New Normal in Accommodations – Philippines
New Normal in Accommodations in the Philippines The Department of Tourism (DOT) of the Philippines has released the guidelines for the new normal in accommodations in the Philippines. We are sharing a part of it which guests should be aware of. Source: DOT Announcement 1. Health Declaration Form All guests should answer and sign […]
Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf
Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf ( 淡水漁人碼頭 ), Taiwan The Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the famous tourist spots in Taiwan because watching the sunset here is nice, there are party boats which can be rented, and there are various shops here. The Lover’s Bridge, World Chocolate Wonderland, and the Fullon Hotel Tamsui can also be […]
Sharetea Milk Tea, Taiwan
Sharetea Milk Tea, Taiwan Sharetea Milk Tea was established in 1992 and is still very popular until today in Taiwan. By the way, aside from Taiwan, Sharetea can be seen through different countries like Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, United Kingdom, China, Hong Kong, Macao, Canada, Dubai, Brunei, Indonesia, South Korea, Cambodia, Sarawak and Australia. Right after […]
Yehliu Geopark, Taipei City, Taiwan
Yehliu Geopark ( 野柳地質公園 ), Taiwan The Yehliu Geopark is one of the top tourist destinations in Taiwan because of its unique geological formations. The sedimentary rocks on this land is just a plain land back in the past, but over time, these eroded because of the ocean and the wind. Other Information Operating […]
Camel’s Peak, Taipei, Taiwan
Camel’s Peak, Taipei, Taiwan Have you ever wonder if there is place which is like Yehliu Geopark but with lesser visitors? We found Camel’s Peak, the rocks here are also made out of sedimentary rocks which is the same as Yehliu Geopark. We enjoyed it very much even though there are lesser rock formations, because there […]
Miao Bang Garden Restaurant, Taiwan
Miao Bang Garden Restaurant 苗榜海芋園, Taiwan During our journey to the Yangmingshan National Park, we had our lunch in Miao Bang Garden Restaurant ( 苗榜海芋園 ). The restaurant is known for its garden because during Calla lily season, there are a lot of these flowers around. The restaurant is also known as Miau Ban Garden Restaurant, […]
Raohe Night Market 饒河夜市 , Taiwan
Raohe Night Market 饒河夜市 , Taiwan The Raohe Night Market is one of the oldest night markets in Taiwan, and it showcases the traditional look of the night markets. It is not as huge as the other night markets, just a stretch of road approximately 600 meters. Other Information Operating Hours: 7PM – 11PM […]
Beitou Thermal Valley, Taiwan
Beitou Thermal Valley 地熱谷 , Taiwan Beitou Thermal Valley is one of the 12 Great Sites in Taiwan. There is an uncanny sulphuric steam that rises from the water of the pond because the water here have the highest temperatures in the Datun Mountains area. We actually didn’t know that fact, but Mike from Ownrides suggested this one. Good thing […]
Gaomei Wetlands, Taichung, Taiwan
Gaomei Wetlands 高美溼地 Taichung The Gaomei Wetlands is an area wherein the land is saturated by water, making it a large area of mud. The government created a boardwalk so people can walk here without making their feet dirty. The wetlands is mostly composed of mud, spaces with grass, and of course the windmills. […]
Xinshe Castle, Taichung, Taiwan
Xinshe Castle, Taichung Taiwan The Xinshe Castle (also known as the Summit Resort) complex is composed of European style castle with quaint surroundings. Taiwan has a lot of tourist spots, but the Xinshe Castle is not that known to be visited. For us, this should be always in your itinerary whenever you visit Taichung. […]
Rainbow Village, Taichung City
Rainbow Village One of the most colorful places in Taiwan is the Rainbow Village. The artist behind this is Huang Yong-Fu, also known as Grandpa Rainbow. The village was built by 9 retired soldiers and Grandpa Rainbow bought one home in the village after his retirement. In 2010, when Rainbow Grandpa heard that there will […]
Shilin Night Market – Taiwan Food Trip
Shilin Night Market 士林夜市 – Taiwan Food Trip Taiwan has a lot of night market, but Shilin Night Market is one of the best. Other Information Operating Hours: 7PM – 11PM (some stores are open before and after these hours) There are a lot of people. Buy a small piece of each dish so […]
