Sleep is a precious commodity for me in my travels. Because the lack of it affects the full appreciation of my trip the next day.

2012 was a year of traveling with love. Why? Because most of my trips were with my girlfriend-turned-fiance.

Introduced in February 2010 in the US, bobble is now in the Philippines. I found it as a handy companion for travelers like us from the recent press conference.

Aside from gift-giving and partying, the Christmas holiday season in the Philippines is synonymous to having a vacation locally and abroad. And as per recent statistics, the Philippines ranked as the 6th largest visiting group in Singapore at about 678,000 in 2011 and 3rd growing market after China and Taiwan.

Negeri Sembilan is located at the west side of Peninsular Malaysia south of Kulala Lumpur and best known for their rich culture and considered as home of ancient traditions.

October 22, 2012 – It was the inaugural flight of Zest Air, the 4th largest carrier of the Philippines, to Kuala Lumpur. Upon arrival at KL International Airport, we were greeted by the Malaysia Airport group with culturally-inspired costumes.

Zest Air made history today as it completed its maiden flight to Kuala Lumpur when their Airbus A320 aircraft left Manila from the Ninoy Aquino International AIrport (NAIA) Terminal 3 (originally Terminal 4) late afternoon via flight Z2948.  

The invitation to explore Malaysia beyond Kuala Lumpur was a welcome opportunity. The offer just came in time since the travel period was immediately after our academic finals week. Moreover, I am excited to be part of Zest Air‘s historic Airbus A320 aircraft maiden flight to Kuala Lumpur.

Even if you’re not a poet, perhaps you can write a poem while staring at the Manila Bay Sunset which has become an iconic scenery for the Manila landscape enthusiasts. In a year or two, this shall be the window view from the rising Grand Riviera Suites along Roxas Boulevard.

Did you know that as early as September, ‘Oktoberfest‘ is already being celebrated in Germany due to weather considerations? In many ways, the same is true for the Philippines such that we are already prepping up as early as September just like with Sofitel’s upcoming 74th Oktoberfest Manila.