Full Body Massage and More at The Spa of View Park Hotel

I have no qualms driving for my family whether on a travel, going to school or any events. But I gotta admit man, it is tiring to drive especially if it involves going from West, South, back to West then North then South again. Well, that was my family itinerary for the month of April.

Thank heavens massage and spa were invented to sooth a tired body. Joy and I headed at The Spa of View Park Hotel in Tagaytay for a whole body massage, a facial mask and a cup of tea. 

Moms can actually experience the same treatment for  P499 only since Mother's Day is near. View Park Hotel brings a complete Mother's Day Off wellness package where moms get 1 hour of whole body massage, foot soak and facial mask with FREE signature Siglo Turmeric Tea.

View Park Hotel

Address: 3500 Calamba Road Sungay East, 

Tagaytay-Calamba Road, Tagaytay, 4120 Cavite

Contact number 0932 534 6090 

email at inquiry@viewparkhotel.com.

@ViewparkHotelTagaytay

http://www.viewparkhotel.com 

Mother's Day Off Wellness Package at View Park Hotel

Mothers are the most hardworking creature on earth so they deserve something really great. Why not give your mom, nanay, mudra, inay, Mother's Day Off Wellness Package at View Park Hotel.

Moms, NnStill thinking on what to do this 14th of May? Well, here's our complete Mother's Day Off wellness package to give you a worry-free day! For Php 499 only, moms get 1 hour of whole body massage, foot soak and facial mask with FREE signature Siglo Turmeric Tea. 

CONTACT INFO

Call 0932 534 6090
@ViewparkHotelTagaytay
inquiry@viewparkhotel.com
http://www.viewparkhotel.com

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Indonesia 5 Hour Stay

Indonesia was not in my plan when I booked Singapore and Kuala Lumpur flight in the Travel Fair. My kumareng Juliet, Vanj and Honey though recommended we visit the place since it's just an hour away (via ferry)  in Singapore.

Thru the help of Pareng Rey, we were able to book online for the ferry ride.  Our departure time from Singapore was 12:30pm and 7pm return from Indonesia to Singapore.

We were hoping to see some beaches and mosques in Batam, Indonesia unfortunately the taxi driver said it's far and the traffic is terrible that we might miss our ride back to Singapore. The only attraction we saw was Barelang Bridge.  The Philippines has more and better bridges but this Bridge is important to Indonesians because it is a chain of 6 bridges of various types that connect the islands of Batam, Rempang, and Galang, Riau Islands built in 1997. Barelang also refers to the islands themselves, which are all administratively part of the municipality of Batam. The smaller islands of Tonton, Nipah, and Setotok (considered parts of the Batam island group) connect Batam and Rempang. The entire Barelang region covers 715 km.

We only stayed in Barelang Bridge for 5 minutes. Drove 45 minutes to the nearest Nagoya Mall, where we spent most of our time shopping for pasalubong.

Do I recommend this place? I say no if you will be there for just a day or 5 hours just like we did. We find DIY-ing trip at Batam, Indonesia difficult because we actually didn't know what to do there. We also had difficulty talkin to the taxi drive/tour guide because he knows "small English only".

I've talked to some of the fellow Filipinos who joined the group tour, they did not enjoy the tour as they were mostly brought in shopping malls. On the other hand, my friends Juliet, Vanj and Honey recommends staying in one of the hotels for a day or two.

I believe there's plenty of things to discover in Indonesia given ample time and a good tour guide. We missed eating theirlocal food instead opted for Wendy's, J.Co and Baskin Robbins.

There are numerous ferry crossings operating from Singapore to Batam via Harbourfront. It takes about 45 minutes to an hour from SG to Batam, Indonesia.

Kuala Lumpur in 5 Hours

Our trip to Petronas Twin Towers was cut short because we enjoyed Legoland and stayed longer than what we planned. Our online booking also had some problems. We were supposed to leave Legoland by 12nn but the bus we booked picked us at 6pm. 

At the bus, we also had problems with seating arrangements. We arrived very early and was able to seat in front but we were told to seat at the back. Good thing there was a Malaysian who can speak English well. He assisted us and was given a better seat.