50 Lan Milk Tea (50嵐 Milk Tea)
50 Lan Milk Tea (50嵐 Milk Tea) One of the best milk tea in terms of value for money is the 50 Lan Milk Tea (50嵐 Milk Tea). Why? Just look at our review. We saw the first shop near the train station after our visit at the Martyrs’ Shrine. There are around 7 people in line, so […]
Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
Songshan Cultural and Creative Park ( 松山文創園區 ) In the past, this complex is a Tobacco Factory. But now it is turned to the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. It is a big complex which is now being used for art exhibits and events. The renovation made by the government just finished last 2011 and there […]
Taipei Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
Taipei Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) The Taipei Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is one of the museums that caters the art scene in Taiwan. Taiwan is a country who embraces art very well. According to our research, aside from the contemporary art, the museum also has Taiwanese colonial architecture during the Japanese colonialization. […]
National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine
National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine ( 國民革命忠烈祠 ) Most of the countries that have been into war, have given shrines to honor their heroes. The National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine was built in Taiwan to honor the fallen Kuomintang soldiers during the Chinese civil war. Other Information Operating Hours: 9:AM – 5PM Changing of guards: Every […]
Huashan 1914 Creative Park ( 華山1914 )
Huashan 1914 Creative Park ( 華山1914 ) Huashan 1914 Creative Park is a complex that was a winery in the past. It now serves as a multipurpose park mostly for art, which caters a lot of art exhibitions and shows. Other Information No entrance fee Operating hours: 9:30AM – 9PM Time spent: 15 mins Various […]
Dr Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall 國父紀念館
Dr Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall 國父紀念館 , Taiwan Taiwan has a lot of tourist spots that honors significant people in their history. One of these is Dr Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall. It was a memorial to the founder of China. Other Information No entrance fee Operating hours: 9AM – 6PM Time spent: […]
Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall Complex
National Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall Complex ( 中正紀念堂 ), Taiwan The National Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall is one of the most famous landmark in Taiwan. The memorial hall was built to honor Chiang Kai Shek, the former president of China. Other Information Operating Hours: 9AM – 6PM No entrance fee Time spent: […]
Taiwan’s Presidential Office Building ( 總統府 )
Taiwan’s Presidential Office Building ( 總統府 ) Every nation with a president should have their own office building, so here is Taiwan’s Presidential Office Building. In the Philippines we call ours as Malacanang Palace, while the United States of America they call it as The White House. This was built during the Japanese colonial period in […]
Taipei 101 and Xinyi Wei Xiu Shopping District
Taipei 101 and Xinyi Wei Xiu Shopping District In our first day in Taipei Taiwan, of course we did not miss to see Taipei 101 and the Xinyi Wei Xiu Shopping District. Taipei 101 was once the tallest building in the world, and it was built to withstand typhoons and earthquakes. Other Information Observatory […]
SAD Super Hot Noodles, Taiwan
SAD Super Hot Noodles I do not know why did they named their restaurant as Sad. But we were actually not sad when we were there. We saw Sad Super Hot Noodles while we were walking in the alley near Taipei 101. The alley is full of small food stalls who sell affordable food. Almost […]
JLD Dragon Milk Tea, Taiwan
JLD Dragon Milk Tea During our first day in Taiwan, we were very eager to taste their milk tea. So, we got our very first Milk Tea from JLD Dragon Milk Tea. JLD means Just Love Drink. Oh yes! We just love their drink! We saw this stall, it’s just located in an alley surrounded […]
Master of Mushroom ( 神 菇 )
