Southeast Asia Trip (KL-Melaka-Sg)

....This is a super late post of our travel but still want to share it.

... Our Last Hurray for summer!!! 

... Meeting up with our sister who is already based in London.

Since we are coming from General Santos City, we had an afternoon flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Manila.

We arrived at Kuala Lumpur's Budget terminal at past 5 pm. The airport looks like our domestic airport here, but everything is organized even the bus ticket booth.

.... And our journey begins....

Day 1: Arrival Kuala Lumpur

Day 2: Tour around KL

          - Petronas Towers

          - Batu cave

          - Suria KLCC

          - Kuala Lumpur National Museum

          - Bukit Bintang

          - Jalan Alor

          - Central Market

          - Chocolate Factory

Day 3: Off to Melaka and Singapore

Day 4: Singapore

          - Sentosa Island

          - Universal Studios

          - Esplanade

          - Merlion Park

Day 5: Shopping day and back to reality!!!

.... It was a well spent 5-days hopping from place to another. 3 cities & 2 countries. 

Tour de Palawan: 7D/6N of Fun

The most awaited escape of me, my cousin and her friend... Pure fun and adventure for 7 days. ✔ (^_^)

... Me & my cousin plan a travel everytime she visits Philippines since she's already based in Canada. Boracay was our last destination and we enjoyed it a lot. And this time, we plan to explore the beauty of Palawan at a least cost as possible. :) 

And this is our 7-day itinerary: Coron, El-Nido, Puerto Princesa

Day 1: Arrival Busuanga Airport 

      Manila to Busuanga via Cebu Pacific Air

      Checked-in at Micasa Hotel located in the heart of Coron Town Proper

      Dinner at a seaside restaurant..

Day 2: Island Hopping Coron/ Explore Coron Town

     We rented a boat so we had a customized island hopping package. ⛵

      Kayangan Lake is a must-see when you go for island hopping. ❤

Awesome view

Day 3: Off to El-nido

      Such an unforgettable experience! An 8-hour boat ride to El Nido. 👍♥ We leveled up our adventure skills for this travel... :) 

       Left Coron at past 8am and arrived safely in El Nido at around 5pm just in time for a beautiful sunset. ☀

       This is my 2nd time in El Nido and this is one of my happy place.. And it feels good to be back... ♥♥♥

       Checked-in at Marina Garden Beach Resort.

Day 4: Island Hopping El Nido🚣

Bacuit Bay, El Nido

       We rented a boat for this Island Hopping coz we decided that we want to own our time and just savor a good moment on the islands. We customized the tour package but most islands we went to are on the Tour A package... :)

@ Secret Beach

        Big Lagoon is a must-see on this island hopping... ❤❤❤

Entering Big Lagoon

Day 5: Off to Puerto Princesa

        We left El Nido at around 9am and arrived at around 2pm... El Nido to Puerto Princesa is more or less 6-hour van ride.

        Checked-in at Purple Courtyard Inn which is a sister company of Marina Garden in El Nido. 🏩🏡

        Visited Baker's Hill for some food pasalubong.... 🗻 And went to souvenir shops in San Miguel area. :)

Day 6: Underground River/ Ugong Rock/ Sabang Beach

         Did caving and spelunking @ Ugong Rock.

         Had lunch at Sabang beach while waiting for our turn to go to the Underground River.

         Experienced the Underground River tour with our comedic guide/boatman... :)

Day 7: Bye bye Palawan

         .... And its time to say goodbye and back to reality mode. 

.... Thank you very much Palawan. See you gain soon!!! ❤♥❤

Kamsahamnida! South Korea Invasion

Indeed, its a super late post.. (^_^)

This is my 9 days of fun and laughter trip in Korea....

A winter sonata moments...

A good way to start a december love...

We left Manila a little past midnight with just a non-winter outfit and flipflops via Cebu Pacific Air with a 28 C Temperature...

And after 4 hours, Korea welcomed us with a -4 C Temperature... And were all covered up!!! (^_^) Its cold cold cold...

(Take note: Korea is 1 hour advance from Philippines)

waiting for the bus to Seoul.. @ -7 C... brrrrr

As a first timer, I'm thankful that I am with friends who know the twist and turns of the city...

