Category Archives: Holidays

USS Battlestar Galactica: Extreme Roller Coaster Rides

Posted on July 22, 2011 by bong

AMONG THE Universal Studios Singapore attractions, the ultimate “high” (pun intended) for thrill addicts like me are the twin Battlestar Galactica roller coasters in the Sci Fi zone.  After all, they hold the distinction of being the “world’s tallest dueling … Continue reading →

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Ancient Egypt, according to Universal Studios Singapore

Posted on July 20, 2011 by bong

MY EX-EXGIRLFRIEND and I had the chance to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt late last year as part of our HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE TOUR. Yes, I am referring to the real pyramids in the real Egypt. However, … Continue reading →

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Wet Live Action at USS Waterworld

Posted on July 16, 2011 by bong

THE live action show’s title should have been sufficient warning to us, the eager and excited viewers.  What do you expect to happen when you watch a LIVE version of the Kevin Costner starrer, WATERWORLD?  A lot of people would … Continue reading →

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A walk in the (Jurassic) Park

Posted on July 4, 2011 by bong

WE DIDN’T just walk, of course.  We rode, flew, got wet, screamed, wowed, ohed, and ahhed. We all tried the Canopy Flyer, a seemingly leisurely and “no thrill” ride that is supposed to give a bird’s eye view of the … Continue reading →

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Adventures in a far, far away land (Photo Slideshow)

Posted on July 2, 2011 by bong

BYE MADAGASCAR.  Hello FAR FAR AWAY zone, the domain of Shrek, Princess Fiona, and (fast-talking) Donkey.  That’s our second stop among the major attractions of Universal Studios Singapore (USS). If Madagascar has a huge life-size ship, Far Far Away has … Continue reading →

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A “crate experience” inside USS Madagascar (Photo Slideshow)

Posted on June 30, 2011 by bong

FOR OUR first Universal Studios Singapore (USS) major attraction we checked out (or should I say, “We checked in…”?) Madagascar.  There is no other way to describe the Madagascar zone but IMPRESSIVE!  For starters, there’s a 15-story high ship parked right … Continue reading →

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A night in the Safari (Photo Slideshow)

Posted on June 29, 2011 by bong

SINGAPORE’s world-famous Night Safari was second in our itinerary for our May 27-31 Singapore Family Holiday.  Right after exploring Resort World Sentosa, off we went to the Night Safari.

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Singapore Family Holiday Day 1: Resort World Sentosa (Photo Slideshow)

Posted on June 28, 2011 by bong

SO OVER THE WEEKEND I started posting about our recent family holiday in Singapore, having shared our first set of photos in and around Universal Studios Singapore on May 28. Our first day in Singapore wasn’t really on the 28th … Continue reading →

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Universal Studios Singapore’s Grand Opening (Photo Slideshow)

Posted on June 24, 2011 by bong

BY MERE coincidence, we were on the second day of our family holiday in Singapore during the grand opening of Universal Studios Singapore (USS) on May 28, 2011.  Of course we arranged our 5-day Singapore tour so that we will … Continue reading →

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A family holiday in Camaya Coast

Posted on June 8, 2011 by bong

On May 25 I shared a slideshow of photos I took from a recent visit in Camaya Coast.  Those are mostly “poster” photos. This time I am sharing a slideshow of the photos of my family and our relatives who … Continue reading →

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Our Idea of Abstinence During the Holy Week

Posted on May 14, 2011 by bong

ON MAUNDY THURSDAY our family did what every Catholic is taught to do:  abstain from eating meat. So why did we feel so guilty? That afternoon on April 21, right after completing our 9-church Visita Iglesia we stopped by the … Continue reading →

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Visita Iglesia 2011

Posted on April 30, 2011 by bong

Visiting churches is one of the most popular family activities in the Philippines during Holy Week, especially among Catholics. It is one “panata” (devotion) that our young family has so far managed to keep for several years now. For 2011, … Continue reading →

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