Thursday, June 2, 2011
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Friday, July 9, 2010
Shangrila's Sunset Cruise
Shangrila Mactan Sunset Cruise
Price: (includes on board standard drinks and canapes)
2, 300php nett per person and 1,150php nette per child.
3, 000php nett per person for an option to add a dinner package at Cowrie Cove.
Price if you are a hotel guest: (includes on board standard drinks and canapes)
2, 800php nett per person with dinner at Cowrie Cove
Will write about the Shangrila Sunset Cruise experience which will be published on Zee Lifestyle Magazine so plz. watch out for that! ;)
Would like to thanks Shangrila Management (Carla, Rica and etc.), Ms. Katsy Borromeo and Zee!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Destination SG: Jurong Bird Park
Admission Fee: Adult - SGD18 (621php) Price as of November 5, 2009
Children - SGD 9 (306php) Price as of November 5, 2009
Phone Number: 62 65 0022
Operating Hours: Opening hours of Park: 8.30am to 6pm daily (Last ticket sale at 5.30pm)
Panorail Ride: 8.30am to 6pm (Last train leaves from Main Station at 5.45pm)
Jurong Bird Park is one of my favorite attractions in Singapore. If your planning to go here, I advise you to alot 1 whole day for Jurong Bird Park. To get to Jurong Bird Park by public transport, you can take either the MRT or by bus. I took the MRT and alighted at Boon Lay Station and transfered to SBS number 194 or 251 at the Boon Lay Bus Interchange. You can also take the bus serviced by Bushub Services PVT. LTD., for more information pls. click here.
Jurong Bird Park boasts 4 Free Flight Aviaries: African Waterfall Aviary, Jungle Jewels Flight Aviary, Lori Loft and Southeast Asian Bird Aviary.
African Waterfall Aviary is inspired by African Tropical rainforest which is home to 50 species of birds, comprising of Starlings, Turacos, Carmine Bee-eaters, Rollers, Red and Yellow Barbet, Whydahs, Weavers, Parrots, White-Faced Tree Ducks, Helmeted Guinea fowls, South African Crowned Cranes and Egyptian Geese to name a few other special features include: two Observation Posts also part of the shelter area, where one can sit and take a leisurely break from the climb. From these posts, one can view the waterfall and observe exceptionally shy birds at close proximity. African roots take pride in this lovely and scenic walk-in aviary, considered until today the worlds largest. Visitors can make a choice of arriving on foot or via the African Waterfall Aviary station.
Jungle Jewels Waterfall Aviary is designed to create an environment where visitors can observe at close proximity a fraction of the amazing diversity and complexity of the South American rainforest. The intimate walk-in aviary allows one to meander and carefully observe the seemingly shy residents at first glance. Closer inspection and with your eyes high up on treetops and taller plants will reveal fruit-eaters like the Tanagers and Contingas. Other species you may find include the Violaceous Euphonia, Red-Crested Cardinals, Yellow-hooded Blackbirds and so much more.
Southeast Asia is home to over 1,000 species of birds from a global total of 8,500 species. The Jurong Bird Park has a collection of about 260 Southeast Asian species; one of the world’s largest collection.The Southeast Asian Birds Aviary is a showcase of the region’s exotic and endangered species.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Destination SG: Chinese Garden
Address: 1 Chinese Garden Road Singapore
Admission Fee: Free
Parts of Chinese Graden with fees:
* Garden of Abundance: 2SGD for Adults, 1 SGD for Children(3-12yrs old), 1SGD for Senior
Citizens (55 years and above)
* Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum SGD 5 adults, SGD 3 children (3 - 12 years)
Getting There: It's a 5 minute walk from the Chinese Garden MRT Station (EW25)
It was a gloomy day and the sky started pouring. I was late for our 10am meet up with Mark and Kay at the Chinese Garden MRT Station looking for my wallet. I arrived at 10:45 and gladly the rain had stopped. Kay, smiling and trying to fade the feeling of boredome, then gave me 2 buns of bread which they set aside for me knowing I haven't eaten my breakfast yet. Mark, Kay and her Japanese friend had been waiting for me for 45mins. Sorry guys! hehehe. So we then strolled our way inside the Chinese Garden!
