My Top 5 Picks for Summer Getaway at Lazada

Lazada is a perfect one stop shop with so much great deals from anything and almost everything like gadget, fashion apparels, cosmetics, appliances, sports, travel items and gears, unique home and living items, wonderful accessories, and a lot more.

Summer is just around the corner and it is the best time to go out and explore the beauty of the islands here and abroad. I already knew Lazada as I subscribe through their Facebook page but I did not have the time to actually visit their website.

So over the weekend, I finally decided to check their website to see what they have to offer and lo and behold I found a perfect summer takeaway.

Here are my Top Picks...

Luggage: I am not a fan of it but seeing this Travel Mate 08-85108 Hard Case Luggage (Black) 20" is just a perfect pick for me as it looks perfect for either holiday summer getaway or official business travel. What interest me most are the prints as it gives more class and sophistication.With its size of 54 x 31 x 76 I wouldn't need an extra bag for all my clothes this summer. For only Php 1700.00 from its original price of Php 2000.00 you would already have a luggage that is secured and intact. Rain or shine, bumpy or sandy pavement you don't have to worry because this hard case with built in TSA Lock keeps your belonging secure and safe.

Pack-It 2-Sided Cube-Morocco is your perfect partner when going out of town. One thing is for sure, you'll gonna love the idea of having the capability to set aside the dirty and clean laundry that you have. It comes really handy when going on a company or barkada summer getaways. Your perfect bag at the beach. For only Php 600.00 you'd be worry free from swindlers and pick pockets wanting to take advantage on tourists.

Who would reject a Samsung Digital Camera with 5X Digital Zoom? Am sure everyone would love it. Grab this camera as a graduation gift for your loved one. A point and shoot camera comes really handy when travelling. At least you could always be on the go and ready to snap those explicit and wonderful experiences along the way. This is my first ever camera and had totally loved it.

Beach party, bonfire, and camping sometimes gets really boring at night without music. Worry no more I found Cliptec Magic-Mate Portable Multimedia Speaker really handy since it is pocket size and providing a crystal clear audio for MP3, MP4, Iphone and or music phones. You can still enjoy the perfect summer getaway with friends chatting or dancing while heating up your marshmallow.

SUNBLOCK! SUNBLOCK! SUNBLOCK! Worry no more! Enjoy the summer heat! Block those harmful rays of the sun with these perfect Kustie Sunblock cream.

Aside from my top 5. I have one last bonus must have! What about snorkeling at the beach? It would definitely be perfect with Mascot Goggles. The lenses resist fogging and allows you to see clearly under water! Am sure I would love to see those fishes swimming gracefully!

Check out their website for any special discount they offer every now and then.

Travelling PASAY! The Premier Gateway to the Philippines

Last May 12, 2012 it was my friend’s Birthday (Anton). Since I work at night we decided to go out at night and visit the SM Mall of Asia. Sometimes, it is better to go there at night to avoid the warm ocean breeze most especially for me where I have little patience under the sun. hehehe

We decided to watch a movie, unfortunately that time we don’t feel watching the movies available. So we decided to just go around and do some window shopping and maybe spotting some items that we could buy when budget permits.

Photo care-of Izza Santos

After few hours we went out the mall maybe do some stargazing and to add it more the different lights adorn the MOA Park. The laughter of children playing on these beautiful rides scattered along the stretch of the park. Along with these are the songs played by the bands in the bar symphonized by the splashes sea water hitting the sea wall.

After long walk from window shopping to walking along the park and stargazing we decided to stop by a restaurant named Aling Marsha Dampa Resturant. Of course if you go out we don’t just don’t go out and tire ourselves out. After that tiring refreshing walk it is time for us to grab something to munch.

We never tried Dampa before. So we decided to just try it and have a feel of it. At least to have a totally new experience. I think it is always good to try something new once in a while.

Below is my top picks that I recommend worth visiting in Pasay City.

