May tumalon sa San Juanico Bridge!

San Juanico Bridge ang pinakamahabang tulay sa Pilipinas na pinagdudugtong ang Leyte at Samar. Ang tulay ay dating kilala sa pangalang Marcos Bridge dahil naipatayo ito sa administrasyon ni Pangulong Ferdinand E. Marcos. Ito ay humigit kumulang na 2.2 kilometro ang haba.


The country's longest bridge is the San Juanico Bridge, a steel structure connecting the islands of Samar and Leyte. Built in 1973 under the Marcos administration. 

San Juanico Bridge has a width of 10.620 meters and 2.162-kilometer length. It crosses over the picturesque San Juanico Strait as a part of the Maharlika Highway. Also known as Marcos Bridge, San Juanico Bridge has 43 spans rising 41 meters above the sea.

It connects Tacloban City on the Leyte side and Santa Rita town on the Samar side. It offers many picturesque views, especially of the San Juanico Strait with its thousands of whirlpools as well as the islets of the province. It is approximately 10 minutes from downtown Tacloban City and is accessible by passenger jeepney, bus, motorcab or private vehicle.

NEW OFFERING @ CWC PILI CAM SUR

BEGINNER MONDAYS AT CWC-  *NEW OFFERING


Time                                                            

EVERY MONDAY
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Rate Php 200.00 

*2hrs of Beginner Lesson with Riding for only Php 200.00


I love wake boarding . It is generally safe as long as you follow rules and regulations. Just don't forget to do some stretching before and after wake boarding.

Regular Rate is only P 165 per hr with rental of vest and helmet 

                           plus P  500 refundable deposit upon return of the vest and helmet 

                                                with free1 hour use of the swimming pool 

PARK HOURS



MONDAYS



10:00 AM - 7:00 PM



TUESDAYS - THURSDAYS


8:30 AM - 7:00 PM



FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS


8:30 AM - 9:00 PM


CWC RATES with rental of vest and helmet +PhP 500.00 Deposit redundable upon return of gear



HOURLY


PhP 165.00



HALF DAY


PhP 460.00



WHOLE DAY


PhP 750.00



NIGHT DATE


PhP 590.00 (5:00PM - 9:00PM)


BOARD W/ BINDINGS with 1000 deposit on each board @ PROSHOP



HOURLY


PhP 250.00



HALF DAY


PhP 750.00



WHOLE DAY


PhP 1,200.00


NIGHT HOURLY RATE (starts at 5:00PM)



HOULRY


PhP 215.00


WINCH PARK RATES *NEW


Philippine Peso PhP

Philippine Peso PhP (inclusive of Helmet and Vest)


Half Day


PhP 185.00


PhP 230.00


Whole Day


PhP 305.00


PhP 375.00


(*PhP 100.00 deposit for equipment rental)

Rates will vary with the exchange rate.

Philippine Holiday 2011

January - 01	Saturday	New Year's Day
February - 25	Friday	People Power Day
April - 11	Monday	Day of Valor
April - 21	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
April - 22	Friday	Good Friday
May - 01	Sunday	Labor Day
June - 13	Monday	Independence Day
August - 22	Monday	Ninoy Aquino Day
August - 29	Monday	National Heroes' Day
August - 30	Tuesday	Eid ul Fitr
November - 01	Tuesday	All Saints Day
November - 02	Wednesday	Special Non-working Holiday
November - 06	Sunday	Eid al Adha
November - 28	Monday	Bonifacio Day
December - 25	Sunday	Christmas Day
December - 26	Monday	Rizal Day
December - 31	Saturday	New Year's Eve

Yayasan Complex Brunei

Yayasan Complex

This is THE place to shop in Bandar Seri Bagawan (if not all of Brunei).  Yayasan is as picturesque a shopping mall as any on the planet. A beautiful mix of modern and traditional architecture, the complex’s elegant walkway includes stunning views of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and Kampong Ayer - water village located on the side of the elegant mosque.

Yayasan Complex opened in 1996 and includes designer boutiques, dining and department stores to browse through. Though most of the crowds have moved to Bandar Seri Begawan's aptly named "The Mall", Yayasan is still beautifully located to check out the city's most popular attractions and do a little shopping at the same time. You would also find our very own Jollibee restaurant there.

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque

The main reason why my brother and I flew from Kota Kinabalu (KK) to Brunei is because of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque. 

This amazing structure is an eye candy specially at night. 

Air Asia flight is fast and smooth.  From KK It took us only 20 minutes to reach Brunei. I was not done filling up the immigration form when we landed.  Ha ha ha!

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is a royal Islamic mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei.

