Enchantingly EKciting!

I've been to Enchanted Kingdom for the nth time so I pretty much have an idea of what to look forward to: GUARANTEED FUN FUN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. And even though I expect some body cramps after hours of walking around and ride-hopping and irita tendencies because of the scorching heat of the sun, none of that stopped us from bringing the partey partey to EK for my niece's birthday two weeks ago.

  

The newest additions to its rides and attractions are EKstreme Tower Ride and Disk-O-Magic. I'm actually not adventurous when it comes to theme park rides but after hours of contemplation, I was able to convince myself to try EKstreme. BUT BUT BUT while on our way, they announced that they will be closing the park in a few minutes. We didn't notice that it was nearly 9PM. Haaaay! Sayaaaang!! (BUTI NA LANG!) Hehehehe!

 

But wait, there's moooooore!!! In celebration of its 18th Anniversary, Enchanted Kingdom offers a couple of exciting promos. One of those is their Birthday Promo. Now, you can celebrate your special day at EK for FREE. Yep! You read it right. FREE!!! Sounds music to your kuripot ears, eh? hehehe! Just present a valid proof of your actual birth date and they will give you a special wristband that entitles you to have free entrance, discounts and aside from that, you can also enjoy countless birthday greetings from their staff as you roam around the park. My niece was actually amazed that almost everyone knew it was her birthday. Oh diba, celebrity status for a day! How cool is that? :)      

Visit their website for more info about their promos.

www.enchantedkingdom.com.ph

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Zoobic Safari

A few weeks ago, I had the chance to meet our Kingdom Animalia friends up close when we visited the only Tiger Safari in the Philippines. That was the closest encounter I had so far with zoological creatures as we fed them, gaze at them as they wander around their natural habitats and watched the staff braved the sharp fangs of the lions and tigers. We were toured around this Subic's 25-hectare land attraction while we learned interesting facts plus we were given a special and personalized treatment because the zoo was closed just for our company that day and fyi, that's a first in Zoobic Safari's history. Oha! We didn't just get home feeling safari geniuses but we also got to take home that little bragging right. hehehe!

Check out their website for more information.

www.zoobic.com.ph

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Holiday Staycation

Me: I want to go to Maldives!!

The Husband: Sure, honey. Pack your things now. We'll be leaving tomorrow.

Did I hear someone shout Liar!? Do you think I'm a liar? AMAAAAAALAYER??!!

Fine! Wish ko lang ganyan lang kadali whenever we want to go somewhere but NO. It takes months and months (or years!) of planning and promo fare hunting before we finally force our kuripot minds to say Yes to a trip. Travel thirsty hearts but kuripot minds, such a clash! Hay! But if you want some summer getaway with the whole family, you don't always have to go out of town/country and spend a bunch of moolah to have a great time. Just like what we did two weeks ago! We spent the holiday with my fam just in our condo's clubhouse. Check out some of our snapshots.

Glad we've found our happy place! Hope you've found yours, too. :)

 
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Linaw Beach Resort

Our flight to Tagbilaran was booked December last year and that was 4 months of waiting so just imagine how our giddiness grew month after month especially when we were searching for a nice and affordable hotel to stay in. There are so many pretty hotels and resorts along the beaches of Bohol but since we wanted a relaxed and quiet place, a dear friend recommended Linaw Beach Resort.

(Photos above are from their website)

You need not to worry if you're coming earlier than the check in time. Your room may still not be available but there are lots of activities you can do while waiting. Ken and I enjoyed playing Table Tennis, Billiards (Looking at my amateurish hand position and my awkward face, oo na guys!! Hindi talaga ako marunong!!) and Darts. They also have Table Soccer and a whole lot of board games and the best part is...you can play all those for FREE. Oh diba? You'll have such a sporty honeymoon. hehehe!

I couldn't help taking photos in every corner of their picture-perfect landscape so brace yourselves. You might get sick and tired of our faces in the next few seconds.

The resort nestles in a secluded part of Alona Beach. Although they have a private long stretch of white sand beach, the only downside is that the sea itself is not always accessible for swimming but they offer services which will take you to the busy sides of the beach where the night life is for a reasonable cost. But if you just want to have some quiet time, you can just chill on their quirky beach sofas and chairs or take a dip in their swimming pool while waiting for Mr. Sun to rest.

