Archive for May, 2009
Swine Flu in the Philippines
Breaking News (ABS-CBN’s Bandila): We now have the first case of alarming 
News Update: 05.24.2009
Good News: The child already recovered from the flu only with a little sore throat left.
Bad News: There’s the 2nd case of Influenza A(H1N1) virus, which came from a 50-year-old woman who arrived from Chicago Illinois USA last May 20. The following day, she went to a hospital for checkup for having slight flu and cough. DOH confirmed that she has Swine flu.
Enchanted Kingdom: Magicalympics
It’s been four long years since I last visited Enchanted Kingdom in Sta. Rosa, 
Laguna. On May 10, 2009, once again I had the chance to spend the day at EK. How? I was one of the Bloggers who were invited to visit and experience the magical place. Thanks to Raredog who requested Azrael to send me the invite.
We were there to experience the “Pasyal Pinoy Promo” and the “Magicalympics” of EK. We had this team building with 5 teams competing with 10 members each. It is similar to Amazing Race where we have to finish a task for the next pit stop. It was so tiring but really exciting, especially when I had to ride on those thrilling rides! My group got the 2nd place. Yipee!!!
2nd placer... Purple team
We also watched the summer special musical show entitled “Enchante’ Under the Sea”. It’s their production which I found very entertaining. The performers were great and the production is amazing. And of course the day won’t be complete without the fireworks display. Not to mention the nice and accommodating peeps of EK.
Enchante' Under the Sea Production
I brought along my 5-year-old son (it’s Mother’s Day) and her yaya (who’s also a mother) as my treat to them. My son was so happy and keeps on saying we have to go back to EK. J I’ll surely recommend this “magicalympics” to my company for our next team building activity. Thanks and more power to the management of Enchanted Kingdom.
Sean Kirk at EK
Team Building at the Forest Club
bamboo rafting
Every year, our company is having Team Building Activity to develop the camaraderie of each one of us. This year, last May 8 & 9, we had it in Forest Club in Bay, Laguna. This is quite exciting for me, because for the first time I was one of the participants. Yehey!!! (Because for the past years, I am one of the game masters who facilitated the activity).
The games were really physical which I didn’t even think that I can do. There’s this obstacle course that we had to crawl on a mud and run thru the tires. Crossing a log and single parallel rope without falling or else you’ll soak into a pond. Have to traverse a 500 meter-bamboo bridge to conquer our Acrophobia. And also there is this bamboo rafting race, and many more. The place also has a hot-spring pool and Jacuzzi which we enjoyed over the night. We had bountiful and mouthwatering foods on our whole stay. Everyone was happy (though there are some injured), and thankful to the people behind the activity. Hope there will be another one next year.
ejoying the jacuzzi
traversing
Planning the Perfect Trip
There are many attractive and varied environments to choose from – hence why planning for the perfect trip proves a very exciting time. The perfect trip will largely depend on your scenic, climatic, cultural and adventurous preferences; but no matter where you end up, it is important that you plan well to ensure your time away is a memorable one.
Deciding on a location and setting a budget should be one of the first things you consider. Destinations such as South-East Asia, Africa and India offer a wealth of experiences for the traveller willing to indulge in new cultures. Travellers not wishing to push the cultural boundaries too far may want to consider North America, Australia or New Zealand as locations offering the experience of the perfect trip.
When you’ve decided on the location, organising flights and accommodation is the next step. You may wish to research this yourself, with numerous online operators offering cheap flight and hotel deals to all corners of the earth. There are also some helpful websites which provide non-biased reviews of hotels to help you get a feel for the type of accommodation you are booking in advance.
Once your flights and accommodation are covered, you then need to start thinking of insurances – both medically and financially. If you are travelling to a far flung destination it is worth visiting your GP to determine whether you will require any vaccinations before you travel. You should also seek advice on protecting yourself for when you actually arrive at your chosen destination. For example, this may involve taking the correct gear or equipment, or even purchasing a mosquito net if you are travelling to malaria-prone areas.
What’s more, purchasing travel insurance cover should be a consideration for any trip. Single or annual multi-trip covers are the most common options available; however, you must ensure that your cover protects you against your specific needs. For example, purchasing basic travel insurance cover if you’re planning a skiing trip won’t help much if you experience a nasty fall on the slopes.
Finally, plan your expenditure in advance. You may not want to carry too much cash around with you; therefore, make sure you can get easy access to your finances while abroad, whether via an ATM machine or by having a widely accepted credit or debit card to hand.
Planning your trip in advance can go a long way to ensuring your time away becomes an unforgettable experience – and not for all the wrong reasons.
Paul McIndoe writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
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