Zambesi River Low-Tide White-water Rafting

3 Days Solo Trip in Summer Zimbabwe - Zambia for Victoria Falls

December 26 to 28, 2018

Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe Afternoon Tour

My 1st time experience to be capsized in rafting; on rapid #18 (Oblivion), class #5. The 3rd crashing wave is responsible for more raft flips than any other in the world – only about 1 in 4 attempts succeed! This rapid marks the end of the “low water” one-day run.

The Zambezi River is acclaimed as the “wildest one-day whitewater run in the World” highly regarded by white water rafting enthusiasts as one of the top ten paddling rivers on the planet! Zambezi white water rafting has been classified by the British Canoe Union as Grade 5 – which is “extremely difficult, long and violent rapids, steep gradients, big drops and pressure areas”. This is a high volume, pool-drop river with little exposed rock either in the rapids or in the pools below the rapids. “low water” run takes place when the Zambezi River is at its low level between July and mid-February. This is the most exciting time to go rafting. Day trips run between rapids 1 and 19. “high water” run when the water rises and flows more rapidly and the day trips move downstream from rapids 11 to 24. Usually between February to July with a short “closed” season around April/May depending on the season’s rains.
https://www.zambezi.com/blog/2012/zambezi-white-water-rafting/

Day 2: December 27, 2018 Thursday
breakfast 7; pick-up for white water rafting (Shearwater white water rafting booking 118)
includes lunch, unlimited drinks (water, soda, beer), guide fee, park fee, pick-up/drop-off to hotel)
0900H ETD Victoria Falls town
250masl steep trekking;  1st time experience capsized raft in the middle of level 5 rapid; I don't swim.
1430H ETD Zambesi River; photos 11
1500H ETA Rest Camp and Lodge; early dinner 17; Victoria Falls Airport Shuttle 14; beers 6
Total: 55 USD

Zambesi River Low-Tide White-water Rafting

Antique's Tibiao River Kayaking and Kawa Bath Experience

5 Days Solo DIY Trip to Best White Sand Beaches near Panay Island

Batangas Pier - Caticlan Port Sea Cruising via 2Go Ferry

Tibiao, municipality of Antique province, is famous for its "Kawa Bath" and Tibiao River Kayaking. It's my first time to visit this province, to experience another kind of river adventure and relaxation inside a very big kitchen tool.

How to Go to Tibiao Kayak-Inn (Kayaking and Kawa Bath);
From Caticlan Port, ride bus that goes to San Jose, Antique and ask the bus conductor to drop-off to Tibiao Crossing. From there, lots of habal-habal (motorbike backride) waiting for Kayak-Inn destination (around 4km distance on paved road). One-way costs PhP70 on 10mins travel time. Kayaking adventure costs PhP700 and guide service fee is PhP200 while Kawa Bath at PhP250 on unlimited time depending on how many tourists are still waiting (these are standard prices per their rates posted on the gate).  

ANTIQUE BUDGET DIY DAY-TRIP ITINERARY
0730H ETA Caticlan Port (1.5hr arrival delayed)
0800H ETD Caticlan; bus to San Jose, Antique drop-off to Tibiao Crossing 100
1030H ETA Tibiao Crossing to Kayak-Inn; habal-habal to Kayak Inn 70; environmental fee 50
Kayak-Inn Tibiao River kayaking 750, kawa bath 200, lunch 125
1330H ETD Kayak Inn; habal-habal back to Crossing 70
van to Culasi Municipal Hall 20; snacks 39; environmental fee 30
1400H ETD Culasi Port; Kuya Alex Homestay (+639264786329 / +639984559074)
includes boat transfer from/to Culasi Port, dinner, 1night stay and breakfast 500
Malalison Island Hiking Guide Fee (no guide no hike policy) 200
Total: PhP 2,154

Antique's Tibiao River Kayaking and Kawa Bath Experience

Bali Adventure last part; Pakerisan River White-Water Tubing

3-days White-Water River Solo Trip in Bali, Indonesia
August 02-05, 2014

Bali Adventure 2nd part; Ayung River White-Water Rafting

How did I availed Pakerisan White-Water Tubing adventure;
What I did was a walk-in query in Legian Road which was a day before my chosen schedule. Pakerisan River rafting package tour costs a negotiated amount of 650,000IDR($56.03) that includes the following; (1)Air conditioner return transfers, (2)Safety equipments, include safety helmet & life jacket, (3)Insurance coverage, (4)Professionally trained and experience guides, (5)An excellent buffet lunch overlooking to the river or valley and (6)Water resistant bags are provided for your valuable. Adventure lasts from 1300H to 1800H. 