My husband and Jesu Dasan had conversations all throughout the bus ride. When Jesu learned we were just there to see Petronas he was kind enough to offer us a ride to his van. It was a 45 minute drive from the bus station to Petronas. Jesu didn't asked for a single ringgit. God is great by sending us Jesu. If not for him we would have gone straight to the airport and missed Petronas Twin Towers.

We arrived in Petronas at almost 1 in the morning.  Good thing the guards allowed us to take some photos and quick videos for this vlog even if the towers is closed by 11pm.

If you plan to tour Petronas Twin Towers and the nearby tourist spots, I suggest you hire a tour guide so you can visit as many places as possible in one day.

Soaring to a height of 451.9 metres, the 88-storey twin structure is Kuala Lumpur's crown jewel. Majestic by day and dazzling at night, the PETRONAS Twin Towers is inspired by Tun Mahathir Mohamad's vision for Malaysia to be a global player. Together with master architect Cesar Pelli, the international icon powerfully captures the nation's ambitions and aspirations.

“ As an internationally recognized landmark, 

the PETRONAS Twin Towers symbolize the courage, ingenuity, 

initiative, and determination, energy, confidence, optimism, 

advancement and zest of a nation. ”

- Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad

Former Prime Minister of Malaysia (1981-2003)

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur (estado),
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hours Open: 09:00am – 11:00pm
Contact no:+60 3-2331 8080

Donburi All Day and Summer Specials at Izakaya Sensu

Craving for Japanese food? Check out the  Donburi All Day and Summer Specials at Izakaya Sensu located at the Ground Floor of Net Park Building in BGC, Taguig.

Izakaya Sensu is an informal Japanese-style gastropub that serves fresh sashimi and other traditional Japanese favorites. It shares the same space with Chotto Matte where you can enjoy fresh beats, cool cocktails and the best Kakubin highballs.

While at Izakaya, don't forget their salad selection. Our favorite is Daikon Radish Salad with Sesame Cream Dressing and Kaisou Salad, 3 seaweed salad with Ponzu vinaigrette.

For raw lover foodie, try Omakase 7. It has Bluefin tuna, Norwegian salmon, squid, horse mackerel, flounder, Hamachi and daily chef's selection.

For egg-loving people, try Hanjuku Tamago for Soft boiled eggs

Refreshing drinks such as Mango Orange Yakult Smoothie, Wasabi Watermelon Smoothie, Four in Season (Fresh watermelon juice & pineapple juice, dash of passion fruit, cherry syrup), Yuzu Citrus Mint Spritz (Muddled mint, fresh citrus, soda water, crushed ice), Sensu Iced Tea (Mandarin orange juice, sweet green tea, fresh citrus)

Desserts that both adults and kids will like such as Miso Chocolate Cake, Fluffy Matcha Chiffon Cake and Matcha Belgian White Chocolate Cheesecake

 Izakaya Sensu

Ground Floor, Net Park Building, BGC  

Phone: (02) 283 2979

(Opens at 11:30AM )

Summer Cooking Class for Kids at The Maya Kitchen

Have you found a great after school activity for your kids this summer? Sign your child up for our Summer cooking classes at The Maya Kitchen.

Kids will learn to cook, grow and develop culinary skills safely while whipping up age-appropriate recipes into tasty meals. Your child will discover new and different ingredients and how to create wholesome meals. Plus, kids realize how helping in the kitchen at home is fun!

In The Maya Kitchen’s Kids Can Cook classes this summer, children try their hand at tasty culinary basics they’ll enjoy preparing as much as they’ll like digging into them. Classes for kids aged 6 to 12 years old will be held from May 15 to 18 and May 29 to June 1, 9 AM to 1 PM.

This summer, steer your teenagers towards independence by signing them up for The Maya Kitchen’s Teens Summer Cooking Series. Over the course of four days, participants will learn how to whip up recipes perfect for sharing with their friends and the family. If your kids are between 13 to 18 years old, enroll them in the May 22 to 25 classes, 9 AM to 1 PM.

