DSC00072 One of the best parts of my recent vacation was my side trip to Zhuhai, a Special Economic Zone of the People's Republic of China which is separated by a mere border gate from Macau. Going to Zhuhai meant I had to go through two immigration counters again for my entry-exit. But applying for a visa is hassle-free, provided you have no problem with your papers. I just paid HKD $150, which is the same as what you would pay in Shenzhen, another China special economic zone nearer to Hong Kong. The funny thing about this side trip is that I didn't ... Continue Reading...
Food-tripping in Macau..almost
Lord Stow's cafe. One of the reasons I went to Macau was to indulge in a food trip. But I believe I did more walking and seeing the sights than e-a-t, especially after busting what little budget I had on shopping in Zhuhai. I suppose there is now an exciting food scene in Macau because of the casinos and the arrival of different cultures there. But the old reliables of Portuguese and Macanese cuisine are still there and what you're bound to see is a country that delights in its food, especially sweets and pastries. Any visitor to Macau would have to ... Continue Reading...
Bungee jumping off Macau Tower: for the ultimate adventure
DSC00084. An exciting point of my recent trip to Macau was my visit to Macau Tower, At 338 meters, it is on the world list as one of the highest towers, even taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris (324 m). The Macau Tower is one of the peninsula's more famous landmarks and has been shown as a background in a number of movies. Going up Macau Tower cost HK$100. Unlike the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, this one has a scenic elevator and you can see the Macau landscape along the way. Fearful of heights (don't ask me why I chose to go up anyway), ... Continue Reading...
“Thank God for this life!” – National Thank You Day concert pushes through
Nancy, Cindy and Bianca, originally uploaded by annalyn. Before it became a crater, Glorietta 2 holds a lot of memories for everyone. A few of my friends were around the vicinity when the bombing occurred and am just thankful they're safe and I was several miles away, working at the casino-hotel in faraway Manila. A few years back when the LRT bombing occurred, I was at riding the MRT at the same time, and it always gives me the creeps thinking about how close you can sometimes be to unfortunate events. Second question is: how would you like to die (I ... Continue Reading...
Why Macau is the new casino capital of the world
DSC00061. My gosh, why all those casinos and where do all those players get their mooney?! Here's a handy listing of all the casinos, hotels and other attractions that are soon to open in Macau: MGM Grand Macau - Five-star hotel with huge ballroom, spa, nightclub, convention center, 1500-seat theater and a split-level casino with 300 tables and 1,000 slot machines. Target launch date: December 2007 Ponte 16 - Five-star, 420-room Sofitel hotel with 19 "VIP mansions," spa, conference area, shops and casino. Target launch date: November ... Continue Reading...
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