Testing out our new gadget, the Dobby Selfie drone! Unboxing and review to be posted in another video. Bottomline – perfect drone for beginners!  Some wide angle shots are taken from my GoPro Hero 4 Black

Video edited purely on-the-go using Dobby App “DoFun”, GoPro “Capture” app, and GoPro’s Quik app for editing this video.

I uploaded this video montage so you can check the image quality of videos taken by Dobby drone, unedited! I didn’t use any filters or enhanced the video. I did however cut the videos for the montage but that’s it!

Overall, it did the job for me! The video could be enhanced further by software. It doesn’t have a gimbal but it still was pretty stable despite strong winds at the beach. It has an Electronic Image Stabilizer. This drone doesn’t produce commercial-grade professional videos, but as you can see for the small size and the price, it is packed with features that even a first-timer like me can utilize. Videos are amazing and is good enough for capturing those precious sights and moments!

Dobby features:
– User tracker
– Face tracker
– 360 Panoramic shot
– Return to home when disconnected
– Palm take-off and landing
– Fits in my pocket
– Electronic Image Stabilizer

Hotels

Dusit Thani Guam

Hilton Guam

Guam Reef & Olive

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I was on my NESTLÉ FITNESSE14-Day Program.  The good thing is, the cereals are easy to bring along with.  For the 14-Day duration I had 2 travel destinations – one locally in Subic and the other one that was quite challenging was my trip to Jakarta.

For Subic, it was easy for me because I was with my officemates for our teambuilding.  Initially, they all teased me that they’d all be eating buffet for breakfast, dinner and lunch and I’d look SAD not being able to eat 2 meals.  Meh… like I said, it’s all about dedication and your commitment to see the results!

I wrote this down in my last blog post and I’ll write it again, my officemates LOVE NESTLÉ FITNESSE! It’s a good thing that they do because they totally supported me on my diet. They would say "Hey diba bawal ka niyan?" when they see me sneaking into the buffet table, or "Kain ka na muna kahit konti."  So I did that.

during breakfast while we were on team building

It was hard to be so strict on this diet that I had to adjust a little for the occasion.  During dinner I had approximately 3 spoonful of the food from the buffet table, just not to deprive myself.  Those served as "snacks" for me. 

As for my travel to Jakarta, it was harder! We stayed at Century Park Hotel in Jakarta and their breakfast also serves buffet! 

I didn’t eat the pancakes and waffles but I tried a bit of beef bacon and their local "fried noodles."  Good thing it wasn’t so appetizing, flavor wise, so I celebrated with the fruit and salad section!

Of course, they also had a cereal bar!

I sneaked in my own NESTLÉ FITNESSE cereal because it is richer, more nutritious and tastes better than their cereal selection.

They should include the NESTLE FITNESSE in their cereal table!

Of course, I incorporated fruits to my cereal

The weird thing is, slowly during the diet, I didn’t crave for anything "oily" and "sinful" which is amazing!  Everytime I search for my meals for lunch, I’d make sure they are balanced, not so greasy and healthy.  And for snacks, I look for fruits instead.  It makes me feel fresh, clean and maybe my body doesn’t lie.  Someway, somehow, my body is telling the "decision-making" part of my brain to choose healthy food because it is good for me. 

Airports are filled with fast-food restaurants and I am so happy I didn’t crave for any of them.  And I’m glad that part of the diet is to eat one good balanced meal per day – this didn’t deprive me of tasting the local food of Indonesia and Malaysia.

In conclusion, it might be difficult to go on a diet while traveling but if you are committed to it, nothing will stop you.  Plus, your body and brain help you in a way.  When you start the healthy diet, they would help you crave less and decide better on which food to pick.  At the end of the day, it’s all about the choices we make, and every time – we do have a choice.  Let’s pick the right one, the choice that’s good for us 🙂

Much love,

Flaircandy

We go beyond travel and blogging.  We experience and indulge in the spirit of every place we go

A reality show is a reality show… We are usually unaware we were taped liked dizzz

And dizzz…. coz I try to catch as much sleep as I can T___T

This is me.. making a full 360 cartwheel

And my travel partner Chyng Reyes

They call us TEAM #HaChyng !

