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A Quick Get-Away To Zambales

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While everyone else is busy celebrating the commemoration of our Independence Day, we are getting hit by these rather big waves down at a shoreline in Iba, Zambales. My sister, Isabel, tagged me + the little man along to her quick get-away with friends + colleagues from work. We have not hit the beach this year yet + I thought it will be a great opportunity to get some tan and have some fun with the sand, so I readily agreed to come.

We left Bulacan a day before Independence Day and rode the bus bound to Zambales at the SM Pampanga terminal. A late afternoon trip, I thought, is most convenient to take, especially when travelling with little children, since they can simply dose off and sleep the rest of the trip. Which is what exactly my little man did. The rainy, cold weather even made him sleep better during our bus travel.

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We arrived to the Iba bus terminal a little over 1am, and since the little man had a good sleep in the bus, he was still up and bouncing about and was ready to explore the place even in the wee hours of the morning. Our very late dinner of sinigang na hipon and fried fish is really perfect for the cold, rainy night.

We loved our nipa hut-inspired accommodation and now that I think about it, I regret that we were not able to take photos of it. The air-conditioned room is big enough to fit all 6 adults and my little rowdy boy. And since the weather is rather chilly, we skipped the air-con and turned on the fan overnight, instead.

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Our plans to get up very early the next day was thwarted by our lack of sleep the previous night. It was almost 9am by the time we made it to the beach. The little man was put off by the black sand and was to squeamish about the litter in the beach, which the big waves washed to the shore through the night. He played in the water for a little while and decided to just settle in a spot in the shore to play with his toys in the sand.

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The waves were really big that day and we had a wonderful time getting washed and hit by them as we stood our ground a few feet near the shoreline. There were folks surfing that day, probably taking advantage of the big waves, too.

The sun was up and glaring after an hour or two and after getting soaked and seeing my little man retreated to as far back as he can so the tides won’t reach him, we decided to go back to the resort to get ready to go home.

This is probably the quickest get-away we’ve ever had and I really would’ve enjoyed soaking and swimming in the beach for a couple hours more. I just wished we had enough time to shop for souvenir items like keychains or kitchen anti fatigue mats, perhaps! Nevertheless, we all enjoyed the experience and I cannot wait to hit the beach again soon. Hopefully, we’ll be able to have another beach getaway with my little man and his dad soon.  😀

Music + Travelling

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Traveling is one of the most rewarding and the most relaxing activity anyone can do. Whether doing it for pleasure {to reward one’s self after a tiring month at work} or for pleasure {for jet-setting people}, there is something liberating about traveling that lifts the spirit.

Not most travelers do so with companions. for some reasons some people have to travel on their own and depending on your personality, the trip to and from your destinations can be quite a chore {think long hours in the bus or train, or even the one-hour plane ride sitting all by yourself}. And what better way to entertain yourself, apart from engaging yourself with the scenery around, than to listen to good music while in transit. With the latest technology, it is so easy to tag along your favorite songs and sounds while you are on the go. One gadget can handle everything you needed for your listening pleasure at a touch of a button. With your reliable headphone, you are good to go!

Here’s wishing you a happy travel. Meanwhile, I will check out a few tips on how to save on melodyne essential before I get off to my destination for today! 🙂

Top Party Destinations in Australia

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the iconic Sydney Opera House

Australia has become one of the most toured destinations in the world. Every year, millions of visitors from around the country or abroad flock in its various cities. As such, the number of annual tourists in the country peaks at over 6 million. These tourists are attracted to Australia due to its major attractions. Examples of these attractions include the Great Barrier Reef, marine wildlife, sandy beaches and the numerous wineries that dot the country’s landscape. Such attractions have always proved to be enthralling regardless of the fact that various tourists undertake Sydney, Melbourne or Gold Coast holidays.

While in Australia, tourists are always looking for fun activities to do. This includes shopping, mingling with the locals, visiting the Sydney harbor or even snorkeling. Not to be forgotten is the vibrant partying scene that has helped the country carve out a niche for itself. It is at these party joints that tourists can forge new relationships with the locals as well as get some time to unwind. Some of the standout party destinations in Australia include:

Melbourne

For those touring Melbourne, it would be hard to miss the various party joints that exist in the city. Melbourne boasts of having a grassroots party industry that consists of live music, sofas and lounges. Tourists would also do well to remember to improve on their wardrobes since most of these party joints have strict dress codes. In light of the vibrant entertainment scene in Melbourne, however, adhering to the set dress codes would be a worthy venture. Examples of party spots in the city include Hairy Canary, Brunswick Hotel and The Green Room. Here, partygoers should expect various types of entertainment in the form of different music genres.

Darwin

Beer lovers would definitely feel at home in Darwin—home of beer drinking. Apart from beer, partying in Darwin is an enjoyable activity because of the presence of many live bands and DJs. The presence of these two options means that tourists can reap the entertainment benefits of both activities. The existence of numerous pubs along Mitchell Street means that visitors should not worry about finding a drinking joint.

Surfers Paradise

When one talks about Gold Coast holidays, images of sandy beaches, clear skies and ocean waves spring to mind. Surfers Paradise better exemplifies this—it is a perfect destination for people in search of a beach party. Stepping into this party destination instantly introduces the visitor to an atmosphere of sheer fun and liberty. It is a place to let go of all worries and indulge in unrivalled session of blissfulness and ecstasy. The sandy beaches, coupled with the wonderful ocean waves, provide a great opportunity to bathe in the sun or partake in surfing. Those in need of a drink can obtain their favorite beverages from the numerous restaurants or pubs in the city. Even better, a trip to Surfers Paradise does not involve humongous financial investments.

Brisbane

The party scene in Brisbane is a mixture of elegance and liveliness. Those who are fans of posh partying would be more inclined to make a trip to any of the wine bars in the area. Lively clubs are still in existence complete with DJs belting out people’s favorite tunes. This means that partygoers who prefer lively places will not feel excluded.

My Baguio Travel Itinerary

I was rummaging through Baguio-related articles online so that I can finish our 3-day Itinerary. It was really quite difficult to plan when you are hardly familiar with the place. I’ve only been to the place once + it was ages ago. I do remember the places we visited but I am hard up on distinguishing which ones are close to which places + exactly how we can go there.

Anyway, after some research, here is what I came up with:

Day 1:

  • Arrival to Baguio
  • City Capitol + Post office 
  • SM to buy some items, including essentials for the little man
  • Hotel check-in {we are booked at Paladin’s Hotel + plans to see a bit of the city first before we check-in a 2pm}
  • Oh My Gulay Restaurant
  • Burnham Park
Day 2
  • Strawberry Farm
  • Bencab Museum + Cafe Sabel 
  • PMA
Day 3
  • Mines View Park
  • Good Shepherd Convent {to buy ube jam! weee!}
  • Wright Park
  • The Mansion
  • Mt. Cloud Bookshop
  • Pizza Volante
  • buy pasalubong
I will do a bit more research online once I am done reading about this boss rc 300 post, to add more to the list. Am sure we can also think of additional things to do once we got there! We’ve got one more day to go! Weee! 😉