tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20390345806621033872024-02-19T16:07:01.421-08:00Tips 'n TravelsTips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.comBlogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-32042929889162261502022-09-04T00:41:00.003-07:002022-09-04T00:41:42.069-07:00It's Spring time<p>Hello there, I know it's been a while since I've blogged. Oh well, today I have been busy with making another travel video. </p><p>Youtube videos have been popular lately and I do miss editing videos so why not...</p><p>Hope you can check out a few of my videos. Still getting the hang of it and trying my best to be patient with editing again haha</p><p>Enjoy, like and subscribe! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xEXFcIAncPA" width="320" youtube-src-id="xEXFcIAncPA"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-61462997474222956432021-02-27T22:04:00.002-08:002021-02-27T22:04:43.874-08:00Last day of Summer<p>Yup, it is the 28th of Feb 2021. Last day of summer here in NSW. It's not too hot today though, 26ish. But just staying home to relax as it is Monday again tomorrow!</p><p>I thought I will just have a quick post to share that I've also started to get some of my travel photos on a Youtube channel that I started few month ago...and here it is!</p><p>I still need to make the videos more catching but for now it is more like a photo dump with some music in the background. </p><p>Hope you enjoy and I will look to upload more as I go along.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sQ9KRxATBpg" width="320" youtube-src-id="sQ9KRxATBpg"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x8xXrj1J8TA" width="320" youtube-src-id="x8xXrj1J8TA"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-91908516236622634512021-01-05T01:41:00.002-08:002021-01-05T01:43:12.380-08:00Top 10 Things to do in and around Orange, NSW<span style="font-family: helvetica;">I've just been back from a 10 day holiday in Orange. And what a way to end it by sharing to you the top 10 Things to do...Bear with me though as I still reminisce the bits and pieces from this trip and hopefully I won't forget them.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnSLWPJaMh44lxA7pvwXGadSxjJemBQMK36kQiOuE7Dg3s5oKPlJneZB5kwpqPC1Z0K-dK__aB75BTdUD9G5kIeTlxxs9I2bkitBGvX9780osj-Yc0hg3kRYea7jXvTfSYYBuiPmRV6nU/s1200/things+to+do+in+and+around+orange+new+south+wales.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnSLWPJaMh44lxA7pvwXGadSxjJemBQMK36kQiOuE7Dg3s5oKPlJneZB5kwpqPC1Z0K-dK__aB75BTdUD9G5kIeTlxxs9I2bkitBGvX9780osj-Yc0hg3kRYea7jXvTfSYYBuiPmRV6nU/w267-h400/things+to+do+in+and+around+orange+new+south+wales.png" width="267" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">1. Mount Panorama and Historic town of Bathurst</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span> After 2.5hrs on the road, West from Sydney, we arrived in the historic town of Bathurst. I've heard of Bathurst mostly from the races they have at Mount Panorama but it is also a historic town known for the first gold rush in Australia.</span><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span>You can actually drive through the race track at Mount Panorama, speed limits apply of course. Up the top you can have a nice view of the city.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span>We did a quick stroll around the town centre and grabbed some lunch and went ahead to our journey to Orange.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span><br /></span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-SHGl3Jx7mvdPbDU01C4LG22XmpPrFGSnY4BcG-AMZw4vxzIx6vOimNv0TirUF5-Ob7qN_IZs01W7AlMJnYiLlDsBNaViRX4nqEAxFeMRPnALJ1yxo2fWO19RT6x2FlEkW6j2wMQDIQ/w400-h225/IMG_9281_Moment.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Start of the track at Mount Panorama</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-SHGl3Jx7mvdPbDU01C4LG22XmpPrFGSnY4BcG-AMZw4vxzIx6vOimNv0TirUF5-Ob7qN_IZs01W7AlMJnYiLlDsBNaViRX4nqEAxFeMRPnALJ1yxo2fWO19RT6x2FlEkW6j2wMQDIQ/s1920/IMG_9281_Moment.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-5B3NU9T_LfmRdqdLOZE63uD88nMgb2_p7nAmztSY_h1nrWUADoA9MpEyn9k3A6LouzfE-KdXW2HzLLjOingyG1A2s_91QhGXwZOTQF_5lmg_MoHRJnU63S1KE4IIhJQy6QtMRdUAERg/w400-h300/IMG_9263.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Park in Bathurst</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-5B3NU9T_LfmRdqdLOZE63uD88nMgb2_p7nAmztSY_h1nrWUADoA9MpEyn9k3A6LouzfE-KdXW2HzLLjOingyG1A2s_91QhGXwZOTQF_5lmg_MoHRJnU63S1KE4IIhJQy6QtMRdUAERg/s2048/IMG_9263.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCAgqMmqlg4I2crQEZt4CE2h6qfq8CoJfpQ7i07DfVWEayoM9XszKt8ix1UK3F1n2tbF9u0WJseLmQonWAMuzxerBfUSUETx8NsIYbr8XstKGvX4m2DOqN_O1MU-tpiHYV8frRiEh2lUU/s2048/IMG_9266.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCAgqMmqlg4I2crQEZt4CE2h6qfq8CoJfpQ7i07DfVWEayoM9XszKt8ix1UK3F1n2tbF9u0WJseLmQonWAMuzxerBfUSUETx8NsIYbr8XstKGvX4m2DOqN_O1MU-tpiHYV8frRiEh2lUU/w400-h300/IMG_9266.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA6Oc2zQE9_aidkHNGhbE5G4Rn0na7IO34xzgCA6d1FuSc5tHkUgCbtoaYkaAXuiebLDPNdcVQ6ce78Fv6IQ3azoxgfKSPvDvjbqkUVyHoDqZ48YtSX_RswUQFq-eTgpY5ETidL7HnqK4/w300-h400/IMG_9267.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wall art</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA6Oc2zQE9_aidkHNGhbE5G4Rn0na7IO34xzgCA6d1FuSc5tHkUgCbtoaYkaAXuiebLDPNdcVQ6ce78Fv6IQ3azoxgfKSPvDvjbqkUVyHoDqZ48YtSX_RswUQFq-eTgpY5ETidL7HnqK4/s2048/IMG_9267.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghzdy8QHMXXNQkZsokn1K5I235dH0NhFCMo6aEcOgP3C3hy6N-jOfrr_YHAOAkomrrj1_zB_AxwztpzUG37XG1yJI0glwn-VJDnWr_z5pwgnMMRztQlFSBHyFkFwRdT-nxp0FbZY9y4cM/w400-h300/IMG_9269.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another wall art</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghzdy8QHMXXNQkZsokn1K5I235dH0NhFCMo6aEcOgP3C3hy6N-jOfrr_YHAOAkomrrj1_zB_AxwztpzUG37XG1yJI0glwn-VJDnWr_z5pwgnMMRztQlFSBHyFkFwRdT-nxp0FbZY9y4cM/s2048/IMG_9269.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9KoLwZ5adAW8LO9EsGFZb7IYpyueQDEGig1lhnFo5YXhwl6vhDGgVbcnTl_yYXhscJpnDIGmPvitaNG53QUV2YWmGielqiPLt9EcOxqZ9Q1limKYbZQhO17HYimSvT600YHuI9C2sx9o/w400-h300/IMG_9270.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Info and map of Bathurst</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9KoLwZ5adAW8LO9EsGFZb7IYpyueQDEGig1lhnFo5YXhwl6vhDGgVbcnTl_yYXhscJpnDIGmPvitaNG53QUV2YWmGielqiPLt9EcOxqZ9Q1limKYbZQhO17HYimSvT600YHuI9C2sx9o/s2048/IMG_9270.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1c77U0oHN9w71sgGBRlzIGQbSJyj-hXS4ykuuz2Y_Z8yOKkC8GtivsIMI5-HeoKBnwX_XrvKd23O1KzCD2nxAGjZ_0PJV47-dOhygkHMj6eJKa6S3E5Zmab64GUy1qbxpWUxOYZWBxVg/w300-h400/IMG_9271.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Markers to the museum</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1c77U0oHN9w71sgGBRlzIGQbSJyj-hXS4ykuuz2Y_Z8yOKkC8GtivsIMI5-HeoKBnwX_XrvKd23O1KzCD2nxAGjZ_0PJV47-dOhygkHMj6eJKa6S3E5Zmab64GUy1qbxpWUxOYZWBxVg/s2048/IMG_9271.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszK82PjxO6c2R7rqnRLp4fP_QLzpWt6RiEijvKZL4HojP1VpPdUN9kRRQmM4hTTbZ2y8uL7DkTs8WI5frPTVyaOKvn7T9MPSVvxtQ_Lj_ZRlFLjvAKmCNUicwb2jxUk-ogXxojS6Onm0/w400-h300/IMG_9272.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bathurst Museum</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszK82PjxO6c2R7rqnRLp4fP_QLzpWt6RiEijvKZL4HojP1VpPdUN9kRRQmM4hTTbZ2y8uL7DkTs8WI5frPTVyaOKvn7T9MPSVvxtQ_Lj_ZRlFLjvAKmCNUicwb2jxUk-ogXxojS6Onm0/s2048/IMG_9272.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTeKJaYs2krRN5-B86ZN6GL8iA70Al0hJWwTOCYjRwGhyf00La0raBPBynplvOdSQJqUjHrUGiNP7QNk6YPft87pmpEsCEi8ja_J_VQ5WtldiIthZiPel9Q2ftIJ88HeroeNJonH193gQ/s2048/IMG_9274.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTeKJaYs2krRN5-B86ZN6GL8iA70Al0hJWwTOCYjRwGhyf00La0raBPBynplvOdSQJqUjHrUGiNP7QNk6YPft87pmpEsCEi8ja_J_VQ5WtldiIthZiPel9Q2ftIJ88HeroeNJonH193gQ/w300-h400/IMG_9274.JPG" width="300" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">2. Town of Parkes</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Around 1.5hrs of drive West of Orange is the town of Parkes. It best known for the Elvis Festival and the CSIRO Radio Telescope popularly known as "The Dish" which is also the movie.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A quick walk around town and it was very evident to find the Elvis theme. I just wonder how it looks like during the festival.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheMp2nlnkf3g5N15cLHZ6UcdEcpb-zlCsJpYMXDpRLFk1sVKoIdsPzwi4-cNffl7AgzhpyPnrgmly2BWi_-_zS0SwdK6zc2yTsO40woO392jdJzH2JTit5Ba3nm_uf7ZZJBVefnzA3my0/s320/IMG_9328.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elvis Art work</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheMp2nlnkf3g5N15cLHZ6UcdEcpb-zlCsJpYMXDpRLFk1sVKoIdsPzwi4-cNffl7AgzhpyPnrgmly2BWi_-_zS0SwdK6zc2yTsO40woO392jdJzH2JTit5Ba3nm_uf7ZZJBVefnzA3my0/s2048/IMG_9328.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvREx7PfmbFjWyidfmcIF_70PariEOYpFv9wQUxWMXXeGaifnjaeTFzcmeQn7dmYDw8raMu9LpcmK9PDXIVY59tCgcwEA3eIGPvCDeHhSwYAJM7idUbn46gWvei1oh0JE4T98JjkhHfk/s320/IMG_9329.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Henry Parkes statue</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvREx7PfmbFjWyidfmcIF_70PariEOYpFv9wQUxWMXXeGaifnjaeTFzcmeQn7dmYDw8raMu9LpcmK9PDXIVY59tCgcwEA3eIGPvCDeHhSwYAJM7idUbn46gWvei1oh0JE4T98JjkhHfk/s2048/IMG_9329.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyLv9OfG1oiysjYsRSfsbYoB6GCzkGvJz95_hoIuxWl0ehYadlqgwx4TGIWHBJUr8OYi83lv88zdBqjj6_G03b7Lp6_cIQIptjVro6HRKxu51Ib4GOJb1u6gsgn7ErDyyYKSOxfVPzN6Y/s320/IMG_9331.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Astronaut art installation</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyLv9OfG1oiysjYsRSfsbYoB6GCzkGvJz95_hoIuxWl0ehYadlqgwx4TGIWHBJUr8OYi83lv88zdBqjj6_G03b7Lp6_cIQIptjVro6HRKxu51Ib4GOJb1u6gsgn7ErDyyYKSOxfVPzN6Y/s2048/IMG_9331.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwKjFd942944P_ByPESJ7d6vEXBmzzfxGXIcvshIntbOV3gmWt8Vej9hdFn9XJPH5xMKI24p5PSzoFt8pfZryprGU-k1ImhXiUfkDIoeW0vMtOfTUsUvxAeKi1zR5_LHOEp09LzgL8NeY/s320/IMG_9332.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Check out the top things to do in Parkes</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwKjFd942944P_ByPESJ7d6vEXBmzzfxGXIcvshIntbOV3gmWt8Vej9hdFn9XJPH5xMKI24p5PSzoFt8pfZryprGU-k1ImhXiUfkDIoeW0vMtOfTUsUvxAeKi1zR5_LHOEp09LzgL8NeY/s2048/IMG_9332.