Cooking Class Fee is Php 6,000

Art Exhibit at Casa Nieves

ARTipolo en Casa Nieves join hands in it's first ever Art Exhibit in Robinsons Place Antipolo to celebrate the colorful life of the late Nieves "Bebe" Lam Escobar-Rodriguez.

As an inspiration to many, she was adored as a humble mother, businesswoman, beauty queen, cook, collector of artworks, pottery and wood sculptures, philanthropist, horticulturalist, writer, religious patron of the Virgins and Saints and a dedicated community worker.

Through the ingenuity of @Artipolo and its Artists, the vision of Casa Nieves was fulfilled - we eat and feast with our eyes first.

"I will empty the walls of my restaurants to make space for the creation of Artipolo Artists." - Michelle Lucas, owner of Casa Nieves and niece of Nieves

"We should continue supporting young talents. Who knows one of them is a National Artist in the making." - Pol A. Mesina Jr., President Artipolo

"It's not only in my hometown Angono, where you can find Artists. They are also here in Antipolo. And I am amazed to see such talented young artists." - Queen Mitzie G. Go-Gil, Mrs. Asia Pacific Tourism 2018 Grand Winner

"I wish to inspire more tourism establishments to partner with Artipolo in the promotion of culture and arts." - Ramon Mariñas, Luljetta's Hanging Gardens

“Bilang isang orihinal na Antipoleño, bakit pa ako lalayo kung dito mismo sa sarili kong bayan makikita ko ang magagandang likha ng mga Artists ng Antipolo.” - Bernadette Coronado, Owner BACI

The Exhibit will run from April 21 up to May 21, 2018 and the artworks will perfectly fit the empty spaces of your workplaces and homes. These original and beautiful artworks are conversational pieces that are sure to capture and hold anyone's attention.

The Paintings come in 12x12in canvas and are reasonably priced to be bought in pairs or in sets.

For inquiries you may contact, 9971894/09175435931. Or visit www.artipologroup.com for the Artipolo en Casa Nieves Catalogue.

Earth Day Jam 2018 A FREE Concert for Mother Earth

The longest running FREE Concert for Mother Earth is happening  on on April 28, 5 p.m, at the Quezon City Memorial Circle.

Here's the program of activities:

Pre- Concert Activities

Exhibit and Booth Display Spearheaded by the Earthday Network Philippines ,this years’ exhibit will be participated by in by multi cultural sectors dedicated towards best environmental practices and sustainable communities

Film Showing Earthday Jam will premiere the French production “TERRA” among other Filipino environmental documentaries.

ART and JAM Sessions will unfold an afternoon activities of spontaneous drum beating workshop and demo with on the spot painting competition open to everybody of all ages.
A jury composed of internationally renowned artists will facilitate the activity with selected art work to be presented during the show.

Earthday Jam 2018: What’s in store …
Pre- Concert Activities

Exhibit and Booth Display Spearheaded by the Earthday Network Philippines ,this years’ exhibit will be participated by in by multi cultural sectors dedicated towards best environmental practices and sustainable communities

Film Showing Earthday Jam will premiere the French production “TERRA” among other Filipino environmental documentaries.

ART and JAM Sessions will unfold an afternoon activities of spontaneous drum beating workshop and demo with on the spot painting competition open to everybody of all ages.
A jury composed of internationally renowned artists will facilitate the activity with selected art work to be presented during the show.

The Main Program

8-Hour Music Jam EARTHDAYJAM 2018 spells an exciting array of more than 100 music artists representing various genre : pop, rock, hiphop, modern jazz, folk, electronic and world music.
Exciting segments include Newbie of the Year featuring a budding music artist with exemplary talents and skills. IDOL segment pays tribute to Filipino artist/s in recognition of their music legacy.

Empowering short talks Resource speakers prominent in environment and civic society will discuss urgent concerns on this years’ Earthday Jam’s main focus: Water, Air and Solid Waste or Trash

Videos New exciting animations, AVPs and video teasers accents every segment of the concert making it a multi media presentation.

Interactive Trash Demo Collection On its second run and initiated by the SWEET (Solid Waste Enforcer and Educators Team )the activity is an experiential and actual trash collection participated in by the audience, interspersed three(3) times during the show.

