Seair Batanes promo at 50% off.

I would love going to Batanes this New Year. hmm...need to decide before midnight.

30 Destinations for My 30th Birthday

I initially posted this with the plan of traveling to 30 destinations for my 30th birthday so now I'm updating it with the list of where I've been so far this year:

1. Laiya, Batangas


2. Intramuros, Manila


3. Tagaytay


4. Hong Kong


5. Macau


6. Tagbilaran, Bohol


7. Puerto Princesa, Palawan


8. Narita, Japan


9. Los Angeles, California


10. Buena Park, California


11. San Francisco, California


12. Daly City, California


13. San Ramon, California


14. Berkeley, California


15. Vacaville, California


16. Biri Island, Samar


17. Cebu

Travel Plans

Travel plans I booked so far:

September 25-27, 2010 - Puerto Princesa, Palawan via PAL
June 23-25, 2011 - Cebu via Cebu Pacific
July 7-9, 2011 - Puerto Princesa, Palawan (again) via Cebu Pacific
August 12-14, 2011 - Zamboanga City via Cebu Pacific

still thinking if i'll go to India on November and Japan on February =)

Kuala Lumpur - Phuket - Bangkok - Kuala Lumpur

Off to my 1 week vacation.
Time for myself.
Time to relax.
Let my mind and heart be back to track.

1st Time in 2 Years

I called in sick last night...yes my 1st time in 2 years.
I made a self diagnosis, the pain was coming in between my chest...from the part of my body with the size of my fist.


it might be tired already.

Things in Mind

Things circling in my mind:

• have a new hair cut
• focus in my work but have time for myself
• resume shooting photos
• travel as much as i can without being broke
• have a regular meet-ups with BBB
• clean my room (must do!)
• make new friends
• enjoy life to the fullest