Semester Break

Hello everyone, one week to go and finally we can have the taste of our highly anticipated semester break.  Most of us will be planning a short visit to our province or maybe some of us will have a quick vacation somewhere in the globe. 

Just make sure to make a smart plan so you will not ruin your own vacation. However, if you are planning to have a DIY ( Do It Yourself) vacation, my piece of advice is to make a wide search over the internet. Read plenty of reviews and blogs so that you can hear what other people say about your plans. 

It is wise to listen from other people experiences than be sorry later. So read as many blogs, helpful web site, locals website, airline schedule, bus schedule, promos, hotel accommodations and reviews. 

So what are you waiting for. Go and have your best vacation ever.

Korean Air - Asian on-air program

 

Last day of submission of entries for this event. I hope you can send your best blog or your most unforgettable travel story to Korean Air. I am pretty much excited to all bloggers out there, who will be the next 6 travelers who can visit South Korea. 

Thank you Korean Air for your continuous appreciation to all the bloggers out there.

Korea's Misari Public Park, AKA Misari Motorboat Racing Park

A walk in the park is one of the best stress reliever of all time for me. I love going to the park and spend time with friends and my family. Even here in the Philippines, I would normally go to Quezon City Circle to spend an afternoon with my family. 

Last year I had an opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful park in Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do, the Misari Public Park, AKA Misari Motorboat Racing Park. My friends brought me there together with her family after attending a local church. 

Perfect for family getaway

The place is green and there are plenty of space where you and your family or friends can set a picnic table. You can play soccer, run around with your friends, sleep, or best spend a quiet time or read a book. Adding to its natural beauty are the colors of the trees. The autumn season is perfect for a picnic time in Misari Park.

 

 

You can also have a great view of the mountains as a background along with the yellow, red, green, orange colored trees. They are perfect indeed. 

Parking is not a problem for they have a huge space for vehicles. My friend's family is so generous to take me  to this place and spend it with them. You can ride the bike, boats inside the park. 

 

If you have time and you are in Korea I suggest ko to Misari Park in Hanam-si, Geonggi-do. Bring your friends with you, your family and your special some one. Here are some of our pictures in Misari Park.

 

Misari Public Park, AKA Misari Motorboat Racing Park

For more information you can visit some very helpful website like VISITKOREA (directlink to Misari Park info:  http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=823213 ) for their regular schedule and updates. If you are also interested to go to Korea for free, you can also join Korean Air contest for a free trip to South Korea. You still have a day to join your entry.

Seoul Olympic Park - Rose Garden

I haven't seen so many roses in my entire life until last year when I visited Korea. Autumn indeed is one of the most beautiful time of the year. Olympic Park was not originally part of our itinerary, though we regularly see it every time we ride the bus.

I am glad we made the right decision to go there and be able to see all the beautiful roses of different colors. It was a magnificent work of God. Literally, I may say that the park is like a bed of roses. Roses varies from color pink, red, white, yellow and many more. Added to its beauty are other types of flowers and the colors of autumn leaves. The flowers were arranged according to the type of color. Roses of the same color were planted on the same spot. I literally hold my breath as I see all those beautiful roses blending with the different colors of leaves. The atmosphere was so melodramatic, it seems to be a scene in a movie.

Pink Roses

The pick roses are my favorites. They signifies grace and elegance. They symbolizes admiration. So once you received a pink rose, the person maybe admires you. The roses are bigger than my hands.

Yellow Roses

Yellow roses signifies warm and happiness. Like its color, it brightens a person's day. I can see plenty of bees in this area. No need to be afraid they are not that dangerous. The yellow rose symbolizes friendship. So if you are planning to give a friend a flower, yellow roses will be one of the best expression of a sincere friendship.

I think one of the most beautiful creation in the world are flowers. They are not just lovely, but they make someone's heart happy. Like the one I am holding, this flower is like a perfect flower. Something that we often picture in our mind when we draw flowers when we were still children. 

  

The beauty of this park in not the flowers but also its location. It is actually right in the center of Seoul. The Olympic Park Rose Garden is indeed a must see park in Korea. For sweethearts, who are looking for a place where to have a special time together in Korea. I really suggest this place. 

You can also bring your bike with you. The shades of the trees are wonderful and you can feel the cool breeze of autumn while riding your bike. The photo above is one of my favorite photo when I was in Korea. They give me an impression how can a place in the middle of the city can be this peaceful and quite. So if you visit Korea this autumn, better bring your camera, try to ride a bike, and go there with your friends or with your special someone. I really suggest. Go to Olympic Park, Seoul Korea. 

OLYMPIC PARK 

THE ROSE GARDEN

For more information about best places in Korea, where to go or what to do, or simply to learn about their rich culture visit ibuzzkorea.com 

p.s. If you want to go to Korea all expense paid try joining the contest by KOREAN AIR. You still have 3 more days left to join. 

Asian On-Air Program

Hello guys, last 4 days for the said event. I am pretty amazed how the Korean Air made their promotional video, very enticing and encouraging to join. You can watch it here https://www.facebook.com/koreanairsoutheastasia.



I am encouraging everyone to join and participate in this event, who knows one of us will be given a chance to join them. Excited to see Korea again.

YA Davao Adventure

Last September my friend Carly had her birthday celebration in Davao City, ranked as the 4th safest city out of 349 cities according to website Numbeo.com. http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2013/08/11/davao-ranked-4th-safest-349-cities-297317 . 

One of the great things we did there was our Island tour to Talikud Island Samal. The said island is rich of white sand beaches and cleared water.


The way to go there is very simple and very cheap. You need to go to Sta. Ana Wharf to take the boat straight to the Island for only 80 pesos. The entrance fee is only 75 pesos for day tours and the cost is a little bit higher if you stay over night. They have cottages that you and your friends can stay in. The place is peaceful and quite.

The white sand of  Isla Reta Samal Island

We also made a very wise decision to stay in a dorm-hotel type of Inn. The Homitori Hotel in Sta. Ana is a place for travelers with minimal budget. The rooms, the bath rooms, the comfort rooms, the people, we love all of them. It is a clean dormitel and very cheap. For only 210 per day you have a very comfortable and safe place to stay in Davao, and to mention the 210 pesos, with breakfast.

Try also riding the motor cycle around Samal Island. It will give you a quick tour around famous places in Samal. It was fun and exciting and safe all at the same time. The driver we hired was very considerate, he knew that we were a little bit afraid to ride the motorcycle, so he was very careful in his driving.



When you are in Davao, also try the famous Durian Coffee, durian cheese cake and Frappe.. I enjoyed it. It a must try. Also, go exotic, try their crocodile burger and durian ice cream in the crocodile farm. It was delightful to the taste.





And finally, if you are after for some night life in Davao City try the famous Jack Ridge. The view was splendid, I suggest you go there around 5 in the afternoon so you can have an over looking view of Davao City and at night to see the beautiful lights of Davao. There are plenty of restaurant there and their food was superb.


So I suggest go to Davao!

New wings to fly thru Korean Air

Traveling is one of the best reward any one can get. I love traveling, that I made a point every year I will travel within the Philippines. Since I graduated from college, I traveled to different parts of the Philippines from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Philippines is a wonderful and beautiful country. Beautiful beaches, mountains, and the people hospitality itself.




Every year, I would fly to different parts of the country, thru our country's airline companies. Until last year I was given a chance to go to Korea and visit the lovely country.

Seoul Olympic Park