We passed by a surf-spot … it wasn’t part of PHL360’s itinerary,

but I had to experience it

and I’m going to do some street pole when I can 🙂

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Need some ideas? Here are five right off the bat:

Compass

In the age of the smartphone, it’s easy to forget about simple survival tools such as a compass. But chances are you won’t be getting service in the depths of the Congo, so you’re going to need some back up. Never venture away from civilization without bringing a compass. It’s a classic component of exploration you cannot afford to be without.

Identification Jewelry

Whether it’s a bracelet notifying others that you’re allergic to penicillin, or initial necklaces for family members to help make a positive identification in an emergency, it’s critical you take steps to ensure that there are ways for strangers to know the relevant facts about you in case of some sort of debilitating injury. This is especially important if you’re in a country where your own language is not popularly spoken.

Water-Catching Poncho

Even in placid surroundings, a hike or a climb can be ruined pretty quickly by a surprise rain storm. Thus a cheap foldable poncho is a must-have for such journeys. In addition, such ponchos can act as water-collectors during storms, which can prove enormously useful if you’re lost for a significant period of time.

Ultraviolet Light-Emitter

UV rays act as sterilizers when it comes to most surfaces and water. To help reduce the chances of catching a nasty stomach bug while abroad, especially when bottled water and sources of heat are not available, a keychain-mounted UV emitter can come in pretty handy. If you had any reservations about drinking water collected from a poncho, run some UV light over it to feel safe.

GPS Tracker

A satellite phone is going to run you around $1000 including the minutes, and as previously mentioned a smartphone is unlikely to function in the middle of the Brazilian rainforest. But you can ensure that you’ll always be findable by getting a battery-powered GPS tracking device, which can be as cheap as $100. It’s a little purchase that could potentially save your life.

Exploring the unknown is one of the greatest parts about life, particularly when traveling. But there’s no sense in going about it without taking the time to consider all possibilities and prepare yourself for the potentially bad ones. Before going off the beaten path, always make sure you’ve taken the appropriate steps to ensure that you’ll make it back safe and sound.

It’s nearing summer and of course, the much awaited long holiday – Holy Week.  If you want to experience Holy Week like you’ve never had before, you might want to try this out!

All over the Philippines, towns are dotted with old Spanish colonial churches that have stood the test of time. More than houses of worship and prayer, our beautiful and magnificent churches are living testaments to the unique and profound Filipino culture and artistry.All over the Philippines, towns are dotted with old Spanish colonial churches that have stood the test of time. More than houses of worship and prayer, our beautiful and magnificent churches are living testaments to the unique and profound Filipino culture and artistry.

For more details and itinerary, check out Buyanihan.com

Laguna de Bay Visita Iglesia Heritage Tour

50% OFF Laguna de Bay Holy Week Visita Iglesia Heritage Guided Group Tour. April 5-6, 2012.

Value: P 9,320

Highlights

• Tour Inclusions:
• Guided tour to fifteen (15) churches in Laguna and Rizal:
  • San Geronimo Parish Church, Morong, Rizal
  • San Jose Parish Church, Baras, Rizal
  • San Ildefonso de Toledo Parish Church, Tanay, Rizal (National Cultural Treasure)
  • Nuestra Sra. de Candelaria Parish Church, Mabitac, Laguna
  • Nuestra Sra. de la O Parish Church, Pangil, Laguna
  • San Pedro de Alcantara Parish Church, Pakil, Laguna
  • Santiago Apostol Parish Church, Paete, Laguna (National Historical Landmark)
  • San Juan Bautista Parish Church, Kalayaan, Laguna
  • San Sebastian Parish Church, Lumban, Laguna
  • Nuestra Sra. de Guadalupe Parish Church, Pagsanjan, Laguna
  • Sta. Maria Magdalena Parish Church, Magdalena, Laguna
  • San Gregorio Magno Parish Church, Majayjay, Laguna (National Cultural Treasure)
  • San Juan Bautista Parish Church, Liliw, Laguna
  • San Bartolome Parish Church, Nagcarlan, Laguna
  • San Antonio de Padua Parish Church, Pila, Laguna
• Overnight Accommodation at Tropical Inn Resort, Pagsanjan (twin-sharing).
• Fees include van transfers, Pagsanjan Falls Boat Ride, tour facilitator fees, insurance and other effects.
• Meals, souvenirs and other personal expenses on client’s account.

