Hagimit Falls
By Rohat Fatih at 07:51
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As what other people believe, a waterfall is a symbol of rejuvenated cleansing. It’s hard to ignore its natural free flowing water no matter how big or small it is. Look beyond what you see and you seem to realize a waterfall is nature’s way of saying wash yourself and live the life you want to have.
Located in the Southern part of the Philippines (just two kilometers away from Penaplata), there stood the Hagimit Falls – the Garden City of Samal’s crowning glory due to its relaxing ambiance. The formation of the rocks where the water is flowing (about 6 feet high to 3 feet high) is in its finest. The numerous trees that surround the place are its mighty soldiers keeping the entire area clean and green. Dip your body on the flow of the current and you’ll instantly discover its invisible magic that soothes not only the exterior side of you but for the most part, it also heals the inner part of you.
Hagimit Falls is also an ideal camping site for a small group of friends or a family of five members who want to reboot themselves from all the types of stress by living in the city. Tents can be built on the side, cook some nutritious food, drink some wine while witnessing the real beauty what Mother Nature can bring. The Hagimit Falls certainly offers you the serenity you’ve been searching for in years that even the prominent writers such as John Grisham and JK Rowling might want to stay here to finish their next bestselling novel.
The entrance fee is cheap and affordable. Of all the negative feedback circulated around the Internet, seeing Hagimit Falls is not a disappointment. Getting here is worth all your effort and worth all your money you need to spend.
Design Trends: Singapore
Yesterday we got a look at an Australian based magazine. Today, I am taking you to Singapore.
I always enjoy picking up local magazines when I travel to get a glimpse into the interests of the country I am visiting. (Not to mention if you want to pick up an imported U.S. magazine, you will be paying over $16 so if you run out of reading material, local is the way to go.)
This time, I found Style Living, a Singapore based design magazine. They featured a section on design trends and this is what they highlighted. The world seems to be getting smaller and interests uniform in some ways, but there are still some diverging trends.
For one, there is this:
Plywood? "Neither cheap nor nasty." That is good to know. Plywood is bringing "sexy back." I will make sure to make a note of that.
This one is universal and classic. Ikat is a perpetual global staple in terms of interiors, and now, it is also a fashion trend.
I always enjoy picking up local magazines when I travel to get a glimpse into the interests of the country I am visiting. (Not to mention if you want to pick up an imported U.S. magazine, you will be paying over $16 so if you run out of reading material, local is the way to go.)
This time, I found Style Living, a Singapore based design magazine. They featured a section on design trends and this is what they highlighted. The world seems to be getting smaller and interests uniform in some ways, but there are still some diverging trends.
For one, there is this:
Plywood? "Neither cheap nor nasty." That is good to know. Plywood is bringing "sexy back." I will make sure to make a note of that.
This one is universal and classic. Ikat is a perpetual global staple in terms of interiors, and now, it is also a fashion trend.
This one too, is no surprise. The global trend here is: well, global.
The color teal. I love all shades of blue in interiors, and teal pieces in small or large doses would be a welcome break from muted neutrals.
I guess I was hoping for something a little more shocking or different, and all I got was plywood. Still, Style Living with its guide to entertaining and interpretation of "country" decor (that's a whole other story) was entertaining and made for good plane reading.
Capones Island Zambales
Capones Island is one of the main attractions in Pundaquit Zambales. The island is actually a big lump of rock formation with very little soil. Beaches around the island aren’t that homie for the usual tourist mainly because of the sand and rock mixture from the crashing waves of the open ocean.
One of the best things to do on the island, aside from just hanging around and not being able to enjoy the beach, is go up and take a tour of the lighthouse. The lighthouse is at the back of the island when you’re facing the open sea. The steep steps up to the lighthouse is no walk in the park. So be ready and carry only what you need. If you do need to carry a lot of stuff like camera gears, make sure you put them in a sturdy bag with a strong strap and ask your guide (boatman or sometimes another local) to carry them for you.
J'Adore ADORE
The new (and 2nd ever) edition of the Australian based online home and lifestyle magazine Adore has arrived. While in the U.S. we find ourselves in the winter months, the light and bright features (primarily white) throughout the magazine are a testament to the fact that this is Australia's summer.
I was mesmerized by the feature on Brisbane, Australia. I spent five months in Brisbane (in 2003) and it was quite interesting to read about its progress. Brisbane was not a sleepy town then, but was often overlooked for its more famous Australian big city counterparts (read Sydney and Melbourne). Currently, it appears that Brisbane is coming into its own, with up and coming hotels, shopping, and dining spots.
Brisbane is a perfect home base, as it's not only a fabulous city in its own right, but is nearby to some not to be missed beach towns: Surfers Paradise, Noosa, and Byron Bay. (Noosa is paradise--think walking through a lush forest steps away from a beach with koalas sleeping high in the branches.) Not to mention, it is the closest "large" city to the Great Barrier Reef.
The nightstand: covered in what looks like a heavy linen with nailheads, is gorgeous.
The second, and my favorite, is a Hamptons home designed by Elsa Soyars.
It just happens to include all my favorite interior colors: white, gray, and turquoise peppered throughout in unexpected places.
I was mesmerized by the feature on Brisbane, Australia. I spent five months in Brisbane (in 2003) and it was quite interesting to read about its progress. Brisbane was not a sleepy town then, but was often overlooked for its more famous Australian big city counterparts (read Sydney and Melbourne). Currently, it appears that Brisbane is coming into its own, with up and coming hotels, shopping, and dining spots.
Brisbane is a perfect home base, as it's not only a fabulous city in its own right, but is nearby to some not to be missed beach towns: Surfers Paradise, Noosa, and Byron Bay. (Noosa is paradise--think walking through a lush forest steps away from a beach with koalas sleeping high in the branches.) Not to mention, it is the closest "large" city to the Great Barrier Reef.
Adore was also rife with inspirational interior design images. The first is a home in Paradise Valley, Arizona designed by Jamie Herzlinger.
There was a definite affinity towards using Venetian Mirrors, and I have to say I don't mind the repetition. In this case, the more the better.
The nightstand: covered in what looks like a heavy linen with nailheads, is gorgeous.
It just happens to include all my favorite interior colors: white, gray, and turquoise peppered throughout in unexpected places.
I don't think it gets any better than this turquoise door flanked by greenery, with a view of the silver twig table inside.
White walls, a crystal chandelier, and a glass fireplace.
An all white kitchen aside from the the turquoise backsplash.
Lastly, this adorable girl's bedroom, especially with that hot pink rug.
images via Adore Magazine |