tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16910992614044122232024-03-12T15:49:29.697-07:00CHRONICLES OF CURIOUS RONTales of Ron's love for adventure Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691099261404412223.post-33507799242124783792014-12-08T12:10:00.000-08:002014-12-08T12:16:39.109-08:00Bangkok Diaries: Temple Tour of Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have been to this place about three times already as part of half-day city tour offered by travel agency where I booked my hotel. It was not my first time to travel Bangkok but since it was part of the deal so I joined and might as well check what is new in this place.</div>
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What I like in this place is that it was isolated (you need to cross the Chao Praya river to get there) and I'm somewhat a sucker of ruins and heritage sites. I'm always amazed how the pagoda was made, if you check every details of the pagoda it was adorned by broken pieces of Chinese porcelain, how intricate. Our guide told us it was 70meter high. </div>
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To give you a little background of Wat Arun: </div>
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<b>History: (source: Wikipedia)</b></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jxgG28So-Tw/VIXzi94GSUI/AAAAAAAAQIA/u-iUG0sLUVI/s1600/IMG_8890.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jxgG28So-Tw/VIXzi94GSUI/AAAAAAAAQIA/u-iUG0sLUVI/s1600/IMG_8890.JPG" height="400" width="257" /></a><b>Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun ("Temple of Dawn")</b> is a Buddhist temple (wat) in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna, often personified as the radiations of the rising sun. Wat Arun is among the best known of Thailand's landmarks and the first light of the morning reflects off the surface of the temple with pearly iridescence. Although the temple had existed since at least the seventeenth century, its distinctive prang (spires) were built in the early nineteenth century during the reign of King Rama II</div>
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The central prang symbolises Mount Meru of the Hindu cosmology. The satellite prang are devoted to the wind god, Phra Phai. The demons (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaksha">yaksha</a>) at the entranceway to the ubosot are from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramakien">Ramakien</a>. The white figure is named Sahassa Deja and the green one is known as Thotsakan, the Demon <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C4%81vana">Rāvana</a> from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramayana">Ramayana</a>. Travel Wat Arun can be easily accessed through the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chao_Phraya_River">Chao Phraya River</a>, and ferries travel across the river towards the Maharaj pier. For the foreigners, the temple charges an entrance fee of 50 baht (as of March 2013). Wat Arun figures in one of Thailand's most colourful festivals, the Royal Kathin and the king travels down in the Thai royal barge procession to present new robes to the monks after their three-month lent period.<br />
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Inside the place was a beautiful well-manicured gardens taken cared of by the monks: </div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o4CQxwUDNCw/VIXzawu9WXI/AAAAAAAAQHo/WCeKGObciTg/s1600/IMG_8894.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o4CQxwUDNCw/VIXzawu9WXI/AAAAAAAAQHo/WCeKGObciTg/s1600/IMG_8894.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a>Construction of the tall prang and four smaller ones was started by King Rama II during 1809-1824 and completed by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Rama_III">King Rama III</a> (1824–1851). The towers are supported by rows of demons and monkeys. Very steep and narrow steps lead to a balcony high on the central tower. The circumference of the base of the structure is 234 metres, and the central prang is 250 feet high. The central prang is topped with a seven-pronged trident, referred to by many sources as the "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trishula">Trident of Shiva</a>". Around the base of the prangare various figures of ancient Chinese soldiers and animals. Over the second terrace are four statues of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinduism">Hindu</a> god <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indra">Indra</a> riding on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airavata">Erawan</a>. In the Buddhist iconography, the central prang is considered to have three symbolic levels—base for Traiphum indicating all realms of existence, middle for Tavatimsa where all desires are gratified and top denoting Devaphum indicating six heavens within seven realms of happiness. At the riverside are six pavilions (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sala_(architecture)">sala</a>) in Chinese style. The pavilions are made of green granite and contain landing bridges.</div>
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Next to the prang is the Ordination Hall with a Niramitr Buddha image supposedly designed by King Rama II. The front entrance of the Ordination Hall has a roof with a central spire, decorated in coloured ceramic and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stucco">stuccowork</a> sheated in coloured china. There are two demons, or temple guardian figures, in front. The murals were created during the reign of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rama_V">Rama V</a>.</div>