Golden Rules

• Purchase Period: February 3 to 17, 2012.
• Redemption Period: April 5, 2012.
• After purchasing the deal, customers are required to completely fill out the Tour Registration Form <CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD>, then send the form to illuminatitoursphilippines@gmail.com.
• It is encouraged that customers should email the form on the same day when they purchased the deal. Missing or incomplete forms may result to forfeiture of the deal without refund.
• See Universal Golden Rules.
• Illuminati Tours and Advocacies – (Joel Aldor – 0917-4797015)

Ilocos Visita Iglesia Heritage Tour

Awesome 50% OFF Ilocos Visita Iglesia Heritage Guided Group Tour, March 10-11, 2012. Pay only P6,140.

Value: P 12,280

Highlights

• Tour Inclusions:
• Guided tour to seven (7) churches in Ilocos:
  • Santa Catalina de Alejandria Parish Church, Luna, La Union (National Cultural Treasure)
  • San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church, Candon City, Ilocos Sur
  • Nuestra Sra. de Asuncion Parish Church, Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • La Conversion de San Pablo Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur
  • San Guillermo Parish Church, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur (National Cultural Treasure)
  • San Agustin Parish Church, Paoay, Ilocos Norte (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • San Guillermo Cathedral, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte 2 hours late afternoon walking tour in Vigan
• Overnight Accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Salcedo de Vigan (twin-sharing)
• With lunch and dinner stops at Bistro Restaurant in Candon City, Café Leona in Vigan, and Herencia de Paoay in Paoay
• Fees include van transfers, tour facilitator fees, insurance and other effects
• Meals during lunch & dinner, souvenirs and other personal expenses on client’s account
• Other noteworthy churches in Ilocos to be visited (Bangar, Sta. Lucia, Bantay, Sinait, Sarrat, etc.), if time permits.

Golden Rules

• Purchase Period: February 3 to 17, 2012.
• Redemption Period: March 10, 2012.
• After purchasing the deal, customers are required to completely fill out the Tour Registration Form <CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD>, then send the form to illuminatitoursphilippines@gmail.com.
• It is encouraged that customers should email the form on the same day when they purchased the deal. Missing or incomplete forms may result to forfeiture of the deal without refund.
• See Universal Golden Rules.
• Illuminati Tours and Advocacies – (Joel Aldor – 0917-4797015)

In that case, you wouldn’t actually know if your bag is hacked in airports and anywhere else!

Especially when people travel because of business, we bring more valuables that could possibly be stolen – eek!

What’s worse than having a thief steal things from your bag is for syndicates to put illegal items without your knowledge.  I have heard real life horror stories about this one and it’s just scary to think that it could happen to me.

*off to Boracay

When I was in Boracay, I just took my time to really rest and call it a vacation.

I was there for 5 days and I just enjoyed our nice accommodation at our hotel and watched some Discovery Channel.  They have this show that features on tourists get locked up in a foreign country.  I learned that being locked up abroad could be the most disturbing thing that could ever happen to your life.

Anyway, I’m not scaring you away guys – I’m just making you aware.  When things like that eventually do happen to you, seek help at once, be aware of your surroundings when you are traveling and note suspicious activities.  If you are in a foreign country, find the nearest Philippine Embassy near you.

