I’ve never stayed overnight in Tagaytay. Its close proximity to Metro Manila makes it easy to just drive up, spend the day, and drive back as the sun goes down. Thanks to Summit Ridge’s invitation to try out their facilities, I discovered the merits of spending the night in Tagaytay.
When traveling, it’s not only the tickets and reservations that matter; what’s in your bag matters too! Several travel goods store have popped up around the metro, but you’ll be surprised that you can find travel stuff in shops you wouldn’t normally associate with traveling. Best of all, the prices aren’t too bad either!
It’s been five weeks since I picked up the Toursafe Handbag, and I’ve been using it almost every time I go out since. I use it when I go to the mall and last weekend, I bought it with me when I traveled to Baguio. I feel I’ve gotten to know the bag now, than when I wrote about my first impression.
I’ve been in the lookout for a new bag for months now. I wanted a bag that isn’t too casual, yet something that I can bring when I travel. Pacsafe came to my rescue when they gave me the latest model in their women’s bag line: the Toursafe Handbag.
I just got the bag yesterday, and haven’t really used it yet, so I’ll just write about my first impressions of it.
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Southeast Asian Airlines (Seair) is only one of two commercial airlines that fly to El Nido. The unpaved runway of El Nido Airport limits the types of aircraft that can land there. Currently only Seair’s 19-seater Let-410, Island Transvoyager Inc’s (ITI) 19-seater Dornier 228 and the service helicopter of the Malampaya crew land and take off from their airport.
Remember that Batanes winter promo? Seair announced that they’ve extended the booking and travel dates up to February 28, 2010. Head on over to www.FlySeair.com and be sure to put ilovebataneswinter09 in the promo code field to get a 10% discount on your airfare to Basco, Batanes.
In other news, Seair has announced a new destination in their route map: the island of Marinduque. Flights to and from the island is every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday.
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Christmas is just around the corner, and the kind folks of Hildebrand is giving JustWandering readers a colorful Schützen notebook!
The notebooks features 80 leaves of good quality paper and and sturdy double loop wire to bind. Its synthetic leather cover are made from premium material, designed to hold cards, photos and notes. Perfect for jotting down your travel plans or writing down your thoughts while on the road 
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Ever wondered what’s it like inside Seair’s small aircraft? Here’s a peek inside:
Nina, going through quarterlife crisis, decided to stop talking about traveling and actually start traveling. Starting with a solo weekend trip to Cebu to a backpacking trip in Thailand and Singapore, she finally made it out of Asia and into Australia. After spending close to six months down under, she's happily settled in Manila (for now), intent to explore the best things the Philippines has to offer.