1. Nayong Pilipino – is a theme park that show cases the different cultural group and racial groups in the Philippines. This theme park is located near Manila International Airport. If you are in Mall of Asia or anywhere in EDSA one can just take a bus going to MIA (it will only cost you Php 12.00 depending on your location) or one can take a passenger jeepney if you are along Rizal Park or Taft Avenue (fare would range from Php 8.00 to Php 15.00) depending on your location)

2. Cultural Center of the Philippines 

3. Folk Arts Theater

Some photo's here are taken in google images. Click the image for redirect.

Travelling Manila: First stop is Intramuros

Here's the Map of Intramuros

My friend Anton and I decided to roam around the metro. I already thought that travelling Metro Manila in a broad day light because summer heat could reach up to 37 degrees Celsius. So, I already set my mind that it wouldn’t be that much fun.

We decided to explore the said city of Manila because I don’t want to be ignorant in the nearby cities where I worked. I know I wanted to explore the said city because this is the very first city to be developed way back Spanish Era in the Philippine History.

Anton told me that it would be best to visit the famous Intramuros because there are a lot historical spots. Intramuros is a Spanish term which means inside a wall. This was built by the Spaniards to basically to protect them from their detractors like British and Chinese pirates.

Photo taken in google images.

This is the Baluarte de San Diego
Photo taken in google images.

Inside Intramuros is Manila’s oldest churches or schools built during the Spanish Regime in the country. In my opinion this place was built not only for protection but also to separate the middle class Filipinos and the dignitaries and the Spanish Aritocrats.


So to start our travel we first visited The Manila Cathedral. When we went there it is under repair. It is formally known as Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica or Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception but it is locally known as Manila Cathedral.

It was my first time to visit the said place and honestly I am amazed because some of the buildings are still in their old Spanish Era architectural design.

I am basically amazed by the structure of the church. It was beautifully and artistically built. Preserving this kind of structure in its original color and architectural design is not that easy but it is worthy and priceless because the color and the façade of the church tell a story of a rich cultural heritage of the Filipinos. Looking at it somehow tells me the story of the old Manila.

After visiting the Manila Cathedral we stop by another famous church. It is the San Agustin Church. It is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines. The exterior is amazingly beautiful. This church also has a museum to have a better understanding as to what the church has gone through and its most important dignitaries. This church is very popular as a wedding venue and I am not surprised because it captures a

Inside the San Agustin Church in Intramuros.
This photo was taken from google image

This is the facade of San Agustin Church
Photo taken from google image.

I would say that this magnificent church is something that we could compare from basilicas and churches abroad. I feel blessed that I was able to see this church. I was mesmerized and enthralled with such excitement when I see the ceiling of this majestic church.


Transportation Option:


By taxi


The easiest way to get into Intramuros is by Taxi. Taxi drivers are anywhere the metro is very much familiar with Intramuros as they are well versed on this location as they are used in bringing tourist in this place. This type of transportation is highly recommended for those visitors who don’t mind shelling out a little extra of their budget more so when you are caught on a heavy so called rush hour traffic jam. Currently the flagdown rate is PHP 40.00 and fare goes up every Php 3.50 for every 300 meters.


By train


Visitors who would like to experience how it is like to work and live in Manila, I would advise you to take the train. So, you should go to an LRT station and then buy a ticket up to Central Terminal. Central Terminal Station is the nearest to the eastern wall of Intramuros it’s a pretty long walk to the most tourist destination within Intramuros so I would advise to take their Kalesa that can tour you around. Of course nothing beats walking in getting around the place.

Kalesa: the earliest land transportation during the Spanish Era
Photo taken at google images

Of course our trip would never be successful if we don't pose infront of our camera. Here's our pictorials from our Intramuros Trip.


Below is my friends pictures in Intramuros and Manila Cathedral:

Inside a man-made tunnel in Intramuros

This is the door of the Manila Cathedral.

Here are some of my pictures: