tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715585383316185232012-11-22T02:20:27.332-08:00The Quaint TravellerOne happy traveler looking out for unique places, food, fashion everywhere and love to share experiences. Thank you for visiting my blog :)Mel Indiongconoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671558538331618523.post-8405536570346767202012-11-22T01:13:00.001-08:002012-11-22T01:13:17.256-08:002012-11-22T01:13:17.256-08:00Fontana Water Theme Park, Clark, Pampanga<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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From Wave Pool, Lazy River, Pirate Ship to Hot Spring and Lagoon Pool - Fontana Water Park is one of the best rated Water Parks in the Philippines located in Clark, Angeles City, Pampanga. Just an hour and a half away from Manila, it is one easy day trip destination for all travelers.<br />
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Enjoy the experience with family and friends! Once again, I'll let the photos do the talking for me :)<br />
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Here are some pictures I and my friends took during one of our weekend getaways. Once again, I'll let the pictures do the talking! Enjoy!<br />
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Not only are the pools and amenities enjoyable, but so are the concrete animals you can find anywhere inside the park :)</div>
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Check out their site at <span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://www.fontanaleisureparks.com/">http://www.fontanaleisureparks.com</a> </span>for more info :)<br />
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Thanks for viewing! 'Till next time :)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/671558538331618523-840553657034676720?l=thequainttraveller.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mel Indiongconoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671558538331618523.post-25221210594640325662012-11-21T23:10:00.000-08:002012-11-22T01:17:15.079-08:002012-11-22T01:17:15.079-08:00Isdaan - Gerona, Tarlac<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of the most unique restaurants in the Philippines. Isdaan, a floating restaurant concept with a fusion of Buddhist and Filipino culture. It's kinda weird but somehow works well, has earned and continuously earns patrons from both North and South food adventurers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What most tourists, Overseas Filipino Workers, elderly and Philippine culture enthusiasts enjoy - Filipino Entertainment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Another attraction of the restaurant aside from the statues, games and the food is Tacsiyapo wall - a wall where you can smash housewares from dishes to vase and televisions. Shout whatever grief or stress your'e going through. </span><br />
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Compared to Boracay, Subic beaches does not offer a mall of souvenirs and a lot of fancy restaurants all in one place . You'd have to tour around Subic Bay Metropolitan Area or the whole of Subic to experience the facilities and a lot of other attractions the place can offer. It would take you 10 to 40 minutes to get to some major attractions of Subic, Olongapo.<br />
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Going back, you can bring your own food and set-up your own barbecue grill and picnic while playing volley ball court and other outdoor games in the wide area offered by the resort. Sun bathing by the shore while ordering your favorite fruit drink or martini by the bar can also be especially pleasing taking a break from our usual busy and hectic lives in the city. They also offer Jet Skiing and Island hopping so you can enjoy the beauty of little neighbor Islands of Subic. If you're looking for entertainment, there is a huge bar that holds a party in the evenings. Enjoy it just like bars in the metro wearing your new favorite swimwear or just simple beach attire.<br />
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Henna tattooing, accessory and some souvenir items can be bought inside the resort exclusive for Ocean View customers. You can actually enjoy the night basking under the sun and drink beer, set-up a bonfire, night swimming, anything as long as you arrange for night swimming or overnight stay at the resort.<br />
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Over all experience on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being highest), I would give it a 7. :)<br />
'Til next time guys!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/671558538331618523-6547413142538311440?l=thequainttraveller.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mel Indiongconoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671558538331618523.post-36458448074295250442012-10-24T05:44:00.000-07:002012-10-24T05:44:08.026-07:002012-10-24T05:44:08.026-07:00Sofisticada Online ShoppingHi guys! I apologize for not posting my recent travels, I've been busy with my online shopping in Facebook.<br />
Please like my page Sofisticada by Mel Indiongco at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sofisticada/373226316088056?ref=hl"><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sofisticada/373226316088056?ref=hl</span></a><br />
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Here are some of my sample pieces on sale at Sofisticada Online Shopping.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Philippines shores is loaded with beautiful beaches. Some already flooded with tourists, still there's a lot more to be discovered and preserved. One of them is Anawangin Cove in San Antonio, Zambales. It is known amongst beach bums and travellers by now, since it is famous for its white sand beach and lush green pine forest.</span><br />
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Summer of 2010 was an epic Architecture all star PBC (Philippine Bestfriends Club - really funny name for the group) outing. It was a perfect time to hit the beach as the heat of summer started and a break from school before we get busy with our theses for the next school year. </span><br />
