Troy Jacob

at 04:53

|Travel|

Spending the weekend right is always a big part, it’s like for me I should always have a plan on how to spend my weekends. So these two weekends – July 8 to 9 & July 15 to 16 – was really jampacked. And both was mostly spent in Tagaytay – one of my fave getaway spot near Metro Manila.

So the 1^st weekend was actually really tiring, because last July 8, 2017 was the opening of the NCAA Season 93 at MOA Arena. And being a member of the Altas Perpsquad, we are required to attend. So our call time was at 8am and the ceremony doesn’t start until 12pm. The day was filled with excitement and fun because a new season for all the athletes is about to begin.

We got back to UPHSD at around 3pm then had a meeting that lasted up until 4pm. That was the only time that I had the chance to head out to Tagaytay and commute. Because my family was already at a hotel in Tagaytay for the weekend so I just needed to catch up to them. The commute/travel time lasted about 3 hours. Even though the travel time was a hassle, thankfully the food didn’t disappoint especially the Breakfast Buffet the following morning. We spent the weekend at The Lake Hotel Tagaytay, and can I just say - if you want a nice place to spent days in Tagaytay and without sacrificing quality, well this is the place.

The next weekend was also filled with festivities. On the Saturday, I attended my 1^st session of review for the UPCAT and other College Entrance Exams out there via Diliman Access. And got filled with knowledge especially with Physics.

After that I headed off straight to Tagaytay, our dismissal time was actually at 5pm so eventually I got at Tagaytay at around 8pm in the evening. Luckily my fam was in a good mood, so I told them why not have dinner at Pamana Restaurant – the restaurant owned by the family of Heart Evangelista – and boy did they not disappoint.

The next day, it was mostly held at Talisay, Batangas where we went touring around Taal Lake, then have grilled seafood because we know down there the seafood is fresh.

Not a second was wasted through the course of these 2 weekends. Such a fun filled way to get out of the city and its bustling work. Hoping for more days like these.

If you want a place to stay in Tagaytay, do contact me through my e-mail {troyjacob.quinan@gmail.com} and I’ll recommend you to a hotel like getaway.

|Travel| Spending the weekend right is always a big part, it’s like for me I should always have a plan on how to spend my weekends. ...

at 05:57

|Place|

Last October 14 2016, was a magical day indeed. The moment I stepped on the train, I was met with all these iconic symbols that everyone knows. This iconic symbol depicts and also nourished my very childhood actually up until now even though I’m already 17 years old, I still love what it represents. It resonated through different ages from children to those who are children at heart. The symbol I’m referring to is the iconic symbol of Disney. The train ride was ecstatic, it was filled with joy and laughter especially from kids who are also on their way to one of the happiest places on earth – Disneyland.

I cannot forget what the speaker on the train told us during our train ride, she said “Have a Magical Adventure ahead…” The moment you stepped off the famous train of Disneyland, you are instantly met with structural aspects that resonate up until inside the park. The first thing you will see of course is the famous arc that said Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, next to that is the statue of Mickey surfing on top of a whale.

My favorite part of the amusement park was actually located at the entrance which is the train station where you can ride the train and roam around the entire vicinity of Disneyland. All the rides are very child friendly – when you look at it from a teenager or an adult point of view – but I know that’s the point, is to make you feel like a child again when you take on these rides and that just what it did to me.

Talking about the architectures inside, well it was pretty amazing. All the nooks and cranny of each every infrastructure of the park was so detailed that you would think you’re in a stage where they would film Disney scenes. It was all amazing from the main street of Disneyland up until Toy Story Land - which actually impressed me because they made even the grass really huge to make the feel of every person who comes, comes in feeling like a toy. Disneyland was celebrating Halloween Season at that time so the park was mostly designed with ornaments that are Autumn inspired like giant pumpkins, fallen leaves, and etc.

I would like to appreciate and say thank you to all the mascots, actors, and all the personnel in the park because they really completed the very feel and idea of the park with all of their roles and the joy that they emit to the crowd.

Taking note of what the speaker said to us on the train to the park. It was really a Magical Adventure and Experience to cherish, up until I grow up. I promise I’ll be back to this place, and I’ll visit all the other Disneyland that are found around the world.

|Place| Last October 14 2016, was a magical day indeed. The moment I stepped on the train, I was met with all these iconic symbols ...

at 06:38

|Travel|

As big as it can get, La Union is one of the longest and biggest province that I have ever been to or have I ever crossed. La Union being one of the most well known and sought after provinces here in the Philippines, for it having over 19 municipalities that half I can’t even remember.

La Union is very well known for people that wants a getaway to the beach but not having to pay for air fare just to fly to Boracay or Palawan (But I do love Boracay & can’t wait to visit Palawan this year). La Union is also known as one of the Philippine’s surfing spots specifically San Juan. But we settled for San Fernando which is the 2^nd main municipality in La Union, next to San Juan.

Because we thought that we’re just gonna spend most of our time at a resort so my mom booked our hotel to one of the best and most luxurious resorts in La Union – the Thunderbird Resort & Casino. The resort was Grecian or Greek inspired, so I was amazed when we first passed through the gates. The resort has multiple villas ranging from 12K and above per night. The beach and swimming pool area was just beautiful especially the beach and pool side which was facing the sunset so another bonus point for the hotel.

The resort was accompanied with restaurants that would satisfy you, but the one that I really liked was the Korean Restaurant – Ozu – where we had dinner. We also had dinner outside the resort which was the Riverfarm restaurant, they were famous for their dining area which was floating on the river and having fish farms around you.

Back at the resort, every corner is worthy backdrop for anyone who wants to take their #ootd’s or people just like me – a blogger and also a photographer.