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The massive radio telescope</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWjyJWWLePfCIB59P_lxZt2kFw-qqM3JX5-2qkL6LDQ-HvOD32sgezvaApIoPhkCMAtmZoX52LX97ztkKptAnhKxoE36UcrXfxigBV9yI0Z7ijlX3vnMZtQPYcYy1Lou1ZiWxC8PDe-JU/s2048/IMG_9354.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnp2GAlbHPo73OxSZXV7JQlz9fNSYpcYPfJpCEUz8Npo9MN3iiKSabsDikQ5pDubMYOM5OMTSCz9pVATqg2oTzXr_zuaF9q9oELjfs6sDfq1jN8oTzkqz8dRXO7OZCX7qotIYCbCLRLS0/s2048/IMG_9355.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnp2GAlbHPo73OxSZXV7JQlz9fNSYpcYPfJpCEUz8Npo9MN3iiKSabsDikQ5pDubMYOM5OMTSCz9pVATqg2oTzXr_zuaF9q9oELjfs6sDfq1jN8oTzkqz8dRXO7OZCX7qotIYCbCLRLS0/s320/IMG_9355.JPG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">3. The Falls Lookout and Walking Track</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Because we love bush walking, one of the first stops we did is this lookout.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It's less than an hour walk return and medium level I think. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3qXeLbIMBt_WUJhi0sJh_fGzE0KefsW9YSGvXqINRWGo5qwxZs8o0I-3Vh_E9ao2u-04vyaXonmbNqWXJhlqoXT0xoJUOqV51p6zgR-Er8NqyWAk5bpBxIo8GaNT0C_4yVpQx9Nus6w/s2048/IMG_9308.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3qXeLbIMBt_WUJhi0sJh_fGzE0KefsW9YSGvXqINRWGo5qwxZs8o0I-3Vh_E9ao2u-04vyaXonmbNqWXJhlqoXT0xoJUOqV51p6zgR-Er8NqyWAk5bpBxIo8GaNT0C_4yVpQx9Nus6w/s320/IMG_9308.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkbOHqV2GAa_Qo4T2G21AGQePPE4qvfmT0_3MJ2xEbm4Xz6FOTtPjstoUI3nMcIv8MzAER1aJ_il_NxvuhnFvICRW9Bz2XbwGFp2srAs0RVlayq3faa6tQxuPicnioSxrOfm9cVFPqEd0/s2048/IMG_9321.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkbOHqV2GAa_Qo4T2G21AGQePPE4qvfmT0_3MJ2xEbm4Xz6FOTtPjstoUI3nMcIv8MzAER1aJ_il_NxvuhnFvICRW9Bz2XbwGFp2srAs0RVlayq3faa6tQxuPicnioSxrOfm9cVFPqEd0/s320/IMG_9321.JPG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6f-5xe26Hf81gc1-8Olf3WW_bz8QXFzjqQdivid37NIBb9MMkKt9atbDKxCFxhmPvrguzVskdLOKOQov56L5kuH77Moofu_HyXtK6bUPTLlPyoF2op9ajKnLRSuyEoGYUoJRzcwrAy4/s2048/IMG_9325.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6f-5xe26Hf81gc1-8Olf3WW_bz8QXFzjqQdivid37NIBb9MMkKt9atbDKxCFxhmPvrguzVskdLOKOQov56L5kuH77Moofu_HyXtK6bUPTLlPyoF2op9ajKnLRSuyEoGYUoJRzcwrAy4/s320/IMG_9325.JPG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">4. Lake Canobolas</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">At the foot of the Mount Canobolas is the Lake Canobolas. It was very serene and very relaxing to just walk around or have a picnic.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqR6Sbd2HTv1cgZb8etjDMoikUMSlyFmiOcS9WhOvCEJjhGiLWaw7tibl8Yh4_xCfh__yBGOtYkXTvbXO1De-KWKFqiNsShPfJlSQvtRx_iyx7Yf7hkEQ-dIsr-dEP82Lu0K-IfRYL17g/s2048/IMG_9379.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqR6Sbd2HTv1cgZb8etjDMoikUMSlyFmiOcS9WhOvCEJjhGiLWaw7tibl8Yh4_xCfh__yBGOtYkXTvbXO1De-KWKFqiNsShPfJlSQvtRx_iyx7Yf7hkEQ-dIsr-dEP82Lu0K-IfRYL17g/s320/IMG_9379.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8IhGSOUXKdzWWYyHHrjlYnIY08ePYk9KFJZuyAJFMFrFBOgIGQsw6TpCMnoIFkUZRW42XpHinZhGYIhy9ZLw8RSmFkUAUTfUvejFy1wlpDttNl5PgV3X7wPALa_DEVqRBLLoKkCbGqaQ/s2048/IMG_9380.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8IhGSOUXKdzWWYyHHrjlYnIY08ePYk9KFJZuyAJFMFrFBOgIGQsw6TpCMnoIFkUZRW42XpHinZhGYIhy9ZLw8RSmFkUAUTfUvejFy1wlpDttNl5PgV3X7wPALa_DEVqRBLLoKkCbGqaQ/s320/IMG_9380.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqqss2S3PzV7d5vyD_eNCm0gVMg6MQvdTJJO0B7IMG5s2__JCnFbZJ-Cpa1Ww6xHSyEoMVfAzeXx150huoZjvpnFLQcMBzMLsvr44OjejDHxa0eAHjtmMGZyE5lfLkbY9n7rxufoGp0IA/s2048/IMG_9383.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqqss2S3PzV7d5vyD_eNCm0gVMg6MQvdTJJO0B7IMG5s2__JCnFbZJ-Cpa1Ww6xHSyEoMVfAzeXx150huoZjvpnFLQcMBzMLsvr44OjejDHxa0eAHjtmMGZyE5lfLkbY9n7rxufoGp0IA/s320/IMG_9383.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0M1vZTWvcPdxOVQoL5Y2WX9zLgtsqzGNhQRQt4kA092eKnLXbuxX6P5QQ46taIAEguX6qe41t3LST3zrHOxS8z9L1q72Y0MLELZvqiGb1ocAYQYVqknTzSi-XK6F3W_QglQuPlCvwTlo/s2048/IMG_9384.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0M1vZTWvcPdxOVQoL5Y2WX9zLgtsqzGNhQRQt4kA092eKnLXbuxX6P5QQ46taIAEguX6qe41t3LST3zrHOxS8z9L1q72Y0MLELZvqiGb1ocAYQYVqknTzSi-XK6F3W_QglQuPlCvwTlo/s320/IMG_9384.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh60qvgveQcebmm938zdR8l2wsuNktI47s7hlG-dgGuCWVDGMWXsxdftc_7ihw6ezoYFgSrDFEuaIPaTrygXYg0ijDAcTM13cLL-iGbQogBJET7mIJuiTnidGIrOvWf2MkjXkTSmYpGdz8/s2048/IMG_9398.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh60qvgveQcebmm938zdR8l2wsuNktI47s7hlG-dgGuCWVDGMWXsxdftc_7ihw6ezoYFgSrDFEuaIPaTrygXYg0ijDAcTM13cLL-iGbQogBJET7mIJuiTnidGIrOvWf2MkjXkTSmYpGdz8/s320/IMG_9398.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">5. Towac Pinnacle Lookout</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Beware that this is quite a steep walk up to the top. I recommend taking it easy and if possible bring water!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The views at the top are breathtaking though and you can view the massive land greeneries and some vineyards.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeOOqfq2j0CD3-CNveDl2lguowIyWyZDhCruwkULmUagpSrCCdM9jiHJhCx8TzT5rXEDDEaKtp573hzK6hZQFdxGuwvq2gOEbZ4GXK7zzD0HKmqJlJzsPOxLMT7Q_ON0rdnM6gV3Ggv3o/s2048/IMG_9399.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeOOqfq2j0CD3-CNveDl2lguowIyWyZDhCruwkULmUagpSrCCdM9jiHJhCx8TzT5rXEDDEaKtp573hzK6hZQFdxGuwvq2gOEbZ4GXK7zzD0HKmqJlJzsPOxLMT7Q_ON0rdnM6gV3Ggv3o/s320/IMG_9399.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Mount Canobolas</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Drive to the top of Mount Canobolas and read through some information about the area. Mount Canobolas is a dormant volcano actually so that's something!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">There's a couple more bush walks from here if you are keen but we didn't go as we were too hungry and need some lunch.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjwkIAn7GY8dK0W0wObdjZG9JjUepJAeau5fQPDS2ZFdWZdLfjAWW7F06cYoP_v17rF5Szmc9A_ywdPqdrWtWOdAdB235Z4CJn4DVOnf93zj5GTV3w5o3JGTAO_mizDCmqMqEbb10swY/s2048/IMG_9425.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjwkIAn7GY8dK0W0wObdjZG9JjUepJAeau5fQPDS2ZFdWZdLfjAWW7F06cYoP_v17rF5Szmc9A_ywdPqdrWtWOdAdB235Z4CJn4DVOnf93zj5GTV3w5o3JGTAO_mizDCmqMqEbb10swY/s320/IMG_9425.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Historic Town of Hill End</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This town is quite a drive from Orange as it took us almost 3 hrs one way. Anyhow, I believe it is a good place for a night's stay or two to actually explore this town. 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Federal Falls and Walking Track</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Ah we did this walk starting from the South Side which has some steep and rocky descent. The best way is to take the North Side and return the same way.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Falls was refreshing after last 350m of steep descent.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3_vtRYA-sLVWhQwbUDQIPOm2P6udCp0ce1ME-G42hBpWeQJ6h40ApxDNRONcQ31vC1sd-Df6kk5ELeLmwfghkWA8KNlQLKBHQeKdHZq6X7UtwpFwnOXRpirwcxmTBA76aDLFw3jllZvw/s2048/IMG_9480.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3_vtRYA-sLVWhQwbUDQIPOm2P6udCp0ce1ME-G42hBpWeQJ6h40ApxDNRONcQ31vC1sd-Df6kk5ELeLmwfghkWA8KNlQLKBHQeKdHZq6X7UtwpFwnOXRpirwcxmTBA76aDLFw3jllZvw/s320/IMG_9480.JPG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Gosling Creek Reserve</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Basically went here for fishing. It is quiet in the first time went and although we didn't catch a fish, I got to see a snake! 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Borenore Karst Cave</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This is quite an easy walk and the pass through the cave was cool. 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Hope this list helps and if you have been to Orange, feel free to share your favourite spots too.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div></div>Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-31250014663123162512020-11-21T03:40:00.001-08:002021-01-05T01:44:12.431-08:00Weekend Getaways: St Albans, NSW<p>Okay, so to spice things up, I've decided to make a series of blog posts with a certain theme. And the theme for today...Weekend Getaways! It will be anything and everything from bush walking, road trips, unique places or accommodations and suburban wonders that we can explore within a weekend or just a couple of days.</p><p>So for my first Weekend Getaway Series, I would like to share the picturesque town of St. Albans. Less than two hours north of Sydney, I would definitely recommend this for those who feel like they need to disconnect from the hustle and bustles of the city!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmhcbnjeGQ7E7_jIkrGa5dLOjWRVa_3Db-rZuEJetlL4OsqU_j3QFi4ErTel-IuD3doAafwblVpNP3lShQKz1mPIwzRwEJfNjTmLe_spvZ4FjLeD2O5hwtSEJ91vatvfco7qgcdjiv-k/s2048/IMG_9144.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmhcbnjeGQ7E7_jIkrGa5dLOjWRVa_3Db-rZuEJetlL4OsqU_j3QFi4ErTel-IuD3doAafwblVpNP3lShQKz1mPIwzRwEJfNjTmLe_spvZ4FjLeD2O5hwtSEJ91vatvfco7qgcdjiv-k/w300-h400/IMG_9144.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>We booked an accommodation from St. Albans Stables, look for it in Airbnb, for $140 a night we get to have a place of our own in one of the relaxing and peaceful area of St. Albans. The place is complete with amenities, like a pool, bbq, outdoor sitting area, a kitchen, private shower and toilet. The place doesn't have wifi or tv so it really makes it he total technology detox!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9LCLEjfvBbedZmzeyT85HlU-AMHkhI2V3d_0DkzSjRi_3COnHNBaP98L7hReo4JjWlcij9SGuuAPBNsvZiRVM8ooj6JLCnHfhVq18rGBtktGZP7ST1Lwycpea4b_82pyAkV_w2YWIqAs/s2048/IMG_9071.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9LCLEjfvBbedZmzeyT85HlU-AMHkhI2V3d_0DkzSjRi_3COnHNBaP98L7hReo4JjWlcij9SGuuAPBNsvZiRVM8ooj6JLCnHfhVq18rGBtktGZP7ST1Lwycpea4b_82pyAkV_w2YWIqAs/w400-h300/IMG_9071.