CAMP SABROS MOUNTAIN RESORT, DIGOS CITY

It's my second time around here and I know very well what to expect. I don't have the blog yet when I first set foot on this mountain resort with my high school classmates but I have my poor photos bunked together in facebook. All but some fun-filled memories. We have tried all what we wanted to exhaust from this elevated plain from cable lift to zip line to horseback riding the horses with no names. We did all those without a sweat because Camp Sabros just like Eden Nature's Park in Davao City has a relatively cold weather all through out the day. This time, the intention of revisit is to shoot our prenup. During the negotiation stage, we suggested to our chartered photographer to have that vibe of nestling in a tree shrubs; be in a place that is unwinding, easy-going and breezy which led him to plug this place to seal the deal.

Camp Sabros boasts its zip line facilities with the highest elevation in the region and the perfect spot to view the country's highest peak - Mt. Apo. It is about 2 hours away from Davao City. It is best to arrive at the Camp as early as 8:00 in the morning to enjoy the captivating view of Mt. Apo and the more chilling weather. It is open daily even during holidays and the cottage standard check-in is 1:00 pm and 11:00 am check-out.

CAMP SABROS MOUNTAIN RESORT. Location: Sitio Barras, Barangay Kapatagan, Digos City, Davao del Sur. Distance from Davao City is approximately 75Km (will take 2 hours of travel, depending on traffic)

KITCHEN MODEL INSPIRATIONS

It's every mother's, wife's and food lover's sanctuary- the kitchen! I browse around Pinterest and I took a lot of favorites for an inspiration. I always envision kitchen since a kid as a breakfast haven, it always associate the thought of waking up in the morning and seeing your mom preparing food while you are waiting to be fed on the sides. Having a countertop adjacent to a counter table is the best way to represent these thoughts. Check below if you agree with me. See also Bathroom Inspirations.

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BATHROOM INSPIRATIONS

In connection to my living room concept post, I gathered all the design ideas that I wanted from Pinterest and will create a hybrid of a concept from these inspirations. My kind of bathroom is something that is modern, minimalist and sleek that brings a relaxing or therapeutic vibe when you engage yourself in. I really don't accommodate the thought of rustic as a theme because it reminds me of the algae and bacteria infestations in the corners. Checking at the area I allotted to the bathrooms in my house plan, it definitely is considered a small bathroom. Thus, I am very keen in studying the orientation of the toilet bowl, shower, lavatory and storages in harmony with the open space feel. The below pictures are my insights when speaking of tile choices, paint color and the accents in between.

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SCANDINAVIAN LIVING ROOM DESIGN CONCEPTS

To begin with, Scandinavian is the term used to associate people and historical attributes of the mainlands consisting parts of Northern Europe which are Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Sometimes Danish Faroe Islands, Finland and Iceland are included because they got huge influence from Scandinavian culture. Not that I know about this, this post just pressed me to get to know the term more clearer by research!

Moreover, this is the time of my life when I can say I got to have build my own house sooner not later before my family becomes bigger. I'm referring to my new immediate family now - me, my wife and son Caleb. They say prioritizing a house over business endeavor is not a good move because it's a dead investment. True to most people but not for me because it's my motivation pill to keep me intact from holding on to my day job. That's how I keep my sanity from wanting so badly to quit an employed life, something concrete that could justify my hardwork. It could be my stimulation too to strive hard in getting my way to the business platform to sustain the luxuries we want in the house. I mean if you don't have a confident choice for a business idea for the time being then just don't give it a go, be diligent and save yourself from the risk of losing funds by using it to a more tangible gain or property. Then, work on it later. 

Moving on, I have started looking for design concepts and I have stumbled upon some good designs. (Photos courtesy of Renopedia)

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THE RIGHT TIME TO EAT STAPLE FOODS

Few weeks away to my big day and I am trying different and wrong ways to eliminate my bulging stomach. I stumbled upon a post from a friend in facebook and I believe this is a blog worthy information to fill in my health category compilation. I know it may be too late for me to yield some results from the approaching wedding but being healthy is not only best when there are special occasions; it should happen everyday. Here are some useful tips on how to be wise on the food we eat: 

*Excerpts courtesy of Happy & Healthy

HOW TO DOWNLOAD FACEBOOK VIDEOS USING ONLINE DOWNLOADER

Have you been itchin' out of urgency when you spotted someone posting in facebook of a movie currently showing in the cinemas and wanted to download it as soon as that righteous man reported the video? Clueless no more because this got you covered. Make sure you are 'wifi' connected to better support the download.

STEP 1. Copy the URL in the web address section.

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THE HILL RESORT OF MALAYSIA - THE GENTING HIGHLANDS

What better way to spend the couple of days from Hari Raya holidays than visiting places you've never been. For me, getting here is the very highlight of our KL trip just recently mainly because of the stunning infrastructures on top of the mountains. Also known as Resorts World Genting, it is a hill resort elevated at 5710 ft and is accessible by car from KL for an hour or by cable car called Genting Skyway from Genting Bus Terminal. 