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A word of caution, our guide told us about not getting any souvenir from the temple, he narrates a British tourist who took something from the temple ( a piece of porcelain as a souvenir) when that tourist came back to England, he can't sleep for many weeks and always dreamed of someone who 's asking him to return back what he took, he decided to come back to the temple and returned what he took and never dreamed of it again. </div>
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<b>Southcrest Beach Resort and Nature Park </b>is a private beach resort in San Juan, Laiya, Batangas, a 15 hectare of a scenic land near the beach in San Juan, Batangas. San Juan, Batangas is 116KM from Manila, known for the wide variety of Eco-Tourism activities like hiking and swimming on the emerald green sea. Local Tourism office also collect P20 for the tourism fee to keep San Juan the cleanest and greenest place you’ll stay. </div>
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Southcrest is not open to the public, it is a private resort for the use of owner's family, friends and big events such as the <b>Sandstorm 2014 electronic experience</b>, a festival that will fuse its biggest talents in one massive celebration of sound – the Sandstorm Electronic Experience'</div>
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Southcrest have different accommodation according to guests needs, they have air-conditioned Villas, small cottages and beachfront cabin.</div>
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The place is very peaceful and quiet, you only hear the sounds of the waves, swaying palm trees and other nature sounds. Totally relaxing. </div>
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There is a kayak, jet ski and speed boat for adults who's into water sports and giant inflatables for kids to enjoy.</div>
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While in <b>Gatber Beach in Sta Cruz,</b> The Gatdula and Medina family tour me around the countryside of <b>Santa Cruz in Occidental Mindoro</b>. Together with Bhebot her sister and children Darryl, Ron and Hazel we went to RDH farm.</div>
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It was simplicity in its finest, life without signal and development, life is so slow yet so serene, road is rough , SUV can't even drive through it so we took the tractor which is more exciting, we had fun riding it and seeing the views. </div>
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We reached the vast land owned by the Medina's, stayed at the bahay kubo (nipa hut ) to rest and have some lunch of native chickens, fish, vegetables and fruits all fresh. </div>
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<b>Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro</b>. During my summer vacation in Santa Cruz, Occ. Mindoro, my friend <b>Bhebot Rummel</b> and her family suggested that we go to <b>Apo Reef</b>, one of the <b>UNESCO World Heritage</b> <b>Sites</b> in Mindoro. I heard so much about the place that it was beautiful with rich marine biodiversity. </div>
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On our way to Sablayan ( it was a long drive from Sta. Cruz), the road trip keeping us fascinated with great views of the province, mountains, rivers, villages and farm lands. </div>
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Upon reaching Sablayan town, fishing village and inquire about a boat ride going to Apo Reef, we were told that it will took us 6 hours to get there and another 6 hours to go back, and we should came earlier. The trip will not worth it if we don't have much time to enjoy it so we decided to scrap the idea and just opt for a nearer island which is the <b>Pandan Island.</b></div>
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Upon reaching the Island I was surprised it was a white sand beach, and the more we get nearer we were awed by the beautiful sight and clear waters of the island. It was underdeveloped which I like with few cottages available, we rented the boat for a whole day so we could keep our things there since there is no more cottage available. </div>
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Seeing the pristine white sand is a sight to behold, I excitedly jump into the water and enjoy. It was like a Boracay sans too much development and huge crowd. I just hope they will keep the natural state and beauty of the place. Locals and foreign tourists abound the area. </div>
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<b>Pandan Island tour</b> can be arranged by <b>Gatber Beach Resort in Sta. Cruz Occidental Mindoro,</b> Inquire about their customized package, land arrangements etc.<b> Contact Mr. Norman Gatdula: + 63 9982551215</b>. </div>
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<b>The Calvo Building</b> is home to GMA Network (Kapuso) when it started as a radio station before it was became the country's largest television network, according to our tour guide <b>Mr. Rence Chan</b> of ""Walk with Chan", tour designer for Escolta Walking Tour, Binonondo Walking Tour and Binondo Food Tour.</div>
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The building was a very rich in historical value for its architecture and being a famous landmark in Escolta. <b>The Calvo Museum</b> at the fourth floor houses rare and antique collections of old newspapers, movie posters, vintage bottles, photos and mementos of the past revealing history of Escolta's yesteryears. There is an entrance of P100 to enter the Museum and priorities are given to group tours.</div>
