Sunday, April 29, 2012

Titanic – Sailing Back

Year 1997, when the famous James Cameron's characters Jack Dawson and Rose Dewitt Bukater became a hit in motion picture.  I would record movie lines as they were aired in radios and even worst, a copy of the full movie script (more than 300 pages) landed on our hands.  At that time, I used to watch it again and again on VHS tape like every quarter for almost 2 years.  See how far technology was and feel how I so was addicted to its drama.   

It was early this month when I noticed that the movie is being shown in television and even also as 3D on some cinemas – a century has already passed.  Several documentaries were aired on National Geographic and Discovery channels.  Until I learned from a friend that there is an exhibit of the artifacts that is scheduled to end by the 29th.  Yipee!  Just in time for my Singapore trip.


Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
The exhibit ran from October 29, 2011 to April 29, 2012 at Art Science Museum, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.  


Friday, April 6, 2012

2012 April: Cebu Pacific: Smile Magazine


I feel like flying everyday for the month of April.  I got my initial copy of Cebu Pacific's in-flight magazine Smile in my trip from Busan to Manila last Saturday, March 31, 2012.


After being an avid reader of Smile for almost 5 years, not just in flights. I prefer reading it whenever available in cafes and in restaurants, and I also have some soft copies downloaded from ink-site.  It was last year 2011 when I submitted an entry and was informed by Maya, contributing editor, that it will be published for April and May release.  Good thing I have scheduled flights for late March and mid-April.  For May release, I hope to find a friend who can give me a copy as his free pasalubong.

Disclaimer: The actual photo at the top of the column for Seoul was not the one I submitted. 
I also acknowledge the photographer of the chosen photo used in the article.

The following suggestions did not make it on paper: 
Touchdown: Trains are cheaper and faster, but would prefer taking the bus to the city so one will refrain from taking the stairs while dragging one’s suitcase.

Insider Trip: Seoul is better seen on foot. It is more beautiful to walk on the streets and experience the culture than taking the trains.

Best Festival: Seoul Lantern Festival happens on November, with remarkable displays of lanterns on the famous Cheonggyecheon Stream.
The big reveal, ruffeecola's identity has been revealed; yes Roocie is the person behind ruffeecola's adventure. Thank you Smile for the free promotion of my blog site.  As a blogger, it is a fulfillment to be written in other publications whether online or in paper. Another thank you, for making one of my dreams came true!

Aside from spending my special day with my sister, getting this magazine on day 1 of its release and 3 days after my birthday made my spring season awesome!  Thank you Smile staff and editor, see you again in 2 weeks time for my solo adventure 2012 edition.

To read more about my Seoul-ful adventure, click here.
If you are interested to read online copies of Smile Magazine, visit this site

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Voyager: Born to Travel

"Born to travel", this is the tag line of Voyager. A local brand of luggage founded in 1983 (as claimed by the SM Department assistant) that I used for the last five years.
 
I bought my first luggage on 2006 for less than 1500php.  It is a 15 kilo moss green Voyager bag with 2 wheels and belt security. 

I was not able to try other brand of luggage, but I must say that Voyager served me well on what it more than expected for its worth.  For almost 12 out of the country trips in less than 6 years, it was able to run the rocky streets of Causeway Bay, Senado Square and went up and down at the stairs of Namdaenum and Myeongdong.


Last June 2011, I took it from the rotating belt in Incheon with a broken handle.  Good thing, there is lifetime warranty service for any issue you'll have with Voyager luggage.  Right after the trip, I went to SM Department Store to submit my luggage for repair, SM will be sending it to the Voyage service center.  After a month, I was able to get it back.  Just in time for my next travel.

By November 2011, after coming back from Jeju-Seoul trip, part of the body of the luggage is losing up, perhaps I put a lot on what it can accommodate.  Even though it can still be fixed, I decided to but a new one.



The one I used is already an old model and is already faced-out.  This time, I’m looking for a four-wheel luggage for an easier transfer on the road and on the airport.  One that is available has 4-wheel but no extensions at all.  Another plus I learned is to have the inside lining to be in striking color – so you would see things easily. 


Tips on Buying a Luggage or travel bags:

  • Check and monitor luggage from different brands.  Read reviews online on “What’s a good brand of luggage” (http://riia.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211166).  Their top suggestion is Samsonite.
  • Buy on what you need and not what you want.  Be practical.
  • Buy depend on what your body type can carry, you must be able to run and hold a fully loaded luggage.
  • Don’t buy fake or cheap luggage on small shops – believe me, you don’t want to get it broken with all your things scattered on the rotating belt.
  • Look for possible small damages on items that you may need to be careful of when buying from any luggage sale or discounted items on clearance sale.
This is not a promotional entry, but it is good to support Philippine product.  Spend sometime to study on what to buy, because you are ‘born to travel’ on a practical way!