singapore changi airport

it didn't felt so much like going outside the country since the Philippines is an archipelago, where we're used to fly by air to go to other regions. it was even more comforting since i was flying with our country's flag carrier.woke up early for my first ever flight to Lion City, Singapura. doing it alone wasn't even a concern because of this country's reputation of having an impressive airport system. i went there by the way for a training with the company that i'm working right now.i slept more than half of the three-hour trip since it was just seeing clouds over plain sea view. when the plane was approaching the Malaysian peninsula, first thing one would notice are the many cargo ships and the buildings along its coast.changi airport currently has three terminals and still has a very wide area for expansion since it's a reclamed site. though there were signs on almost every corner and are all in English language, one can still get lost because of its size. sometimes you may wonder if there were just very few people inside the airport or it's just that huge. just passed by the shopping area that made it look more like a mall rather than an airport.when checking out, one can have the option to either take the train system or the more traditional way of taking a taxi to about twenty to thirty minutes to the country's central district. what i like most with this airport is its spacious area.

kaeskapo sa binondo

just days away from the Eskapo's food trip at Manila's China town, Binondo. finally i decided who to bring who i also believe can help me explore one of the world's oldest China town. i've chosen cher, shattershards, chyng, docgelo, and ann. please email me at i.dongho@gmail.com so i'll send the details. as for the rest don't worry, i have a list of food trips coming in a yet to reveal area. the Big Binondo Food Wok map are now available in some book shops and restaurants.

the big binondo food wok map - an invitation

here comes February signifying the celebration of the Chinese New Year! i think it's just so good to know that finally a map for a Binondo food trip is out. we've been going to Manila's China town for quite some time now just to get to eat some of our favorite Chinese food.this time, Old Manila Walks releases its own guide for us to even explore the many other food shops around Binondo. they made it in such a way that we have all the options to try it out. with some stubs that offers discounts on some shops.haven't tried exploring the other food shops in this map guide, so i'm inviting five eskapo readers to join me and explore some of the food shops in the list. i won't be treating though but instead i'll give you a copy of this map and join me get around Binondo.rule is simple, let me know why you deserve this map and join this food trip on the comment page. you need to make sure that you'll be available for the food trip which will be on Feb 14 from 10:00am until 4:00pm.

it's a day of food trip and a bit of an experience of the Chinese way of welcoming the new year. contest starts now until Feb 2 11:49pm. special thanks to Ivan Man Dy and Old Manila Walks for the copy of this map.

Backpack Photography: Banaue

to end the Banaue-Batad series, i'm inviting you to a one great chance to see it and at the same time learn from photographer and travel blogger ironwulf. join him in his "Backpack Photography: Banaue" on March 19-21, 2010. i always learn something new from ironwulf whether it's just a half day food trip in Binondo, a walk around the heritage town of Taal or even just when we're hanging out at lagalog's place. what more when one gets to join him in a photography session at one of the most loved place in the country. he's actually giving discounts to those making an early confirmation (check out the links). grab this chance or you might as well be interested with his other backpack photography sessions. photo above was taken during the ocular of the photography sessions for Banaue.