Club Balai Isabel

our window view

... ☺☺☺

..... I am just thankful for having such travel friends like them (the Grepo sister's & friends). Joyz's month-long birthday celebration. (^_^)

Club Balai Isabel is a one-hour & a half drive from Manila through South Luzon Expressway Tanuan Exit. It is located in Talisay, Batangas and is right in front of the Taal Volcano.

Club Balai Isabel offers a variety of activities from relaxation to outdoor activities. They have their swimming pools overlooking the Taal Volcano.

Our Room is just facing the view of the Taal Volcano and the place is so cozy big enough for us. :)

We just had a relax stay in the resort just enjoying the view and a good massage.

.. Just a relax weekend away from the city chaos. (^_^)

Shin Chon Hostel

Shin Chon Hostel is a budget guesthouse accommodation in Seoul. Oppa's in the front desk are friendly, warm and accommodating.. And they speak English. (^_^)

street to Ewha University and shopping street

outside the hostel

the group

 It is near Ewha University and to subway stations and bus station which is the basic transport in/around Seoul. Restaurants are just in front of us and shopping streets is just a walk away.

Korean Resto infront of the hostel

Breakfast is free. You can cook as many noodles and eggs as you want with breads and jam from 8 am to 11 am.

the breakfast

 And you can freely cooked in the Kitchen all day and enjoy watching tv in the entertainment room.

the entertainment room

Wifi is also free in the front desk up to the respective rooms.

the dining area

Rooms are clean & cozy and is big enough for the two of us. Toilet are also clean and spacious. Floors in the room is also heated.

our room and stairs at the back.. photo op while waiting for the elevator

.. This is a good value for money! ☺☺☺☺☺

Marina Garden Beach Resort

Marina Garden Beach Resort is a beachfront resort located in the heart of El Nido. The resort is easy to find, its just right in front of the Police Station and most of the trike know how to get here.

Bacuit Bay

Marina Garden is one of the budget-friendly accommodation in El Nido. They have cozy cottages from native fan rooms, aircon villas and aircon townside rooms. The villas are the beachfront cottages which is best fit for large groups.

El nido Beach front

The resort has its restaurant which is situated in front of the beach. You'll definitely have a great view while taking your breakfast, lunch or dinner.

view from the restaurant

The staff are friendly and accommodating. They even the one who booked us for our bus reservations and they keep on smiling anytime of the day.

chillin' infront of the beach

El Nido's electricity is limited. It runs only from 2pm-6am. But the resort has its generator only for their basic needs like in the resto. It didn't matter to us coz whole day we are out for island hopping.

townside room

Contact Details:  http://www.mgelnido.com

Townside Room - Php 1490/night (for 2 pax with breakfast)