Bali River Tubing Tour is a new adventure tour activity located in the north east of Ubud and will provide you to Pakerisan river and by permitting you float your own tube. You can check out this unspoiled, authentic portion of Bali in the really Bali Tour adventurous way. The trip Inflatable tube will safety Maneuver you thorough 4,5 km of 7 exciting class II + Rapids which is suitable for guest between the age of 10 to 64 years old. Bali River Tubing Tour offer 1.5 hour tubing trip Pakerisan River, Tampaksiring. 
http://www.asiabalitour.com/bali-river-tubing-tour.htm

Bali River Adventure last part; Pakerisan White-Water Tubing

Bali Adventure 2nd part; Ayung River White-Water Rafting

3-days White-Water River Solo Trip in Bali, Indonesia
August 02-05, 2014

Bali Adventure 1st part; Telaga Waja River White-Water Rafting

How did I availed Ayung River rafting adventure;
What I did was a walk-in query in Legian Road which was a day before my chosen schedule. Ayung River rafting package tour costs a negotiated amount of 400,000IDR($34.48) that includes the following; (1)Air conditioner return transfers, (2)Safety equipments, include safety helmet & life jacket, (3)Insurance coverage, (4)Professionally trained and experience guides, (5)An excellent buffet lunch overlooking to the river or valley and (6)Water resistant bags are provided for your valuable. Adventure lasts from 0800H to 1300H. 

Ayung river is Bali's spectacular river and great fun filled rapids, set on a backdrop of wild unspoiled rainforest, magnificent waterfall and stone carving on the river wall. Ayung River located in ubud area, about 1:45 minutes from Kuta. Our professional guide will accompany you for Ayung rafting along the 12 km or about 2.5 - 3 hours with 1 - 3 of rapids class level and be happy to serve and explain everything about what you need to know. The Ayung river is suitable for those of you who want to do rafting with a medium track and who are loved to doing adventure / sports (not recommended for small children and the elderly).
http://bali-river-rafting.com/ayung-white-water-rafting-bali.html

Bali River Adventure 2nd part; Ayung White-Water Rafting

Bali Adventure 1st part; Telaga Waja River White-Water Rafting

3-days White-Water River Solo Trip in Bali, Indonesia
August 02-05, 2014

Bali Temples Hopping last part; Coastal Temple of Tanah Lot Temple

How did I availed Telaga Waja River rafting adventure;
What I did was a walk-in query in Legian Road which was a day before my chosen schedule. Telaga Waja River rafting package tour costs a negotiated amount of 250,000IDR($21.55) that includes the following; (1)Air conditioner return transfers, (2)Safety equipments, include safety helmet & life jacket, (3)Insurance coverage, (4)Professionally trained and experience guides, (5)An excellent buffet lunch overlooking to the river or valley and (6)Water resistant bags are provided for your valuable. Adventure lasts from 0800H to 1600H. 

Telaga Waja river can reached within approximately 1.5 hours from Denpasar, Kuta, Seminyak and other areas in the Southern Bali. Telaga Waja River is the best rafting point in Bali because the river flows along the expanse of green fields, valleys, hills, cliffs and waterfall of course. The length of the rafting track in Telaga Waja is about 13km and can be reached about 2 hours. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the river with the rapids very challenging even at the finish point. We will encounter rapids as high as 5 meters. Despite having rapids level 3-4 this river remains safe for beginner as long as participants comply with all guide instructions.

http://www.telagawajabalirafting.com/

Bali River Adventure 1st part; Telaga Waja White-Water Rafting

Kenya last part; Masai Mara Safari Adventure Day-3

3-days Masai Mara Safari Solo Adventure in Kenya
July 11 to July 13, 2014

Kenya 2nd part; Masai Mara Safari Adventure Day-2

Today was the last day of 3-days saga to the one of best things to do in a Bucket list on every traveler's idea. In earlier years, Safari trip was a big-game hunt, but today, safari often refers to trips to observe and photograph wildlife—or hiking and sight-seeing. I'm the only one in our group that availed the 3D/2N trip, all of them booked for 3D/2N tour. Today was just a morning tour for me ended up 1000H. 

