Thoughts: So Lazy

Lately, I have not been feeling well which led me to fall into a deep hole called procrastination. I know I have not been able to update my travel entries for Singapore and Malaysia. But I'll make up for that this weekend. Hopefully.

Thoughts: I'm Sick!

     For the past two weeks, I've been feeling under the weather, primarily because of the weather.  Well, let's just say that I am not a fan of changing temperatures: summer hot and sunny in the morning and afternoon then rain showers late afternoon or at night.  This roller coaster of a weather is bad for my allergies, thus, for two weeks now, I have colds that would not go away.  I was even absent for work this Monday because of my unrelenting allergies.  

     And, worse, I am feeling under the weather, figuratively.  Well, let's just say that I want to go to some other places other than those I've already visited but there's no one who wants to come with me.  Yay, not. I've never been the popular one, so I guess, I just reap what I sow.  And mind you, travelling alone is more expensive than say, travelling with someone, unless I pay for the both of us.  At least for me.  

     I know, I know, I could travel by myself, but I don't want to get used to it, and I don't want to do it in say, South Korea.  Drop me somewhere in Japan and I'd probably survive since I am a little used to their culture, food and language.  But in South Korea?  I'd manage but still...oh well.  And I really, really want to go there early next year.  I guess, I'd just go there alone.  Anyway, I don't think Korean immigration would detain me being single, a lady and travelling alone.  After all, I can always wave around a certain identification card and they'd let me be, for sure.  But still, I must muster enough resources and courage, yet again.   

Seat Sale: Cebu Pacific's PINAsaya!

     If you don't know it by now, Cebu Pacific usually features seat sales every week, and this week is no exception.  Check out their website for further details.

     Happy trip planning!

Seat Sale Promo 

PINASaya! Domestic & International Seat Sale Pick your favourite seat from as low as P200 Supersize your baggage! Pre-book and SAVE up to 50% Get insured in travel insurance. Choose from available domestic and international rooms with Hotels Get exclusive deals! Sign up for SeatSaleAlert!.

Domestic Flights

Cebu to Bacolod, Boracay (Caticlan), Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Clark, Davao,Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Legazpi, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa, Siargao, Surigao, Tacloban or Zamboanga Cagayan de Oro to Iloilo NEW! *Only available online or through travel agents on Amadeus P0.88* Davao to Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo or Zamboanga Zamboanga to Tawi-Tawi NEW! P288 Manila to Calbayog, Catarman, Cauayan (Isabela), Coron (Busuanga), Laoag, Legazpi, Naga, Puerto Princesa, San Jose (Mindoro), Tuguegarao or Virac P488 Manila to Bacolod, Boracay (Caticlan), Cebu, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Kalibo, Tacloban, Tagbilaran or Roxas P688 Manila to Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, General Santos, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Surigao or Zamboanga P888

Sale Period: Up to Sep. 21, 2011 or until seats last     Travel Period: Oct. 15 - Jan. 31, 2012

International Flights

Manila to Kota Kinabalu* Clark to Macau *Travel Period: Oct. 15, 2011 - Feb. 29, 2012 For as low as 488 Manila to Macau or Taipei Cebu to Hong Kong P888 Manila to Busan, Incheon or Osaka Cebu to Busan or Incheon **Travel Period: Mar. 1 - May 31, 2012 P988** Manila to Beijing, Brunei, Guangzhou, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai or Singapore Clark to Singapore P1,488 Cebu to Singapore P1,688

Sale Period: Up to Sep. 21, 2011 or until seats last     Travel Period: Oct. 15 - Dec. 31, 2011

• Quoted fares are one way. Limited availability. Fares are non-refundable.
• Fares are exclusive of government fees, taxes and fuel surcharges.
• Flight changes must be made more than 24 hours before scheduled time of departure.
• At time of booking, pre-purchase your baggage allowance to save time and money at check-in.
• CAB approved terms and conditions of carriage apply and are available online.

Seat Sale: Air Asia's Big Sale [21 September to 25 September 2011]

     Save the date!  In a couple of hours, at exactly 00:00 GMT +8 on 21 September 2011, Air Asia will be having its BIG SALE promo! However, I think it's only for its Asian destinations.  Travel period is from 03 May 2012 to 27 October 2012.  See the promo poster below and check out Air Asia's website for details.

