Trips and Travels

February 16th, 2012 | Posted by Kayce

My mom started as an airport employee at Gate Gourmet which is the world’s largest independent airline catering and logistics provider of Swiss Air Lines (Swissair) in Zurich International Airport in Switzerland.

She worked in that company for almost 14 years and because of my mom’s hard work and dedication to the company, she has been promoted as one of the supervisor from the personnel department where she will be the one who will distribute the number of workers who will work for that certain time shifting.

The Zurich Airport which is also called Kloten Airport, is located in the canton of  Zurich, Switzerland. It handles both international and domestic flights and largely serviced by international airlines. The airport is currently ranked as a 4-star by Skytrax along with 8 other airports around the world.

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February 3rd, 2012 | Posted by Kayce

Most of our things and belongings got damaged from the flood that includes our computers from our i-cafe, furniture, appliances, household items, clothes and many others. But one of the unfortunate thing which  is very important for us was our passport. Me, my hubby and our daughter applied for a passport last 2009 because we suppose to spend a holiday in my mom’s working place in Switzerland.

Our holiday was postponed 2 years ago since my mom is the one who spend her holiday here in the Philippines. But my mom finally decided that we should push through our holiday in Switzerland this year. It was just too sad to know that the tragedy happened more than a month ago where our passports and other important papers and documents got flooded. 

Surprisingly, a few weeks after the flood, I received a phone call from an unknown person and informed me that he found my daughter’s passport at the back of their house. I was really surprised because I can’t imagine how the passport went to another subdivision. Hubby and I was so happy to know that there is someone who is concerned about this thing. He knows how important this document is. I just don’t know if my daughter’s passport is still acceptable since it looks so dirty and rotten already. 

Since  my hubby and I’s passport are lost, we decided that the 3 of us should apply for a lost passport. I went to the Department of Foreign Affairs a few weeks ago and asked for the requirements on how we can get a new one. I found out that the requirements is the same as the new passports. Gosh! We need to start from scratch again. We also need to provide a Notarized Affidavit of Loss as well as Police Report since our passport is still valid. We have to wait for several working days for the processing. Oh well, we need to comply all this requirements so we could have our new passports soon. 

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January 5th, 2012 | Posted by Kayce

If you are like most people who save up all year-round for a family friendly Florida fall vacation spots, you want an experience that you will enjoy. You want to be able to say at the end of the vacation that you have had value for your money. Most importantly, you want to know that everyone has had fun. That can be difficult to achieve when you are catering for different age groups and ideas on what are fun activities.

In Florida, you will find plenty of sun and sandy beaches for relaxing, sunbathing and the opportunity to join in with a variety of water sports. The kids will love the excitement and the thrill of some of the best theme parks in the world. Mum and dad can enjoy the entertainment and the vast array of shopping venues with restaurants and bars that are family friendly.

The best thing about visiting some of the family-friendly Fall activity spots is that the heat will have dropped a few degrees. It is also a lot less humid during the autumn months, but you will still find plenty of opportunities for swimming and sun-bathing. In addition, you will have all the autumn festival taking place around the state.

You will find it is much more cost-effective to consider using vacation rentals in Florida instead of paying for what can sometimes be very expensive hotel accommodation. Many villas and apartment complexes have their own or shared swimming pools. You have all the comforts of home with the addition of services such as laundry and cleaning throughout your stay. You will have a fully fitted kitchen with all the equipment you may need for preparing meals and feeding your family.

For those who do not want to spend time in the kitchen while on vacation, there is no shortage of international cuisines for you to try. If you are too tired after a day out, to get dressed to go out for a meal, you can usually find there is a selection of excellent take away services that will deliver to your door.

In addition to all the various festivals held throughout autumn, the city has an interesting historical past. Cities such as St Augustine in the northeast of Florida were founded in 1565 by a Spanish explorer. It is home for the National Guard and is one of the oldest European-established ports in the US.

If you are looking for a more relaxing and less energetic activity, or just somewhere quiet to return to in the evenings, Palm Coast is a likely spot. It is a city in Flagler County and is within easy commuting distance of Orlando and Jacksonville for when you want a bit more excitement or entertainment. It is quieter during the day when the majority of the inhabitants have commuted to work in the surrounding cities.

Other family friendly Florida fall vacation spots include the barrier island of the west coast of Florida called Siesta Key. Europeans named the island Sarasota Key in 1513. It was renamed in 1920 to Siesta Key. Do not forget Venice, which is another area, which is popular for vacation rentals.

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December 31st, 2011 | Posted by Kayce

If you are planning for an easy and hassle free Barcelonavacation, the airbnb vacation rentals are the best bet. The 2^nd largest Spanish city is a premier tourist destination today with its classy archaic structures and museums. You will love the vibrantBarcelona parades and your children would surely enjoy theBarcelona zoo which is situated in the beautiful Parc de la Ciutadella. Besides, the youngsters are very fond ofBarcelona owing to its thrilling nightlife with several bars, pubs and night clubs around. It’s true that the place is a bit expensive but surly you won’t mind spending a few more dollars when you are getting an unmatched entertainment. But with whoever you are in theBarcelona tour, you always need to land up on a comfortable accommodation.

