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First Night in Thailand

By havenhunter Wednesday September 1, 2010

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Alice came to a fork in the road.
“Which road do I take?” she asked.
“Where do you want to go?” responded the Cheshire cat.
“I don’t know,” Alice answered.
“Then,” said the cat, “it doesn’t matter.”

~Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

Did I mention we are crazy over Cebu Pacific’s seat sale?

November 2009 was an ordinary month until the Zero fare came out. Everyone went mad, and booked tickets around Asia, even if the travel date entails almost 10 months of waiting. Everyone including us.

We got our tickets from Clark to Bangkok for only P544 for 4 persons. Wooah, not kidding. It’s the cheapest airfare ever next to our Indonesia flight. We scored Bangkok to Manila tickets at P803.00 per person. Not bad either. I wonder when can I chanced upon sale tickets to Paris, Greece, New Zealand, and the like?

3-Days Bangkok Itinerary

By havenhunter Saturday August 28, 2010

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It’s our first time in Thailand, so we decided to dig deeper into it’s heritage and wander around the country’s capital, Bangkok.

We only have 3 days to indulge with Thai’s culture, food and adventure, although I must admit that the Land of Smiles is worth coming back again and again. I never really said goodbye, because my intuition tells me that I’m going to see it again soon.

So many temples to check out in one day, and then there’s shopping. I’ll go crazy on both.

Surabaya Night Train and Around Jakarta

By havenhunter Tuesday August 24, 2010

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After our Bromo Sunrise Tour, we returned to our hotel for a quick breakfast at half past 9 in the morning.

An hour later, we were ushered to the van that will take us to Surabaya. No one really mentioned that as we reached the town of Probolinggo, near the registration area, we have to switch vehicle. To our surprise, all those going to Surabaya will take the public Aircon bus. We left some fellow tourists waiting for their service to travel back to Yogyakarta or further to Ijen and Bali. We were with the other couple who is heading to Surabaya airport.

Ultimate Holiday : Bromo Sunrise Tour

By havenhunter Saturday August 14, 2010

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Come live with me and be my love,
And we will all the pleasures prove,
That valleys, groves, hills, and fields, Woods, or steepy mountain yields.

Christopher Marlowe

3rd Leg of our Indonesia – Java Adventure { Finally trekking to Mount Bromo! }

Time check: 4 AM | Bromo – Tengger – Semeru National Park, Cemoro Lawang

We were told that the weather goes down at 4 degrees Celcius so I wore 3 layers of clothing down my jacket.

Weekend Photo #15 : Lost in Bromo

By havenhunter Saturday August 14, 2010

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The Lonely Black Horse, Mount Bromo, East Java

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On the Road : Yogyakarta to Bromo Overland

By havenhunter Thursday August 12, 2010

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On the Road : Yogyakarta to Bromo Overland

2nd day of our Indonesia – Central Java leg.

We prepared ourselves early and decided to have breakfast at Mc Donalds in Malioboro Street. Seriously, we need to stop eating at this fast food chain. Although, I can’t risk my appetite to any food stalls that day, as I am foreseeing a very long journey ahead of us on the road.

Sleepless in Java, Indonesia

By havenhunter Friday August 6, 2010

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We may run, walk, stumble, drive, or fly,
but let us never lost sight of the reason for the journey,
or miss a chance to see a rainbow on the way.

From wandering around Borobudur Temple, we continued the day to a short trip at a Batik Shop, then headed to Prambanan Temple. The heat didn’t spare us with exhaustion and by the time we reached our car service, Mr. Haven Hunter and I immediately fell into slumber.

Craving for A Mid-Year Weekend Getaway

By havenhunter Saturday July 31, 2010

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Something exceptional will happen in September, and I’m holding my breath to be a part of it.

South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) & Microtel Philippines are choosing eight lucky bloggers to join an all-expense paid travel to Boracay for a weekend of fun, recreation and relaxation.

Cebu Pacific Zero Fares!

By havenhunter Friday July 30, 2010

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Cebu Pacific Zero Fares are out for one day only! Hurry up and grab a seat to any of these local destinations. Wooah, this is better than Piso Fare, yes!

A Father’s Day Adventure

By havenhunter Wednesday July 28, 2010

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Do you always find yourself at loss at what to give your father for Father’s Day? And later on, you end up giving a present that is unwanted or probably the same as what you planned for the past years?

Canada, US and UK as well as some Asian Countries already celebrated Father’s day last June 20 while Australia and New Zealand gets to celebrate it on September 5. It is for most family an integral bonding to honor our father and celebrate fatherhood.