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

Off to Maya Bay popularly known as The Beach

I'm off to my grand vacation get away this year and already booked to overnight camping in Maya Bay popularized by the movie The Beach:

Dream or Reality

I was able to watch Inception last night. Great movie indeed!

It maybe more fun travelling with you...

my overdue vacation is approved. overdue cause i originally planned it on my birthday way back february, then i moved to a new work so i thought i was able to have a break in between but still was not able to. so now i am finally planning for my itinerary and accommodation.

seems it will be a vacation for me to contemplate on things again...but it maybe more fun also travelling with you just like the old days.

How to be single without being lonely?

answer: i don't know yet... =(

5 years and 6 months

July 10, 2010 - we could have been 5 years and 6 months now.

I Love You for the Last Time

yes, saying goodbye is not always easy...especially if you still have the love that makes your world worth living.

i just said goodbye...and so what else will make my life worth living?

Resume Blogging

It's been a while since I created this site and was only able to post couple of blogs.

I just went through some life's challenges but hopefully I can continue blogging again as I continue moving on in my life.



Anyways, I'm a bit excited cause finally after buying my Canon 550D SLR last March i will finally be able to get it. Yeah, I bought it through Amazon and have it delivered to an old friend thinking my mom could bring it home but there weres changes of plans hence I'll be able to get it only today or tomorrow through my brother's friend.



Thrilled to shoot again using an SLR and also try it's video recording feature =)

Use Your Head and Follow Your Heart

Been watching One Tree Hill for couple of weeks now, bought Season 1-6 DVD.

Yeah it's a bit cheesy but shows a lot of life's twists and turns.

I Surrender

I surrender to Sweet Life by Ange's best seller: Sweet Surrender Frozen Brazo de Mercedes.

A mélange of soft meringue, custard and French Vanilla ice cream on a graham cracker crust. Not too sweet but just right! =)

photo taken from their website: http://www.thesweetlifebyange.com/

Try it, either visit their house in San Lo Village in Makati or their shop in Rockwell.

Canon 40D DSLR or Canon d10 Waterproof Camera?

Be practical with a point and shoot d10 camera or buy top of the line 40D DSLR?

I have 3 weeks to decide...

Lacoste Polo Shirt

I just bought another lacoste shirt. This time from Rustan's. love it!!!

Duty Free offers the cheapest price so far for Lacoste classic tees ($53)