Exploring the Queen City of the South

I am currently enjoying my Annual Mandatory Leave from work, which started with a trip to Cebu. Thanks to my dear friend Corie, we've booked the flight as early as  November 2010 during one of Cebu Pacific's promotions so we only paid Php400+ for our round trip tickets. It's sad though that our birthday girl Ghia was not able to come and join us during our pig fest around the cities of Cebu. I'd like to thank our hosts Kuya Lino (Corie's cousin) and his amazing wife Ate Jean for showing us the different sites and making sure that our tummies are full. :)

Let me also share that a wish of mine was granted during this trip and I'd like to thank God for a safe trip back to Manila despite of the scare of cancelling our flight due to Typhoon Pedring.

I can't wait to go back to Cebu and experience it's beautiful beaches.

first stop was the Lapu-Lapu Shrine

Humba - upon arrival we went straight for lunch at Golden Cowrie

shopping for danggit and dried pusit

Corie getting some Cebu Lechon

puso - this is how they cook rice during feasts

Boracay: 2nd Time Around

I had my first airplane ride last January of this year going to Boracay with my Best Friend Andrea. She was only in the Philippines for a few weeks so we had to maximize our time. Anyway, I had the pleasure of visiting the wonderful island over the weekend to spend Coloy's 27th birthday along with some of our friends.

For this quick post, I just want to share with you the new and improved Boracay Airport. I find it amazing to experience a big difference in just a span of 8 months.

the welcoming view for arriving guests

kiosks for waiting passengers

make sure to check out our friend Jay's kiosk

yes! they now have an airport baggage belt conveyor. :)

waiting lounge - second floor