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Escolta Tour is being conducted by <b>Mr. Rence Chan of "Walk with Chan"</b> and also part of the <b>Royal Postal Heritage Tour,</b> for more info on how to join, contact Rence at e-mail :<b> L_rence_2003@yahoo.com</b></div>
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Manila is such a rich place for heritage buildings and sites,<b> Escolta </b>is one of the Bohemian commercial district of Manila during its heyday. I remember seeing Escolta in my younger years, it is the place where famous shopping department stores located, working professionals dressed in suits, it was like little Europe. The structures of the building were mostly neo-classical and art-deco style which reminds of architectural geniuses of the past.</div>
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The walking tour is part of<b> Mr. Rence Chan's "Walk with Chan"</b> initiatives, part of the efforts of the advocacy is to bring back the glory of the queen of the streets, that is Escolta. Home to art deco buildings such as the Regina, Calvo, Burke and First United, it was a trip down memory lane.</div>
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We are allowed to enter the First United Building, you could see the details of the structures, old clocks, old-fashioned elevator that still works, the former movie outfit offices of Dolphy, FPJ and Ms. Nora Aunor. </div>
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Our last stop is the Juan Luna building, formerly the First National City Bank, now Juan Luna E-services building. It was being renovated as a call center offices, we are permitted to go upstairs up to the top floor (without elevator but it's worth the inconvenience) to see a great view of Intramuros .</div>
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<b>Views from the top of Juan Luna E-Services Building:</b></div>
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Escolta Tour is being conducted by <b>Mr. Rence Chan of "Walk with Chan"</b> and also part of the <b>Royal Postal Heritage Tour,</b> for more info on how to join, contact Rence at e-mail :<b> L_rence_2003@yahoo.com</b></div>
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This theater masterpiece, along the Pasig River and in front of the equally classic Manila Post Office, was designed, in the Art Deco style (then a rage in the U.S.A.), by National Artist (for Architecture) Arch. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_M._Arellano">Juan M. Arellano</a>. </div>
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This will be our contribution to the world, not only in the field of art but architecture as well. The art-deco architecture fascinates many engineering, art, architecture students and building enthusiasts.</div>
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Inaugurated on December 10, 1931, it seats 1,670 (846 in the orchestra section, 116 in loge and 708 in balcony) and was the biggest in the Far East at that time. During its heyday as the "Grande Dame" of theaters, the Met played host to vaudeville acts, zarzuelas, operas, pageants, Filipino and Spanish plays, and performances by well-known artists such as violinist Maestro <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jascha_Heifetz%E2%80%8E">Jascha Hefertz</a> and composer/conductor Dr. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Zipper%E2%80%8E">Herbert Zipper</a> (who conducted the Manila Symphony Orchestra).</div>
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The theater's still exuberant and symmetrical exterior, with its tiara-like pediment with stylized minarets, has rectangular stained glass panels (by Kraut Art Glass of Germany), <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relief%E2%80%8E">bas-reliefs</a> with curlicues or mask-like chimeras; whimsical rope designs; friezes; colorful ceramic tiles; capiz shell main entrance lamps; intricate grille work at the doors and windows; and is also enhanced by sensuous, exotically-draped female statues, said to be Siamese dancers, done by Italian sculptor <a href="http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Francesco_Riccardo_Monti%E2%80%8E">Francesco Riccardo Monti </a>(who lived in Manila from 1930 until his death in 1958). It used to house the Museum of Philippine Costumes and Dolls, a GSIS district office, an LBC branch and a travel agency.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I believe in the saying that "without art there is no culture, without culture there is no progress," I just don't know who exactly said that, but just so true.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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One of the voice of MET is <b>Mr. Rence Chan</b>, advocating heritage conservation and restoration, he tirelessly conducted free educational and historical tour of the place through The Royal Postal Heritage Tour. </div>
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Water and electricity has been cut off. The main entrance is now home to the homeless vagabonds and its arcades are filled with garbage and stinks to the high heavens with urine and excreta. We are teary-eyed seeing the sorry and sad fate of this once cultural and architectural landmark. </div>