So there, our first newlywed escapade. It doesn't really matter how long or where you spend it. The real essence of it, for me, is to have quality time together, to discover new things about each other and to collect beautiful memories as you continue to travel through the happy marriage road. ♥

Check out our Bohol Tour here.

Watch our travel video here.

    

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Going Around Bohol

Every trip that Ken and I had occupies a special place in our travel-thirsty hearts but our recent trip to Bohol is our very first "just-the-two-of-us-trip" and that made it even more special. As promised in my travel video post (Watch it here), let me take you to a virtual trip to one of Visayas' gems.

(From top to bottom: Blood Compact, Hanging Bridge, Man-Made Forest, xZOOtic Animal Park, Butterfly Sanctuary)

Another famous spot is Bohol Bee Farm, a resort and restaurant which promotes an organic lifestyle from the food that they serve to their architectural designs (their walls and floors are made of coconut shells).

They also serve home-made Ice Cream. We tried their Malunggay Ice Cream and I soooo loved it that I almost forgot to leave some for my Mister. HAHAHA! 

We even had a mini field trip as we were toured around the resort. I'm so amazed by how they strive to make the environment a healthier place which left me thinking "Sana ganito din sa Manila". Bravo to the Bohol Bee Farm peeps!        

  

   

Just in time for lunch, we went to Loboc's Floating Restaurant. Though the food was just so so, I would still tag it as a Must-Try in Bohol. You get to eat all you can while cruising along Loboc River and being entertained by folk dancers and singers along the way. That's definitely an experience to remember. 

And then, we finally met one of the smallest primates on earth. Note: Ken didn't really touch that 16-year-old-tarsier. He's not that brave to do that. Hehehe!

And of course, a trip to Bohol won't be complete without visiting the oh-so-chocolatey-hills. Insert some drama here: "Dati sa picture ko lang sila nakikita. Ngayon, ako na ngpi-picture sa kanila!!!" Okay, enough of the drama. Hehehe! You just have to prepare to climb the stairs to reach the deck to have a magnificent view of the Chocolate Hills but believe me, it's really worth your 200-plus steps and your pawis. hihihi!

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Travel Video: Bohol

After 4 months of being married, we finally had our first out of town trip as Mister and Misis. I'm excited to share with all of you our Bohol adventures but for now, here's what we call "our little project". It's actually our first time to create a travel video and this is a very amateur one so don't expect too much, okay? Please bear with some shaky clips and the disgustingly cute finale. Bwahahaha! Enjoy! :)

 

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It's More Fun In Pinas

"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. 

Catch the trade winds in your sails. 

EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER.” -Mark Twain 

I love to travel. I consider it as a reward to myself for working so hard and as an inspiration to work harder. It is important for me to have a break and detach myself from my daily routine once in a while so I do it through Travelling, an impeccable form of de-stressing and relaxation.

BORACAY ISLAND

TAGAYTAY

BAGUIO

Nothing beats our own land. Mountains. Falls. White Sand Beaches....and many more. It's, indeed, more fun in the Philippines.

VILLA ESCUDERO

LAIYA, BATANGAS

TARLAC (ISDAAN)
Behind us is what they call "Tacsiyapo Wall" | You can smash cups, plates or even a television against the wall to release your anger (Tacsiyapo means "Shame On You!")

Ken and I really love to travel but all our trips were either with our family or friends. Those trips made me realize that nothing bonds people (and makes the bond stronger) better than travelling. It creates memories that last for a lifetime. But one of the million things that Ken and I look forward to when we get married is.....We can finally travel without any chaperon!(hahaha) Super Yehey!!!!

PUERTO GALERA

VIGAN

LAOAG

PAGUDPUD

I've never been to even half of Pinas yet but that's definitely included in my dream list. I also admit that after seeing Macau and Hong Kong, I've been dreaming of going to other parts of the world, too. Discovering different cultures is one of the learning and fun experiences one could ever experience. But isn't it a great feeling if you've explored and discovered everything your own country has to offer before travelling all around the globe? Think about it.

“A wise traveler never despises his own country.” - Carlo Goldoni

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