SALAMAT CITATIONS
For NGOS organizations who have transformed poor communities to be self sustaining households through social enterprise and whose design is to serve the small people. NGOs whose vision is to involve all sectors of the society to work together to bring the poor into the economic system.

FUTURE GREEN On Line Interactive Activity This is a pre event on line interaction focusing new ideas and initiatives concerning renewable energy. These green ideas are posted by Earthday Jam’s social media followers. The DEPED will shortlist the TOP 10 unique ideas and initiatives to be announced in the Earthday Jam Foundation Facebook and acknowledged during the show.

GREEN POETRY
Initiatives from the Environmental Information Division of DENR, 3 winners are pre chosen with their GREEN Poems .The pieces are not longer than 30 lines in English, Filipino or Taglish. The awarding will take place during the show with Invited popular poets and students from UP deliver the winning poems .

The Pancake Warrior at The Maya Hotcake Art

Aside from Christmas, summer time is always the best for me because I get to join mom in events that interests me. I can't remember the last time I wrote for this blog. It's usually my twin brother, my dad, or the other contributors that have time to do so.

Although my brother also attended this Maya Hotcake Art, I chose to write because I really enjoyed meeting and learning from Elle Jay Orbase, also known in YouTube world as The Pancake Warrior. Plus, I'm also into arts. I like, drawing and painting (when I'm in the mood, or when mom forces me to paint for her, lol!)

Elle Jay, though originally from Cotabato City, studied and graduated in Cebu. It was in 2012 when he took up culinary courses on the weekends while working at a call center to support his dream of learning culinary. After receiving his culinary diploma, Elle Jay served as a Demi-Cook for Shangri-La Mactan in their buffet section and dessert plating section. Apart from hotcake art, Elle Jay’s specialty is Humba, a braised pork belly dish marinated with soy sauce and brown sugar.

What began as a hobby at home turned into a fulltime career as Elle Jay’s works became sensations when he started The Pancake Warrior YouTube channel. Up to date, he has garnered a total of 16 million views and was given the YouTube Silver Play Award for having reached over 100,000 subscribers. 

The Pancake Warrior is such a cool person who's got a ready smile for everyone. We learned the tricks on how to make that perfect hotcake art. He advises, “You can just use additional ingredients, like whipped cream, chocolate chips, or even fruit slices, to decorate and make designs on the hotcakes. “You don’t need to be an expert to do Maya Hotcake Art! For me, the important thing is that you make your kids and family happy, and that you have fun together.” 

With Maya, there are endless ways to make any meal more exciting. For more fun ideas on making hotcake art, follow Maya Hotcakes & More on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Mayahotcake and on Instagram at @mayahotcakesandmore. You can also visit us at The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center every Tuesday to Saturday at 8F Liberty Building, 835 A. Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road), Makati City and call 8921185 or 892-5011 local 108 or +63929 679 6102.

Lazada Celebrates its 6th BIRTHDAY

I have been a loyal client of Lazada since it started its operation in the Philippines six years ago, so I am happy to be part of its fun 6th birthday celebration at The Ruins earlier this evening. 

Lazada by the way is still the country’s largest e-commerce platform even if a lot of similar companies sprouted like mushrooms.

As Lazada  celebrates its 6^th BIRTHDAY  they are giving their loyal clients a big thank with an exciting annual birthday sale which is slated to happen from 25 to 27 April 2018. Be prepared to get blown away with big discounts on your favorite brands and many more! During this three-day sale, you’ll definitely be in for the win as this birthday blowout includes killer deals, massive discounts, unbeatable flash sales, and other amazing surprises.

For more details on Lazada and its promos, visit www.lazada.com.ph

LIKHANG HABI AT KULTURA FAIR

It was an opportunity to see new products that are 100% Filipimo thru the press preview of LIKHANG HABI AT KULTURA FAIR yesterday at Kultura in SM Megamall.

Support Filipino artisans and help keep the cultural tradition of these crafts alive by dropping by the first Likhang HABI x Kultura Market Fair on April 13 to 15 at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong. Part of the proceeds goes back to the weavers.