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<i>"Such a beautiful Art-Deco masterpiece deserves a much better fate and should not follow the demise of other gems such as the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila_Jai_Alai_Building%E2%80%8E">Manila Jai Alai Building</a> and Meralco Building."-</i><b> Architect Benjie Layug, Travel Writer/Book author</b></div>
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Manila Bay is famous for it sunset, but the place is also a sanctuary for vagabonds and other homeless street people, so please take care of your belongings and better come in groups. </div>
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We just discovered a new place to relax and unwind in <b>Santa Cruz, Occidental Mindoro</b>, owned by businessman <b>Mr. Norman B. Gatdula</b>, himself hails from Santa Cruz who take pride of his hometown's simple beauty and charm. </div>
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The food they served are fresh catch from the sea, fruits and vegetables are all fresh pick as well in their farms.</div>
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<b>Sing your heart out in the Karaoke Pavilion </b></div>
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There are lots of fruit-bearing trees in the area which is good, we saw cashew trees with fruits, wild berries, jackfruit etc. </div>
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The beach is not white sand but a mixed of ground corals and black sand which is very therapeutic, the water is not deep, very clear, clean and refreshing with small waves that is just enough for an added fun.</div>
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<b> Watch the beautiful sunset of Santa Cruz in Gatber:</b><br />
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One of the highlights of our stay is the watching the beautiful sunset of Santa Cruz, amazing beauty.</div>
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Gatber is also perfect for team building activities, parties, open to local and foreign tourists and other special family and friends occasions. Other tours could be arrange by the owner such as side trips to Mangyan community, Sablayan, Pandan Island and Apo Reef .</div>
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for booking and accomodations, contact: <b> Mr. Norman B. Gatdula (0915-4755632)</b><br />
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Take Batangas City Port Ferry going to Abra De Ilog port then Sta Cruz town is accesible by public transpo from Abra de Ilog port in occidental Mindoro or better call the management for land arrangement.</div>
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After lunch at <b>Cortijos de Palsabangon,</b> our group went to Pagbilao, Quezon for an Island tour, there, we are introduced by <b>Ms. Lurhen Cortes of APPSLINE Travel</b> to <b>Mr. Dapla, </b>previous president of the tourism council of Pagbilao, also former in-charge of keeping the mangrove forest of Pagbilao. </div>
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<b>Our group at Pagbilao Pantalan: The savvy traveler Benjie Layug, Ms. Lurhen Cortes of Appsline Travel, </b><b>Mr. Dapla of tourism council, lifestyle blogger Ronnie Bernardo and the social media darling Prof. Mel Dizon </b></div>
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We took the boat ride going to<b> South China Sea</b>, good thing it's not low-tide yet, (during low-tide, no boat ride) feeling excited, I wondered where will this boat ride lead to, I know it will be something surprising finds and sights to see .<br />
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As we started our boat ride with sights of the mangroves then the scenery changed into limestone-lined coast with lush greens and a PICTURESQUE landscape! Excited with every photo I took as I enjoyed the calm and amazingly beautiful PARADISE!</div>
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After we reached <b>Lukang White Sand Beach,</b> I was awed by the crystal clear water, all I can think off is jump right into the water! and I did, and everybody follows and everybody happy!<br />
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<b>Lukang White Sand Beach</b><br />
What I like most in the place is, there is no sign of development, a beach in its natural splendor, no structures and just so virginal. In case you want an overnight stay, you may bring or rent a camping tent and food just dispose off your garbage properly.</div>
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<b>KWEBANG LAMPAS </b></div>
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Nature-sculptured cave from one of the limestone-lined rocky coast.</div>
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Our Last stop for the Quezon adventure, dinner at <b>Silangang Nayon Park and Restaurant,</b> here you can enjoy the unique experience of dining on bamboo cottages and concrete boat-shaped restaurant (its used to be made of bamboos, but since after the two major typhoons that hit the province and toppled the structures, the owner decided to make it concrete) set above the water near the shoreline.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><b>Silangang Nayon</b> offers best and exotic food, I must say as a food blogger doing a lot of restaurant and food reviews I can only give my two thumbs up, because the service is good, ambiance is superb, prices reasonable, what else can we ask for? The food have some fusion of something that makes it unique and taste differently, I never ask since it was their trade secrets. Try to visit, it's worth the trip. </span></div>
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<b>Pagbilao, Quezon</b></div>