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupsKlcIPxiPSs0dV2Gnky_BpxY1NGT8J5ODcKvtl38zqbFuWsvns_Hk9peEU7edKDgEdwwZuIcwav-w2O5HF-Kv5StYdldc3xqYGtDIgao2BWUSKI41RklENY0izmkz1vMhtvlIXywz8/s2048/IMG_9082.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupsKlcIPxiPSs0dV2Gnky_BpxY1NGT8J5ODcKvtl38zqbFuWsvns_Hk9peEU7edKDgEdwwZuIcwav-w2O5HF-Kv5StYdldc3xqYGtDIgao2BWUSKI41RklENY0izmkz1vMhtvlIXywz8/w400-h300/IMG_9082.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>The trip to St. Albans will not be complete without crossing the Hawkesbury Rive via the barge at Wisemans Ferry. It is free so don't worry and just get into the barge and get mesmerised by the view of the mountains and river.</p><p>There are two ways you can get to St Albans, we initially did the counter clock wise, taking the Settlers Road which has some dirt track. The other way is thru St. Albans Road which has more paved road and if you like driving you'll enjoy the twist and turns with matching view of the river and country side. After getting off the barge, there is another 20km drive to St. Albans.</p><p>Quick tip, if travelling to St. Albans, make sure you have enough transferred money to your everyday account! We forgot this and just had enough to gas up at Maroota where the internet started to become patchy. At St Albans, the only way for us to get wifi is from our Airbnb host who allowed us to connect to their wifi :) so that solves it.</p><p>St Albans is probably best explored on your car, the captivating countryside makes you wish you have a farm of your own, grazing and taking care of your farm animals. How I wish. </p><p>It was just before lunch when we reached St Albans, it was a hot day but didn't stop us from going further upper macdonald road. We passed by a goana, a row of interesting mail boxes, people horse riding, and many other interesting looking houses.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Dlea6L0Mot4_USRIqnO8iD5WHdss7kCvuw9B2axmkqpfC9rqUL6u9Ke9QnrDWIhxs90UvY4TLeM88fAvM_yUOG5w42d4AiO-Qdu-eiOlt3UdU42NOMY9mIwOUkow1OOn1BuIyCxIZBo/s2048/IMG_9079.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Dlea6L0Mot4_USRIqnO8iD5WHdss7kCvuw9B2axmkqpfC9rqUL6u9Ke9QnrDWIhxs90UvY4TLeM88fAvM_yUOG5w42d4AiO-Qdu-eiOlt3UdU42NOMY9mIwOUkow1OOn1BuIyCxIZBo/w400-h300/IMG_9079.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>After an hour, we went back and had a quick pizza for lunch, it was left over from the other night that I decided to bring for our snacks. We got tired so decided we'll have a nap and then take a quick dip at the pool in the afternoon.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ax0QJdUh4B2SBEeZ2DeIsS8dGlzHMesSiytTsnSDzxUHbKq6IbAgwibrs2sLLEPnvEL5h10tSnzEw8UT3VOnBlcmnarmPaOFJgeYUpSIlf6f_9bjj4mfz0ypn2LBGKKBEh_8z2Cyy8g/s2048/IMG_9094.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ax0QJdUh4B2SBEeZ2DeIsS8dGlzHMesSiytTsnSDzxUHbKq6IbAgwibrs2sLLEPnvEL5h10tSnzEw8UT3VOnBlcmnarmPaOFJgeYUpSIlf6f_9bjj4mfz0ypn2LBGKKBEh_8z2Cyy8g/w400-h300/IMG_9094.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1IYcDNDTRM2C-Ns7eYdG1tFxzZEtDURhFcmgLg6IjasUb6niSVPx9aY41xjn92NyZj6nEkmypxUmPz-o0fLrpi39jihh6QR8N9szqTNwN1T2l45y5Y4hWaBiJYdH7tNn8T_wu_zRS-s/s2048/IMG_9109.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1IYcDNDTRM2C-Ns7eYdG1tFxzZEtDURhFcmgLg6IjasUb6niSVPx9aY41xjn92NyZj6nEkmypxUmPz-o0fLrpi39jihh6QR8N9szqTNwN1T2l45y5Y4hWaBiJYdH7tNn8T_wu_zRS-s/w400-h300/IMG_9109.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>By 2:30pm, it wasn't too hot anymore, so we went and grabbed our towels and take a nice dip in the pool. The pool is just a short walk and we found some friendly goats next to it. After the swim we settled in the room for a bit, just looking at the green and listening to the sound of nature was very relaxing.</p><p>By 5:30 pm we then decided to get dinner at Settlers Arms Inn. I read the steak there were great! Unfortunately, have to wait until 6:30pm as their kitchen is not yet open for taking orders. 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I had lemon lime bitters to complete it. </p><p>After dinner, we just head back and decided to watch some movies I downloaded from Netflix the night before. Two movies and I started to feel sleepy...Zzzz. Then next day woke up at around 9:30 am to have a quick tea, and pack up our stuff ready to check out.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZdCRTh5tHEJG3YVLeAm4EfVjDt6Id_GtpfyIADjS1haWiboXzvOMIwFp0xJIeEBcfEBZ3A5MUUYy6mwK_tchCwYxqm1RhYLMzR09UT0S2vfd3oywITrHm-UqF57-ND4Gg9SSGwQFFAkQ/s2048/IMG_9149.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZdCRTh5tHEJG3YVLeAm4EfVjDt6Id_GtpfyIADjS1haWiboXzvOMIwFp0xJIeEBcfEBZ3A5MUUYy6mwK_tchCwYxqm1RhYLMzR09UT0S2vfd3oywITrHm-UqF57-ND4Gg9SSGwQFFAkQ/w400-h300/IMG_9149.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Whew, I wish we could stay longer, but that's gonna be for another time! So if you ever find yourself needing a place of tranquility and relaxation, you know where to go - definitely put St Albans on your list and don't forget your camera for all those instagram worthy shots.</p><p><br /></p>Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-61931170521576453562020-10-24T18:02:00.001-07:002020-10-24T18:02:40.645-07:00Spring time Spruce up<p>It's the middle of Spring on this side of my world. However, today is one of those days where the weather has gone a little bit travel unfriendly as we are off to a week of rains and thunderstorms. </p><p>So what a good excuse to do some sprucing up of my very own blog. Basically, just started to choose a different background and cleaned up some widgets.</p><p>I have always been thinking of re-designing this and hopefully make it more presentable and useful to any readers who are still able to reach my blog.</p><p>On a different note...</p><p>Since moving to Australia, I've been to most touristy places here but I haven't written that much about it. I have also been to a number of National Parks and Camping grounds and I think it's high time I share those experiences and adventures with you! With the covid-19 still among us, I know we won't be travelling too far across the seas, so this makes it a reason for me to explore what more we can discover in this land called Australia.</p><p>What I love especially here in NSW is that it's got a central website to search through the NSW National Parks. It's even got an App and an instagram account! It's my main source of travel inspiration when I have hose uninspiring days and I just want to plan something for an adventure. All the infos are there and all you have to do is click and choose where to go.</p><p>So I will try my best to write them all up and hopefully in a more regular basis 😀</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUapGqc94dIIWkO4gQWEj7xsiv8z1I6bO51SzHkBkkAeqGGg7zTqKsgcxPCAgAWJfKFRcbYD5Vj-KH0slszyyThVCgns3hWiaD_-pTxuZutqDypZYHAkX91Rammi17dX3DQ0FMqF-Apc/s2048/IMG_7325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUapGqc94dIIWkO4gQWEj7xsiv8z1I6bO51SzHkBkkAeqGGg7zTqKsgcxPCAgAWJfKFRcbYD5Vj-KH0slszyyThVCgns3hWiaD_-pTxuZutqDypZYHAkX91Rammi17dX3DQ0FMqF-Apc/w400-h300/IMG_7325.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Audley Village with the view of Hacking River</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-5912417883103349872020-08-30T02:32:00.000-07:002020-08-30T02:32:20.210-07:00Hello Spring, hello start of Christmas countdownSpring time is upon us, at least on this side of the hemisphere...<br />
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Which means, more time to go out and about! Which also means, Ber months and the start of the Christmas season in the Philippines at least.<br />
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With Covid still actively upon most of the countries, I don't know if there's any travel plans to look forward to during the Christmas holidays. Perhaps, the least I can wish for is trans-Tasman bubble opening so possibility of flying to NZ since I haven't been there yet.<br />
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Otherwise, I guess only option is exploring our own backyard anywhere within NSW!<br />
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I hope everyone is keeping safe and staying healthy and positive during these challenging times.<br />
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Get some fresh air and make the most of the time at home!!!<br />
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As for me, I've been keeping busy on my driving lessons and I have ordered a Paint by Numbers set so hopefully get those creative juices working again. Yeah!Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-90863217316445991452020-06-07T00:17:00.002-07:002020-06-28T04:47:48.968-07:00Covid Diaries: Light at the end of the tunnel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Finally, got the chance to head out to a National Park yesterday. Wohoo! Being in isolation for more than two months, aren't we all excited to go out and have a change of scenery!<div><br /><div>
Did some errands in Dee Why yesterday and on the way back decided to drop by Garigal National Park which is just 25 mins away from Dee Why.<br />
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It was a quick 30 min downward walk and you end up at the Flat Rock Beach. Nice and quite secluded.<br />
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Saw just two kids hanging out in the sand, with their Dad sitting at the docked boat.<br />
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Also, I finally got my Learners license. Went to the Service NSW 15 mins before my scheduled test, and there was a long queue. I have my scheduled exam so I didn't have to queue myself. I was allowed to get in around 3pm.<br />
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The knowledge test is quite alright. I've been practicing for a number weeks, so most of the questions are very familiar. I still had to read carefully though. Overall, passed it with only 1 mistake!<br />
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Today, I get to do my 1 hour driving lessons. It wasn't too bad and I think 2-3 hours more and I'll be good to get my full license.<br />
