Louisa of Art of Being a Mom shares her travel adventure to the beautiful island of Calaguas in Camarines Sur, Philippines. These are just a few of her travel pictures. Click the link below to see the full trip.
Calaguas Island Adventure
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Top 10 Most Breathtaking Spots on Earth
The most breathtaking spots on earth create such a feeling of magnificence that we had to share some of the ones we’ve found with you. These are from various spots around the globe and destinations you can add to your travel list.
1. Great Blue Hole, Belize
2. Iguazu Falls, Argentina
3. Milky Way, Palau
4. Whitehaven Beach, Australia
5. Lake Hillier
6. Manjuyod Sandbar, Philippines
7. Antelope Canyon, Arizona
8. Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
9. Etretat Cliffs, Normandy
10. Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, New Zealand
The Newest Theme Park Attractions You Don’t Want to Miss
More and more theme park attractions are popping up but we’ve gathered the newest attractions you most absolutely don’t want to miss. From apocalyptic horrors to superheroes, these attractions are definitely worth a visit.
1. The Walking Dead: Battle for Survival (Coming soon)
The post-apocalyptic thriller, The Walking Dead will become a reality when Universal Studios unveils The Walking Dead: Battle for Survival.
An interactive 3D ride, this attraction will feature animatronic figures, physical sets, digital projections and special effects. The maze like experience is one you shouldn’t miss. No date has been announced yet as to its opening but this for sure will be a fun, thrilling, scary and exciting adventure all in one.
2. Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Opening June 17)
Star Wars fanatics will enjoy an elaborate fireworks show exhibiting famous scenes and themes from the seven Star Wars movies.
Combining fireworks and projection mapping, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular will celebrate famous scenes and musical themes from the seven Star Wars films.
The nighttime spectacular will start on June 17 and will launch one of the most fantastic pyrotechnical shows including special effects and video projections of the twin suns of Tatooine, a field of battle droids, the trench of the Death Star, Starkiller Base, other Star Wars destinations and a massive lightsaber.
3. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at Universal Studios Hollywood (Open to the public)
Harry Potter has been sharing his magical world at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Florida and at Universal Studios Japan for a few years now but now they’ve headed to Hollywood. Open as of April 7, fans have been experiencing the mysteries of Hogwarts Castle with thrilling rides and attractions.
Word so far is even the queue is exciting with oil paintings springing to life and other magical moments. Part of the ride involves Dumbledore’s office, the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, the Gryffindor™ common room, the Room of Requirement and more.
4. Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Universal Orlando (Coming Soon)
The masterful and giant Kong reigns Skull Island, his island, his home, his kingdom. Similar to the movies the attraction focuses on Kong’s dominance and your struggle to fight through frightening beasts and predators.
The ride combines 3D screens, physical sets and gigantic animatronic figures. The attraction will have you joining a research team that brings you deeper and deeper into the jungle.
5. Iron Man (coming soon)
One of the Avengers is getting his own theme park attraction. Iron man, aka Tony Stark will be introducing the Stark Expo to Hong Kong Disneyland. Guests will be exploring the latest innovations from Stark Industries as they journey through the streets of Hong Kong while they battle it out with the evil forces of Hydra with no other than Iron Man himself.
Ride system tests have commenced so we can expect it to open soon.
Sources:
http://www.cntraveler.com
http://www.latimes.com
http://experience.usatoday.com
Food Festivals You Should Visit
One of the best things about traveling is getting to try different cuisines. Each country has their own special palate and we’ve come up with a list of food festivals you should visit to explore a variety of dishes.
Make sure to keep these food festivals on your list when you visit any of these countries. Hopefully, your trip coincides with these festivals as you’ll get an opportunity to try a smorgasbord of culinary delights.
Salon du Chocolat Festival
(October 28 – November 1 2016)
What:
Over 500 participants from France and abroad participate in the Salon du Chocolat Festival where various chocolate related activities transpire. From a fashion show to an awards night this festival is certainly one you shouldn’t miss.
Where:
Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
What to expect:
- Pastry show
- Cocoa Show
- Chocosphere
- Chocolate Bookshop
- Chocoland
- Chocolate Fashion Show
- The Chocolate Awards
Bacon Festival
(January 25-31, 2016)
What:
Imagine a land of bacon or at least a festival where everything involves all natural and factory farm made bacon. The Bacon Festival has over 100 participating local restaurants, cafes, food trucks, bars, coffeehouses, ice-cream shops, grocery stores.
Where:
Sacramento, California
What to expect:
- Bacon and Beer Bus Tour
- Bacon Fests in various restaurant establishments
- Bacon Fest Chefs Competition
South Beach Wine & Food Festival
(February 22-26, 2017)
What:
The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival attracts more than 65,000 guests annually to its over 80+ events. Popular chefs, renowned wine and spirits producers and food celebrities visit the Sunshine state to indulge in delectable fare being offered throughout the 5 day food festival.
Where:
South Beach, Florida
What to expect:
- Star-studded affair
- Tasting activities
- Recipe Contests
- Musical performances
La Tomatina
(August 31, 2016)
What:
A long standing tradition, the La Tomatina celebrates a festival of tomaotes. Since 1945, the people of Buñol gather to have an intense 1 hour long battle where about 22,000 people face off using what else, tomatoes. Though this tradition started in anger it has become a yearly event that unites the people to enjoy the firm yet flavorful fruit.
Where:
Buñol, Spain
What to expect:
- Musical shows
- Parades
- Dancing
- Fireworks
- Paella cooking contest
Oktoberfest
(September 17- October 3, 2016)
What:
You usually associate Oktoberfest with beer but its also a festival of German delicacies. The mayor of Munich taps the first keg of beer to start the festivities after which all can quench their alcoholic thirst.
Where:
Munch, Germany
What to expect:
- Beer Serving
- Fairground attractions & sideshows
- Traditional costume parade through Munich
- Riflemen’s Parade
- Oktoberfest mass
Source:
http://edition.cnn.com
http://www.foodnetwork.ca
Top 10 Beaches
With so many beaches to visit you might have a hard time deciding where to head next so we’ve come up with a list of the most stunning beaches in the world.
Here are the Top 10 Beaches you have to make a point of visiting (in no particular order):
1. Whitehaven Beach Whitsunday Island, Whitsunday Islands
2 .Valley Church Beach, Antigua
3. Maho Beach, U.S. Virgin Islands, Caribbean
4. Lagoon Hauru Moorea, French Polynesia
5. La Digue Anse Source D’Argent, Seychelles
6. Horseshoe Bay Beach Southampton Parish, Bermuda
7. El Nido, Palawan Philippines
8. Chalk Sound Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
9. Bora Bora, French Polynesia
10. Baia do Sancho Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
