Winter Getaway Destinations

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Winter is coming. Light summer breeze starts to turn into a cold heavy wind; leaves are falling, skies are becoming grey. Slight melancholia is taking over, and sometimes it’s hard to fall asleep in a lone cold bad. You’re probably starting to think about the place you want to spend the winter at: stay tuned to learn the paradise spots.

It’s unbelievable how easy we forget that it may be cold while it’s still summer. It’s like when you’re always surrounded by people; you absolutely forget how it feels to be lonely. As the colder months are getting closer, the freeze and frost hit you hard. Heavier coats and scars, gloves to keep your hands warm… or maybe a special someone to keep you cozy through the winter? Someone that can spend it with you, no matter if you’re sitting in front of the fireplace or running away to a deserted island not to see a single snowflake. Holding someone’s hand and feeling the warmth of one’s body can bring the heat back even in the coldest night of December.

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Let’s look at the best travel destinations to escape the winter.


Calangute, India

North Goa is a paradise for everyone who’s young and active. It is one of the most picturesque corners of India, where you can see an unprecedented mix of cultures, traditions, as well as travelers from around the world. Calangute is a typical vibrant city that was previously called the “hippie capital”, and this free spirit has been preserved here until today.

In addition to the exotic and the variety of parties that make noise here almost daily, Calangute attracts young people with very affordable prices and is one of the best places to relax. So, you can live in a bungalow on the shores of the Arabian Sea for a really reasonable price, the same low amount per day can be spent on food and entertainment. An affordable paradise? Sign me up!




Kuta, Bali

Another budget-friendly and popular holiday destination that will appeal to young people is the resort town of Kuta in Bali. Not so long ago it was a small village, and today it is a popular place where along the coast of the Indian Ocean there are many inexpensive cafes and bars, reasonably priced hotels, noisy night clubs, etc.

Kuta, like many of the destinations, is a paradise for those who can just lie and enjoy the ocean all day, meet sunrises and sunsets, smoothly moving from beach to beach, from bar to bar. The atmosphere is encouraging to feel some romance. Even something more than that… If you don’t have a partner in crime yet (guilty for desiring), head to HookUpGeek. Those guys have a lot to offer! No spoilers!

Penang Island, Malaysia

Penang Island is the most vibrant and popular tourist center of Malaysia, and especially its northern part, where the best beaches of the world and recreation areas are concentrated. Penang is a combination of amazing nature and ancient attractions, so it is suitable for active tourists who sometimes still want to get outside the beach and explore the unknown. Moreover, even there you have the possibility to find a person to spend with your unforgettable holidays. Just check hookupgeek.com and get lost in your pleasure.

There is a lot to do in Penang: most of the interesting places on the island and various excursions can be visited at affordable prices.

So, whether you decide to spend the winter fighting cold winds and playing in the snow or having a cocktail or two (...hundreds?), it’s always better to share the experience you gain. There’s a lot to explore in the world. Take the wheel and make sure you’re warm, alone or with someone!

The All New Grand China Acrobatic Circus at Araneta City

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“The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus” will spotlight on internationally acclaimed and multi-awarded acts and performances of the Troupe.

Mastercard Credit, Debit and Prepaid cardholders are entitled to a 25% discount from any purchase made from November 15 to December 15.

The Christmas Show will run from December 25, 2019 to January 4, 2020 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

November 2019, Manila, Philippines – Araneta City’s entertainment mecca, the Smart Araneta Coliseum, brings in to the country the multi-awarded performances of the China National Acrobatic Troupe in a Christmas Show titled  “The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus.”
The Grand China Acrobatic Circus presents the daring, the splendid, the bold and the spectacular. It features mind-blowing tricks, death-defying acts, graceful choreography loaded with color and excitement deftly presented by internationally renowned and multi-awarded Chinese acrobats.

The Circus themed performance is set to give Filipinos personal firsts experience of heart-stopping shows, daring and thrilling performances guaranteed to be a hit among audiences young and old.

One never-to-missed act is the Rose Bud contortionist, a mythical fox in a trance of contortion and coquetry. Another jaw dropping act is the Peking Opera’s Huadan (heroines) in Diabolo, where performers in majestic suits intrinsically play the Chinese Yo-yo.

The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus will run from December 25, 2019 to January 4, 2020 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Enjoy a 25% discount on every purchase of ten (10) tickets by using a Mastercard Debit, Credit, and Prepad card in any Ticketnet outlets. The promo can also be availed via www.ticketnet.com.ph and the Araneta City Mobile app by using the promocode MCARANETA25.

Interested buyers may also call 8911-5555.


The Grand China Acrobatic Circus Mastercard Promo runs under DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-21402 Series of 2019.

Impressive SEA Games 2019 Opening Ceremonies Wows Audience

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The maximum seating capacity of the Philippine Arena is 55,000 compared to the Araneta Coliseum, known as the Big Dome at Araneta Center in Cubao, which has only a maximum of 36,000.

So if you can fill up this venue, then you are probably a much better attraction compared to those who were able to fill up the Big Dome.

"The Philippine Arena is the world's largest indoor arena. It is a multipurpose indoor arena with a maximum seating capacity of 55,000 at Ciudad de Victoria, a 140-hectare tourism enterprise zone in Bocaue and Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines about 30 kilometers north of Manila. It is one of the centerpieces of the many centennial projects of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) for their centennial celebration on July 27, 2014. The legal owner of the arena is the INC's educational institution, New Era University." - Wikipedia

So I thought they would not allow taking videos at the Philippine Arena during the SEAGames 2019 Opening Ceremonies. It was clearly specified on the SEAGames official Facebook page

However, everyone still took out their smartphones and cameras to take videos. I guess you can't stop Pinoys in documenting the moments especially this particular national event happening in the Philippines and now being observed by Southeast Asia, if not the world.

Kalimutan muna ang pagkamuhi sa gobyerno o pansariling problema, dahil kung nandoon ka mismo sa Philippine Arena at nanood ng opening ceremonies ng SEAGames 2019, tunay kang mamamangha kung paano nakakaantig ng puso ang pagsuporta ng ating mga kababayan sa ating mga athleta.

Lalo na ng lumabas ang mga athletang sila Lydia de Vega, Onyok Velasco, Efren Bata Reyes, Paeng Nepomuceno, atbpa.

Goosebumps dahil maaalala mo ang kanilang panahon ng kasikatan na nagbigay karangalan sa ating bansa.

Pasensiya na at lowbatt na yung ginamit ko na pangkuha ng litrato at video pero agad-agad kung i-upload ang mga iyon bukas na bukas agad.

Salamat sa isang gabi ng karangalan. Huwag muna nating isipin ang hidwaan, dahil panahon ito kung kailan tayo ay dapat magbunyi para ikatuwa ng ating mga kalahok sa patimpalak.

Wazzup Pilipinas was overwhelmed with the number of athletes that marched in stage...I thought it would never end, and the song "Manila" was looping in the background while everyone was singing and grooving to the beat, all-smiles, and even joined by the foreigners seated around us, whether wearing formal or casual outfits, everyone truly cherished every moment.

The March of the Philippine athletes seemed like endless dahil sa dami ng delegates...akala mo hindi na mauubos...But still hindi nakakasawang makita ang mga athletes at kantahin paulit-ulit yung song...hahaha.. iba talaga feeling when you are actually there seeing the faces of both athletes and audience.

The entrance of teams from different countries with our very own beauty queens leading ala santacruzan style was satisfactory enough.

When it was the turn of the Philippine athletes, the song "Manila" running as their soundtrack while they marched was also sang by most of the audience as per initial encouragement of the earlier hosts during the early hours before 7pm.

Yeah, it may have been set with the crowd, but still it was catchy to sing along with the iconic tune.

Kudos also to the organizers and production team of the Opening Ceremonies, and to the President for showing up.

Nagulat ako kasi tolerable ang start ng event. Hindi late. Hindi the so called "Filipino Time".

Even the President was early kaya nasimulan niya ang opening ceremonies of SEAGames 2019.

They said 7pm, it did start at only a few minutes after 7pm....Though everyone was informed of the 5pm lockdown when all the doors of the Arena will close.

But even before that, may mga lively familiar hosts (comedians from TV) and performances na agad every 20 minutes yata so the crowd was kept entertained. The hosts were sort of giving us a heads up on what will happen later - including the singing of the "Manila" song.

We were seated infront and right in the center feeling VIPs. Now I know I should invest on a DSLR with zoom lens to get better videos and photos since the stage is too big and wide to capture with just a smartphone camera, also unfortunate that they don't allow tripods or monopods (selfie sticks) inside the Philippine Arena. Nangawit talaga ako with my smartphone.

Pinaiwan din sa amin yung food and water na baon. Kaya medyo uhaw at gutom...makapag dinner kami at almost midnight na when we got back in Quezon City. Kahit may mga food stalls outside, we didn't bother to go out and buy because baka ma miss namin ang mga pangyayari.....kasi like I said, may mga earlier performers din.

Honestly, Wala akong maipipintas masyado sa opening ceremonies. Professionally organized and world-class performances talaga.

Wazzup Pilipinas was with the Turismo Filipina 2019 candidates at the SEAGames 2019 Opening Ceremonies held at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.

What can I say about the SEAGames 2019 opening ceremonies?

World class!!!

I was actually surprised, and wanting more. So when the performances ended... I felt super bitin ... More, more more!!!

Watching LIVE is a different experience because you get to watch the BTS that you can't see on TV.

And President Rodrigo Roa Duterte was even seen grooving to the beat.

Now, I've read about the accissations that the cost of all these was 11 Billion. And they are questioning if it really looks like as per amount, and alledging that all that money were never accounted for. Overpriced yet many venues are still unfinished. Logistics are still suffering disorganization, and athletes are treated less than expected from a host country.

But those are totally different stories yet to be investigated further.

For now, we are sending our congratulations to the organizers of the SEA Games 2019 Opening Ceremonies.

Congratulations also to Turismo Filipina organizers for being part of such a historical moment, and to the organizers of the opening ceremonies for satisfactory production numbers.

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I originally had no plans of watching the SEA Games 2019 opening ceremonies at the Philippine Arena because it was clearly mentioned on the official Facebook page of the 2019 SEA Games that video taking of any form is not allowed. So that includes livestreaming.

But when I got an invite, my first thought was "Oh, Well, I'll just watch it as a spectator" and take photos instead.

But when I saw almost everyone using their smartphones to take videos, and the security unminding them, then I got so excited, quickly took out my smartphone too and started recording.

Naturally, my thoughts were all about sharing the videos on my social media later. The Filipinos who can't afford to buy the expensive tickets, in our case is P12k per person, will now be able to watch the SEA Games 2019 opening ceremonies.

"The Patron A tickets cost ₱12,000, ₱4,000 for the upper box, ₱1,500 for the general admission center, and ₱1,000 for the general admission side."

I am not waiting for any thank you from my viewers, but I do believe the government should have opened the venues, even the privately owned Philippine Arena owned by INC / New Era, for free as it is a national event we should all be able to witness. The government should have shouldered the cost of the entrance to the opening ceremonies.


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