Though the advocacy started years ago, this is the first time that the organization tied up with organic plant kit corporation MNLGrowkits for a full guide on the Philippine cotton. That said, HABI will be having a lecture on cultivating and growing cotton—further emphasizing the fiber as an integral part of the native Filipino rituals and lore and indigenous culture.

Since 2009, HABI has been providing the weavers and vendors an avenue to further enhance their skills in creative design and modern marketing by exchanging ideas with consumers, designers, and traders. The weaving community’s level of product development has since grown: from placemats and blanket and then to jackets, dresses, shoes, and apparel. One of the exhibitors, Rosal Lim of Rurungan sa Tubod Foundation, revealed that being with HABI all those years has made a huge impact on the foundation’s brands and the people behind it. As they launch their first cotton line, Lim expects to help more weavers. “The more people that we can get to join, the more they get to be exposed to the possibilities that their crafts can give them. What’s good about weaving projects like ours or the ones all around the Philippines is it empowers the craftspeople to make a living off what they do best. The more you give them an opportunity to live off this craft, the more people will stick to it,” Lim said. Also for the first time, HABI is joining forces with Kultura Filipino, a pioneer cultural supporter in Filipino Craftsmanship. Kisha Roxas, senior marketing manager of Kultura, said that their collaboration for this year’s Market Fair is an exciting one, getting to highlight brands in the same bandwagon. “What we’re trying to do is, for HABI, they’re trying to promote the importance of Philippine cotton,” said Roxas. “For Kultura, what we want to highlight is really keeping traditions alive and keeping the heritage alive; the craftsmanship that goes into making all these beautiful textiles and materials. A lot of the products now are shortcut machine work, but the items that we have here are all handcrafted. There’s really a meticulous labor that goes into it.” 

ZenFone 5

Yesterday at One Esplanande, ASUS announced their newest line of AI-powered smartphones, namely, ZenFone 5, ZenFone 5Z, and ZenFone 5Q (or depending on what region you're in, the ZenFone 5 Lite or ZenFone 5 Selfie).

The ZenFone 5 is priced at PhP 19,995 while the more premium ZenFone 5Z will retail for PhP 29,995. The ZenFone 5Q will cost PhP 16,995. The ZenFone 5 and 5Q are in stores starting today and the ZenFone 5Z will be available come July.

The ZenFone Max M1, which is powered by an amazing 4000mAh battery, also launched in the country alongside the ZenFone 5 line. It will retail for PhP 8,995.

Gerald Anderson graced the event as Zenfone Brand Ambassador,

Everyday is Playday

Everyday is Playday is back, as SM launched its kick-off party at SM City North Edsa Skydome yesterday with even BIGGER and MORE EXCITING activities this year! 

The kids (and kids-at-heart) enjoyed interactive activities with their favorite superheroes and beloved cartoon characters. That's not all! This four-month long initiative will feature challenging games, delightful performances, and yummy food that will surely make your time with us even more awesome. 

The event also paved the way for shoppers and media to know more about PayMaya  and GCash for cashless payments in all 68 SM Supermalls nationwide!

For more events and promos, visit www.smsupermalls.com

Let's Play Now at SM Supermalls

Summer fun begins at SM with Summer Takeover workshops so kids can have fun, learn, and make friends this season! Happening until June 3, the interactive workshops include artistic fun workshops on arts and crafts, painting, drawing, and fashion design lessons; entertainment workshops with modeling, music, dancing and theater acting classes; explorers workshops which offer culinary, visual reality and interactive games, and photography; and sports workshops on basketball, taekwondo or martial arts, archery, and golf.

Mallgoers can also relax at SM’s Summer Chillin’ on weekends of April and May. Featuring the country’s well-loved OPM bands and artists, the musical performances are set to treat customers with delightful summer experiences – complete with live art and a food bazaar!

There is also the Summer Fun Run every weekends of April and May where customers can get active and spend time with loved ones. Another must-try experience is Summertacular Emoji Balloons Photowall, powered by Vivo, until May 31, where customers snap and show off their summer feels at SM!

As part of the #LetsPlayNowAtSM campaign, customers can download the SM Mobile App to enjoy loads of fun summer games to get instant freebies and giveaways! For more about SM’s Summer Fun, visit www.smsupermalls.com.