With that, how far would you go to protect your bag?

Delsey developed Zip Securi Tech to make travel both hassle-free and worry-free.

Zip Securi Tech is a patented zip closure system that will ease your mind of worries and that is forced-open resistant.

Delsey luggage technology maintains the lightweight yet durable materials and the addition of the revolutionary zipper does not add to the weight of a Delsey luggage. Though the Delsey zipper looks like the conventional kind, the Zip Securi Tech is consisted of two layers of zipper which is sturdier which deter would-be thieves. In contrast to normal zipper system that can be easily re-zipped up to conceal that it has been illegally opened.

 

an added security measure, zippers tucked-in in one place so that the thieves can’t manipulate it.

You have the option to leave it at this or add an additional lock in between zippers.

The Zip Securi Tech system is another innovation of Delsey. More than luggage security, it is the consumers’ peace of mind that Delsey value the most. It is the company’s contribution in seeing the world wonderful and worry-free.

 

Delsey Premium French Luggage is available at all The Travel Club Stores, Duty Free, selected SM Malls, Robinsons, Landmark nationwide. 

We all wanted to try the iFly, but we lacked time.  iFly is a Sky Diving simulator.

You are literally defying gravity here because you will be flying with no harness or anything at all – without the many dangers of Sky Diving.  Pretty cool huh?  iFly is Sentosa’s newest attraction.  The iFly will take at least 2 hours of your time because they need to quickly train you.

Our afternoon started with a hearty lunch at Tastes of Asia.

We met the ladies who keep Sentosa interesting and fun!

I ordered Barley for drinks and Spaghetti.  Everyone in our table ordered either Laksa or Chicken Rice.  I was in the mood for some pasta at that time.

We had Samosa for appetizers.  The wasabi cream sauce sealed the deal!

The Laksa was so delicious! So shiok! There are different kinds of laksa.  One that is common in Malaysia is the sour one.  In Singapore, they mostly serve the laksa with coconut oil.  And this is the one.

Segway Ride at Sentosa

Pardon me, but this was my first time riding a Segway 😛

Unfortunately I don’t have a photo of myself Segway-ing… only this:

But here’s everyone else!

It was soooo much fun!  I want to buy one – or buy all Filipinos a Segway so that our air is cleaner!

Sentosa Sky Ride

Next up is the Sky Ride.  We needed to go to the other side of Sentosa anyway.

Your feet are dangling as you sit on a floating bench!  Scary? To some maybe, but you’ll overcome it!  Just hold on to your seat tight!

Ferdz, Winston, Marcos and me… On the other picture – Estan and other bloggers 😀

The view from the Sky Ride was breathtaking and relaxing.  And we saw this mini-island with words “Marry Me”  Aww… someone proposed on that day and I think it was a sweet gesture!

Beneath us is the Luge track.  The luge is a downhill ride.

We heard kids screaming below.  We thought someone got hurt.  Then we saw this big monitor lizard passing by their way.

What I love about Sentosa is that they don’t kill or capture the animals living on the island.  And yes, they are “Wild” animals.  They don’t feed them, they just live on their own.  You could also sea peacocks here most of the time, showing off their magnificent tail!

Sentosa Tiger Tower

We went to the 4D Cinema next.  Uhmmm, put your gadgets inside your bag if you don’t want them to get wet.  You’re not allowed to take photos inside anyway.

After that we walked a few steps to the Tiger Tower for a 360 degree view of Sentosa and Singapore.

All you have to do when you go inside is to sit back, relax and enjoy the view.

Siloso Beach

Palawan Beach

We asked them if it is named after our very own Palawan islands here in the Philippines – and they have no clue why it was named that way.  If you know the history to this island, let me know in the comment section below!

Cable Car Ride to Jewel Box and Harbor Front

Another way to enjoy a top view of Singapore Harbor is to ride the Cable car.  There are three ways you can go to Sentosa from the main island: Bus ride, the monorail and the cable car!  You can also rent a cable car for a night to a dinner date!  We were told that there were a lot of marriage proposals that happened here already!