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That's all for now. Keep safe!<br />
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This is a good sign. And with the Queen's birthday long weekend I'm sure most people have started planning their travel.<br />
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I for one, have looked into where we might head to for a quick road trip. Yup, just a road trip for now. I am currently looking at the road trip to Moss Vale and Southern Highlinds, just above 2 hrs drive from Sydney. Overnight and multi day holidays would have to come later. I guess, we can say it's mostly safe now, but we know that the virus is still in the community and we can't still be complacent, so have to be careful.<br />
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On the other hand, yesterday, I was able to go out and walk around again for some breathe of fresh air around the neighbourhood. I haven't been out much because it was too cold, we are approaching tail end of Autumn. June is the official start of winter season.<br />
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I cooked adobo yesterday. I missed this a lot and seeing my family cook the same last week, made me think of cooking it as well. For some of you who don't know, adobo is one of the popular Filipino dish. Very simple to make but has also got different version depending on people's preference. My Ilocano side prefers it oily and dry. And my Bisaya side prefers it with a little bit of sauce, whew nice to pair with steaming fresh cooked rice.<br />
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Yesterday, I haven't done much aside from cooking adobo I just did some check on my budget and keeping track of my bills. It's the time of the month.<br />
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Lately, I've also been looking into what hobbies I can start and keep me busy during this pandemic, aside from the usual office work of course. So was looking into getting a mini sewing machine and I might try my hand at making masks or whatever my mind and creativity takes me to! Wish me luck :)<br />
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I guess that's if for today. I will keep you posted should I pursue my sewing hobby...<br />
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Today, I leave you with the photos I took from yesterday's walk.<br />
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<br />Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-63701725771808570542020-05-06T04:49:00.000-07:002020-05-06T04:49:19.591-07:00Covid Diaries: Restrictions Easing Soon?It's the 7th week since we started working from home.<br />
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Some restrictions are now easing. Last week, here in NSW, 2 visitors are now allowed in a household for socialising purposes.<br />
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But, shops are still only open for take away and deliveries.<br />
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Roadtrips for leisure are not yet allowed.<br />
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In short, we are still basically stuck at home.<br />
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However, news this morning suggests some more restrictions might be loosened by end of this week. And the government is now preparing business to open by July.<br />
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It is two months to go but I wonder how we will navigate the new normal in time of pandemic.<br />
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Noting that July is also peak of winter. And I have yet to get my flu shots too.<br />
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Are we going to continue working from home?<br />
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If not, how do we commute to work if everyone starts going back to work especially at peak hour?<br />
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And most importantly when will international travel be allowed...oh well, just some questions popping on my mind.<br />
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On a lighter note, I still have a personal to do list to accomplish anyway while on lockdown. And I hope I really do!<br />
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<li>Take my drivers knowledge test</li>
<li>Get my learners license so I can do some driving lessons and finally get a full license</li>
<li>Sort out my tax</li>
<li>Learn to cook pan de sal</li>
<li>Sort out my clothes, shoes, accessories which I can sell - make way for new stuff hopefully</li>
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Here's a photo I want to share for today, cos I deeply miss the feeling of hopping on a plane. Looking forward to my next vacation!</div>
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Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-76873690767451841152020-04-11T02:27:00.000-07:002020-04-11T02:27:46.492-07:00Covid Diaries: Pockets of GreenIt was a nice sunny Saturday today so I decided to finally take some quick walk around our neighbourhood.<br />
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It was great to discover a couple of parks and reserves. I feel lucky I don't have to get too far to get the much needed breath of fresh air and vitamin D.<br />
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So here are the parks and reserves I ended up passing by.<br />
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This self isolation lifestyle is definitely a challenge for most people and these pockets of green are one way to give a bit of respite from all the uncertainty of the present crisis.<br />
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<br />Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-33625383187441697942020-04-03T19:19:00.002-07:002020-04-03T19:19:32.941-07:00Ramblings in time of COVID-19Hey folks,<br />
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I'ts been a long time since my last post, I know. In my last post I said I'll try and blog more...but here we are...3 years after!<br />
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It's roughly around 2 weeks since we started social restrictions here in NSW. At first, like many others, I thought it wouldn't get as bad. But 2 weeks on, we are here. Locked into our homes with no certainty when this will be over. And just thinking about it, I feel like it will take more than a couple of months.<br />
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Every morning, my ritual now includes checking the news, of whether cases have gone down or there are new restrictions being introduced. This, coupled with checking any updates on Facebook. Mainly, what's been happening in my home country Philippines. What's new and trending I guess so I don't get FOMO. Lol. Kidding aside, I can't help but compare the situation and how this crisis is being handled in both countries....don't want to go in detail though but here's to hoping we all get through this...and stronger on the other side.<br />
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Next week is the easter long weekend. It will not be the usual long weekend now that everyone are supposed to stay home. Usually, by this time, we would have leaves blocked on our calendar, flights and hotels booked and excited to get to another journey across the country or over the globe.<br />
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Don't we all miss that.<br />
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For the meantime, be thankful, we have roof over our heads and food to keep us going, and family and friends though far away will still be on Fb messenger or skype !<br />
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As for me...looking to continue binge watching on Netfix. I'm on to Ozarks Ep 9 Season 2...then jump on to Money Heist (La Casa De Papel) after.<br />
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Sharing a photo below...because I miss heading to the national park!<br />
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Take care,<br />
Karen<br />
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<br />Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-23173621755065104852017-11-03T18:10:00.000-07:002017-11-03T18:10:24.307-07:00Hello from this side of the world4.11.2017<br />
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Whew, I cannot believe my last blog post was 2 years ago. I don't even know if anyone is even checking it!<br />
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To those who are still checking my humble blog, well, I'm now based on this side of the world called Sydney, Australia.<br />
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I actually missed writing and blogging and so started contemplating if I should start a new blog or revamp this old one I have.<br />
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I didn't want to totally dump the stuff I've put here so I'm still keeping it.<br />
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BUT, I will soon publish a new blog. A more personal take on how I'm going with my experience, travels and basically whatever I can share and come up on this side of Australia. Just typing now and thinking about it, makes me excited. :)<br />
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I won't put too much on this post. Just catch me on my new blog. ;)<br />
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This is not the first time I'm travelling to the North. Given that, I know how long the drive would be!<br />
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Anyway, we went ahead and all excited to get on to the road for this perfect weekend road trip.<br />
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We went on a quick stop in San Simon to have dinner at my friend's place and then on went for the long drive.<br />
