I really love how majestic their temples were

Wearing shorts and slippers weren’t really allowed inside the temple. So i was just outside the temple trying to snap a photo of me, just a proof that I was there. Haha!

Architectural design

HUMMMMMMMMMMMMM

I promised myself that once I get to a different country, I have to make sure I will try their McDonald’s.

We ordered their fries and the ovaltine drink. GAHH y Philippines don’t have this? It was so good!!!!!!

Bought this for my sister who’s a big fan of JGS.

Bigger version of Thailand’s yakult! Yummeh!

Now, time for some food tripping!!

Lumpia. It was really good! Packed with veggies

Khao San Road’s Pad Thai is much better than those in floating market! It has bigger servings too! Gaaah!

They sell puppies too! I wish I could keep one :3

Now , for some really serious food tripping, we decided to buy some these:

beetles, worms, maggots

grasshoppers

skinny worms

frogs, crickets

I seriously don’t have the courage to try these, but I’m really proud of my friends. Amazeballs!

River Kwai is a place full of clothes, food, jewelries (lots of it)

They say that if it was your first time to pass on a trail, jump and make a wish.

Students

Such an awesome view

We didn’t do much here, since we reserved our food tripping at Khao San Road! Weeee more to that on my next blog

If you want more packages (cheap ones), visit their site here: http://www.pickmeeasy.com/en/tours.html all packages are converted to BAHT (Thai money).

At first, we all thought it was just a temple with …well, tigers… but it was a total different! There were a lot of different animals that roam around the temple. I think the place was as big as a ZOO! I swear! Check more photos under the cut.

More AMI-NALS (cute baby version)

On our way to the “tiger zone”

One photo for every tiger, so pardon the solo moment of Mike and I.

TIPS: Tigers were lazy during our tour, they were just sleeping the whole time while us, tourists were busy taking photos of these really, cute carnivores. LOL. Do not touch the head of the tiger. You can, however, touch the tail! Haha

After the tiger zone moment, we decided to tour the vicinity, we found this tiger bathing herself (her? Lol)

Monk walking his tiger.

Also visited the temple

The monk with tattoos speaks English fluently. I guess he really was an American who decided to change his principles in life!

The way to PEACE

The day was so exhausting that we replenish ourselves with food and drinks!

If you want more packages (cheap ones), visit their site here: http://www.pickmeeasy.com/en/tours.html all packages are converted to BAHT (Thai money).

Other nationalities were also there to enjoy this tour.

Our turn to have an amazing experience!

Meet Sherly the elephant

Mike’s solo moment

My solo moment

Meet our awesome tourist guide

Thailand’s yakult version (BHT15)

Beng-beng (BHT8)

Our tour had lunch included. They served us, pad thai, rice, and some chicken curry! Delicious! If you want more packages (cheap ones), visit their site here: http://www.pickmeeasy.com/en/tours.html all packages are converted to BAHT (Thai money). You must have a credit card to avail the packages

Touchdown: Holla Bangkok!

Our first tour was at Thailand’s famous Floating Market.

Mike took a photo of the “awesome” machine PLUS his “new” fedora hat. Such a hat-collector.

More photos from the Floating Market

TIP: Try not to buy in Floating Market, the stuff there are too expensive. Food = expensive. Hat = expensive. Sunglasses = expensive. You’re just there to experience the awesome place and that’s it. LOL

Mini-sweet chicken drumsticks

Pad thai. YUMMMM!

Mango with sticky rice

Coconut icecream

More of this. Lots of tourists like us.

Transportation: Bus – 5-6 hour trip to La Union. (Tip: travel at night. The road is quiet and travel time is much faster)

Resort: Sebay Resort – P2,000/room/night. We divided it into 4 so that’s gonna be like P500/person.

We got there at around 6 in the morning. The beach was so ready! So so ready! But first, breakfast!

Took a long walk.

Korean boys approached us and shared some fun conversation. My cousin Grace (far right) was a Korean-English teacher so she’s the one who talked more and we just laughed – less. Hahaha!

All-prepped for some surfing lesson!

Surfing lesson: P400/session

Had dinner at San Juan Surf Resort – where we were supposed to stay but the resort was packed – The food was delicious! And so worth it!