I havent tried riding the cable car at night, but it must be spectacular.  Seeing the colorful Singapore skyline that features the Singapore Flyer and the Marina Bay Sands – it should be a wonderful sight!

We also dropped by Jewel Box at Mount Faber.  It has fine dining restaurants and a really nice place to hang out!

More about Sentosa on their official website:

www.sentosa.com.sg

and their facebook

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sentosa-Official/177616005620063.

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This trip was part of our AirPhil Express’ Fly and Sail adventour package.  Call AirPhil Express hotline to inquire or add a few other tours in your trip.

and since the AirPhil Express Fly and Sail Adventour promo just ended, you can still experience Sentosa trip here

http://www.airphilexpress.com/adventours/sentosa/

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It just sank in… it’s our last day… I’m going to miss the girls and all who went with us.

Here are the memories captured of our last day in Baguio.

The day started with us girls walking along pine trees 🙂

From shorts, skirts and sleeveless tops we wore scarves and bonnets.

Here’s a quick tip for travelers:

When you travel to different places with different temperature, you need to consider bringing stuff you can use for both.  If not, just use lighter alternatives like bringing scarves instead of a bulky heavy jacket,  leggings instead of maong jeans and a cute cashmere hat or bonnet for style 😛

I pack light and bringing unnecessary stuff is a no-no to me.  I love traveling alone as well so that means I carry my own stuff… I need to be able to carry all of my luggage myself 🙂

We had breakfast at our hotel in Baguio – Bloomfields hotel.

We were a bit woozy from going out the other night to Nevada square.  We had fun bonding with everyone!

Our morning started in Camp John Hay were we had our last shoot for the trip.  Good location 🙂  We felt calm around Pine Trees.

Interesting Trivia:

Ada said that Baguio has the lowest suicidal rate in the Philippines.

It’s because of the Pine Trees around… It gives a calming effect to people and its surroundings.

True enough, all of us just felt relaxed.

Lol… a shade of pink for each of us 😛

Behind the scenes of our TV clips…

let me know if you see one of our clips on TV 🙂 soon!

After talking to the camera and wrapping up our entire trip with Vaseline, they took us to some special relax time.

This picture was taken in North Haven Spa.

This place is famous for its strawberry body scrub/massage.

See all rose petals? 🙂

Nikki and me… getting giddy and excited… finally, a chance to pause and relax 🙂

Ada, Nikki and me with a bowl of lovely Rose Petals

They served ginger ale tea when we arrived

Ahhh… so nice… look at how relaxed I am… Jeleesss??? 😛

Quick tip – Alternative for an Oily Massage:

If you don’t the oily feeling when you are having your massage, you can request for your masseuse to use cream or lotion.

I used to take a break for work and go to massage parlors.  I don’t like oil because I knew I need to go somewhere else… So a cream or lotion would be a perfect solution.

Plus, it moisturizes your skin!

aaaaaahhhh… jeless?

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You will get to experience EVERYTHING and I mean EVERY activity we did!

To know what adventures we had that you might get to experience for yourselves, just roam around my blog and read the latest posts about our Vaseline Road Trip!

PINK!… See what we’re holding?  These patterns on the clothing gives you a hint that we’re in Baguio!

Ahh.. will miss these ladies.. I hope we have a reunion.

One more cam-whore shot before we have our therapy

We’re sitting on a bath tub. fyi.

Okay, stop taking pictures already… we want to have our massage now,

ktnxbai

Oooh yes.. after massage is chow time!

I ordered Beef Burger with a startling big patty and potato fries for only P150.

Ada and Nikki ordered the White Pasta with lots of sauce and meat for only P150 each.

I KNOW!!!

SO CHEAP!

Love the clear mountains with clouds/fog arround it 🙂

Cam-whore time 😛

VTR-ing stuff

behind the scenes of another shoot 🙂

It was so cold!!!