Day-3: Masai Mara to Central Nairobi

On this morning, enjoy a pre-breakfast game drive between 6.30 a.m and 9 a.m. After this, return to the camp for a hot breakfast after which we begin our journey back to Nairobi where the Kenya Camping Safari ends. Morning game drives then proceed to Nairobi to arrive by 1600 hrs where the safari ends.

3day/2nights package includes; Transport in a 9 seater custom made Tour van with a pop up roof - each person is guaranteed a window seat; Services of a professional English, Spanish, German speaking guides; Game drives as per the itinerary; Game parks or national parks entry fees; Accommodations in self contained Tents fitted with camp beds/Linen is provided; Three meals per day whilst on safari, prepared by Cook

Price excludes: Drinks; Tipping; Kenya Visas; Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari

KENYA MASAI MARA SAFARI ADVENTURE ACTUAL ITINERARY DAY THREE

0600H    Breakfast
0630H    ETD Masai Mara Choi
0700H    ETA Masai Mara National Reserve Park Oldolaimutia Gate
1000H    ETD Masai Mara National Reserve Park and Van transfer
1330H    Narok stop-over for lunch (included)
1730H    ETA Hotel Embassy, Central Nairobi
 

Kenya's Masai Mara Safari Adventure last day of 3D/2N trip (lion)

Kenya 2nd part; Masai Mara Safari Adventure Day-2

3-days Masai Mara Safari Solo Adventure in Kenya
July 11 to July 13, 2014

Kenya 1st part; Masai Mara Safari Adventure Day-1

Today was the Second day continuation of one of the best things to do in a Bucket list on every traveler's idea. In earlier years, Safari trip was a big-game hunt, but today, safari often refers to trips to observe and photograph wildlife—or hiking and sight-seeing. We were 5 tourist in a 4x4 van; me, 1 couple from Australia that we picked-up along the road and 1 couple from United Kingdom that came together with me from Central Nairobi.

Day-2: Masai Mara Full-game Reserve 
Full day spent game viewing exploring the park in search of the Big 5. Early morning and late afternoon game drives are offered. You will enjoy a picnic lunch with the hippos and crocodiles at the Hippo Pool. All your meals and overnight will be at Rhino Tourist Mara tented camp. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures 

KENYA MASAI MARA SAFARI ADVENTURE ACTUAL ITINERARY DAY TWO

0600H    Breakfast
0630H    ETD Masai Mara Choi
0700H    ETA Masai Mara National Reserve Park Oldolaimutia Gate
1300H    Pack Lunch Safari picnic
1800H    ETD Masai Mara National Reserve Park Oldolaimutia Gate
1900H    ETA Masai Mara Choi, Dinner and sleep
 

Kenya's Masai Mara Safari Adventure Day-2 (cheetah)

Kenya 1st part; Masai Mara Safari Adventure Day-1

3-days Masai Mara Safari Solo Adventure in Kenya
July 11 to July 13, 2014

Nairobi Airport arrival in early morning

On my confirmed booking to Wild Race Africa travel tours, the only communication we had before my Kenya arrival was the email. Upon finishing the Immigration process, I immediately went to Exit and saw my name was written in a piece of paper raised by a local. I walked with him going to a car and advised we will be going first to the office located in Central Nairobi for briefing and wait for other tourist to arrive. Travel time was around 30 minutes only and I'm the only passenger. I took a nap first because it was 0600H then, agreed Nairobi departure was 0900H. 

Day-1: Nairobi City to Masai Mara Reserve
Pick up from your place of stay in Nairobi at 8am and after a brief stop-over at our offices, for briefing purposes, depart for a journey south along the floor of the Great Rift Valley with a pit stop at the View Point for breath taking view of the rift valley. You can take photos and buy souvenirs as you listen to African tales about the formation of the rift valley. Arrive at Masai Mara in the late afternoon and enjoy a game drive till twilight. Dinner and overnight at Rhino Tourist Mara tented camp, our Masai Mara accommodation. Depart from Nairobi in the morning and drive along the floor of the Rift Valley to Masai Mara arriving at the camp in the afternoon for lunch. Afternoon game drives followed by dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sidai Camp or Enchoro Camp 

