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Showing posts with label Places. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Places. Show all posts
KidZania in Manila!
FamilyMart in Manila!
Just read the news that FamilyMart from Japan will be invading Manila soon but got a glimpse on one of its stores that is already open. It has the same concept of a 24/7 mini shop, just like the famous 711 and Ministop but this one is brought up by the Ayala's and more clean and tidy looking store or maybe its just new with its sliding entrance doors and polo barong uniformed security guard.
Hong Kong: Apple Store
A part of my itinerary here in Hong Kong was to buy an iPod touch since I lost mine back at home and I still dont't know where I missed placed it. I knew that buying here from Apple is cheaper by 5 thousan pesos compared to Philippine stores. There are only three official Apple shops here in Hong Kong, one is at the Festive Walk, another is located at the Causeway Bay and the third one is here at the ifc mall near the Central and Hong Kong MTR.
The ifc mall was hidden through the buildings surrounding it, good thing that I asked some security from the MTR to where the mall is located.
The shop was located at the back of the mall, almost near the sea view already but had a good and spacious spot.
Upon entering, you'll be welcomed by their friendly and so accommodating staff dressed in red shirts because of the holiday season. Not only locals visit their shop, there were also a handful of foreigners who are also buying here for a cheaper deal. Their space is spacious enough that they also have a second floor for which they held their product tutorials and products accessories.
I was also amazed when I already had decided on what will get because they only check the availability of the products through their iPhones and while paying, details were also entered on their modified iPhone, then the receipt just came out of the printer and then the purchased is done instantly.
I was torn between the red iPod touch which is already the 5th generation iPod and the new iPad with Retina Display. I liked the iPod touch because of its size and color but I also wanted the iPad for the wider screen.
First, I bought this 64gb limited edition red 5th generation iPod touch for only around PhP 17,000.00 (estimated HKD to PHP), which is PhP 5,000.00 cheaper if I bought this in the Philippines.
I was supposed to be satisfied with what I already bought but my brother wants to buy the same unit that I bought so I decided to get an iPad instead and gave the iPod touch that I already bought to my brother. I got the 32gb iPad with Retina Display for around PhP 21,000.00 (estimated HKD to PHP), cheaper again by PhP 5,000.00 compared to their price in the Philippines.
I paid those products using my credit card. I was planning to have it through an installment basis but the only card they accept for installment was HSBC. I saved PhP 10,000.00 for the two items and I'm planning to go back here soon for their next products in line! c",)
Hong Kong: Ngong Ping 360
Solenad, Nuvali
Nuvali is the new development of Ayala Land at the South of Manila. It is almost a 2 hectare land property, which is a former sugar plantation owned by the Yulo's. My relatives used to live here since they worked for the Yulo's before. They described this land as a peaceful and wealthy land where everything was provided by the Yulo's, whereas they have their own cinemas and recreation facilities within the compound but gone are the good days because of certain changes of time.
Anawangin Cove, Zambales
Anawangin Cove was a secret hide away for campers and mountain hikers before it became famous for its unusual growth of 'pine trees' along its shore, for its crystal clear water and white sands. Besides from that a picture perfect landscape of the rocky mountains surrounding it, which makes it isolated from the technology of humans.
Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort
I have never been to Villa Escudero but been hearing this a lot whenever an OFW relative arrives. I wonder, what's with Villa Escudero? Is it like Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac with a mall, hotel, or village? Oh well, one picture led me to this place and thanks for my friends who wanted to go here too and to experience what's within the picture below.
Subspace Coffee House
An officemate of mine saw this coffee house from her friend's photos in Facebook and was amazed by the shop's interiors and was curious to try their Purple Potato Latte, which we both never heard before and doesn't exist with any other coffee houses for now.
White Beach, Puerto Galera 6 years After!
As I have said, its been six years ago since I stepped at the sands of White Beach, Puerto Galera and wondering if there were some or major changes that happened here or just stayed the same 6 years ago. But for sure nothing escapes from the possibility of change.
Meralco: Liwanag Park
I was invited by my Uncle to go with them at the Robinson's Galleria to stroll or might go shopping for cheaper finds because they told me that Robinson's specially the department store could really offer a cheaper price than SM Department Store. After a half day stroll and a little shopping, we passed by the Meralco compound and saw this brightly lit building and everything inside was really bright. Since we were already near the vicinity, my Uncle decided to drop by and see the place since it was free for the public.
Soderno at Molito
Been telling my friends about Soderno since last week of October but it just opened last November 19, 2011. I really don't know when will I come to Soderno to experience it because we rarely go to Alabang, which we really think is farther than Makati or Taguig but this time to try something new, my friend drag me to go out on a Saturday night and suggested that we try Soderno.
Revisiting CamSur!
After 8 hours of traveling by bus via Philtranco Bus, me and my officemates reached Naga. However, there's already an ordinance not allowing any bus to enter the plaza starting at 6am so we just went down at a gasoline station and be fetched by the caretaker of our manager's husband. They have their ancestral house here so we agreed to spend our long weekend in CamSur.
Ace Water Spa, Pasig
Got a promo vouchers on Cash Cash Pinoy for Ace Water Spa for my family and decided to try the newly operational branch in Pasig City since we already tried the Quezon City branch, which is very far from our place. The regular price was still for PhP 500, good for 4 hours of stay.
New System for NBI Clearance
Saturday, July 16 morning it is when I planned to 'renew' my NBI clearance for my work requirements. I was very disappointed to know that the contract between the third party of NBI, who is responsible for its computerization program expired last June. Now, the barcode scanned NBI clearances issued for 30 years were all worthless for renewal and even those who had their NBI cards were also void.
Banchetto Megatent
It was a Friday night when I was craving for the food in Banchetto, I convinced my friend to drive here in Ortigas since we rarely go here because of the proximity of the place to our home. Mercato is much nearer to us. Sad to read about what happened to the infamous Banchetto Emerald. Please bring it back to its original location!
Terrazas de Punta Fuego
Summertime and I can't believe that I would be lucky to visit a beach at this time of the year since I'm not yet entitled to have a leave. My only time to have a vacation was the weekends or if had a chance during long weekends. To my surprise, our office had a summer outing to this place in Nasugbu, Batangas called the Terrazas de Punta Fuego, which is a members-only residential beach resort. A big thanks to one of our clients for letting us to experience this wonderful place.
Bag of Beans, Tagaytay
Holy week it was and Visita Iglesia was a tradition, my friends and I decided to have our Visita Iglesia in Tagaytay. And because of our long journey going to Tagaytay because we got lost and waited for the more than 1 hour traffic along the national road, we ended up finding a place to have our dinner. We all agreed to eat at Bag of Beans.
Fernbrook Gardens
How fortunate I am when I was asked to attend to a wedding even though either the bride nor the groom knows me or even related to me. The sister of the bride was my officemate that's why. The church and the reception was held at the Fernbrook Gardens in Las Piñas. It was my first time to see the place although I've already heard it the name through a friend.
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