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Sharing with you guys, our spontaneous HK Trip!

  Upon arrival at HK International Airport, we make sure we’ve secured all of our stuff from the baggage area and exchange our USD for HKD.

Since, it’s our first time in HK, we didn’t figure that the exchange rate outside the airport will be higher, so here’s a TIP exchange just a few amount, enough to let you get to your hotel and just roam around the streets of Hongkong for currency exchange outlets.

Exploring the streets of Hongkong can be a lot challenging so make sure you have your to go pocket wifi. Before your trip you can pre-reserve via Klook and just pick it up at the airport. and hey! you can also customize how much data allocation you will be needing for the whole trip.

Here are photos of our trip, feel free to ask questions on the comment section below:

DAY 1:

HK International Airport

HKCC (Hong Kong Cultural Center)

The Peninsula

Victoria Harbour

Avenue of Stars

First Photo @ HK International Airport ; (2nd pic) HKCC and (3rd Pic) Avenue of Stars

Artworks displayed at the arrival area of HKIA

To get to our place we rode the Express Train to Central Station and transfer to Tsim Sha Tsui.

Note: Be sure to have your octopus card with you at all times. It can be purchase at the airport itself or at train stations.

The following places we’ve been to, is just walking distance to our place, so it is very much convenient for us.

The scenic Victoria Harbour

The Flying Frenchman by Cesar, 1991

  The Peninsula

Avenue of Stars

  DAY 2:

HK Disneyland Resort

For our second day, we allot it to the “happiest place on earth” ❤

HOW TO GET TO HONGKONG DISNEYLAND RESORT FROM TSIM SHA TSUI VIA MTR:

From Tsim Sha Tsui Station you have to walk going to East Tsim Sha Tsui Station for about 5 minutes.

From East Tim Sha Tsui, ride the West Rail Line to Nam Cheong, from Nam Cheong to Sunny Bay to Disneyland Resort.

The whole train ride will take about 44 minutes.

We arrived earlier than the opening of the amusement park , so we took the opportunity to take  photos outside prior securing our tickets at the entrance, since we’ve booked in advance we just showed our QR code and they gave us our tickets.

Here are photos of our wonderful day at Disneyland!

  Mandatory Hongkong Disneyland Facade Shot

Small World Attraction

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DAY 3:

Lantau Island

Kowloon, Mongkok

Citygate Outlet

Random Streets of HK (including the ever so famous insta worthy HK MTR)

  We allot our last day for Lantau Island and strolling around random streets of HK to discover new places which we can find good deals when it comes to shopping.

Here are some of photos during our last day in Amazing Hongkong:

Big Buddha at Lantau Island

Random Street Shots

Pastel Color Palettes Apartment Building at Choi Hung

Going to HK Soon?

Take note of the remarkable places you can visit during your trip here!

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Last May 2017, I visited El Nido, Palawan together with my boyfriend to celebrate my birthday.

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Upon arriving to Puerto Princesa Airport, we rode a van going to El Nido that costs 500 pesos each.

Tip: There are also air conditioned bus and regular bus you can choose from if ever you’re on a budget

Accommodations:

From the bus/van terminal you can ride a tricycle for 10 pesos, so that you can explore your options for a place to stay around town.

We’ve stayed at El Nido Corner Pension House, and the great thing about the place is that is facing the beach, so every morning when you wake up you get to see the beautiful island of El Nido.

Island Hopping Tours:

The standard tour price for the tour is approximately 1200- 1800 pesos per tour for 6-8 persons. Fortunately, we get to have our own tour intended for 2 persons only which costs around 2500 per person for 2 tours with food included.

There are 4 tour options you can choose from (We’ve hand-picked tour A, B and C and as suggested by Tita Divine (the owner of El Nido Corner)

Tour A:

Small lagoon

Big lagoon

Secret lagoon

Shimizu Island

7 Commando Island

Tour B:

Snake Island

Pinagbuyutan Island

Entalula Beach

Tour C:

Helicopter Island

Matinloc Shrine

Secret Beach

Star Beach

Hidden Beach

Tour D:

Bukal Island

Ipil Beach

Nat-Nat Beach

Cadlao Lagoon

Paradise Beach

Here are some of the photos of our spontaneous trip:

Snake Island

Forgive my macho body haha! Special thanks to Kuya Boy for touring us around the islands of El Nido ❤

Special thanks to this guy for making this trip possible ❤

Here’s a sample budget for El Nido Tour:

Airfare on Cebu Pacific or Air Asia – P1500

Van Roundtrip (500 per person x roundtrip) = P1000/ person

Island Hopping Tour (500 per person for standard tour price)

Lodging – P1500/ night

  Planning to visit soon? Let me know your thoughts on the comments section below 🙂

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Well too much for the blah, I have a new outfit post where you can recreate for your own hipster look,  get to know the details of what I’m wearing:

So if you’re looking for something edgy to try with a hipster touch just match your cute eyeglasses with a army jacket and poof instant urban hipster outfit.

Army Jacket: Cotton On 

Inner Top (Turtle Neck) : Black ; Pants: Cigarette Pants from Penshoppe

I went for the all black combo from top to bottom and just spice up the look with the army jacket and white sneakers to balance it out.

Photo by: S

Strut around the street with this look and be the center of attention

Sneakers: Adidas Stan Smith | Navy Blue 

For a new peg for the urban girl

You can also pair your army jacket with a dress or shirt and shorts, be as experimental as you can, and explore fashion.

For more fashion tips don’t hesitate to comment down below.

Till next outfit post luvies!

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Here’s a starter outfit post that I wore here in Manila that is heat friendly: #OOTD: In the Nude

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  Get to know more about what I’m wearing click more for details :)

#OOTD: In the Nude is in trend at the same time doesn’t sacrifice comfort over style

Nude Halter Top from Pink Gossip Boutique 

Pants: Penshoppe

Watch: Bebe | Bag: Vincci Brunei

Sneakers: Sperry Top Sider PH

Recommended outfit for the on the go girls who take public transportation :)

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For this year kick off #OOTD, I prepare a simple combination that you can easily mix, if you’re aiming for a street classy look:

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All you need is your confidence in order to strut this look and you’re good to go!

Here are photos for #OOTD: Round the Black:

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Dress: @jukaykayatbp.

Watch: Casio Gold Vintage Watch | Bag: Nine West

Socks: Adidas Superstar High Socks (folded) | Kicks: Adidas Superstar from @flyht

P.S. Be prepared to be the center of attraction because all eyes will be on you! ;)

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