The Chinese Garden was built in 1975 designed by Prof Yuen-chen Yu, a well-known architect from Taiwan. A signature architectural building of the Chinese is the pagoda, used in ancient times by Buddhists to keep human bones. The seven-storey pagoda “Ru Yun Ta” follows the style of Ling Ku Temple Pagoda in Nanjing.
Two traditional features of Chinese architecture are the “Yao-Yueh Fang” (Stone Boat) and the “Ming Hsiang Hsieh” (Tea House), the latter a miniature structure following the style of the elaborate, winding gallery at the Summer Palace.
Destination SG: Singapore Flyer
Address: Singapor Flyer Pte Ltd 30 Raffles Ave Singapore
Exchange Rate: 34.50php =1SGD
Entrance Fee (as of October 15, 2009)
29.50SGD/1017.75php for adults
20.65SGD/712.43php for children
23.60SGD/814.20php for Seniors
must try when visiting Posh Singapore. Taking a flight to this
S$240 million dollar wheel is definitely one of a kind
experience!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Backpackers' Guide to HK
And before flying to Hong Kong you should remember to book a Hotel or Hostel. For budget travellers like me and my friends, we choose to stay in a hostel since its cheap and its the best way to mingle with other backpackers and tourists from around the globe. We always stay at Ah Shan Dragon Inn Hostel in Mongkok which costs 100HKD per person per night for a 4-bed-room(if you are travelling with 3 other companions) or 180 for a single bed room. It's best to book a 4- bed- room for 400HKD (updated rate 08-08-09) per night for the entire room if your travelling with 3 other backpackers to save. Book by clicking Ah Shan Dragon Inn. This hostel has been highly recommended for most tourists since it's in the heart of downtown Mongkok, probably the center for night markets(tiangge) and its very near the MTR station. Amenities include, free Internet Access( 2 Desktop Computers on the common room), Rooms has hot water bath, free drinking water, fridge, AC, TV, Fresh towels daily and slippers. You could also book a hostel of your choice at www.hostels.com.
TIP: Check in and check out time for most hostels in HK are at 1PM. But you could stay in the common area til check in Time.
Before flying, its important to bring the basics during travelling
1. Medicine kit ( Paracetamols, Loperamide, Pain relievers, Salompas, Menthol rubs(vicks), bandaids and etc.) -- Its important to bring Loperamide( Diatabs/Imodium for Diarrhea) since you will be eating food that might be unfamiliar and might cause diarrhea. During your travel you would also do long walks and your feet and legs will surely hurt. So be sure to put on very comfortable and light shoes while travelling. And if you'll be partying during the night you could put a pair of party shoes on your travel bag. A menthol rub, like vicks would be very helpful to soothe those tired and aching legs and feet. Salompas would also be helpful in soothing your aching back.
2. Travel toothbrush, Shampoo sachets, Shaver, Soap, deodorant etc....
3. Travel Documents - Passport, Plane TIcket and 2nd Identification Card(Driver's License, Postal Id, SSS ID, etc.) before travelling, you need to make 2 photocopies of your passport and identification card and keep a copy on your travel bag and 1 for your family in the Philippines. this is important because you will be bringing your passport with you anywhere you go while your travelling around HK and you might loose your passport and for faster processing of your affidavit, you'll have a spare copy of your travel documents with you.
Be sure you get tourist maps at Map stands inside the airport to guide you on where to go when your in Hong Kong. Don't worry they're free! Maps at 711 shops are for sale, so be sure you get your free maps inside the airport before lining up for immigration.
Places of Interest and How to get there:
1. DISNEYLAND www.hongkongdisneyland.com
(1 Day Pass Price: HKD 350) (updated price 08-08-09)
(Open daily from 9am to 7pm)
MTR and interchange for the Disneyland Resort Line at Sunny Bay Station.
