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TAGAYTAY

Although I have been to Tagaytay several times since childhood, I haven’t had much of the photos taken aside from the time that cam phone is available.
It was three times in succeeding three different years of my vacation when I and my family visited the place, other times just passing by to have lunch.
Tagaytay is a popular holiday town south of Manila on the Philippine island Luzon. Known for its mild climate, it sits on a ridge above Taal Volcano Island, an active volcano surrounded by Taal Lake. Overlooking the area, People’s Park in the Sky occupies the grounds of a never-finished presidential mansion. Picnic Grove is a recreation area with trails and a zip line.
2012

Viewing deck facing Taal Volcano.

This photo was taken outside the small room we rented overnight in Tagaytay. It just cost us Php1500 for the entire room with bath for all of us.

2014- SKY RANCH- TAGAYTAY


We went  back to Tagaytay sometime in 2014 (again, during my Phil vacation) and this time we visit another Amusement Park named SKY RANCH.

BACOOR

While on our way to Tagaytay, we had a quick pass to Cavite for Lunch. I never get to see the rest of Cavite but just a quick half day around the area.

We had lunch in Bacoor named Kainan sa Balsa which is a floating restaurant with Bamboo rafts that serves mostly Filipino food.

UAE

I’ve been to UAE (Sharjah and Dubai) for about 4 times now. Once in 2010, in 2011, 2012, and 2015 aside from my few times layover when traveling back to BH.
But it was on my second trip in early 2011 that I get the chance to explore the place like visiting the Tallest Building in the World, Burj Al Khalifa- the 7-star hotel, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, The Madinat Jumeirah, the chance to swim in Wild Wadi waterpark and Jumeirah Beach, experienced the dinner at the  Dhow Cruise,  Enjoyed the Dune bashing adventure at the desert Safari along with bbq grill and fire live show later plus camel riding,  went to Atlantis the Palm-Dubai and a lot of walks and explore within the City.
2010 My first trip to UAE
My 2011 Trip
The Desert Safari.

At the Train Station going to Atlantis

Dhow Dinner Cruise
The Tallest Building in the World
Atlantis Aquaventure
The view of the 7-star hotel
Atlantis
2012 Trip (Just a day in Dubai)
But I only got the chance to see the Dancing Fountain and the night view of the Burj Khalifa at the Center Downtown Dubai in 2015.
Oops…I didn’t get to capture the fountain since I traveled by myself at this time with my not-so-good phone cam.

QATAR

I’ve spent one of my birthdays in Qatar a few years ago. It’s like I went there for a Weekend only, meet an old Colleague in her place and some Highschool friends and visit the Villagio Mall.

This was a photo taken near my friend flat.
And the rest was spent in the mall.

 

JAPAN

My Favorite Country, ever! I will be back here and visit more cities and places someday, and definitely, that’s for sure!
I’ve been to several Cities in Japan particularly in Hiroshima where I stayed for months during my two trips in the Country.
Moreover, I’ve visited a few Historical heritages like the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Shukkeien Garden, Hiroshima Castle, and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Stadium among others (side trips from Hiroshima, like Fukuoka, Miyajima and Iwakuni) but I haven’t had a lot of pictures taken and  I’ve lost some (my mistake) of the few hard copies I’ve kept while the remaining others weren’t scanned yet.
Hiroshima has a bustling downtown area, the main feature of which is Hondori Street. Hondori is a pedestrian arcade that is closed to traffic and lined with shops and restaurants. I remember walking on this busy street, stopping from one store to another, and getting a lot of stuff from the thrift store called “Hyakkin” which means everything they sell there costs 100 yen only. It’s a thrift shop but everything is beautiful and useful and attractive alongside low price, you will definitely want to get more! But that was before, I don’t know if they did upgrade the price at this time. It starts near Peace Park and stretches east about half a kilometer. Running parallel to Hondori is Aioidori (Aioi Street), the main street used by cars and trams. Along Aioi Street stand a few large department stores where more shopping can be found.
I just love everything in here! You will get to taste the best Ramen you’ll ever have. The street foods are equally yummy. I’ve tried few several strange-looking street foods but to my surprise, they really taste good! I love their technology, particularly their vendo machine which is new to my norms, and wonder how they sell almost everything from that machine.
I was also particularly surprised that some restaurants don’t have staff and you order and pay it on a machine and people don’t seem to cheat.
The streets are super clean and you are not allowed to spit or throw your garbage anywhere. Yes, probably, that’s why Japan is very progressive because of these responsible citizens who always follow the law.

 

 

Here are a few of my photos taken in Japan.
The chance to spend my very first White Christmas season in the snow.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Stadium.

Shukkein Garden

Somewhere in the sea while I’m on a yacht with friends.
Tbh, I’m really glad that I had the chance to visit Japan and up to this date, this is still one of the best Countries I’ve been to. The Country is very clean, very progressive, and high technology, and the people I met are very polite, shy, formal, intelligent, very disciplined in everything, minimalist, and workaholic, you would actually adopt some of their norms while living in the Japanese culture.