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Driving at night could be a bit boring though as there's nothing to see but the pitch black surroundings. We sufficed ourselves with listening to music and chatting about whatever comes to mind.<br />
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In the morning, we reached La Union and feeling a bit hungry we decided to make a stop over in one of the resorts and grabbed our own packed food - hotdog, ham and white bread! We were tempted to book in the resort unfortunately they were all fully booked as it was a long weekend...fine.<br />
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We continued to Ilocos Sur and passed by the welcome arc. We were feeling tired and sleepy having been awake for more than 10 hours on the road. We tried to find a place to make a quick stop and spend a few hours to sleep. We found one at along the road and spent 3 hours to rest.<br />
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After recharging we are back again on the road and excited for our next stop. We should be in Ilocos Norte in less than 3 hours.<br />
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Our first destination in the North is the Kapurpurawan Rock formation. Going there we had a glimpse of the windmills which got us more excited.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So white! Kapurpurawan Rock Formation</td></tr>
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There were a lot of travelers during that day. We had to walk a few minutes going to the rock formation. And after a few photo ops, went to our next destination which is the Bangui Windmills.<br />
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The windmills are sooo big! We didn't imagine they were that humongous...haha. We settled near one windmill with it's shade and had our picnic blanket to sit on and have our very late lunch. It was a good lunch as we were tired and hungry at the same time. The sea breeze was very nice and added enjoyment while we were eating.<br />
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We were tired then so we decided to head to Pagudpud to finally check it and rest. We didn't do much that night and we just went to sleep so we will be ready for the next day's trip.<br />
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We woke up feeling refreshed and hungry. We had our breakfast at Saud Beach Resort. The beach looks inviting but we didn't have enough time and it was too hot still.<br />
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After breakfast and have freshened up, we went back on the road to stop by Paoay Church.<br />
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The church is very beautiful. My second time there actually.<br />
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After that, we went back on the road to Vigan. A quick stop at Calle Crisologo for photo op, buying souvenirs and of course, Vigan longganisa. I have to admit the Vigan longganisa wasn't the one we were used to as it was frozen. We usually have our Vigan longganisa freshly made every time my relatives bring them home!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Calle Crisologo in Vigan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Morning dip at the Pool!</td></tr>
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After Vigan, we then had a quick stop over at Chowking in Candon before heading to La Union, where we spent the night.<br />
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The next morning we had a quick dip after breakfast in the pool. Fit to end our road trip.<br />
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By lunch time, we went on the road again to travel back to Manila and hopefully avoid the heavy traffic.<br />
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It was a fun and tiring weekend. But mostly an enjoyable experience to have with my two friends. We learned that next time we'll have the road trip down south and should only be less than 4 hours drive! Haha<br />
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Can't wait for our next road trip!<br />
<br />Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-71535285939425501832015-05-30T21:11:00.003-07:002015-05-30T21:54:00.803-07:00Last Minute Summer Getaway @ Aquaria, Calatagan, BatangasIt was an early morning travel for our yearly company outing. Heading to Aquaria, Calatagan, Batangas, is a 3.5 hours land travel in our comfy bus. We left around 6.30 am and arrived before 10am just in time to get ourselves prepped for a whole day of rest and relaxation.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Summer day is not yet over!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Playa Calatagan Entrance. We're finally here!</td></tr>
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The travel was smooth, though you might require one toilet stop. haha!<br />
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It was just a day tour and since I didn't fancy going tanned again, I just settled myself relaxing by the beach and enjoying the breeze and food (of course!). It would have been nice though if I brought something to read as it was a nice day to just sit around and rest.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beach front lined with trees</td></tr>
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Aquaria is fairly new by the looks of it. Our group was settled at the far end of the beach. Although the beach looks nice, there were some water lilies or plants, I'm not sure, along the side of the beach which could look unpleasant, at least for me.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All smiles while enjoying the nice summer breeze</td></tr>
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Anyway, just thought I'd share for now what I think of the place.<br />
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The pools and slides look nice but there are so many people there as well. It could be too crowded too as there are other companies having their outing that day.<br />
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There's only a few shower room and toilets along the beach that is accessible to us. So I'm glad I didn't have to swim as it could be very inconvenient when changing up and getting shower as you need to line up. The shower rooms are too warm, and yes because it's summer and too crowded, it is hotter than expected.<br />
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Some of the cabanas along the beach are not available for us to use, only for the members. That's fine, but I hope there were other cabanas available for guests too or picnic tables. I'm glad we still got one picnic table available to be used, but I would assume that was for members use only.<br />
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On the good side, I enjoyed the lunch served - rice (of course!), beef caldereta, chicken fingers, steamed shrimps, sauteed baquio beans with bits of ham and fried tilapia. I was full and wish I could have more shrimps to eat haha!<br />
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But merienda wasn't that good. The pansit palabok tastes bland so I didn't finish it. I also had a ham sandwich.<br />
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Overall, I would have enjoyed it more if it wasn't too hot that day and we are settled in a nice cabana by the beach so to enjoy the fresh air. But that's me.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Too hot to stay at the picnic table!</td></tr>
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Aquaria is found in Playa Calatagan. Passing through Sta.Rosa exit all the way through to Tagaytay.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beach lined with some plants along the shoreline.</td></tr>
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<br />Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-36123654246156398652015-04-18T21:19:00.001-07:002015-04-18T21:25:41.885-07:00Guess I'm back at writing againIt has been a while since I posted anything on my blog. And then a few weeks ago I realised my karenvaldez domain is no longer working so I'm back at my original blogspot website. I will try to recover my domain soon but for now, I guess it's me back again at trying as much as I can to document my travels. I missed writing and traveling of course. And what other way to spark the travel bug but to write again about my past travel experiences. And I hope it is good way to tell the universe that I want to travel again...haha :D<br />
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I've just been back 2 weeks ago from another trip to Aussie. It was a quick 2 week trip which is mostly related to work but I'm lucky we still got the chance to find time to visit some new places I haven't been to before. I'll blog that with a separate story and will post pictures as well.</div>
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My last post was about my 30th birthday, lots of other travels happened after that which I hope to document here too. Some were family trips to Tagaytay and Baguio. Ahh, now I miss Tagaytay and the cool weather. It is summer and I'm sure we are all craving for that ice cream or halo halo to beat the summer heat.</div>
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Baguio is a different story, I didn't find it really appealing when we went there as there's too much traffic and too many tourists. </div>
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Some travel plans coming up with my good travel buddies on November...and so much looking forward to that as I haven't travelled with them for quite a long time.</div>
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Anyway, this is just another quick post...here's a picture of one of the happy place I got a chance to visit while I was in Sydney last March.</div>
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Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-42651225462458328932014-09-28T05:15:00.000-07:002014-09-28T05:15:45.429-07:00Birthday Post: 'Cos I'm turning a year older soon<div style="text-align: justify;">