- Only 23 minutes from the Hong Kong International Airport, MTR Airport station,
- 22 minutes from MTR Kowloon station
2. Po Lin Monastery (Giant Buddha) No Fee
Alight at Tung Chung MTR take Exit B, and then take bus 23 from Tung Chung Town Centre.
or take the
3. OCEAN PARK www.oceanpark.com.hk
(Price for 1 day adult pass HKD 250 and 3-11yrs. old 1 day pass is125HKD)
Open Daily from 9Am to 6:30PM
Address: Aberdeen, Hong Kong Island
Route: City Bus 629 in Admiralty MTR Station
5. Repulse Bay HK Island (no Fee)
Take Bus 6, 6A, 6X, 66, 260 from Central (Exchange Square) Bus Terminus and alight at Repulse Bay
6. Kuwan Yum and Tin Hau Temple
a 5 minute walk from Repulse Bay(Follow Repulse Bay's instructions). If facing the beach, walk towards your left
Alight at Tsim Sha Tsui MTR then take Exit F towards subway East Tsim Sha Tsui KCR station and take Exit J and follow the signs.
How to Get There: Take Exit B3 on Wong Tai Sin Station
Below is the Itinerary I made and my friends and I used during our last year backpacking trip with my friends complete with the expenses. Please take note that this was last year(2008) and prices may not be the same at this time.
Hong Kong- Shenzhen-Macau Itinerary
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| | Flight no. 5J238 | Airfare: 7,542php Travel Tax: 1620php Terminal fee: 500 |
| Depart | ||
| Arrive at | | |
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12:00mn | | Sleep at airport until | |
| Eat breakfast, brush teeth, | ||
| Go to Monkok to leave bags @ hostel | ||
| Wong Tai sin | Wong Tai Sin station | |
| Mongkok (hostel) | Ah Shan Dragon Inn to Check In HKD 390/day for 3 persons = 801php/day per person | |
| | HKD 295 = 1770php | |
| Watch fireworks | ||
| Mongkok (hostel) | Sleep | |
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| Mongkok (hostel) | Assembly Time | |
| Mongkok | Group Breakfast | |
| Tsuen Wan | Ferry to Turbo Jet 1 way : HKD 146 = 950php | |
12:30noon | Jetfoil Terminal | | |
| Sanva Hostel | Check in Hostel Double regular room = 100HKD/ person/day 600php/person/day | |
| Venetian Hotel | Late Lunch at the Venetian | |
| | Watch Fireworks | |
| Sanva Hotel | | |
| Group Dinner | | |
| SanVa Hostel | Sleep | |
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| SanVa Hotel | Assembly | |
| World Heritage | | |
| | ||
12:00noon | SanVa Hostel | Checkout | |
| Casino Lisboa | Watch Grand Prix | |
| Fisherman’s wharf | | |
| Jetfoil Terminal | Leave for Turbo Jet 1 way : HKD 146 = 950php | |
| Tsuen Wan | | |
| Mongkok | Check in Hostel HKD 390/day for 3 persons = 810php/day per person X 4 nights = 3240php for 4 nights | |
| Sleep | ||
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| Mong Kok (hostel) | Assembly Time | |
| | Admission: HKD 208 = 1352PHP | |
| Leave for | Tsim Sha Tsui | |
| | Dinner | |
| Tsim Sha Tsui | Symphony of lights | |
| Mong Kok (hostel) | Sleep | |
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| Mong Kok (hostel) | Assembly | |
| Leave for Shenzhen Tsim Sha Tsui East Rail | Fare one way: HKD 35 = 227.50PHP | |
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12:00noon | Shenzhen | Lo Wu | |
| WOW Shenzhen | Admission: CNY: 120 = 720php | |
| Leave for Lo wu | ||
| Lo Wu | To Fare one way: HKD 35 = 227.50PHP | |
| Mongkok (Hostel) | Sleep | |
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| Mongkok (Hostel) | Assembly Time | |
| | Roundtrip cable car: 88HKD= 572php | |
| Leave for | ||
| Central | Roundtrip Tram Ride: 48HKD = 312php | |
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| Monkok | | |
| Shopping at Night Market | ||
| Sleep | ||
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| Mongkok (Hostel) | Assembly Time | |
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12noon | | Picnic Lunch @ | |
| Sunset | ||
| Mongkok (Hostel) | Walk at the night Market | |
| Mongkok (Hostel) | Get Bags | |
| Airport | Check In | |
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| | Flight no. 5J239 Depart | |
| | Arrival | |
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