#BestLife

The 2nd quarter is officially over. For the past few days, I have been thinking about writing a good blog entry.

I would like to share my awesome travel experience. Initially, my travel plans should start from Bangkok. However, I decided to halt it because of security purposes. I started my trip to Siem Reap. I visited the World Heritage, Angkor Wat and the rest of the temples and ate a lot of delicious local food there. After few days, I went to Phnom Penh and I roamed around the city. 

On the 2nd week of my trip,  I went to Ho Chi Minh and I met new friends there. They're nice and cool. We visited the War Museum and Mekong Delta. We had fun. 

Mekong Delta

On the third day of my trip in Ho Chi Minh City, my new friends and I went on a Mekong Delta tour and it was such an adventure and unforgettable experience.

Angkor Silk Farm

Angkor Silk Farm is one of the most scenic countryside in Cambodia. During my free guided tour, I learned about the meticulous process of silk-making from different kind of mulberry trees. According to the tour guide, the best silks are produced if the worms are eating variety of mulberry leaves. 

Amok - Khmer Food

Khmer food is very delicious because of the flavours are more subdued and are less spicy. 

When I was touring in Siem Reap, Cambodia, I always prefer to eat amok. Amok is a fish which is mostly cooked with coconut milk, egg, peanuts and other local ingredients. This was served with steamed jasmine rice.

Angkor Wat

As part of fulfilling my dreams, I travelled to Siem Reap,  Cambodia. I visited  Angkor Wat, the old capital of Cambodia. The place is very majestic and the people is very kind. 

Petronas Tower, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia



Travel

Whenever I am thinking about the things that make me happy, I always write in my priority list is traveling. I love to see the world, explore different cultures, speak foreign languages and experience new adventures because the experience thrills me. Thus, it fulfils my dream, it inspires me and most importantly, it opens my heart and soul in every single time because it gives me new ideas, new adventure, new outlook in life and new life to live with.

 

I like experiencing things for the first time whether trying new cuisine, capturing architecture with the click of my camera or perhaps, experiencing of being me!

 

I always work hard to produce best output that I can do, but of course, I have to deal with the best equation between the corporate world and normal-life-world.

 

If I am not free to travel long distance, I shall make a way to jazz up my day to see things with a new perspective.

 

Happy traveling on the road!!!

People who travel end up wiser and happier at the end of their lives.

Anonymous

 

This life is for loving, sharing, learning, smiling, caring, forgiving, laughing, hugging, helping, dancing, wondering, healing, and even more loving.

Choose to live life this way.

Steve Maraboli
 

 

Batu Cave

Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves. The cave temples are situated in the Gombak district in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It's named after Batu River and the cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia.

Exceeds Expectations

There were many things that I accomplished in the past and yet I still have pending transaction that needs to be done. However, today I need to pause so that I can give myself ample time to think and reorganise my plans. I have to think better strategies in facing the future. Furthermore, today, the first quarter of the year is officially ending and I have to look back to thank everyone and move forward for a better future.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank God for all the blessing He always gives me. I would like also to say "Thank you" to everyone who helped me to achieve what I have today. I am very delightful because I finished several accomplishments and achieved lots of milestones in my life.
 

I would like to thank my family and friends for unconditional love and support they had given me. Three weeks ago, I visited my family in the Philippines and when I travelled back home, I took the opportunity to bond with my mom, niece and nephews. Moreover, I met my few friends to catch up and bond with them. Of course, my purpose in returning back was settling my personal stuff in various organization.  

 

So, I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe, that you have received it, & it will be yours. - Mark 11:24

 

 All dreams come true if we have the courage to pursue them.
Anonymous


True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.
Socrates
 

Health & Wellness

Calle Crisologo, Vigan - Ilocos Sur

The Calle Crisologo is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. It showcase the rich culture of ancient Filipinos with Spanish inspired  old structures in the north of the Philippines. In this village you can ride in a traditional carriage.

Cape Bojeador - Burgus, Ilocos Norte

Cape Bojeador, Burgus, Ilocos Norte. The tower was designed by Megin Pers in 1887 to guide seafarers during the Spanish area.

When you climb here, you will the majestic view of the West Philippine Sea.

Bangui Windmills

Bangui Windmills at Bangui, Ilocos Norte. This gigantic windmills advocate of green living. These are one of the major resources of energy in Luzon. It also help minimize greenhouse gas emission.

SEA Aquarium Singapore

"Wisdom begins in wonder." - Socrates

Staycation

Quien te lastima te hace Fuerte. Quien te critica te hace Importante. Quien te envidia te hace Valioso. Y a veces es divertido saber que aquellos que te desean lo peor.. tienen que soportar que siempre te ocurra Lo Mejor - Anonimo

 

 

Filipinas / Philippines

I found this video in YouTube which I thought a good documentary that explains the diversity of the Philippines.

BBC Special

 

RTVCM Castilla-La Mancha
 

Singapore Zoo

This morning I visited one of the zoological parks in Singapore to have a glimpse of rare species which were exhibited there. The animals roamed freely in open and natural habitats. These endangered animals were taken from various places of the world.

 

Currently these animals are being taken care of Wildlife Reserves Singapore. WRS dedicates their group in managing this world-class leisure attractions, fostering conservation and research while educating visitors about animals and their habitats.

 

The zoo is sub-divided into groups like Fragile Forest, Elephants of Asia, Australian Outback and the Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia. In this zoo, there are 2,800 animals representing over 300 species representing the respective geographical region of the world.

 

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Mahatma Gandhi

Vigan, Ilocos Sur

Os cuento mi visita a la ciudad de Vigan, una cuidad antigua y un lugar donde tiene los paisajes hermosos para explorar. Así, si vosotros sois amantes de la naturaleza o las playas y los museos o las antiguas Iglesias, pues,  os aconsejo que viajéis a esa cuidad antigua.