     Happy trip planning!

Tagaytay Adventures - Overnight Stay

I took this photo using my iPhone.  Guess having an iPhone is not so bad after all.

     Today, my family and I are in Tagaytay, and we're going to stay here overnight, the best accommodation I could find in Tagaytay, at a friend's vacation home!  Yipee!

     My cousins told me we're going to Calaruega church later.  So, I better prepare now. 

     Till then!

     EDT:

We passed by a number of cyclists going to Tagaytay.  We took the Cavite route, the one which passes by Gen. Trias and Amadeo, but I was not so happy about it.  I am more comfortable taking the usual route, SLEX to Tagaytay.  But when I saw those cyclists, I thanked the heavens and almost went down the road to kiss the ground.  I mean, those cyclists are all handsome, trim, tall and fit!  Well, save for a few who look like regular joes.  But the pretty ones are real eye candies; they look like celebrities.  There were some foreigners, too. Gosh.  I wish I was holding my camera then.  Oh well.    

Thoughts: Succumbing to the iPhone Generation

I've always been a fan of not following the latest trends in technology. I am not particularly fond of texting and calling someone over the phone. I always feel I'm a bother. I don't have an iPod because I'm not particularly fond of pop music and I don't even listen to the radio or buy CDs or download music from iTunes. I think I'm just too absorbed with my own little world to think about having an iPhone. I mean, I won't be using it much anyway. But yesterday, I bought an iPhone. Yes, I finally gave in even though I am not a person who lives by texting and calling all day and night.

So why did I buy an iPhone though it's so expensive and overrated? It's simple. So I won't have to bring my laptop with me when I travel abroad. I could use the iPhone for better phone web browsing and since Blogger just had this new app, I could use my phone to blog about my latest travel adventures. Why not buy an iPad instead? I've seriously thought about it but I have 2 laptops already so I don't think it'll be of much use when I'm not traveling.

At the end of the day, I succumbed to the iPhone generation almost against my will and out of necessity and convenience. I just hope this purchase would really make a difference.

Thoughts: History Channel Asia's IRT Deadliest Roads - The Himalayas

     I've been watching this show since it premiered in Asia the last week of July 2011.  The show is about three north American truckers who were tasked to drive through one of the toughest and most dangerous roads in the world: the Himalayas.  The truckers were given tasks that they should complete within a given time frame.  All I can say is that this show is batshit crazy!

     Well, let's just say that the show knows best how to make the viewers feel queasy.  Imagine driving a truck on a narrow mountain ledge and the camera shots will just let you show how close the wheels are to the edge...They don't just stop there.  There are camera shots of landslides, water slides, snow slides, and even actual real-time disasters.

     Anyway, the show, as stated, was filmed at the Himalayas in India.  And here are some facts about the roads three brave truckers had to face which I screengrabbed from History Channel Asia's website:

     The truckers, Lisa, Dave and Rick, each driving a Tata truck made of a wooden frame, comparable to the Philippine jeepneys in terms of garish accessories, colorful exterior complete with sayings and words of blessings, were on a mission to complete delivery of goods and materials on places accessible only by these dangerous roads.  The truckers each have a spotter, or a driver's aide, to guide them while driving.  In the Philippines, spotters are called pahinante.  The trucker's loads for delivery include tons of construction materials and at one time, a Hindu deity.

     Aside from the dangerous roads high above sea level, the drivers have to contend with the elements: heat, snow and rains and the environment.  Plus, they must learn to adapt to the Indian way of (right-hand) driving: very, very aggressive with almost no regard for traffic rules or road  courtesy.  The north American drivers are accustomed to orderly and safe driving, and thus, they get bullied a lot on India's roads.  Filipino drivers, on the other hand, would fit easily in India.

     The show is not only informative but it also takes the viewers to remote places in the Himalayas and a glimpse of life along and off the roads.  Its a must see.

     IRT Deadliest Roads: The Himalayas is shown every Thursday at 10:00 p.m. (new episodes) with a replay of the previous week's episode at 9:00 p.m.

   

 One of the roads cut-out  from a  solid block of  mountain rock.  Far right, middle.

http://www.historyasia.com/irt/gallery2.html