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I was able to visit <b>Ouan's the Farm Resort </b>in <b>Kanlurang Mayao in Lucena City</b> with friends <b>Professor Melissa Dizon (who organized the trip), Travel writer and book author Benjie Locsin Layug, PBB Teen Housemate Maichel Fideles and Videographer Angela Almendras</b> through the kindness of<b> Ms. Lurhen Cortes of APPSLINE Travel,</b> a tourism educator and mover that is very passionate about promoting local tourism destinations in Quezon, her hometown. It's a worthy trip from Manila, Quezon has so many things to offer in terms of tourism, the province is very rich in culture and heritage and the locals are very warm and nice, everybody is always smiling. </div>
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Going back to Ouan's, we had the chance to meet the <b>General Manager Ms. Ma. Louchiel S. Labay</b>, and her equally lovely daughter. Ms. Louchiel is the daughter of retired<b> General Recaredo Sarmiento</b>, the owner ( it is a family corporation), during breakfast over Lucena empanada, pancit habhab, buko juice and pandan juice it was a delight to hear that the family is into farming and mind you organic farming, the half of the 10 hectares property was dedicated to agri-tourism project, and to grow local organic produce, happiness!</div>
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The farm resort is perfect to unwind, family bonding and to do adventurous activities such as zip-lining, rock climbing, and rappelling, both adults and kids will enjoy the activities, the swimming pool is Olympic in size with a special pool for kids, function rooms are available for corporate team building activities, small meetings, weddings and other special occasions and events. </div>
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There are picnic grounds, overnight accommodations, sports complex and of course the farm. The food is great too, and the staff are professionally trained with their tasks. </div>
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We are so impressed with Ms. Louchiel's daughter! very adventourous and athletic, it was a motivation and challenge for us to do the same, good job ija, keep it up, adventure sports builds character and well-being.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Our team also did rappelling which is very easy for me since I used to do a lot of it before.</span></div>
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We are also introduce to Ouan's house specialty and signature dish, the <b>Bangus Sardines,</b> soft and delicious, you can eat the bones and best with rice. A must grab when you visit the place. </div>
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<b>Ouan's the Farm Resort</b></div>
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<b>Ma. Louchiel S. Labay</b></div>
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General Manager</div>
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Km 133 Diversion, Kanlurang Mayao, Lucena City Philippines 4301</div>
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Email: ouansfarm@yahoo.com</div>
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Landlines: (042) 710 4552/ (042) 373 4728/ (042) 661 3204</div>
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Mobile: 0925 590 0777 / 0925 590 0999</div>
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Website: <a href="http://www.ouansthefarmresort.com/">www.ouansthefarmresort.com</a></div>
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Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OuansTheFarmResort">OuanstheFarmResort</a></div>
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<b>For booking and arrangement:</b></div>
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<a href="http://www.heliconprojects.com/2014/04/discover-quezon-province-through.html">APPSLINE Travel and Consultancy Services</a>: </div>
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<b>Discover Quezon and learn more about Quezon's Best Educational Tour Packages such as Cultural Tour, Eco-Tour, Religious Tour, Culinary Tour and Customized package Tours. Contact them: (042) 716 0067 Mobile: 0922 633 0363 .</b></div>
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"<i>I was able to rediscover<b> Quezon province</b> through <b>APPSLINE Travel and Consultancy Services</b>, a company that is seriously and passionately promoting Quezon province as tourism destination. It was for the love of her native province that the owner of the company advocates tourism in the area and also to support our local tourism industry. <b>Ms. Lurhen Cortes</b> the company owner is a Tourism educator and mover as well, we all share the same passion and advocacy that is why she has all my support and best thoughts in this endevours."</i> - <b>Ronnie Bernardo, Lifestyle, Health and Wellness Blogger</b></div>
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The most innovative learning nowadays is becoming in demand and competitive. Travel has become an instrument of enhancing the learning ability of every student and employee. Isn't it time you take a step to higher and modern trends of learning?</div>
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<b>APPSLINE TRAVEL &CONSULTANCY SERVICES</b> is designed to help you do just that!</div>
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Our company offers seminars,conventions,out-of-town gatherings,seminars with combination of tours and ocular visits. We also have existing tie-up with other local Consultancy Agency and Human Resource Centers which provide opportunity for the young professionals international-local OJT for students .We have everything you ever need in terms of business.</div>