KENYA MASAI MARA SAFARI ADVENTURE ACTUAL ITINERARY DAY ONE
0430H    ETA Nairobi Airport arrival from Cairo, Egypt
0515H    ETD Nairobi Airport exit, picked-up by Travel Agency staff
0600H    ETA Travel Agency Office
0900H    ETD Central Nairobi
1100H    ETA Short Stop for Great Rift Valley Viewing Deck
1230H    ETA Narok for lunch (included in booked tour)
1600H    ETA Masai Mara Choi (Safari Camp)
1630H    ETA Masai Mara National Reserve Park Oldolaimutia Gate
1900H    ETA Masai Mara Choi, Dinner and sleep

Kenya's Masai Mara Safari Adventure Day-1 (lioness)

3 Days Masai Mara Safari Solo Adventure in Kenya

the Season of Great Wildebeest Migration and Big Cats Photoshoot
July 11 to July 13, 2014

“In a country where only men are encouraged, one must be one's own inspiration.” ― Tegla Loroupe

My 37th country to visit, 33rd solo backpacking trip, 3rd country to visit in Africa, 1st part of 11-days East Africa adventure and of course, usual budget do-it-yourself itinerary from arrival to departure.

Although one of Africa's more powerful economies, Kenya is still a developing country, and so certain aspects of the country's society and infrastructure may come as a shock to some visitors from developed countries who are unfamiliar with the poverty and poor quality of life experienced by locals. Kenyans understandably pursue the business opportunities offered by tourism with a zeal that may be off putting to some visitors, but are usually open, talkative and friendly once business matters have been settled.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Kenya

A safari is an overland journey, usually a trip by tourists to Africa. Traditionally, the trip was a big-game hunt, but today, safari often refers to trips to observe and photograph wildlife—or hiking and sight-seeing. The Swahili word safari means long journey, originally from the Arabic "safarīyah" meaning a journey. The verb for "to travel" in Swahili is "kusafiri", the noun for the journey is "safari".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safari

3-days Masai Mara Safari Solo Adventure in Kenya (countless zebras and wildebeests)

Cappadocia 1st part; Hot Air Balloon above Turkey

4-days Turkey Summer Solo Escapade
June 27 to July 03, 2014

Pamukkale last part; Side trip to Aphrodisias Ruins

How to go to Cappadocia;
I went here from Pamukkale flight to Istanbul to Kayseri as there there was no cheapest direct flight and ideal arrival timings on bus road trip. I aimed my 1st balloon flight adventure on daily schedule of 0400H via walk-in query only in Mislina travels in Pamukkale, booked together with airport transfer. Cheapest standard balloon flight costs 270TRY($128.6=PHP5,600). I arrived in Kayseri airport at 0130H then went out and saw immediately a man waving my name on a piece of paper. Airport transfer to Cappadocia costs 30TRY($14.3) for an hour minibus travel. I arrived in Urgup Balloons Office (Mislina travels booked me on this) at 0400H. I have my early free breakfast (unlimited tea and bread) while waiting for other tourists to arrive. Obviously, I didn't have sleep, the usual itinerary challenge on me on a very limited stay. Despite of that, it did not affect my excitement on what's waiting for me in the next few minutes.

I availed the cheapest tour, they called as the standard flight. They are going to pick you up from your hotel early in the morning by their vehicles in Göreme. They will offer you some coffee, tea and snack  foods. Then they will let us watch preparing balloons at the take-off area. Preparations normally takes 15-20 minutes, flights beginning with the sunrise. Pilots climb until 3000 feets from ground level to show you the beauty of Cappadocia. Also they can fly 1 meter close to the rocks as well to takes nice pictures and for fun. Standard Flight takes 60 minutes and they are using 16-20-26 persons basket. There will be champagne celebration at the end of the flight. They will offer Flight Certificate signed by the pilot (with no additional fee) to remind this experience to you. Afterwards,  they will drop us back to our hotels.

Hot Air Balloon above Cappadocia, Turkey

Pamukkale 3rd part; Parachute-gliding High above Hierapolis

4-days Turkey Summer Solo Escapade
June 27 to July 03, 2014

Pamukkale 2nd part; Ancient Roman City of Hierapolis

I aimed my tandem paragliding adventure with my intended schedule (0830H) via walk-in query only and in bulk booking together with airport transfers and Cappadocia balloon flight for the next day. The cost of this activity was negotiated to 110TRY($52.4) that includes round-trip van transportation to the mountain from my hostel, gears and insurance. If booked online, paragliding costs 170TRY($81) that includes gears, round-trip transfers, insurance and a CD of photos and video's captured during the flight. Photos below came from the GoPro digicam owned by the Paraglider. I negotiated the CD of shots by 50TRY($23.8). The flight lasts about 15mins.

