Back to the beautiful Islands Philippines

I am always excited to go back and see the enchanting beauty of this islands....Philippines. This a special trip for me because this is the very first time where my best friend and my lifetime partner go with me to visit Hongkong and the Philippines. Since the travel time from Paris to Philippines takes 16 long hours we decided to make a stop over to Hongkong.  Our entire three days in hongkong adventure were quick but full of fun. We stayed in a lavishing 5 star hotel called Crowne Plaza Hotel.

It is a spacious room complete with all room amenities from mini bar, bathtub, big screen TV, large bed and a study table.

This is my office for the entire 3 days.

The things I really enjoyed in staying in a hotel is the infinity pool, sky lounge and the restaurant.

Hongkong is a mega city but very accessible to any part of the city because of their high speed metro and trains.

Our first stops in Hongkong is Ladys Market and Mongkong. Ladys market is one of the most popular street market in HK. Cheap and bargain bags, clothes, shoes and pretty much everything you can think of.

Mongkok is a densely populated district mixing neons, run down buildings, street vendors.

Victoria Harbor skyline. This was taken from the Ritz Carlton Hotel.

Manila never fails me. It is beautiful and second most visited city in the Philippines. Metro Manila contains several notable attractions including several heritage landmarks including Bonifacio Global city, the Bay Area, Old Manila, Makati central business district and Binondo.

Intramuros Manila

Greenbelt Makati

View of old Manila in Intramuros from my Hotel (Bayleaf Hotel)

Next itinerary is Tagaytay. Only one and half away going south of Manila, Tagaytay is a popular destination of Manila residents primarily because of its mild weather and dramatic scenery, the most significant here is the taal volcano.




The Theodore Hotel and its contemporary design. They also have amazing view of the volcano from the terrace.

 Artificial Salt water lake at Plantation Bay

After 3 relaxing days in Tagaytay we headed to Cebu and stays in Mactan Island. The adventure and foods in Plantation Bay Cebu was owesome. The plantation Bay Spa is a must to try . It is very affordable and a lifetime experience. After we got bored in Mactan we decided to stay in the center of Cebu and we stayed at Quest Hotel a very nice hotel in the heart of Cebu. The service here was great,  hotel is impeccable and the buffet breakfast is always festive.

Cebu at its best

Stylish Lobby of Quest Hotel Cebu

Cebu is one of the most interesting place to visit in the Philippines. The city of Cebu is the second most signinificant metropolitan center. Surrounded by beautiful beaches and islands. One of which is Tagbilaran and Panglao island in Bohol.

Blood compact

Tagbilaran known as the site of Sandugo between Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Rajah Sikatuna representing the people of Bohol.

Chocolate Hills

Chocolate Hills is a geological formation in Bohol province.

Alona Beach at my back

Next stops is Boracay. It is a tropical island surrounded by stunning white sand beaches about an hour's flight from Cebu just off the larger Philippines island of Panay. For beach connoisseurs it competes with the best beaches of more popular destinations such as the Caribbean and the South Pacific as well as neighbouring Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. For those wanting to just lounge around and top up their tan, beach-front hotels usually have lounge chairs set up just a few steps away from the hotel entrances. The more active will appreciate water sports and activities such as sailing, wind surfing, snorkelling, diving and jet skiing. The fun in Boracay doesn't end when the sun sets. Boracay night-life pulsates with many bars and restaurants serving food, drink and fun until the dawn.

Station 3 Boracay, the most quiet and secluded part of Boracay

Station 1 and 2 Boracay, the most busy and usually full pack expectators. Nice hotels and good restaurants also located here.