2014 Travels
Siem Reap, Cambodia (Sept. 21-23)
And the most awaited part of our trip began...the Angkor Archaeological Park and man were we in awe of the majestic temples. It was like travelling back in time. Click on the link(s) below to have a glimpse of Siem Reap's wonder:
> WHERE TO STAY
- Angkoriana Boutique Hotel
> Angkor Archaeological Park
- Angkor Wat
- Ta Prohm
- Angkor Thom
- Terrace of Leper King
- Elephant Terrace
- Prea Khan Temple
- Bayon Temple
> EATS
- Pub Street
> Floating Village
> WHERE TO STAY
- Angkoriana Boutique Hotel
> Angkor Archaeological Park
- Angkor Wat
- Ta Prohm
- Angkor Thom
- Terrace of Leper King
- Elephant Terrace
- Prea Khan Temple
- Bayon Temple
> EATS
- Pub Street
> Floating Village
Pnohm Phen, Cambodia (Sept. 19-21)
How can we miss Cambodia's capital on our way to Siem Reap? We just have to stop by Cambodia's largest city. Beyond the city's beautiful French colonial structures, architecture and attractions lies a dark hunting past. Find out more about Phnom Penh's intriguing city by clicking the link(s) below:
** Border Crossing via bus
> EATS
- Friends
- Tuktuk Cafe
- Foreign Correspondent Club (FCC)
> City Tour
- Cheoung Ek Genocidal Museum
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- National Museum of Cambodia
- Royal Palace
** Border Crossing via bus
> EATS
- Friends
- Tuktuk Cafe
- Foreign Correspondent Club (FCC)
> City Tour
- Cheoung Ek Genocidal Museum
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- National Museum of Cambodia
- Royal Palace
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam (Sept. 17-19)
Also known as the former Saigon, Ho Chi Minh is Vietnam's largest city filled with French colonial architecture and invaded by motorcycles. To know more about HCM click on the link(s) below:
> City Tour & Tips
- Handicapped Handicrafts
- Reunification Palace
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- Saigon Central Post Office
> EATS
- Quan An Ngon 138
- Barbecue Garden
> Mekong River Tour
WHERE TO STAY
> GK Central
> City Tour & Tips
- Handicapped Handicrafts
- Reunification Palace
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- Saigon Central Post Office
> EATS
- Quan An Ngon 138
- Barbecue Garden
> Mekong River Tour
WHERE TO STAY
> GK Central
Tagaytay (May 17, 2014)
What better way to celebrate my 30th than on the road again? It's been a good 29 years and on my 30th Caleb's all well. He fell ill on the exact date of my 29th we weren't able to leave the house, so this time we are free to travel!
Click on the link below to check out Tagaytay's great eats:
> EATS
- Bag of Beans
Click on the link below to check out Tagaytay's great eats:
> EATS
- Bag of Beans
CeBu (April 22-23, 2014)
For the first time in my life, we were left by our flight, rather than brood and mope, we decided to hit Cebu, extend our vacation and catch a plane for Manila from there. Click on the link(s) below to catch a glimpse of Cebu City:
> Spots
- Heritage Monument
- Yap-San Diego Ancestral House
- Casa Gorordo
- Magellan's Cross
- Fort San Pedro
> Spots
- Heritage Monument
- Yap-San Diego Ancestral House
- Casa Gorordo
- Magellan's Cross
- Fort San Pedro
Camiguin (April 20-22, 2014)
Like Bohol, Camiguin is one of my favorite places in the Philippines, for one it's quiet out there, which I enjoy during trips and two, it is full of sheer nature, you can bask in all its marvel. Click on the link(s) below to check out my 2nd time in Camiguin:
> Water Wonders
- Ardent Hot Spring
- White Island
- Mantigue Island
- Katibawasan Falls
- Sto. Nino Cold Springs
> Spots
- Walkway to the Old Vulcan & Stations of the Cross0
- Old Church Ruins
- Sunken Cemetery
> Water Wonders
- Ardent Hot Spring
- White Island
- Mantigue Island
- Katibawasan Falls
- Sto. Nino Cold Springs
> Spots
- Walkway to the Old Vulcan & Stations of the Cross0
- Old Church Ruins
- Sunken Cemetery
Bohol (April 19-20, 2014)
One of my favorite places in the Philippines! Always nice to visit such breath taking beaches. It's my 3rd time but I am still in awe. Too bad not much time was spent on the beach though but it was worth our while. Bringing Caleb along makes it a tad special. It's his first airplane ride. One year old and he is one avid traveler! Click on the link(s) below to revisit Bohol's spectacles:
> City Tour
- Blood Compact Site
- Baclayon Church
- Man-made Forest
- Chocolate Hills
- Tarsier Conservation Area
- Hanging Bridge
- Loboc River Cruise
> Island Hop
- Dolphin Watching
- Balicasag Island
> City Tour
- Blood Compact Site
- Baclayon Church
- Man-made Forest
- Chocolate Hills
- Tarsier Conservation Area
- Hanging Bridge
- Loboc River Cruise
> Island Hop
- Dolphin Watching
- Balicasag Island
Baguio (FeB. 8-9, 2014)
The cool breeze of Baguio just keeps on inviting us back, so early this year we decided to once again throw a visit with Oliver's sister's family. Click on the link(s) below for Baguio's treats:
> Spots
- Benguet's Strawberry Farm
- Tam-awan Village
- Burnham Park
- The Mansion
- Mines View Park
> Eats
- Cafe By the Ruins
> Spots
- Benguet's Strawberry Farm
- Tam-awan Village
- Burnham Park
- The Mansion
- Mines View Park
> Eats
- Cafe By the Ruins