Tandem paragliders, designed to carry the pilot and one passenger, are larger but otherwise similar. They usually fly faster with higher trim speeds, are more resistant to collapse, and have a slightly higher sink rate compared to solo paragliders. In Pamukkale, the take-off runway mountain has 300m peak and its slope is wide enough for two wings to take-off easily at the same time. The Landing Runway is at the end of the flight track.

Parachute gliding high above Pamukkale

Ouarzazate Tour 3rd part; Camel Backride in Sahara Desert

4-days Morocco Self-guided Solo Tour
July 03 to July 06, 2014

Ouarzazate tour 2nd part; short visit to Ouarzazate

We arrived around 1700H to the starting point where the camels are waiting for us. We were dispatched on a guide with group of four. Camel back ride last around 2 hours. Exciting on first 15 minutes, but  when it takes longer it was pain in lower part between legs.

Camels are known as the ships of the desert, but this doesn’t mean that they are always in a condition to ship tourists around. Don’t believe that camels need to be whipped or beaten to make them work. Look to see how the owner interacts with his animal – a gentle tap should be enough to tell the camel what he needs to do.

Camel backride in Sahara Desert

Gudauri Ice Skiing; under the Heavy Snow

4-days Solo Trip in Winter Republic of Georgia 

January 28 to February 01, 2014

Kutaisi afternoon tour last part; walking the streets

There's nothing better than getting to the top of a ski lift, breathing in the cold, pure air and gazing across the snowy peaks realizing the you are about to ski down the side of a mighty mountain. The skiing is equally impressive and recent, continuing upgrades and investments mean that traditional resorts of Gudauri and Bakuriani are equal  to international standards. Located in the very heart of the Caucasus mountains, surrounded by some of Europe's most dramatic peaks, Gudauri is a resort for all seasons. During the ski season, from December to mid-April, Gudauri offers a full work-out for all levels of skiiers and boarders. True experts will want to sample some of the most challenging off-peaks slopes in Europe. 

How to go to Gudauri;

From Tbilisi Didube Bus Terminal; ride a mini-bus going to Gudauri for only 7GEL ($4) for around 2 hours travel. Departure timings from Didube to Gudauri is every 2-hour basis (0900H, 1100H, 1300H, 1500H). Then from Gudauri, just walk going left and follow the map where the skiing mountains are pointed. Departure timings from Gudauri to Tbilisi is 0900H, 1100H, 1300H, 1500H and 1700H. 1700H departure timing is very peak for locals so better to leave at most 1500H.

What I did here was just riding the three sets of chairlifts for only 5GEL ($2.9) per roundtrip set. Yes, chairlifts can also be used by non-skiers. I planned to visit the highest peak that a chairlift can reached but unfortunately snowstorm was bad during this time; I reached only Kudebi 1 at around 3,011m summit. The highest peak is 3,279m of Mt. Sadzele with 4 chairlifts supposed to be on run. I arrived around 1300H and planned for 1700H Gudauri departure but unfortunately as I advised above, minibus was full-packed by locals. Thus, my 2nd hitch-hike abroad was again commenced through the aid of a very unusual english-speaking lady waiter who asked the wine delivery car passing-by who fortunately heading back to Tbilisi area. Though all of them inside the car can't speak english, I joined them in their delivery work. I contributed 20GEL ($11.6) for gasoline share, they did not asked for it even for passenger fare (imagine for a four-hours drive across a very chilling weather). Based on this scenario, I concluded Georgians are the most kind-hearted individuals I ever met on my entire backpacking career.

Gudairi Ice skiing; under the heavy snow

The Viewing Deck Collections; Scary Rollercoaster Rides

roller coaster is a popular amusement ride developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks. LaMarcus Adna Thompson patented the first coasters on January 20, 1885. In essence a specialized railroad system, a roller coaster consists of a track that rises in designed patterns, sometimes with one or more inversions (such as vertical loops) that turn the rider briefly upside down. The track does not necessarily have to be a complete circuit, as shuttle roller coasters exhibit.