@ Myeongdung subway station

 And we've explored Korea the local way.. Rode local buses, subways, walk, walk and walk... And its freakin' cold!!!

subway moments....

Our 9-day itinerary:

Day 1: Shinchon, Myeongdung

street to/from our hostel

Day 2: Changdeokgung Palace, Myeongdung, Namsan Tower, Teddy Bear Museum

Changdeokgung Palace

Day 3: Lotte Mall, First day of Snow

1st day of Snow in Seoul.. infront of our hostel

Day 4: Gangnam District, Banpo Bridge

street in gangnam

Day 5: Paju, Hello kitty cafe, Snow all-day

Day 6: Jisan Ski Resort, Chenggyecheon River

Day 7: Nami Island

Day 8: Lotte World, Lotte Mall

Day 9: Byebye Korea! Til we meet again!!

We have a great home for 9 days... SHIN CHON HOSTEL

4D/3N El Nido-Puerto Princesa Itinerary and Expenses

This is a summary of our travel itinerary and expenses for our Palawan Trip.

Our Flight is on noon time so we arrived Puerto Princesa at around 1pm.

Day 1

12:00 -1:00 pm - Departure/Arrival to Puerto Princesa via Airphil Express
1:00 - 2:00 pm - Van Terminal to El Nido
2:00 - 8:00 pm - Travel time to El Nido (6 hours)
8:00 - 8:30 pm - Checked-in at Marina Garden Resort
8:30 - 10:00 pm - Dinner at Art Cafe Boutique
10:00 pm           - Rest

Day 2

7:00 - 8:00 am - Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 am - Preparing for Island Hopping
9:00 - 5:00 pm - Island Hopping (Tour A)
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Checked-out at Marina Garden
6:00 - 12mn     - Travel back to Puerto Princesa via Roro Bus
12:30 am         - Checked-in at Purple Courtyard Inn
1:00 am           - Rest

Day 3

6:30 - 7:00 am - Breakfast
7:00 - 8:00 am - Preparing for Tour (Underground River and Ugong Rock)
8:00 - 10:00 am -Travel to Sabang
10:00 - 11:00 am - Ugong Rock
11:00 - 12:00 am - Sabang Beach
12:00 - 1:00 am - Buffet Lunch at Sabang Beach
1:00 - 3:00 pm - Underground River Tour
3:00 - 5:00 pm - Travel back to Puerto Princesa
5:00 - 7:00 pm - rest at the hotel
7:00 - 8:30 pm - Dinner at Kah Lui Restuarant
8:30 pm - Got some Massage and rest

Day 4

7:00 - 8:00 am - Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 am - Preparing for City tour
9:00 - 11:00 am - Bakers Hill and Buy souvenirs
11:00 - 11:30 am - Went back to hotel
11:30 - 12:30pm - Lunch at Inato Hauz
12:45 pm - To the airport
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Departure/Arrival to Manila

 

EXPENSES Terminal Fee 1 person Php 200 Van Fare to El nido 1 person Php 700 El Nido Accommodation (Marina Garden Resort Twin Sharing P1580) 1 night Php 790 Island Hopping Tour A 1 person Php 700 Dinner at Art Café Boutique 1 person Php 200 Tricycle Fare El Nido Php 50 Roro Bus Fare to Puerto Princesa 1 person Php 645 Puerto Princesa Accommodation (Purple Courtyard Inn Twin Sharing P1750) 2 nights Php 1750 Underground River Tour 1 person Php 1500 Ugong Rock with Zipline 1 person Php 450 Dinner at Kah Lui 1 person Php 300 Spa Massage 1 person  Php 400 Tricycle Hire for City Tour 1 person Php 200 Tricycle fare Puerto Princesa 1 person Php 30 Terminal Fee 1 person Php 40 TOTAL 1 person Php 7755 * Airfare not included Lucky to have contacted a friendly travel agency. Here's their contact details.  HARBOUR BAY TRAVEL & TOURS Mobile 1:   +63 908 892 5477 (Smart)  Mobile 2:   +63 917 519 7722 (Globe) Mobile 3:   +63 925 722 2770 (Sun) Email:        harbourbaytravel@gmail.com Website:    www.harbourbaytravel.com