¡Umaykayun tuy Vigan! o digo en español "¡Bienvenido!"

 

Creo que la cuidad de Vigan tiene muchas aventuras que ofrecer porque tiene distinta cultura, tiene las danzas nativas que representan las costumbres, creencias y prácticas de un ilocano. Sus canciones son expresiones nativas de las características, las aspiraciones y las ocupaciones de sus gentes amantes de la música y trabajadora. Podemos tener en cuenta también que las comidas ilocanas son más raras y distintas que las de otros lugares en nuestro país y los ilocanos hacen muchas comidas sabrosas que son conocidas desde sus cosechas.

La ciudad es el ejemplo mejor preservado de una ciudad colonial española en Asia. Su arquitectura refleja una mezcla de elementos culturales de España, Filipinas y China, dando como resultado una fusión única de diseño y construcción imposible de ver en ningún otro lugar. En el año 1999 fue declarada como Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. Es una ciudad de calles estrechas y empedradas, sus casas son blasonadas y antiguas, tienen grandes ventanales y las puertas son muy grandes y de madera, en la mayoría de las casas la entrada da acceso a un patio grande que es donde se guarda el coche, o los carros. Uno de los edificios más importantes es la catedral de San Pablo. Desde las primeras horas de la mañana los fieles abarrotan el lugar para rezar. Muchas personas, la mayoría mujeres, encienden velas a la Virgen María e intentan acariciar su rostro. Es una de las ciudades donde se vive con más fervor el cristianismo.

 

Viajar a la de cuidad Vigan es muy fácil porque para llegar allí, hay autobuses que viajan a las distintas partes cada dia desde Manila hasta la cuidad y los autobuses salen cada hora de sus estaciones en Cubao y Pasay o pueden viajar en avión.

 

¡Pues, vamos a viajar amigo!

 

El viaje de aventurarse a amar, a querer, a arriesgarse, es el viaje que más vale y el que menos vemos. Anónimo

Reminiscing the Gold - Q2 YR2013

I had a very vibrant last quarter and I felt very blessed because I was able to achieve my goals. Moreover, I believed that I had a balance and good life. I also joined in several running events like JP Morgan Corporate Challenge Run, Sundown Marathon & Pocari Sweat Run 2013.

 

With regards to my financial matter, I tried to balance my spending without suppressing my desire to buy the things that would satisfy the so-called “Retail therapy”

 

I participated in some social activities and then I visited my family and relatives in the Philippines.

 

I can say that I had a blast during the 2nd quarter of 2013!

 

This coming 3rd quarter, I will run farther, save more money, travel more places, meet people, know better the different culture around me, and give more intangible support to the needy.

 

Five Ways of Living Life to the Fullest

 

1. Live in the moment. Forget the past and don’t concern yourself with the future.

Tanner

 

2. Appreciate life’s every second.

Anna-Karin Boyaciyan-Demirciyan

 

3. Enjoy each and every moment of life. Every day is a new challenge and opportunity to discover something new.

Chirag Tripathi

 

4. Pause momentarily before everything you do so that you notice everything you should or could notice.

Scott Hutchinson

 

5. Follow your hopes and not your fears.

Jody Bower
 

Subic, Zambales - Filipinas

Os cuento con vosotros como viajar al Puerto de Subic. Estoy seguro que vais a disfrutar a Subic cuando lo visitáis. Puerto de Subic está situado en el centro de Luzón y geográficamente ubicado a 110 kilómetros al noroeste de Manila, la capital de Filipinas. ¿Hay algo que dais de ganas de quedaros y viajar a Subic? Pues, podría ser la historia y la civilización o podría ser la calidez de la gente allí. O tambien, podría ser el ritmo relajado, la brisa del mar y la comida. Sea lo que sea, Subic os cautivará y vosotros os encontrareis la diversión y la felicidad.

 

En el siglo 17 los españoles empezaron a desarrollar el puerto de Subic para ser usado en el comercio y defender y mantener las Filipinas en el pasado como su imperio. En las décadas siguientes los españoles utilizaron para hacer el puerto más seguro aprovechando los recursos naturales.

 

Hay muchos hoteles, apartahoteles y salas de alojamiento y desayuno en alquiler en Subic con precios que van a costar unos pocos pesos. Antes de llegar, buscad en la Red los alojamientos que ofrezcan ofertas baratas. Cuando vosotros id por allí, haced actividades de ocio como excursiones, cabalgatas, camping, golf y hacer turismo, podéis ir con la familia y visitar los lugares impresionates como el Acuario, el Parque Bicentenario, Parque Camachile, Jardín de las Mariposas, el zoológico de Punto de Cubi, Parque de la Amistad, Parque Marikit, Ocean Adventure, y el Parque de manglares.

Si vosotros venís al extranjero, tenéis dos opciones: podéis volar a Manila o Subic. El Aeropuerto Internacional de Subic tiene vuelos directos internacionales que ofrece regularemente desde Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Subang, Hong Kong, Shenzhen en China. Ademas, el gobierno local de Subic es muy responsable para proteger la naturaleza y la vida silvestre para garantizar de que los visitantes no las dañen. Allí, vais a encontrar a la biodiversidad forestal con 745 especies de plantas. Tres de las cuales están en peligro, mientras que otras cuatro están potencialmente amenazadas. Por lo tanto, la urgencia de preservar el bosque de Subic se destaca. Ecológica y económicamente importantes especies arbóreas tales como blancos Lauan, apitong, Guijo, Palosapis son más dominantes en el bosque de Subic.

 

Vamos a viajar y hasta luego!!!