Adelaide Journals 2013: Overnight Stay & Early Fishing!

12.30.2013 – The road travel going to another destination within South Australia is smoother than comparing to another country that continues to decline, even though they kept telling progress continues to go up. But with South Australia things continue to look good in the next few years it’s quite an amazing view and the experience of true progress never cease. All you need is see it for yourself why this trip was an unforgettable one in the last 48 hours.

Adelaide Journals 2013: Open Road To Port Hughes!

12.30.2013 – The long travel at Port Hughes was a daunting adventure. Driving in Australia is really different. The way motorists behave here is not as chaotic as back in Manila where it’s not what you expected would from a passenger’s point of view. The road to Port Hughes was quite a trip as the highways are not clogged with its own outback to share while on the road. There are several photos taken and it’s a challenge to share the best ones that definitely stand out from the travel there yesterday…

Adelaide Journals 2013: The View at Mt. Lofty!

12.27.2013 – After a trip to the little town of Hahndorf where lunch was served at The Haus, and spent looking around the German Village Shop filled with wooden toys and collectibles. The quick tour around the area was a breeze up to the parking lot. The weather was right to drive to Mt. Lofty the highest point in the southern Mount Lofty Ranges in Adelaide. The place gives you the view of South Australia, and with a rich history that became a popular tourist spot. You have to make the visit the experience the stunning view that is quite mesmerizing in the day.

Adelaide Journals 2013: DIY Car Wash at BP On The Run!

12.26.2013 – In Australia almost everything is “self-service.” You pay at the counter or clean up after you eat at a nearby fast food restaurant it is self-service. It shows independence and not over exaggerating with too many hands to do your chores. When you think of car wash you go to the garage (service station term for gas station in Australia) and there are people already to do the job. But at St. Mary’s BP on the Run you do it yourself for less than $10.00 AU dollars. Just put $1.00 AU dollar in the machine and the blaster shoots high pressured water with foam to rinse the dirt away.

Adelaide Journals 2013: Quick Shop to Harbour Town!

12.26.2013 – Harbour Town is the shopping district in Adelaide, South Australia which mostly consists of signature brands. Boxing Day is their holiday event where most people are now spending their time at this place. After an early lunch at IKEA and some look around driving off to Harbour Town was the next destination to check out the excessive sale and huge discounts. It might not be as big place unlike in Melbourne for your shopping needs, but it is a place you should you buy something for a discounted prices…

Adelaide Journals 2013: IKEA on Boxing Day!

12.26.2013 – IKEA is famous for furniture and other home decors and they have branches all over the world. Unfortunately they don’t have one in the Philippines as I’ve heard there’s one in Singapore but never got the chance to see it for myself being there in that country twice. The opportunity to see it in person was my first in Adelaide was a great experience. A friend sent me photos back then in San Francisco but only the exterior image of the huge warehouse. But once you enter that place it will change your perspective how to “beautify” you’re house.

Adelaide Journals 2013: Brighton Beach on Christmas Day!

12.25.2013 - Spending the Christmas Summer at Brighton beach is no different than having a spectacular view of Noarlunga. It is a fascinating beach with its own jetty that gives you a good walk farther from the rocks and sands. The Brighton jetty has been around but based on history it was badly damaged in the 1990s and re-built which currently features a tower at the end part. Most visitors enjoy the fishing and clear water for a dip or just enjoy the view whenever you can.

Adelaide Journals 2013: Woolworth's at Westfield Marion!

12.23.2013 – First store to visit at the Westfield Marion is Woolworths and you’ll see Jamie Oliver. For anyone who haven’t heard of him he’s popularly known on TLC’s fifteen minute meals where he cook some cool delicacy less than half an hour. Woolworths is the biggest supermarket/grocery store in Australia. They also had convenient stores which were founded in 1924. The brand ambassador is Jamie Oliver which was quite interesting that he also have some food that he produced to sell.

Adelaide Journals 2013: That First Day,

12.23.2013 – There’s always a first for everything. Traveling is a rare thing to happen for someone who is well accustomed to living in a city. The last time an overseas happened was last year in Singapore and the other year was half a month in South Korea. Most people who travel go to popular places and scenic spots people would immediately recognize. But I like to go places rarely some might not know. This time it’s Adelaide in South Australia. It’s Australia’s conservative state a place that needs a good story.

Adelaide Journals 2013: Landing in KL!

12.22.2013 – Heading to Kuala Lumpur was not a breeze. Ever since preparing for this trip I was not getting any decent sleep. For some it’s the most exciting moment but honestly it’s not just about traveling but getting things into perspective. It was three hours of flight from Manila to KL, which was like being dragged on a rush when the next three hours was just about waiting. There was enough time to look around the sophisticated airport and I've never had a stopover when I was headed to Korea back in 2011. But it was a first time to just relax and wait for the connecting flight...