Master of Mushroom ( 神 菇 ) On our second day in Taiwan, just right after we went to the Xinshe Castle, we had our lunch in the Master of Mushroom. Mike from Ownrides told us the name is Master of Mushroom even though the exact translation says 神 – God and 菇 – mushroom. Either […]
Estancia Resort Hotel Tagaytay
Estancia Resort Hotel Tagaytay After Busy and I went to the Flying Carnival 2020, we went to Tagaytay and checked in Estancia Resort Hotel Tagaytay. This resort is one of the pioneer hotels in Tagaytay City, Cavite, and it is well known for its Santorini inspired theme. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EstanciaHotel/ Website: http://www.estanciatagaytay.com.ph/ Contact Numbers: +6346 413-1133 to […]
Flying Carnival 2020 – Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival
Flying Carnival 2020 – Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival Every year the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival is held, but this time it was held in Carmona, Cavite instead of Clark, Pampanga. We were there in the first day (March 5, 2020) of the Flying Carnival 2020 to witness the event, so, here […]
Kopita Restaurant, Bar, and Events Place
Kopita Restaurant, Bar, and Events Place Busy and I visited the restaurant in PTT Gasoline Station in Piela again because it has a different management already. Bruncher, is now Kopita Restaurant. Kopita Restaurant serves delicious comfort food made with love. Operating Hours: 10 AM – 10 PM Payment Methods: Cash (Credit Card still pending) Contact […]
Bearseum Suites, Tagaytay
Bearseum Suites, the hotel that will make you beary happy Bearseum Suites is the hotel that can help you achieve your childhood dreams and make you beary happy! Everybody will enjoy staying in their rooms, even if you are a child or an adult. Staying here is as close as (or better than) staying in […]
Cafe Agapita, Silang Cavite
Cafe Agapita, Silang Cavite Located in the town proper of Silang, Cavite, Cafe Agapita is a must visit coffee shop with good coffee and food, plus the coffee shop has a chic interior design. Just last December 23, 2019, they opened their doors to their customers. So, Busy and I went in Cafe Agapita recently […]
What to do with Your Flowers After Valentine’s Day?
What to do with Your Flowers After Valentine’s Day? We usually receive flowers from our loved ones especially on Valentine’s Day. But what do you do with it aside from placing it in the vase with water? Here are some things that I did with the flowers that Busy gave me. Our first Valentine’s […]
See the Flying Carnival 2020 in Carmona
See the Flying Carnival 2020 in Carmona, Cavite Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta which is also known as “The Weekend of Everything that Flies” which has run for over two decades is here again! The Flying Carnival 2020! “The Flying Carnival 2020: A Weekend of Almost Everything that Flies,” a 3-day spectacle of hot air […]
Bearseum – A Teddy Bear Museum in Tagaytay
Bearseum – A Teddy Bear Museum in Tagaytay Busy and I went in Tagaytay and we saw Bearseum Suites, a hotel with a bear museum. So we went inside and explored it. Quick Links Registration Inside the Museum Tips and Notes Rates Bearseum Contact Details Happy and Busy’s Smileys Going in Bearseum Teddy […]
Introduction to Scuba Diving
Introduction to Scuba Diving Busy and I wanted to experience Scuba Diving, so we took the Introduction to Scuba Diving lessons from Summer Cruise Dive Resort. Besides, Summer Cruise is just near Cavite so it will be easy for us to get here. Address: San Luis, Batangas Lesson Provider: Summer Cruise Dive Resort Our experience […]
Summer Cruise Dive Resort, Batangas
Summer Cruise Dive Resort Busy and I looked for a dive resort that is just near when we found Summer Cruise Dive Resort in San Luis, Batangas. This dive resort is perfect if you are in a budget but you want to snorkel, freedive, or scuba dive! So, if ever you want a quick weekend […]
Taal Volcano Eruption – January 12, 2020
Witnessing the Taal Volcano Eruption This blog is about our story during the Taal Volcano Eruption. We were very blessed and fortunate that we were not very much affected by the eruption. Busy and I were just in Tagaytay City when our friends told us that Taal Volcano erupted. So, we have decided to eat […]
Where to Eat in Tagaytay?