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BATU CAVES: TEMPLE OF HINDU DEITIES

Leaving KL without visiting Batu Caves is like a void in your heart that you are longing to fill in with pleasure and contentment. (melodramatic huh?!) What I meant was you are far from satisfying your touring if you haven't been in this monumental place. Me in particular have been to that road since the beginning of time from working in Singapore as I visited KL several times but haven't got the chance to meet it in the flesh, that is why, I needed not to miss out this limestone caves in my fourth time. 

HOW TO GET THERE. I recommend BY TRAIN. KTM Komuter train takes you to the caves on the Batu Caves classified as Port Klang line. Fare is around RM2.00 from KL Sentral to Batu Caves. The travel time from KL Sentral to Batu Caves takes about 30 minutes. (cheapest way). BY TAXI. Normal rates from city centre will cost around RM20.00 - 25.00 but this will always depend on your gullibility or street smarts. (always ask from your hotel or use taxi fare calculator online for approximate value).  Most importantly, always ask if it's metered taxi before jumping in. BY BUS. There are two bus routes you can choose from, U6 and U10.

SIARGAO: SURFING JUGGERNAUT OF THE PHILIPPINES - DAY 2

Regeneration completed! That's how I felt after I woke up from a coma-like sleep I had the first night. After yesterday's feat to 8 long hours of travel (from Tagum City to Siargao) and the island hopping thereafter, we didn't manage to recuperate and wake up from a presumed nap that struggling night that leaves us to a no dinner wrap for day 1. To try, eat and dash in the island's restaurants are our supposed activity that evening and since we missed it, it's definitely the thing we look forward to conclude the second night.

What's up for our itinerary in Day 2 is to come upon the famous rock pool in Magpupungko in the morning being the typical low tide time of the day (as per observation, from 8am-3pm I think is the ideal time). After the rock pool, we went to the surfing site in Siargao- The Boardwalk. With regards to the relativity of the blog title to the pictures below, my apologies to you (let's say I have a lot of readers) that I didn't manage to capture some significant waves to inspire you from going for the camera won't allow the distant range of the subject to be captured and it's getting dark.  See also Siargao - Day 1.

HOW TO GET HERE: For foreigners, the best is to take a direct flight from Cebu to Siargao Island catered only by Cebu Pacific airlines. Domestically, you can travel Surigao City by land from Davao City (Ecoland Bus Terminal) for 6 hours and head to Surigao City Port & Ferry Terminal to Ride a Ferry Boat to Dapa Port in Siargao Island for 3 hours. If you bring your own vehicle you can leave your car for a fee of Php 150 in Tavern Hotel but if you want to bring your vehicle to Siargao Island it will cost you Php 3000 fee for transporting it in the barge.

SIARGAO: SURFING JUGGERNAUT OF THE PHILIPPINES - DAY 1

Siargao is known for the world for its surfing waves and thick hollow tubes best known as "Cloud 9" derived from the local chocolate bar in the Philippines. Unfortunately, we were not able to see the waves at it's strongest and the best time to lay eyes on it during the day. Moreover, you cannot afford to be sad about it because there's more of Siargao than the surfing waves alone. It's such a rough first day because of the tiring and long land travel but it's worth the butt sore. See also Siargao Day 2. 

HOW TO GET HERE: For foreigners, the best is to take a direct flight from Cebu to Siargao Island catered only by Cebu Pacific airlines. Domestically, you can travel Surigao City by land from Davao City (Ecoland Bus Terminal) for 6 hours and head to Surigao City Port & Ferry Terminal to Ride a Ferry Boat to Dapa Port in Siargao Island for 3 hours. If you bring your own vehicle you can leave your car for a fee of Php 150 in Tavern Hotel but if you want to bring your vehicle to Siargao Island it will cost you Php 3000 fee for transporting through the barge.

THE PULAU UBIN EASTER SUNDAY SPECIAL

Last day of the holy week! it is badly imperative for us to go out of our caves to do at least with the 3-day off. Most of the days are just us playing couch potatoes to movie sequels and trilogies. This is one of the few times where my housemates attain an almost perfect attendance to spent time together in a recreation (Ian again is out of the picture). Since it's Easter Sunday we needed a place that is something laid back and away from the hustle and bustle of the city. One of the places to be is the Pulau Ubin, it is an island off eastern Singapore and is said to be the last village or 'kampung' (native term) in Singapore. A promenade through Ubin takes you back in time to Singapore in the 1960's with the plain sailing pleasures of life.

Ubin is best enjoyed by pedaling through uncouth roads beneath swaying greens, wandering shrouded trails in overgrown rubber plantations, seeing for yourself the secluded beaches and thriving mangroves. In Ubin, air is definitely fresher than the botanical gardens in the main island of Singapore (in my opinion). No air test conducted... hehe.

HOW TO GET THERE. To get to Ubin, take the MRT to Tanah Merah MRT Station (EW4), then board Bus No. 2 to Changi Village bus interchange. Changi Point jetty is not far from the bus interchange. From the jetty, take a bumboat ride (S$2.50 per adult one way as of this writing) to Ubin. Bicycle rentals will range from S$5 to 15 dollars till 6PM. Additional charges apply beyond the lapsed time.