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We recommend students to take the seminars for the following topics -Fundamentals of Job Interview, People Management,Leadership Workshop, Customer Service and Personality Development, Housekeeping, Bartending, Foreign Language(Spanish,Japanese,French and Mandarin)Tour Packaging and Tour Guiding,Team building and other requested topics.</div>
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For corporate seminar arrangements,topics most in demand are as follows: Performance Assessment,The Power of Quality Management,Improving Work Values,Leadership Through Effective Relationship, Customer Satisfaction 101,Kaizen Principle Works,Tapping Motivation for Organization Management ,Work Values and Team Building.</div>
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Conferences,seminars and gatherings bring exclusive speakers,thought-leaders and industry experts to reinforce the name,foster good education and maximize learning opportunities.</div>
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<b>APPSLINE TRAVEL & CONSULTANCY SERVICES</b> sees the need of social network in education and travel in a more lucrative way. We understand your financial limitations,so we designed special packages for schools,small and big player companies and organization. Being your partners,we love to hear from you.</div>
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Thank you for choosing our company as one of your options in providing travel packages for your upcoming tour. As requested,please find below our offered travel packages;</div>
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<b>QUEZON'S BEST EDUCATIONAL TOURS</b></div>
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<b>(MIN OF 20 PAX) </b></div>
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<b>PACKAGE 1 CULTURAL TOUR</b></div>
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9:00 A.M ETA- Pick up Sariaya </div>
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930 St.Francis de Assisi Church</div>
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10:30 Ancestral House</div>
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12:00 PM Lunch (Buddy Pizza)</div>
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1:00 Gintong Yaman Museum </div>
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2:00 Quezon Convention Center</div>
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3:00 Perez Park</div>
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5:00 Souvenir Shops </div>
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Net price per P1,500++</div>
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<b>PACKAGE 2 ECOTOUR </b></div>
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9:00 A.M ETA-Pick up Grand Terminal Lucena</div>
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9:30 Sidetrip at Mangrove Forest</div>
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12:00 Packed Lunch at Quezon National Park</div>
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1:00 Tour at Quezon National Park at Zigzag Atimonan</div>
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Mountain trekking optional(Pinagbanderahan Cave)</div>
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5:00 Sidetrip at Atimonan Seaside</div>
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6:00 ETD Grand Terminal Lucena</div>
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Net Price 2,500++</div>
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<b>PACKAGE 3 SPECIAL INTEREST TOUR</b></div>
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9:00 A.M ETA Pick up Grand Terminal Lucena</div>
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9:30 Visit Graceland Country Club</div>
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12:00 Lunch is served at country club's cafe</div>
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1:00 Seminar about Basic Front Office(familiarization on computer reservation system)</div>
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3:00 City Tour </div>
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l Tayabas</div>
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Visit souvenir and pasalubong shops</div>
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5:00 ETD Grand Terminal Lucena</div>
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Net Price P2,500++</div>
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<b>Package 4 ADVENTURE TOUR</b></div>
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9:00 Pick up Grand Terminal Lucena</div>
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10:00 Sidetrip Mangrove Forest </div>
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12:00 Lunch at Silangang Nayon</div>
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1:00 Island Hopping at kwebang lampas</div>
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2:00 Swimming at Pueblo Por La Playa</div>
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5:00 ETD Grand Terminal Lucena</div>
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Net P3,800++</div>
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<b>PACKAGE 5 CULINARY TOUR</b></div>
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9:OO A.M ETA-Pick up at Grand Terminal Lucena</div>
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9:30 Seminar at Graceland Country Club</div>