Everybody knows that Tagaytay is one of the places to visit whenever they want a quick getaway. But where to eat in Tagaytay? Here is the our list for your reference. Our Favorites – Where to Eat in Tagaytay 1. Deli De San Honore Deli de San Honore is one of our favorite because […]
Hello Kitty Town, Johor Malaysia
My bucket list is to travel all over the world and see Hello Kitty theme parks. When I heard that Hello Kitty Town in Malaysia is closing in December 31, 2019, I really wished that I can go and visit. Fortunately, Busy made my visit possible. 🙂 He gave our tour in Hello Kitty Town […]
Tourist Spots in Tanay, Rizal
Going out of town is the best way to enjoy your weekend. Tanay, Rizal is perfect for your quick getaway. It is just a few hours away from Manila, and very accessible with public transportation. But what should we visit in Tanay? Here are the top tourist spots in Tanay, Rizal. Looking for other […]
Disney on Ice 2019, Live in Manila
We have watched Disney on Ice every year for a few years now. So, we were very excited to watch this year’s Disney on Ice 2019 show. We have shown each portion of the show below, including short videos. Where to buy tickets and where to seat? 👉 https://happyandbusytravels.com/disney-on-ice-2018/ It was again held in Mall […]
Fuji Q Highland Experience
Japanese technology is the best in the whole world. That’s why they also have Fuji Q Highland, it is one of the best amusement park with a lot of thrilling and record breaking roller coasters. If the weather also is good, Mt. Fuji can be seen from the park. Website: https://www.fujiq.jp/en/ Operating Hours: 9:00 AM – […]
Black Scoop Cafe, SM Dasmariñas Cavite
Black Scoop Cafe is now available in the south! The first branch in the south is located in SM Dasmariñas, Cavite. Black Scoop Cafe is one of the famous cafe that serves good coffee and milk tea. But aside from these, they also serve different drinks and dishes. So, Happy and Busy went to the […]
Sierra Lake House, Private Island in Laguna
Ever wonder if you can rent an island for your birthday, anniversary, or any occasion for an affordable rate? Sierra Lake House is here to fulfill your dreams. Sierra Lake house is a private island for rent in Cavinti, Laguna, just 3 hour away from Manila. If you want to go away from the hustle […]
Robot Restaurant Show, Tokyo, Japan
Japan is very well known for their advance technology and weirdly great entertainment. One way to enjoy it is to watch a show at the Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. So, we, Happy and Busy, together with our friends went to watch the famous show. Website: http://www.shinjuku-robot.com/pc/index.php?lng=en Address: 1-7-1 Kabukicho Shinjuku-ku Tokyo, Japan How to […]
Meet Hapsy, the Happy and Busy Travels Mascot
We have a new team member! Meet Hapsy! He is our newest mascot. He looks cute, isn’t he? Hapsy was born on December 1, 2017, which is also the start of our blog. He will be modeling for us whenever we are not ready for a photo 😆 Well… he looks really better than us 😜 We […]
Philippine Passport Application Guide
Have you ever wonder how do you apply for a new passport or renew your passport? Here is a quick Philippine Passport Guide. Quick Links How to renew or apply for a new passport? Processing Fee and turn around time New Passport and Renewal application requirements Courtesy Lane (Who are allowed to process […]
The Vegan Lodge’s Soft Opening – Yoga Session
The Vegan Lodge’s soft opening was held last November 3, 2019. Their soft opening started with a Yoga Session. So, my brother and I joined and experienced it. It was my 4th time doing yoga, and my brother’s first time. Before the Yoga Session Cups of hot tea were distributed before the Yoga Session […]
BMJ Shinjuku Okubo, Tokyo Japan
We had a chance to stay in BMJ Shinjuku Okubo during our stay in Tokyo, Japan. We chose to stay in BMJ Shinjuku Okubo because it has the perfect location. It is near convenient stores, Don Quiote, restaurants, train station, and other stores open for 24 hours. Contact Details of BMJ Shinjuku Okubo Email: [email protected] […]
Nagpatong Rock Formation, Tanay Rizal
Nagpatong Rock Formation in Tanay is the newest tourist destination in the province of Rizal. It just opened last 2017 to visitors, and recently it has become one of the famous rock formations. “Nagpatong” is a Filipino word from the root word “patong” which means layering. So Nagpatong Rock literally means layers of rocks placed […]
Zen Rooms Monteluce, Silang Cavite
Busy and I booked a loft room in Zen Rooms Monteluce, in Silang Cavite. Monteluce is just a few minutes away from Tagaytay. So, we have decided to stay here because Zen Rooms Monteluce is very affordable. Plus, we used the code HAPPYANDBUSY and we got 20% discount in our total bill! Where to […]
Ruins of St Paul’s, Macau – How to Avoid Photobombers?
How to get a photo in the Ruins of St Paul’s without all of the people in it? Getting a photo in any tourist spots is hard because there is a lot of people! Of course there is a lot of people because they also want to see the tourist spot and get their photos […]