 The current trend is towards the vacation rentals and there are a good number of vacation rental agencies such as Airbnb which come up with a great variety of renting abodes for the tourists in theCataloniacapital. Just log on their website and place your place of visit. The vacation rental website will open up a huge gallery of rental abodes inBarcelonafor you to choose from. Whether you are looking for central rooms or big rooms, you will find everything inBarcelonavacation rentals. If you are looking for a grand luxurious vacation with your family, there are the private apartments with terrace. If you are on a tour with your tech savvy friends, you can choose rentals with Wi-Fi connections. The prices will vary and they can be anywhere between $26-$132 depending on the rental you pick here. 

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December 11th, 2011 | Posted by Kayce

Every week I am going to feature different tourist attractions, nice scenery and views from different countries which was visited by my family and friends. Since I am just a virtual traveler this time, I asked permission from them to post their travel photos here in my travel blog. All their photos are credited from them and I’d like to thank them for being so kind and so supportive to me.

For this week I am featuring the beautiful city of Vienna, Austria which was visited by my friend who works as a cabin crew of Emirates airlines. She was so blessed in having this kind of job because she has the chance to travel around the world and visit many beautiful countries and nice places just like Vienna. This city is conveniently located on the rail lines between Venice, Budapest, and Prague, the crossroads between Eastern and Western Europe.

Vienna stands at the heart of Europe, smack on the intersection between the East and West. It also makes for a great home base for exploring Central Europe like Germany, The Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovania, Italy and Switzerland.

If  you like history, classical musical heritage, architecture and grand palaces are among your interests, then you must visit Vienna. If music and the outdoors is your interest check out the Summer Music Festivals in Austria, which are spectacular. Perhaps a River Cruise on the Danube River is on your itinerary.

Vienna is a huge city with lots of sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation.  As you tour around this city, you’ll soon discover that there’s so much more attractions that Austria has to offer.

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November 30th, 2011 | Posted by Kayce

The big day is over, the dress is being tucked away in storage, the repeat presents are being returned and the photos are being sorted through and carefully displayed around the house. But there is one more treat in store before you start your happy domestic years of married life. The honeymoon.

 We all know that however you met, whether through a singles Liverpool website or through friends, this is the part of the wedding ceremony you’ve been secretly looking forward to the most. But sometimes honeymoon planning can be overlooked in the chaos of throwing together the enormous event of a wedding. When the crucial time comes, will you have chosen the right place? Here are five knock-out honeymoon destinations to choose from if you’re still deciding…

Cephalonia

If you’ve read Captain Corelli’s Mandolin you’ll be at no loss to understand why this quaint Greek island made it on to this list. For Cephalonia is the setting of De Burnier’s heart-wrenching tale, and his description of the place would rouse anyone’s curiosity. A place of simple village life, of snails and goats, of stunning beaches, of crystal clear waters and sunlight of such intensity it takes days to acclimatise to. What better place for a romantic honeymoon?

Sardinia

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Sitting just below Corsica, this Italian island is the second largest in the Mediterranean Sea. Famous for its seafood and a strange-tasting berry they use to make particularly pungent liquor, Sardinia is the perfect place to imbibe the alternative side of Italian culture. A year-round relaxed atmosphere permeates the island, ideal for a honeymoon of watching sunsets and savouring delicious meals by the lapping ocean.

Sri Lanka

If you want an off-the-beaten-track honeymoon adventure then look no further than Sri Lanka. This teardrop-shaped island tucked in beside India is a wonderfully varied country. From its gorgeous Southern beaches to its cooler central mountainous regions, there’s plenty to keep you occupied. See the mile-long carnival of elephants, musicians and fire dancers in Kandy. Visit a Buddhist temple at the full moon and join in the nationwide celebrations of that day. For excitement in a whole new and different culture, Sri Lanka is the place to be.

Bali

Another alternative honeymoon island, Bali, will also throw you headlong into another culture. But that’s not to say tourists aren’t welcome here, this is a very popular destination for many travellers, especially backpackers. Temple ceremonies, dances, volcanoes, unforgettable beaches – this Indonesian island may be small but it has everything.

Fiji

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On almost exactly the other side of the world from us sits the collection of islands known as Fiji. This idyllic country would suit any honeymooner, whether you met on an eHarmony UK dating site or at school. Here you will find white beaches, blue seas and an amazing variety of vibrant marine life. Fiji is the ultimate and most convincing honeymoon cliché. But it’s just low enough on the radar not to have been ruined by popularity.

 Any of these five locations would be perfect for an exotic honeymoon. Just make sure you don’t rush the decision or leave it to the last minute.

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November 23rd, 2011 | Posted by Kayce

I was checking for new updates of my friends today in Facebook when I saw one of my friend’s holiday photos where they celebrated their 2nd wedding anniversary. I was so amazed of their sweet and lovely photos together as well as the beautiful place where they stayed with. I thought they went abroad but I was surprised that this beautiful scenery was actually located in Marinduque, Philippines.