 

The perfect ingredients of this road trip:  friends, adventure, cam-whore galore, protection from sun and dry skin with Vaseline 🙂

We can’t get enough photos…

Lord of the rings?

ADA so CUTE we wanna KISS!!!

*photos courtesy of Jeck Simbulan and Vaseline

 

Here are more pictures from my Camera

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Anyway, it’s so nice here… So cool… and it’s just really a nice place to relax.

The weather is cool…

I was even surprised that a lot of people are living here.  There are houses everywhere.

Anyway, let the pictures tell the story 🙂

Started the day by applying Vaseline.

My skin is super dry and sensitive.  It needs to be moisturized, or else, my eczema might come out.

Also, I wouldn’t have to worry about getting dark while on tour and having photo shoots under the heat of the sun because it has SPF 24. Also, my mom would be happy because my mom wants me to be flawless white lol

See picture below 🙂 me and the girls love playing around different places.  We don’t need to worry about the sun ^_^

Playing along the stairs of Sta. Maria church in Sta. Maria.

 

But before that, we stopped over Bauang (or Bawang) Bridge :)  This is just right after Vigan.  The view is spectacular and it was so cold and windy!

Inserted portrait photo of me taken by Jeck… I love the green background! I’m one nature 🙂

This is outside the Bencab’s (Ben Cabrera) gallery in Baguio.

Nikki, me and Ada outside our hotel in Vigan – Hotel Salcedo de Vigan.

I was about to sneeze… then the shutter clicked LOL

Jump shot on Bauang bridge

Outside Sta. Maria church.  It was beautiful… The sky was perfect blue.

Lunch at Midway!!! I was so happy we dropped by here… I missed the baby back ribs ^_^…

I always eat here when I have surf trips in La Union

Really friendly dog outside the Bencab museum… He’s very friendly, I wanted to take him home.

I was WOW-ing :P  The individual paintings looked like Chinese characters.

We kissed Ada 😛

Trying to imitate the statues behind us 🙂

We love stairs for some reason lol

Bencab Museum / Gallery

Session Road – most famous road in Baguio

Time to kiss Nikki

Ukay-Ukay madness wee!

I will definitely miss this trip… I will miss the girls, the crew and everyone involved in this trip… it has been one great adventure 🙂

Wake up in the morning feeling like P.Diddy…

grabbed my glasses I’m out the door I’m gonna hit Vigan City.

Before I leave, brush my teeth with a bottle of positivity

‘Coz when I leave for Vigan, I ain’t comin’ back (yet).

Applyin’ Vaseline on my skin, skin…

Getting ready for the road trip to Vigan!  Of course, I have to take care of my dry skin by applying Vaseline Healthy White lotion.  It has triple whitening effect with an SPF24 which is super enough to protect your skin from harmful sun rays while touring 🙂

Anyway, I woke up early to view the sun rise 🙂

I was the only one up at that time 😛

I love sun rise more than I love the sunset 😀

Road Trip from Pagudpod to Vigan

From Ilocos Norte (Region I), we headed for Ilocos Sur (Region 2).  It took about 2 – 3 hours of road time.  All is good and fun when you are with cool, happy awesome people!  All the time, in the car, we just talked about many random things.

Two places at the same time

When we saw the Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur, we stopped by to take pictures!  Talkin’ bout being at two places at the same time :D  Also, Philippine soldiers were deployed on the border and they were in charge of watching over the boundery.

Pottery Making

I really had lots of first time here in this trip!  Another first I did today was Pottery Making!  When the store owner demonstrated how he shapes clay into pots, it was amazing.  It looked so simple, so peaceful, so elegant.  When I tried to shape my own pot though, I had a hard time.  You probably need steady hands, inspiration and probably some music to get in tune with what you are doing.

Vigan – Calle Crisologo

This area is a very famous tourist destination.  The old houses are preserved, thus, putting us in another awesome time capsule!

All we did was take pictures and more pictures :)  The city is so photogenic 😀