I can't believe the last post I had was almost a year ago. My blog about a weekend getaway to Pico De Loro was published way back 27th October last year, which was my birthday weekend with my close friends. I felt guilty again since I've neglected writing in my humble blog. But to be honest, I actually missed the times I'd post my travel stories for everyone to read and enjoy. And the comments and views I'd get afterwards. Can you believe even my AdSense account has jumped up a bit even if I haven't published a single article in the last 12 months? I can imagine how much I'd earn if I religiously wrote something in here. *wink*</div>
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For those who know me, for sure are aware that I was still traveling in between the past few months although not as often as I've been doing in the past years. My latest travels include another visit to Australia in the early part of the year and also in mid June to early July. And the holy week long weekend getaway with my family to Laiya, Batangas and recently, a team getaway to Puerto Prinsesa. I guess these vacations highlight that I yearn to have more longer vacations rather than the usual short but frequent trips on weekend and long holidays.</div>
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I may have mentioned sometime before that it was a great experience to have been travelling for straight 1 or up to 2 weeks. Not worrying about work and just enjoying the sights that abound while you are in a strange but friendly place. I enjoyed it and I suppose that's why my next trips would be more of that. Long and worthwhile. Relaxing and learning at the same time.</div>
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I've been seeing discount fares here and there, mostly from Cebu Pacific, AirAsia and PAL. For some reasons, I don't think they appeal to me as much anymore. Gone through most of the tourist destinations in the Philippines. And probably the few ones I'd like to go to are places I can schedule for later anyway. </div>
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So what's been up and I've been on the sort of hiatus...well a lot going on at work plus I find the internet hasn't been too stable when I want to write. It frustrates me really. Right about now, just typing this, I get an error once in a while because the auto save doesn't work due to the slow internet! I know, excuses excuses. Oh well, now I'm back and I felt like I want to start this again...if workload permits of course!</div>
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I'm turning 30 next week. Yes, the big 3-0. I've been having thoughts about what is it now for me now that I'm out the 20's. To me some things are still blurry. Blurry in a sense that although there are things I know I want, there are those that I think I'm not sure of...yet. But I'm definitely sure I love to travel...hahaha :D I'd still continue to list places to fulfill my bucket list. Yes, I still want to go to all 7 continents!<br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">The plan to spend a weekend somewhere out of town was brewed around August or September. Me and my friends decided that we spend it in Tagaytay. We wanted to relax, get some fresh air and basically spend some time together since it has been a while when we all went for a trip.</span></div>
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From the blogs that we checked online, we were able to find the option to rent a condo unit in Pico. This fits our budget perfectly although there is also the option to stay at their hotel. The advantage of renting a condo unit is that you can bring food that can be cooked. The condo unit we stayed in has a fully furnished kitchen so it was very convenient for us.</div>
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Yes, even though Pico is a private resort, non members can still get in if they know a member. Ms. Cresil provided the authorisation and needed docus so the check in was very easy and seamless when we arrived in Pico.</div>
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Our rented condo for 6 pax costs 4,950. The price depends on the season, peak or non-peak, long weekend or holidays. Better check with the contact person. Aside from the rent, you also need to pay an entrance fee in Pico which costs 500 per person (non-peak rate), 1000 for a peak rate. The entrance fee gives you access to the Pico beach and country club but not on the Beach club unless the member accompanies you.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entrance to Hamilo Coast. It was drizzling on the way.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lagoa Restaurant in Pico Country Club</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Play room for kids also in Pico Country Club</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That's me at the Pico Beach, next to the Beach Club</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Other condo buildings opposite ours. We stayed at Myna B.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seeing so much greenery is so relaxing. I just want to take all the fresh air in.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The country club on the far end opposite the Pico beach.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pools! They are clean and well maintained. They have lovely colours at night too.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Super fun weekend at the beach. Love it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That's me. Lounging near the pool. What a weekend! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ahh! This is the well known Taal volcano viewed from Tagaytay. We made quick stop in Army Navy for some snacks.<br />
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<u>Our contact for the Pico condo:</u></div>
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Cresil Tagle </div>
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cres18@yahoo.co</div>
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Pico De Loro Condo Rental - Studio & 1 Bedroom</div>
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+6326229651</div>
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+639175242737</div>
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+639175028488 (viber only)</div>
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Website: http://hamilocoastcondoforrent.com/</div>
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<u>How to go there:</u></div>
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1. Via Cavitex.1hr & 45mins drive only from Mall of Asia.</div>
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After Cavitex, you will pass by Naic, Ternate & Maragondon. Please look for the sign of Hamilo Coast along the way. Same route as going to Puerto Azul but you will pass by Puerto Azul. Look for the way to Kabiang Tunnel (Ternate-Nasugbu Tunnel)</div>
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After you pass by the tunnel it will take you around 20 mins to reach Hamilo Coast.</div>
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2. Via SLEX Sta. Rosa exit</div>
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<li>Make a right on Tagaytay National Road. You will pass by the Tagaytay Rotonda (Ninoy Aquino Monument).</li>
<li>Go all the way.... On your Left side, you will pass:</li>
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<li>Taal Vista</li>
<li>Splendido</li>
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<li>On your Right side, you will pass:</li>
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<li>Robinson's</li>
<li>SM's Save More</li>
<li>Bag of Beans</li>
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<li>When you reach the Junction of Lemery (Petron Station at the Left), bear right and take the road that will lead you to Batulao. Consequently you will</li>
<li>pass the “Welcome to Nasugbu” arch. You will pass by Ever crest on your Left and Chateau Royale on your Right.</li>
<li>When you reach the Junction of Balayan (Caltex Station at the Right), bear right again to go to Nasugbu. (You will pass Central Azucarera de Don Pedro on your left side)</li>
<li>When you reach the Shell Gas Station (Left side), bear right to go to the Nasugbu Town Proper.</li>
<li>Go straight until you reach the road that will take you uphill. You will pass by the “Brgy Wawa” arch:</li>
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<li>Canyon Cove</li>
<li>Kawayan Cove</li>
<li>Terrazas de Punta Fuego</li>
<li>Maya-Maya</li>
<li>Tali Beach</li>
<li>Peninsula de Punta Fuego</li>
<li>Pico de Loro/Hamilo Coast</li>
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<li>Go further uphill until you reach Pico de Loro. Follow the signage of “Hamilo Coast”</li>
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Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-46421285981960921392013-10-05T22:42:00.000-07:002013-10-05T22:42:26.166-07:00I'm 29, now what?So I turned 29, last 2nd of October. I thought, well, I've never felt my age for a long time. I still feel I'm in my 20's trying to figure out how I could conquer the world...I mean, to travel around the world!<br />
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Nothing too special happened on the day except for the landslide of FB greets and a surprise cake from my youngest sister, who recently just got a stint at Dulcinea! Those little things are special but I guess the thing that I was looking forward to on my 29th is the start of my 30 to 30 bucket list.<br />
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Because I love listing stuff and things I want to do.<br />
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So for the next 365 days, my goal is to try to tick as many items in the list before I turn 30 next year!<br />
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I love challenging myself especially when that challenge is to travel to as many destinations that I could with the budget and time that I can afford. To juggle both work, personal, family and social responsibilities is quite a tiring task. I have to be patient but still keep my enthusiasm to keep and achieve what I want!<br />