It is an island named as Bellarocca Island which is situated off the south west coast of Marinduque province. You will surely be enticed when you experience the beauty of this island when you visit the Bellarocca Island Resort and Spa. This is the place where my friend and her hubby stayed for several days.

This resort and spa offers a lot of activities and recreations such as Kayaking, Jet ski, Banana boat, Windsurfing, Hobie cat sailing and a whole lot more! I would love to try their wellness and spa as well as their romantic treat for couples.

See? The photos itself is absolutely breathtaking and relaxing! Hmmm… if only we have an extra budget, hubby and I would definitely spend our anniversary in this beautiful place. You can check out their website Bellarocca Island Resort and Spa for more details regarding their accommodation, facilities, services and also their rates and online reservation as well.

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November 17th, 2011 | Posted by Kayce

Every week I am going to feature different tourist attractions, nice scenery and views from different countries which was visited by my family and friends. Since I am just a virtual traveler this time, I asked permission from them to post their travel photos here in my travel blog. All their photos are credited from them and I’d like to thank them for being so kind and so supportive to me.

For this week I am featuring the beautiful city of Milan, Italy which was visited by my friend who works as a cabin crew of Emirates airlines. She was so blessed in having this kind of job because she has the chance to travel around the world  and visit many beautiful countries and nice places just like Milan.  It is a city that is rich in style and fashion. Not just that, it  also comes with more than its fair share of leading tourist attractions. When you first arrive in Milan, do treat yourself to a guided tour of the city, whether on foot or by bus so that you can see what attractions are on offer and where exactly they are located.

Daily walking tours in Milan are popular for tourists as it takes in many of the city’s most interesting attractions and landmarks.  You should visit The Teatro alla Scala opera house since it is particularly a notable place of interest in the city. There are also many palaces of Milan, such as the Palazzo Borromeo, the Palazzo Marino and the Palazzo Real, amongst many others. Further tourist attractions within the city include the Meazza Stadium, the Rotonda della Besana and the Giuseppe Verdi Music Conservatory. Shows and event are also taking place at the enormous Fiera di Milano Trade Fair complex.

Milan features a wide range of attractions to suit the tastes of all tourists. Its old and impressive structures really amazed me. This is actually the most visited landmarks of the city. I would love to see the Duomo Cathedral and Santa Maria delle Grazie church where da Vinci painted his major “The Last Supper” masterpiece as well as the beautiful sculptures and architectures  as we contemplate the beauty of Milan’s heritage.

I also love to visit The Teatro alla Scala since it is a symbol of Milan where it is  famous for high fashion, celebrities, glamorous parties and some of the world’s best operatic performances.  I haven’t seen a  major opera house yet that is why I would love to see and witness the realm of classical music when we got the chance to  visit Milan on our Europe trip soon. My friend also told me that we should visit Piazza Duomo because we can visit those luxurious shops and charming restaurants with inviting settings and excellent cuisine.

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November 10th, 2011 | Posted by Kayce

Our church is actively participating in every mission or activities both from our own outreaches or together with other affiliate or partner church ministries. We have our annual gathering that includes anniversary, thanksgiving, youth camp and family camp meeting. Most of our church members is composed of young people that’s why we encourage our young gents and ladies specially those are who unbelievers to join this youth camp meeting this coming December.

I remember when I joined youth camp a few years ago, it was such an awesome and overwhelming experience. I really enjoyed all the activities that we had since all of us participated in this event. The camp was held in another place and they called it a Christian home exchange where it is considered as a faith based vacation place. If you’re not familiar with it yet, it is actually a home exchange with another fellow Christians where two households simply swap homes during their vacation.

Joining a religious clergy and activities like this is very helpful for your spiritual growth. It is a great way for you to connect with other Christians and to engage in these some kind of Christian service. Pastors who are also planning to have a sabbaticals, this is a great choice for the whole church congregation or even for a devotional for the whole family.

If you are planning to have a vacation that could help strengthen or renew your faith, you can try looking for some numerous home exchange organizations online. This faith based home exchange is definitely unique because you are seeking out people who shares your faith.

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November 6th, 2011 | Posted by Kayce

Next year is gonna be an exciting year for our family because my mom invited us to visit her working country in Switzerland.  This is actually our first time to travel abroad that’s why we are all excited for this holiday. We already planned for this holiday a few years back but it was postponed since my mom decided that she will be the one who will spend her holiday here in the Philippines. But now is the time for us to visit her so we could also see the beauty of  her country where she work and live there for more than 20 years.

We already had our passports so what we are preparing now is to comply for a visa requirements at the Swiss Embassy while my mom also has to secure an invitation letter since it will be a visa for sponsored relative or friend. Another requirements that we need to comply is to show some proof of financial resources such as bank statements, proof of business since we are self-employed and  international travel insurance. The visa processing and issuance will took for up to 4 weeks so we need to stay in Manila for a month.

Preparing for travel abroad is really a daunting task especially when it comes to putting our affairs in order. There are official documents to gather so we need to organize and never lose these documents.

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