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_coaster

wild wind of circle of fun, no loop (quezon city, philippines)

cyclone loop of star city, single loop (philippines)

The Viewing Deck Collections; Amusement and Theme Parks

Amusement and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions and rides and other events in a location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people. Most amusement parks have a fixed location, as compared to traveling funfairs and carnivals. These temporary types of amusement parks are usually present for a few days or weeks per year, such as funfairs, and carnivals (temporarily set up in a vacant lot or parking lots) and fairs (temporarily operated in a fair ground). The temporary nature of these fairs helps to convey the feeling that people are in a different place or time.

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amusement_park

everland themepark, south korea (2011)

universal studios, singapore (jan. 2011)

Osaka Day Trip last part: Universal Studios (USJ)

7-days wandering solo in summer Japan
May 28 - June 04, 2013 Tuesday to Tuesday

Osaka day trip 1st part: the Castle

Universal Studios Singapore, USS (Jan. 2011)

2nd part of my Osaka tour, last day-trip in Japan. I initially intended to visit Disneysea Resort because this themepark is the best rated (and much more cheaper, 6,200yen only compared to 6,600 of USJ) among all in Japan. But due to weather discomfort and budget doubt, I decided to spend the remaining money if ever I had to this place. In my honest opinion, the following are my comparative observations regarding personal experience in Universal Studios Japan (Osaka) against researched data of Disneysea Resort (Tokyo).

Universal Studios Osaka (Kansai) versus Disneysea Resort Tokyo (Kanto);

1. Disneysea Resort is the best rated thempark in Japan.
2. Disneysea Resort has cheaper entrance fee.
3. Disneysea Resort is unique and can be found only in Japan.
4. I think Disneysea is much wider.
5. Space Mountain (DSR) has almost the same concept with Space Fantasy (USJ). 
6. Disneysea Resort is mainly for children while USJ is somewhat more for adolescence.

Then, why did I visit USJ knowing that Disneysea wins almost every aspects? Nothing, its the only option I had as my Osaka was my last destination for this trip. If ever I was in Tokyo, I would do the same. Besides, curious to know the difference between USS and USJ just for the sake I visited them both.

Universal Studios Japan (Universal City JR station)

3rd Kuwait Red Bull Flugtag 2012

the fun of defying gravity in artistic way
october 19, 2012 friday

“The reason birds can fly and we can't is simply because they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings.” ― J.M. Barrie, The Little White Bird

Red Bull flugtag challenges sponsored team in Kuwait to build homemade, human-powered flying machines and take them to the skies off a six-meter high ramp. Event happened in Marina Crescent located along Gulf road infront of Marina Mall, 1pm October 19th, 2012 Friday.

During the event, there was a mini-intermission to showcase the introduction of every flugtags before it goes to ramp. I think most of the interviewees were Filipino performers and the commonly used background music was "gangnam style" by Psy. Update on the winners will be posted soon.

  

3rd Kuwait Red Bull Flugtag 2012

Strolling Alone the Boracay Island 2011

A Christmas weekend solo backpacking special

December 23-26, 2011 Friday to Monday

Solo land and sea trip to Boracay Island
Bus and Ferry trip from Cubao to Caticlan 

Started the round of photo-ops of course in boat stations 1, 2 and 3 in White Beach. immediately compared to all the underrated beaches in our country... found out that white beach sand is as fine as what publicity exactly describe. 

white beach of boracay island

white beach of boracay island

Ocean Park Thrill Rides

touring hongkong and macau in 3.5 winter days

december 4-7, 2011 sunday to wednesday

day 4: hongkong solo day tour and departure

Ocean Park Hong Kong is a marine mammal park, oceanarium, animal theme park and amusement park, situated in Wong Chuk Hang and Nam Long Shan in the Southern District of Hong Kong. Founded in 1977 by the then Governor of Hong Kong Sir Murray MacLehose, Ocean Park has grown to about 35 attractions and rides. The park has won several awards, including The World's Seventh Most Popular Amusement Park and 33rd Most Visited Tourist Attractions in the World by Forbes.

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_Park_Hong_Kong

ocean park main entrance

Macau Tower's Outdoor Observation Deck

touring hongkong and macau in 3.5 winter days

december 4-7, 2011 sunday to wednesday

day 3: macau to hongkong shift tripping

main observation deck of macau tower

Admire the highest possible view of Macau city at the Outdoor Observation Deck, overlooking the unparalleled scenic view reaching 55km away. Challenge yourself with AJ Hackett Macau Tower Activity including the Guinness World Record highest Bungy Jump, SkyJump or the Skywalk X to feel the thrill.

macau tower outdoor viewing deck