Ngong Ping Village, Tian Tian Buddha and Our Last Day in Hong Kong

It was our last day in Hong Kong and I wanted to make the most out of it. Our tour organizer didn’t really have plans for us that day, so technically it was a free day. Our parents were a bit tired and just wanted to do their last minute shopping so me and my sister were allowed to roam around by ourselves. Yipee and yikes! We had no idea what to do and where to go! Good thing a friend of my mom used to work in HK and suggested that we go to Ngong Ping, with directions sent via SMS, we were good to go.

Family Fun in Ocean Park, Hong Kong

It was our third day in Hong Kong and I felt like we have only been there for a day. We’ve only been to a few interesting places and I am still craving for more! I am so glad that for this day, we are not required to join our organized travel tour, so we are free to visit any place to our liking. I actually thought of going again to Disneyland, even though we have visited the said theme park for our second day, we weren’t really able to enjoy because we only had limited time to spend there. However, because our ticket was only valid for one day, we decided to visit another famous theme park at Hong Kong, Ocean Park!

yay for cuddly pandas at Ocean Park HK!

Hong Kong Day 2 and My Frustrations With Organized Travel Packages

My family rarely travels, and when we do, it is usually to visit my mother or father's provinces and we don't do any touristy activity or sightseeing. That's why it was such a thrill when my dad let us on a four-day getaway to Hong Kong last 2010 as a graduation gift. Finally, I can say that we will be able to travel leisurely as a family. There's no better gift than the gift of travel after all.

Happy Family overlooking the modern cityscape of Hong Kong

Hongkong Day 1: Madame Tussauds, Victoria Peak and my first day abroad ever!

Do you still remember your first travel experience? Me, I still do! After graduating from the university, my parents asked if there was anything I wanted as sort of a reward. Growing up in a frugal family, I never really asked for birthday parties and the latest toys or gadgets and so I told them I wanted to travel abroad. Good thing they didn't say no to my request! I was so excited, I was probably more psyched to know that we will be going to Hongkong that May rather than the thought of finally receiving my diploma. lol. I've been to other places outside Manila when I was younger, we've frequented my parents provinces, Iloilo and Masbate, some were mostly field trips and short day trips to Laguna, Batangas, etc to relatives so there wasn't really any sightseeing involved. So technically, yes, that visit to Hongkong last 2010 was my first travel experience and also my first trip to abroad.

me with The Beatles, a dream come true!