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But yes, sometimes, I do get tired of chasing everything and everyone. Like, why can't I just stay home and wait for payday...joke!<br />
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Well, I'm just thankful that at the age of 29, I have achieved things I never thought I would achieve at my age. When I look back I felt it could probably be a mix of hard work, patience, stroke of luck and support of the best people around me!<br />
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So what's in store for me in the next 365 days...here's a preview...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Petra Jordan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Year's at the Sydney Harbour Bridge</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vang Vieng, Laos</td></tr>
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Photo Credits: All photos are not mine and belong to their rightful owners. Click on the pic for the direct resource.<br />
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Sorry, the travel bug is active again!Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-74732547539036728212013-09-21T23:26:00.000-07:002013-09-21T23:26:44.454-07:00The Two Week Aussie GetawayI'm supposed to continue writing about the details of the Batanes trips early this year. Yes, a more accounted write up of what happened in the 5 days that I stayed up north, but I decided to skip that and write an overview of the sort of "unplanned" Aussie trip last July.<br />
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While it is true that I didn't foresee another trip to Australia this year, I still had the nerve to prepare an itinerary. Besides, making the itinerary is one of my favourite past times! I was supposed to travel with my cousin, and that was the big ticket entry why I really had planned the trip.<br />
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Due to some delays, I had to go ahead and do the trip on my own. It was a shame that my cousin wasn't able to travel with me, but well, things happen and there is still another chance for us to travel, so don't worry!<br />
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I have planned this trip to cover other areas and states outside of New South Wales. I have been to Sydney a number of times and although I admit I won't get tired of it, I think it's my chance to try other places outside Sydney.<br />
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My itinerary includes a quick stop in Brisbane, then a week in Sydney, a day in Canberra, a weekend in Central Coast, two days in Melbourne and then back to Sydney. It was so exciting. I want to do something like this again. There were only a few days I thought about work, but most of the time as I was on the road, I didn't have chance to check emails and worry about stress from work. It was a nice breather for me.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Story Bridge at night</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Australian War Memorial</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parliament House</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 12 Apostles - Great Ocean Road</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Friends I met during the Great Ocean Road Tour</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hyatt Hotel and Louis Vuitton in Melbourne</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flinders St. Station</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snowboarding at Mt Buller</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Art and graffiti in Newcastle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">La Perouse</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fish and salad lunch near La Perouse</td></tr>
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Anyhow, I will start listing the basic expenses for this trip. The thing that took up bulk of my expenses is the airline tickets Manila to Sydney and back. I stayed with relatives and friends for the most part of the trip so it was such a big help on my pocket.<br />
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The tours and transpo also took a bit of my budget. The bus to Canberra, the flights between Brisbane and Melbourne. I'll let you know about it. It does help that I also got to avail of the cheaper tour in the Great Ocean Road and Mt.Buller tour from the Metro Deal voucher! Got this tip from a CS friend - Kcia!<br />
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The trips wasn't just about going around places, I've been so happy to meet all my relative, friends, acquaintances, new friends and even my work mates. It was such a memorable time that it wasn't easy for me to move on from the hang over of this trip! The travel bug keeps on bugging me...<br />
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<br />Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-20621182588084012502013-09-21T22:32:00.000-07:002013-09-21T22:32:36.830-07:00First Camping Trip of 2013: Pagbilao, QuezonYou know what I miss when it's weekend like this? It's the camping trips I've done with a group of CS friends. I've been on a camping at Anawangin and Nagsasa. Both are really unforgettable and fun.<br />
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Last camping with CS is at Pagbilao, Quezon's Puting Buhangin which was another fun weekend.<br />
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Unfortunately, I think I already lost track of the expenses for this trip. But I remember since it was organised by CS, we just had to pay for our share in the transportation and food. I think it must be around 2000 pesos.<br />
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My friend Abby has her tent, which we shared for the night.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The boat on the way to the beach</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We flew lanterns in the evening...lovely sight</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beach in the morning</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Camping buddies - Abby and Drei</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo before we put down the tent</td></tr>
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Going to Puting Buhangin we took a bus, a tricycle and then a boat. Sorry I will try to include the cost next time! haha<br />
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So if you fancy a quick trip outside the busy city, head to this beach and camp with your friends!!!<br />
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<br />Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-42020063117216398152013-09-21T22:06:00.001-07:002013-09-21T22:06:19.422-07:00Cebu: 2012's Year-End TripI have to thank the bed weather today. I finally got the impulse to start writing again here in my humble blog. <div>
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Looking at my last post, I can't believe it was as far back as May when I last wrote something! I feel really lazy these days, swamped with work the past few months so I'm just happy I have weekends to savour and do stuff like writing.<div>
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There's a lot that has been going since my last post. I went to a 2 week trip to Aussie last July and by far it was one of the most wonderful trip this year. There are few more trips remaining for the year. Anyhow, I'll post more about those in my succeeding blogs. But for this time, I have to go ahead and continue with some backlogs.</div>
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Last December of 2012, I was gladly been invited to my classmate's wedding in Cebu. I know, we have to fly all the way to Visayas. Well, I took it as another way for me to travel and probably enjoy other sites I haven't been to in Cebu. It will only be my second time in Cebu, and the first time I went there was when we had a quick stop for our Dumaguete-Siquijor trip. So there were still some sites I haven't explored yet.</div>
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I booked my flight care of my Mabuhay Miles. So I only had to pay for the taxes. I think the total only went down to 900 pesos for that round trip flight. I was booked into the Business Class seat since there isn't any seats left on the economy. I flew via Philippine Airlines (not the AirPhil express) and there isn't really that much on the Business Class actually.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Personal On-seat TV/Monitor</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thank you Mabuhay Miles!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My in-flight snacks</td></tr>
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I stayed in Tunes Hotel with my other classmates in UST. The wedding happens the next day.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2 Bedroom Accommodation</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tune Hotel just a walk from Ayala Center</td></tr>
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It was quite a nice and clean hotel. It looks to be new and just got the basics. The twin room for 2 persons almost cost us 3000 pesos, with aircon and toiletries. You actually have to pay for the aircon and toiletries separate from the room accommodation.</div>
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It was a short walk from Ayala Center Mall so it was very convenient for us if we need to eat or buy any thing we need.</div>
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If I remember, I arrived in Cebu in the afternoon. I came with my aunt and cousin who are both staying at our relative in Cebu.</div>
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The following day was the wedding.</div>
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The wedding was held at the St. Joseph shrine and the reception at Crimson Hotel in Mactan.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That's me looking classy...:P</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crimson Hotel's Infinity Pool</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Beach just across the venue of the reception</td></tr>
