The Thrill Seeker's Reply to The Man Who Can't Be Moved

February is the worst season to be brokenhearted, so take care. Me, February 2010.

Dear Ate Cris,

It's already been eight months since my life got shattered into pieces. It's been eight months since she left me - yet the pain that throbs every passing minute make it seem as if it happened only yesterday. After eight months, it still cannot sink in. I haven't heard a single word from her after we parted. I can't accept that what we had were all just memories from the past. I try my best to cope with the heartbreak by getting myself preoccupied with work, but whenever I'm not busy with anything, I consistently find myself crying in the corner of the room as flashes of our blissful days come unfolding in my imagination. I try to read books to divert my mind, and it helps somehow, for a little.

Breaks Abroad on a Budget: Majorca

How to do breaks on a budget? Everyone has his or her own little tips and tricks, and holidaying in the UK was once a popular option. As more travellers decided to trek homeland and enjoy what Britain has to offer, the cost for holidaying here rose, leaving cheap short holidays abroad seeming a little more affordable.

Of course, not every package has undergone a massive price cut, however Majorca holiday deals from discounted holiday websites now mean that you and your party can enjoy a week in the sun for a bargain price.

There are many tactics to securing the lowest price possible. First and foremost, ditch the middle man. By booking your break online you are instantly granting yourself access to a world of discounted travel. As well as low cost holiday companies, you can also look forward to web exclusive discounts, and an easy to manage online payment plan.

Book early, as far in advance as possible. Although this may not give you the option of securing any last minute holiday offers, you will have the luxury of paying off your holiday balance over the longest period available. This can be a huge help for anyone who wants to get away, but is worried about financing the flight of fancy.

It is also worthwhile being flexible with your dates and times of travel. Holiday costs can waiver greatly depending on your choice time of travel.

Majorca has a number of resorts, and is a very versatile island. Areas such as Palma Nova and Alcudia are great active holiday regions, while Ca'n Picafort is superb for those with young kids and romantic couples. Alternatively, young adults and groups of friends looking to party hard should head to the clubbing capital of the island, Magaluf.

Get your budget set and book your 2013 break online today.

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Travel Manila: Search for the Best Budget Hotel for Wedding Preps

Last Tuesday, me and my mom roamed around Manila to search for the best budget hotel for wedding preps. Just like how I look for accommodations in my trips, the first thing I do is to set the budget limit, and search for those within the budget that would satisfy my minimum requirements. In this case...

• The budget is P 10,000 for 2 nights accommodation.
• Must be a spacious suite.
• No restrictions on outside food
• No restrictions on guests (for the preparation proper)
• Picturesque background (floor-length curtains and a nice staircase is a minimum requirement)
• Friendly staff

Based on the budget, and guided by internet research and Google Maps, our choices were trimmed down to seven before we set off.

1. White Knight Hotel
2. Lotus Garden Hotel
3. City Garden Suites
4. Citystate Tower Hotel
5. Garden Plaza Hotel
6. Oasis Paco Park Hotel
7. Casa Nicarosa Hotel

Sun, Sea, Sand and So Much Fun in Florida...

Looking for the ultimate family holiday that will put a smile on the little ones’ faces? Then look no further than Florida. Although it's a long haul flight away, it's a great choice thanks its similarities to home such as the culture, cuisine and language. One thing that is different to home is the sunshine on tap! There's bags of it here, although there are showers almost every afternoon but they are short lived and welcomed as they clear the humidity.

2013: Just Dreams. Not Plans. Except for One.

Disclaimer: Contrary to how meticulously done my itineraries are, I'm really no good at making long-term plans, and never in my life did I want to pressure myself to [insert goal here] before [insert deadline here]. If I've done that at any point, I surely would have long given up on this travel thingy since I'd definitely bear a grudge when I fail to accomplish something. While I love to maximize the experience in wherever my feet (and hands because I have to crawl at times) take me, I ultimately enjoy spontaneity; and if ever there had been trips in the past which have been booked way ahead, the promo fares are to be blamed. Still, I can't consider it as something planned since I'm not the type to await a promo fare to a certain destination I've planned ahead to go to. It's the other way around - I check the list of destinations on promo, and book a flight to somewhere I figured I'd love to go - at the spur of the moment. Even that major climb to Mt. Apo wasn't something I've been planning to do all the while, but among all the climbs I've done, it was the one planned way ahead of time (read: 2 months ahead, and that's a record-high).

Merry Musical Lights and Sounds Show at Trinoma: Last Chance!

mom's post Christmas day out at Trinoma

And yes, my mom who is a big fan of all things sparkly and shiny was the one who insisted on catching this.We failed to watch this Merry Musical Lights and Sounds Show before Christmas, but it was a good thing that it ran until January 6, 2013. My mom knew about the schedule so even if Christmas has already passed, she was still raring to go.

Hello Kitty! Hello Christmas! With my Mom

How I'd love to have this as a wallpaper in my room! :D

Hey hey...I was never late with this! It's just that...I failed to bring my trusty Olympus Tough camera (what a sweet irony to take an Olympus Tough to photograph this exhibit :D) during our previous visits. As I used to be one big Hello Kitty fan during the good old days, I never let this opportunity pass me by.

Baguio After 24 Years: Photographs Then and Now

(Part 13 of a 14-part series)

Pictures still?! Me wants no pictures!!

As I have been mentioning all throughout this series, this is my second time in Baguio. My first trip to Baguio, and my first ever out-of-town trip, happened 24 years ago. Here's the result of my experiment to compare the photos then and now. But first, do you know who's that war-freak kiddo with the tiger look on the photo above? You'll get to know her more in this post. :D

Baguio After 24 Years: Lourdes Grotto

(Part 12 of a 14-part series)

at the Lourdes Grotto in Baguio

Earlier in the trip, there had been a confusion on where that long stairs on my old photo was. I thought it was in Baguio Cathedral. But I was reminded that it was in Lourdes Grotto because of the man who approached us offering his tour services when we were in Wright Park. Thus, we made sure to head that way before we go back to Manila.