The mosque is classified as one of the most spectacular mosques in the Asia Pacific and a major tourist attraction.Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is considered amongst the people of Brunei as the country’s major landmark.

Amazing in appearance, the Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is Brunei's proudest architectural achievement. It sits on an artificial lagoon near the Brunei River in Kampong Ayer which is, appropriately enough, known as a "water village." A structure in the water that resembles a ship was at one time used for official state ceremonies.

The mosque is the largest in the Far East, and considered among the most beautiful in the world. It reaches a height of 52 meters and is topped with a gold dome supported by walls of Italian marble, which also forms the mosque's columns, arches, and towers. The stained glass was hand made in England and the carpets are Saudi Arabian.

We were not able to enter the mosque because it was RAMADAN when we went to Brunei. Nonetheless, I super love my shots! Nagbuhat sariling mesa, naman! Pasensya na ganun siguro pag mag isa palagi, nagiging delusional. I almost got hit by a car when I was taking these photos. Tsk,  tsk. The things you'll do for the love of photography! Ha ha ha! Enjoy Brunei!

Cheap accommodation in Brunei

Cheap accommodation in Brunei 

K.H.Soon Resthouse-

Superbly located in the heart of Brunei's capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan. It enjoys an extremely convenient position only a few minutes walking distance from the magnificent Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and the largest shopping mall in town, YaYasan. Also, the famous Watervillage, which is often known as the 'Venice of the East', is just around the corner. The K.H.Soon Resthouse is new and spacious. It has friendly and comfortable atmosphere. All rooms are air-conditioned. You could e-mail them at khsoon_resthouse_brunei@hotmail.com or simply walk-in,


ROOM TARIFF

ROOM TYPE (STANDARD)

SINGLE

ATTACHED BATHROOM/TOILET BND$ 35
WITHOUT ATTACHED BATHROOM/TOILET BND$30


DOUBLE

ATTACHED BATHROOM/TOILET BND$39
WITHOUT ATTACHED BATHROOM/TOILET BND$35


(ALL RATES QUOTED ARE IN BRUNEI DOLLARS AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE)


CHECK OUT TIME:12 NOON

NOTE BELOW: I  am not in anyway connected with this hostel, I just personally stayed there when I went to Brunei.

Frequently Asked Questions for Hongkong PART 8

Balikbayan Box

Worldwide Elite Express. you can call their Worldwide House Central branch and look for Steve - 2774-9736/ 2578-2773. they have the cheapest sa biggest box. 550HKD lang yung metro manila 24x24x36 nila.

Cargo Forwarder

What Items Can Be Taxed Upon Return to Manila?

Brand new electronic items bought abroad, specially those which are boxed. Signature brands might also be taxed. For laptops don't bring home the box.



*Content taken from PEX 

Frequently Asked Questions for Hongkong PART 7

ADDITIONAL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I Fly to Macau but Fly Back to Manila from Hong Kong? (and Vice Versa)

YES.

Airport Terminal Information

Hong Kong-bound flights from Manila:

Philippine Airlines - Terminal 2

Cebu Pacific - Terminal 3

All others - Terminal 1

Manila-bound flights from Hong Kong:

Philippine Airlines - check-in at HKIA Terminal 2

Hong Kong Express - check-in at HKIA Terminal 2

Cebu Pacific - check-in at HKIA Terminal 1

Cathay Pacific - check-in at HKIA Terminal 1

Dragon Air - check-in at HKIA Terminal 1

http://www.hongkongairport.com/fligh...chkfltdep.html

Booking Hotels Online

For Hong Kong, Asiatravel and Agoda usually have the best rates for most hotels in Hong Kong. Expedia is also OK. There are also some hotels whose rates are lower in local travel agencies.

Airport Luggage Storage Information 

OK ba ang Noah's Ark?

Most of the feedback online are not very good. Hindi daw sulit ang entrance.

http://www.noahsark.com.hk/

Charlie Brown Cafe
G/F-1/F, 58-60 Cameron Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/sr2.htm?shopid=16427


Recent Acid Attacks

The attacks happened in Mongkok (near Ladies Market) and Yaumatei (near Temple Street). As of today, the perpetrators have not been arrested.

For those looking for non-"gasgas" souvenirs ( miniature buses )





Price varies, meron sub-100hkd, meron din hundreds of hkd per bus.

Store Locations:
http://www.80mbusmodel.com/menu-6.html

How Many Hours Before A Flight Should I Be In The Airport?

At least 2 hours.

Taxi Flagdown Rate + Additional Charges

http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in...ong/index.html

Getting to Lin Heung Teahouse

http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1247533097

*Content taken from PEX