We had a nice family vacation in Pattaya, Thailand the first time but we didn't really get to see the town since we stayed the whole time in the sprawling Royal Cliff Beach Hotel which was quite far from the rest of civilization. I visited Pattaya again to say hello to 2017 and was finally able to feel the lively pulse of the place. Absolutely loved the cheap eats, the accessible transport and the beaches very near the hotel where one can commune with the rest of the sunbathing tourists. But perhaps the highlight was the day trip to Nong Nooch Botanical ... Continue Reading...
Day trip to Sumilon island in Oslob, Cebu
Sumilon is a private island owned by the Bluewater resorts group off Oslob in Cebu. After a surreal whale shark watching experience in the waters of Oslob town proper, most people put a visit to Sumilon on the itinerary, as it is just 20 to 25 minutes away by boat. I must say don't skip going to Sumilon if you're already in Oslob because the sandbar, with its perfect white sand beach, is just so beautiful... Travelers on a budget often just bring food and eat on the boat, before doing some swimming on the beach or just plain sailing. Boat tour operators ... Continue Reading...
Reclining great Buddha at Nanzoin Temple, Japan
It was our last day in Fukuoka. Our flight was still in the evening and we were figuring out what to do. My companion Shiela decided to explore Canal City (essentially a huge shopping mall) while I travelled by my lonesome on a JR train to see the giant Buddha of Nanzoin. Kido-Nanzoinmae is a sleepy town located about 20 minutes by train from Fukuoka. Most people overlook this in their itinerary when visiting the Kyushu islands of Japan (of which Fukuoka is a part). Am so glad I took the time because the surroundings of the Nanzoin temple were so refreshing and the ... Continue Reading...
Cafe Noriter, Taft: design inspirations
If you're a student of De La Salle University and DLSU-College of St. Benilde starting in 2009, you'd probably relate to this place. Perched atop the Tapa King on Taft Avenue (Manila), Cafe Noriter is a favorite hang-out of La Sallians. And for good reason, it's simply one of the most wonderfully-designed places I've seen. Cool, laid-back and casual..it perfectly epitomizes the phrase "kick back and relax!" The regulars call Noriter their playground where they can unwind after school, pore over books or stoop doing their assignments. You can even sit on the ... Continue Reading...
Travel to Ilocos Norte: Kapurpurawan Rocks & Kabigan Falls
(Note: All rights reserved. Pictures and content should not be reprinted or syndicated without permission from annalyn.net) On my birthday week, we find ourselves on a road trip to the great North. The seven hour or so tour bus ride was quite arduous, but nothing beats the excitement of this region which has been on my wishlist for some time now (having spent time here just briefly before, when I was younger). Ilocos Norte will always be known as the bailiwick of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos (now, it's their children who have taken over). But apart from its ... Continue Reading...
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