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Crimson Hotel was really nice and the beach looks refreshing. There was an infinity pool and by the looks of it the place seems expensive. Maybe one day I'll be back and try to stay there.</div>
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The day after the wedding, I was supposed to fly back to Manila but my aunt insisted I extend my stay so I get to attend my Lolo's 92th birthday. So I did. Without a blink of an eye, I bought another flight leaving on the day before new year!</div>
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I had a great time with my extended stay. Aside from meeting our relatives in Cebu, I finally got the chance to visit other places. </div>
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We went up the top of Crown Regency. Dropped by the TOPS, it was one of the stops in the Amazing Race Philippines. We also went to Plantation Bay Mactan and Fort San Pedro.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Magellan's Cross</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I want the Dora balloon haha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Edge Coaster at Crown Regency</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting a view of Cebu City from the top of Crown Regency</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nice and quaint bar in TOPS</td></tr>
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Cebu is almost like Manila. Very commercialized too.</div>
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Anyhow, I consider this trip a great year-ender for my 2012. I would probably go back again to Cebu to see Oslob for the whale sharks unless I get to see them already in Donsol. Yes, it's on my bucketlist too.</div>
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Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-27395449047518626972013-05-12T08:39:00.002-07:002013-05-12T08:39:52.731-07:00Brisbane Trip Day 3It was my last day before I fly back to Sydney.<br />
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The plan for the day is to go up Mt. Gravatt and check out the view of the city. We also did some bush walking.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some info and map on Mt.Gravatt</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overlooking view of the city</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quick trip to childhood. Haha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Playtime with Sharlyn</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What a tall tree. I look soooo small</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wishy wish flower/plant.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What am i doing...haha</td></tr>
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After the bush walking, we head to a mall to take lunch. A few rests and then we went back to the house to pick up my things. It was so fun hanging out in Brisbane. Hoping next time, I'll have more time to explore other sites.<br />
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I wish I could also go far as the Great Barrier Reef.Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-37451822219654689822013-05-12T08:25:00.000-07:002013-05-12T08:25:58.805-07:00Brisbane Trip Day 2 - Surfers ParadiseOn my second day in Brisbane, we headed to Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise.<br />
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We had a quick stop at Dreamworld and Sea World. Took only pictures at the entrance. We decided to not take too long here since we wanted to stay longer at Surfers Paradise. I promised I'll be back so I can try the rides in Dreamworld and Sea World which are known attractions in Gold Coast.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entrance of Dreamworld Theme Park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panoramic View</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looks scary to me.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Solo photo. Yeah!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The much awaited jump shot.</td></tr>
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We went to Surfers Paradise and then had a picnic lunch by the beach. We enjoyed walking along the beach. The sea breeze was cool. We didn't dare swim because the water is cold and I didn't bring any change of clothes. Perhaps next time will try swimming there too.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just arrived in Surfers Paradise</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great weather. Love it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crazy. Happy. Jump shot for two.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swim between the flags.</td></tr>
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The next day is my last day in Brisbane. I have to fly back to Sydney in the evening. Huhu!Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-24486549203239461762013-05-12T08:07:00.001-07:002013-05-12T08:08:37.313-07:00Brisbane Trip Day 1Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland. A few minutes flight from Sydney, this state is known to be the Sunshine state. I suppose this is because, it is much warmer in this side of Australia. Hehe!<br />
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So after a week in Sydney, which was mostly spent for work, I went to take a quick trip outside New South Wales.<br />
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I arrived in Brisbane around 8 am, on a Saturday and I was picked up by my Ninang (Godmother), her daughter and my uncle (her husband).<br />
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We stopped by to have breakfast at McDonald's. And after some rest at their house, we plan to go to South Bank and then explore the city.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's a panoramic view of the river.</td></tr>
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There's a lot to see in South Bank. We first took lunch at one of the food shops there. And afterwards head to the man made "beach" and took a refreshing dip.<br />
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The weather then was a bit cold so imagine swimming in the pool in a very cold weather. It was really cold for me. But I enjoyed it anyway.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There's a number of food stalls to choose from</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is me and my kinakapatid Sharlyn.</td></tr>
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After a refreshing dip, we head to the city via ferry.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We took a ferry from South Bank to the city</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the skyscrapers on our way to the city</td></tr>
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We walked around the city and took a lot of pictures.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Where to go next? I love street signs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside the Cathedral of St. Stephen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Facade of the cathedral</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a very attractive building. Swarovski's on display</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walkway but there seems to be some construction on this area</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Whatever?!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another church where we stopped by</td></tr>
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We went to have dinner at a Thai place. The food was good except that the meals took a while to be served.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo op at a Thai statue</td></tr>
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After dinner, we went home and took a rest. The next day we'll be heading to the beach in Surfers Paradise.Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039034580662103387.post-31383816268820853952013-05-12T07:23:00.001-07:002013-05-12T07:23:45.275-07:00Taiwan Holiday 2012I can't believe I have a couple more backlogs. I noticed this Taiwan trip lying around my list of drafts so I'm now trying my best to recover the memory and provide you details of that trip.<br />
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This is another international trip that I have planned together with my closest Couchsurfing friends. We all decided to couchsurf again as it would really save us some more money and at the same time get more acquainted with international couchsurfing community which we all enjoy doing.<br />
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So why did we actually choose Taiwan. Basically, the love of telenovela, F4 would have been one reason. And one is because the promo fare then was so attractive we can't avoid it any longer. There is also some suggestions from other friends in CS that Taiwan is good and is not too expensive.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taken at the Taroko National Park Entrance</td></tr>
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After booking our flights, it was long before we decided to prepare what we wanted to do. Of course, I was usually busy researching and looking the perfect host. Until finally there was one who happily hosted the 4 of us.<br />
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The itinerary was also mostly prepared by myself. I decided to choose to head to Taroko to see the gorge. It was a few hours train trip and the scenery on the way was very nice. We got through mountains which is amazing.<br />
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I will try to re-write the post accounting and our itinerary and hopefully I can still remember all of them. Haha!Tips 'n Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08877402336150062016noreply@blogger.com0