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Riding the Ding Ding Tram from Sheung Wan to Causeway Bay

March 25, 2014 by Badet Siazon Leave a Comment

I was browsing through my uploaded videos on YouTube and saw that this video from our trip to Hong Kong last 2011 is still in private mode. It’s our experience riding the Hong Kong tramway or popularly known as Ding Ding Tram. It’s the cheapest means of sightseeing when you’re in HK, for just HKD 2.30, you can explore Hong Kong island. Make sure to sit at the upper deck to get a nice view of the city.

We started in Sheung Wan and alighted at Causeway Bay. How did we know that it’s Causeway Bay? Because I already saw big shopping malls like SOGO.

Hope this video will give you an idea what it’s like riding the dingding tram.

Where to stay in Batanes: Marfel’s Lodge, Time Travel, Amboy’s Hometel and more

March 7, 2014 by Badet Siazon 5 Comments

When you’re in Batanes, particularly in Basco, you’ll see plenty of cheap hotels/guesthouses that you can choose from. Of course, Fundacion Pacita is the most luxurious place to stay there. But for the average traveller, you’ll find a cheap accommodation in Batanes that will suit your budget.

Marfel’s Lodge

The charming village of Chavayan in Sabtang, Batanes

February 15, 2014 by Badet Siazon 30 Comments

We spent the first week of our 2014 in Batanes, I wrote about our 7-day shebang here, Batanes trip 2014. Batanes is such a beauty in all its nooks and crannies that’s why each of them deserves a dedicated post. Let me start by showing you my favorite part of the trip, our overnight stay in Chavayan, a small charming village in Sabtang island where (most) stone houses are kept in their original state.

the small town of Chavayan as seen from the plane

Life’s Little Luxuries, Without the Price Tag

January 28, 2014 by Badet Siazon 2 Comments

It’s hard not to spend a little too much at Christmas, and most people spend January dreading the arrival of their bank statement and eagerly anticipating payday. It’s the time of year that many decide to overhaul their finances, in order to avoid a similar situation the next year. Making savings and reducing your expenditure doesn’t need to mean missing out on some of the finer things in life however, and you can still enjoy life to the full without breaking the bank. Here are a few treats, and how to make them affordable.

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Weekend Getaways from Hong Kong

November 14, 2013 by Badet Siazon Leave a Comment

There’s nothing like a three-day retreat to recharge your batteries after a long week. Want to sneak away from the city without spending money and time on a long-haul vacation? Here, we list five destinations that are just a short trip away from Hong Kong’s bustling streets.

Macau

Ruins of St. Paul, Macau

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Get a Great Deal on Your Next Cruise

October 14, 2013 by Badet Siazon 4 Comments

When people start to think about their next holiday, they often dismiss the idea of a cruise because they don’t think they will be able to afford it. But there are so many cruise operators to choose from and they all want you to travel with them, which means you can take advantage of some great offers when you choose to cruise.