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It takes less than an hour drive to San Antonio beaches from the marketplace, and another 20 minutes via boat to get to Anawangin Cove. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Good food, good find at Big Foot Garden Restaurant. <a href="http://www.bigfootzambales.com/">http://www.bigfootzambales.com/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We left our van at a house near the shore. You can hire a motor powered boat to get you to the Island then be picked up on your desired departure time and date. Prices could be haggled if you're on a budget by the way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can bring food and beverages in the island. The moon shines bright to accompany us and other campers hanging around. A bonfire to heat up the cold night's dinner paired with beer and friends :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As morning came, you couldn't ask for a better sunshine. Although the heat of the sun tans our skin, nothing could stop these guys from fooling around!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As much as we appreciate and enjoy mother nature's gifts, please remember to help preserve its beauty. Bring plastic bags for your litters and clean up after you go. Ciao!</span><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/671558538331618523-3951717360797490458?l=thequainttraveller.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mel Indiongconoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671558538331618523.post-14997053882569555042012-10-05T00:58:00.000-07:002012-10-10T00:25:22.434-07:002012-10-10T00:25:22.434-07:00Baguio City December 2010<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ladies and gentlemen,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">May I present to you the "<span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Summer Capital of the Philippines</b></span>" <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Baguio City</span></b>! You may wonder how it was awarded the title: Since Philippines is a tropical country, it is usually hot and humid and Filipinos favor it as a retreat during regular seasons especially holidays.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here are some of the pictures I'm gonna share with you from our vacation last December 2010:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">First up, you should try the street foods at <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Mines View park</span>. I crave the <i>dried pusit</i> or dried squid, which one could only experience in Baguio and some selected areas in the country.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can notice the foggy mountain with houses sprouting everywhere. You can also take pictures with Horses and some other animals for a Ten Pesos or more. If you're looking for souvenirs, Mines View Park is overflowing with souvenir items from customized shirts, keychains, knitted bags, bonnets etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Another must-see in the City is <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Tam-Awan Village "Garden in the Sky"</span>. A nurturing environment for local artists in a place where arts, culture and history are well celebrated. It is just a few minutes away from the streets of Baguio. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There are a lot of good restaurants you can find in the area, but coming from locals, a cheap but savory, tasty and scrumptious treat for your tastebuds - look for <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Good Taste Restaurant</span></b> at Lapu-lapu Street. If you don't know how to get there, just hire a cab and say "good taste" as your destination :).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Make time on your last day to drop by <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Good Shepherd</b></span> for their famous "ube jam". It also is a sanctuary, I'm sure you'll stay a while with the green, green environment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As for the hotel, we stayed at </span><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Veniz Hotel</b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, across the famous Burnham Park and one of the most commercial streets of Baguio City.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Other places you could visit in Baguio are <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Burnham Park</span>, <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Camp John Hay</span>, <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Teacher's Village</span>, <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Baguio Cathedral</span>, <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Bell Tower</span> and a lot more!</span><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/671558538331618523-1499705388256955504?l=thequainttraveller.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mel Indiongconoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671558538331618523.post-61233890612060302172012-10-03T23:07:00.000-07:002012-10-04T04:02:29.224-07:002012-10-04T04:02:29.224-07:00The Light House, Subic<span style="background-transparent: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Light House Marina Resort Hotel, Subic Bay, Philippines</span></b>. I took this photo back in 2009 while checking out good locations in the area for my friend's Thesis.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The hotel offers contemporary oceanic motiff, perfect for weddings, business hosting and other social events.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 18px;">Check out their site:<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_742792154"> </a></span><a href="http://www.lighthousesubic.com/">http://www.lighthousesubic.com/</a></span><br />
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