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Day 6 : Last day in Manila 270211

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After Sunday mass, we spent the whole day doing last minute shopping in Manila. I thought I should have resist doing some shopping since it's not my actual main purpose being there. I'm there for sight-seeing. But who could do such thing? I love shopping in Manila! :) Besides glorious shopping here, I simply love it where snacks and fast food joints & stalls are endless! I had a great time munching & trying on food as much as I can. I make it a point that every new place I visit, it's a must to taste something not familiar to myself. When I got tired of shopping, I saw this 'Serenitea' signboard. It reminded me of my Pinoy blogger friend, Carlos. He love it so much, I'm not sure how many times I saw him tweeted about it. Again, my curiosity hit me. So I decided to give it a shot. I fell in love. The best bubble tea I've had ! Me and giving Daddy a treat with a 'Serenitea' drink while waiting for the rest finished doing shopping. While chill

Day 5 : Manila/ Tagaytay 260211

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Good morning from the City State Hotel... Was having my American breakfast with Kuya Fie while watching the morning news on television at the hotel's cafe. While waiting for Rey, to drive us and the rest of the family members to Tagaytay and other destination that day. Toasted bread, egg & ham and a glass of orange juice to go with. ♥ On the way up to Tagaytay, we've passed through some luxury homes ,where some famous people & celebs homes are. I love it when most of their house is influenced by the American home design. Makes me want to own a property there. But it's kind of expensive to own one there since the land is limited and especially when it comes to certain area. Spent the whole morning and afternoon in the chapel & awesome Taal Lake view in Tagaytay. And had probably the best 'bulalo' dish there! It was so worth it. After lunch, we headed back down to Manila for a few hours of shopping at malls and ended the late night with sushi's for

Day 4 : Goodbye Vigan, Manila I'm Back! 250211

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After our last bite of Vigan breakfast, bags are all packed and we were ready to leave again .And as we headed out from the hotel, there was a parade going on outside. But too bad we need to go to finished up our itinerary before going back to Manila. Schedule's too tight we had no time. It was already night time when we arrived. Hello Manila, I've missed you! With Daddy as our guide, he's an expert in this, off we went! Into the streets of a busy city, we went to look for dinner. It took us for some time to finally decide what we wanted to eat. Filipino Chinese food, nyums! Did some shopping I thought I don't need to, oops! :P And to think that it's been like for 4 years since my last trip, I am still familiar with this mall. So much for loving this place. And you know what? I'm missing Krispy Kreme donuts for dessert already! :(

Day 3 : I ♥ Vigan City, Illocos Norte 240211

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First step out from the vehicle we were in and already you took my breath away. Few hours of journey from Laoag, we finally arrived in Vigan City. When we got there it was lunch time! We were starving and got our first bite & taste of Illocano-Vigan food! Ooh whee, I am a happy food lover :) After a filling happy tummy, we walked halfway around the historical city and went for the kalesa ride, mine with my big kuya to finished up the whole town tour. Night came as we finally finished our city tour. Back to the hotel room again for some showering and rested for a while. After watching & enjoying some Pinoy show on the television, we were out again. Off for some late dinner and some entertainment. We wanted to go for a videoke session but found non good one. This is a quiet little city, for someone like me, it' hard not to fall in love. Ended up with lots of chatting & sharing stories outside the cafe, having supper of good seafood, tilapia fish, squids and all as pulut

Day 2 : On the way to Laoag, Illocos Norte 230211

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It's been like 3 to 4 years, I know. Why is it too familiar in my eyes? I guess I've never forgotten, even for once. With the same driver/tour guide on the road, I was right after all. This was exactly the gas station we were in the last time I was going to Baguio. (Which reminds me that I never got the time to post about my last trip there! WhOops, my bad! :P) One day at a time, one picture per post at least. But at least I've tried. I did my best to document what's happening & share :)

Day 1 : Arrival at Clark/ Angeles City 220211

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Just arrived from the Clark airport & took the hotel coach to Marlim Mansion's. Had a quick settling and took the jeepney. Missing those cheap fast food in the Philippines already! 'What we ate at the food court' Day 1 at SM Clark and lot's more! :) Photo : Blogger's Own

Oh hello March, where has the time gone?

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Was there but I couldn't meet them there. Maybe next time guys! Few days ago, I spent the whole week on a road trip in another country. Our schedule was so packed, it was pretty hectic having to be travelling on the road for hours. But the beautiful scenery and companion made it so well worth it, I actually would not mind doing it all over again. Oh yes, even the 12 hours journey to reach the destination! Noticed the traffic? Was on a vacation in the Philippines :) I'm back home now from a great adventure with a little bit of piece of my heart left there. I'm glad to be with my loved ones, home sweet home even if I'm going to miss the other country so much! *sobs* Will be back soon, I hope. I wished my Globe number has roaming here! Oh hello March, where has the time gone?