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Iphone 4 in Hong Kong

February 25, 2011 by 1 Comment

One primary reason why I was so excited to go to Hong Kong is because I wanted to purchase Iphone 4 there. Apple Store HK sells the 32 GGB Iphone 4 for HKD 5,888 or around Php 33,000. Very significant price difference compared to prices here in the Philippines. Iphones in HK are unlocked already and can be used here without jailbreak. I searched high and low in different Fortress branches, the official Apple reseller in HK, in Central, Mongkok and all over TST but they all have the “sold out” sign. I already got arthritis pain from all the walking but my Iphone mission failed…

Iphone 4 sold out in Hong Kong

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McDonalds HK version

February 20, 2011 by 7 Comments

Holler from HK! It’s 13 degrees Celsius outside, we weren’t able to anticipate that it will be this cold. Brrrr… It’s our third day and boy, my legs hurt! One highlight of this trip is we’re able to find Tim Ho Wan, the Michelin starred hole-in-the-wall dimsum place in Mongkok. Hopefully, we can also eat at Lin Heung if we don’t get lost. This HK trip is all about food, when I get back to Manila, I need to diet.

Meanwhile, sharing this McDonalds meal I had last night. 6-piece chicken wing, fries and coke for HKD 39.20.

McDonalds Chicken Wings

Enjoy your Sunday!

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A new camera for the photoholic and videoholic

February 15, 2011 by 5 Comments

How many digital cameras do you own? First, we only had one simple digital camera, a Canon Powershot that’s still working and we gave it to my sister-in-law. Jeff had his DSLR, a Nikon D80, which I rarely (never) because it’s so heavy and I don’t know how to use the manual mode. The Panasonic Lumix LX3 which Jeff gave me as a birthday gift is what I use until now. I love using this because it’s compact but functions and shoots like an SLR. Apparently, Jeff also enjoy using this too instead of his Nikon D80. He loves using the HD video recording and wide angle shots. Because of this, there are times that I’m left with just my camera phone to use or use his bulkier DSLR.

Since we’re going to Hong Kong, it’s the perfect time to scout for affordable waterproof digital cameras because it will fit our outdoor lifestyle. My LX3 is too precious to get wet. We’re eyeing for a Panansonic Lumix DMC-TS2…

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2

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The Travel Club Trade-in Sale at Trinoma

October 12, 2010 by 2 Comments

We were at The Travel Club at Trinoma yesterday and we’re surprised with the number of luggages inside the store. That’s when we found out that they’re having a Trade-in Sale! Good news for all of us traveholics, time to exchange our luggages with Samsonite ones and travel in style. This promo is from October 11-17, 2010 only.

The Travel Club Trade-in Sale at Trinoma

Surrender your old luggage or bags and avail of great discounts (up to 50% off) on brands like Delsey, World Traveller, Eagle Creek, Jansport, Eastpak, Hedgren among others  when you trade them in your old luggage or bags.

Traded-in items that are still in good condition will be donated to first-time OFWs.

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Cheap hotel in Cebu, Roseate Pension House

July 9, 2010 by 12 Comments

Fresh from Cebu! I have plenty of food and travel photos about Cebu. I miss the food, especially Casa Verde’s Brian’s Back Ribs. But more on that on my succeeding posts. For those of you who want to visit Cebu and are looking for cheap and affordable accommodation and hotels, I have one very good cheap hotel that’s right smack in the city and is just walking distance to everything, Roseate Pension House.

family room of Roseate Pension House

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Walk on water with WOW Balls

April 12, 2010 by 12 Comments

Did you know that it’s possible to walk on water? Well, it’s possible in the newest attraction at the Bay Area in Mall of Asia, WOW Balls. WOW Balls has a large pool with approximately 10 inflatable water walking balls, they charge 50 pesos for 15 minutes of play inside the Walk-on-water balls. At first, I thought that 15 minutes is too short for my nephew to play inside the water ball, but I realized prolonged stay inside the balls is dangerous especially for kids. My nephew perspired a lot after 15 minutes, and there’s a note that this attraction is not for children with asthma and heart diseases.

Just keep an eye and observe the behavior of your kids when inside the balls. My nephew enjoyed his 15-minute experience with WOW Balls…

WOW Balls at Mall of Asia

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