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“Learn how to cook pancit the Quezonian way”</div>
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“The making of longganizang Lucban”</div>
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“Quezon's famous kiping”</div>
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12:00 Lunch</div>
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3:00 Close encounter with Lambanog refinery </div>
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5:00 Souvenir Shops and Delicacies at Calle Budin</div>
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6:00 ETD Grand Terminal Lucena</div>
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Net Price per pax: P3,700++</div>
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<b>PACKAGE 6 RELIGIOUS TOUR</b></div>
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9:00 A.M Pick-up grand terminal Lucena</div>
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10:00 Kamay ni Hesus-Lucban</div>
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12:00 Lunch at Palaisdaan</div>
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1:30 P.M St. Louis de Toulouse Church</div>
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3:00 Saint Michael Archanghel Church</div>
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5:00 Sariaya Saint Francis de Assisi </div>
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6:00 ETD Sariaya -Mla</div>
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Net Price per pax P2,800++ </div>
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<b>PACKAGE 1 Pampanga Culinary Tour</b></div>
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4:00 a.m ETD Lucena</div>
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12:00 p.m Arrival at Lucing's Sisig hailed for its famous sisig</div>
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2:00 Merienda at the famous Corazon Halo-halo</div>
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3:00 An Interview at Culinary Education Foundation</div>
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5:00 - Dinner with the native viands;choices of batute or kamaru and fresh papaya lumpia or buro.</div>
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6:00 - Depature from Pampanga to Lucena</div>
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11:00 Arrival in Lucena </div>
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Rate : P4,000/pax</div>
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Transportation,Parking fees,Toll fees,Reservation,Lunch, Merienda , Dinner and arranged talk with the speaker.</div>
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<b>PACKAGE 2 Tagaytay Day Tour</b></div>
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5:00 A.M ETD Lucena-Tagaytay</div>
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10:00 The Flower Farm</div>
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12:00 P.M Lunch at Sonya's Garden Restaurant</div>
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4:00 Merienda at Mushroom Burger</div>
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5:00 Sidetrip on Tagaytay St Mary Magdalene Church</div>
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6:00 ETD Tagaytay-Lucena</div>
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Package Rate: P3,550/pax</div>
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<b>Venue: OUAN'S WORTH FARM RESORT</b></div>
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Overnight Rate Php 1830.00</div>
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It pays to be organized when you travel, expect the unexpected, so better be a boy scout or girl scout and ready, here are some tips when travelling specially abroad , whether for some shopping or some adventures.</div>
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1. A nice duffel bag preferably foldable as a shopping bag, when shopping whether it's a high-end shopping or retail shopping abroad, I always carry a nice bag such as this one, the reliable Long Champ tote bag ( but please buy the original brand always) to put all the items bought from streets, flea markets or malls to avoid carrying too many plastics bags and put them all together in one nice bag so you can still look poised even you shopped at a bargain shops. This way, I don't look like an obvious sucker for bargains and cheap retail LOL.</div>
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2. Bring your own adaptors for your electronic gadgets, and don't rely on the hotels if they have available to fit in your own gadgets. Some countries have different electronic sockets and it is wise if you have an adaptor like this one ( I bought in Hong Kong), multiple socket adaptors that can fit all kinds of plugs whether European, American or Asian electronic sockets. </div>
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3. Bring some home habits with you, as for me I don't really like using shower when taking a bath, the <i>probinsyano</i> in me always love using a "<i>Tabo</i>" for taking a bath. Even I have shower at home I still prefer using <i>tabo</i>, I bring it with me or make sure there is one I can get in the area where I am going. I also usually get a hotel where there is a bathtub so I can play with my yellow duckie.</div>
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How about you? what is your must-have when travelling? you may share some tips on the comment section below, many thanks and have fun travelling.</div>
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