Got the chance to have a photo-op with Luke Landrigan. I am such a fan!

In the morning, I decided to hit the waves again. You know how hyped I was with this new sport!

Best shot of me surfing! Booyah!

Felt bad for my rash guard though

With my awesome girls

And with my awesome surf instructor

Had a heavy breakfast at San Juan Surf Resort and found these 2 cute boys (mag-ama inshort)

Its so cheap to go there! Please visit La Union. I’m so going back I swear

Transportation: Rented a van with wi-fi connection. Amazing, right?

Travel time: 4-5 hours from Manila. We got lost for like 30 minutes in the middle of the night, around 2:30AM to be exact. OH MY GOODNESS. Spell: Mumu

Touchdown: Holla, Bataan!

We booked a Villa with 4 double-deck beds in! Totally an awesome deal if you go on a trip with group of friends!

Tip: Buy food! It will be cheaper.

Of course, we tried their swimming pool.

It’s already 3AM so we’re the only people in the pool. Talk about fun!

Woke up at around 10 in the morning to check the beach.

The beach was not well-maintained by the owners, cause there were lots of trash. Was pretty disappointed.

Out of randomness, we decided to snorkel!

Being a beach-lover that I am, definitely disappointed with what I see under the sea. (Haha what?) But all corals are pale or uhm,, no longer active?.

Fun shots with friends

Now off we go:

It was really fun!

A 30 minute travel time from Banana Island to Malcapuya Island.

We did nothing but swim, swim, swim. PLUS, fed some transparent school of fish. LOL

Less photos because we are running out of time, we don’t want to go to the ocean at late hour! Ma-poseidon pa kami! We made the most of our time na lang.

Mike found a blowfish lurking around near the shoreline! ACCK! Out of our panic, we took a video and played with it. Hahahaha! I will post the video soon (if my internet’s as fast as the usual). Please note: Do not play with a blowfish. That’s poisonous and it will kill you.

Dark. Darker. Darkest.

Parang part lang ng Music video.

On our way home, rainy, windy, wave-y AND SCARY! Crap.

They even thought of drinking some beer pa! Aren’t you scared, guys? Whew. Glad we’re still alive. Thank you, Lord!

This is a repost from my old blog.

From Coron Town, it took us 2 hours just to go to Banana Island. Our boat ride was such a struggle. The waves are so high, it was very windy and rainy! You have no idea how scared I was, I kept praying non-stop. Hahaha! It was so windy that Mike’s fedora hat fell of the ocean and had to get back just to pick it up. Hahaha!

Touchdown! We’re safe! Hello, Banana Island

The place is so beautiful!

I asked Matt the meaning behind the name “Banana Island” – He told us that the island was formed similar to a banana. (Ok that doesn’t make any sense.)

The dog loves him already.

Let’s start walking in front of the beach. OHYEAH!

There were lots of nipa huts. There were rooms as well if you guys think of staying overnight. Why not?

Took a few photos before hitting the beach.

Yeah… We owned it.

Such a clean, wonderful place. I love, Banana Island.

Spot the big waves. It was unusual daw na mag-waves na ganyan kataas sa Banana Island. Kaya medyo scary That’s me trying to pose. Hahaha epic fail!

…and the swimming begins

and some cheesiness.

I ain’t sexy, I know.

We were somehow fortunate because Mr. Sunny isn’t up. Less “burning sensation” hehe. We did a few activities.

T – O – L

Keep digging guys!

The sexy man.

Oooops, sorry about that

Inuman in the morning. LOL. Bakit ba! We bought it at Coron Town ah? I’m not sure if they are selling beers in the beach itself.

Medyo sunny na. Medyo lang.

We were all starving! So no other pictures but this. Hahaha. We had porkchop, fish and chicken for lunch. You can request them what you want. But make sure to give them your request a day before. Para ma-prepare nila kagad

We all love the dogs. Very malalambing!

Mike took a nap.

Kuya Ariel told us to leave early because we need to go to Malcapuya Island. NOOOOO.. But I don’t want to take the risk! The ocean was deadly scary! So tara na let’s go. But first, I don’t want to miss and take tons of pictures. I’m gonna miss you, Banana Island :’)

This is a repost from my old blog.