Marina Bay Sands Singapore Infinity Swimming Pool Experience PART 11

Wow! I saw this spectacular MBS or Marina Bay Sands in the picture before! Just one click away in YOUTUBE, I watched the video of this Asia's Iconic Spot in Singapore!I was simply amazed with this something unusual pool located on top of the building.

I love swimming!I dream that someday, i could swim in Marina Bay Sands Infinity Pool in Singapore!God is really good.He granted my wish.My dream turned into reality.  On May 3,2012 after my unforgettable Asian Cruise,I stayed in MBS Hotel for 2 days.
The first things I did during my first stay in Marina Bay Sands Hotel was to experienced swimming in the infinity pool.From my room on the 10th floor,i need to take an elevator.

I need to transfer into another elevator to reach the 57 floor!

inside the elevator

MBS Infinity pool is located on the 57th fllor

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MBS Infinity pool ix exclusively only for hotel guest

Wow! I'm excited to SWIM!! Please read the PART 11 of my MBS Experience!



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My COOKING TV Segment Swak Sa Sarap

Celebrity chef or cook, food blogger and writer and  food  & lifestyle hosts are everywhere. People working in this field help our community improve and get some cool ideas about cooking and dining experience.They share what they know and learn about food. Sharing is one of the best things you could do  to our society: share your idea and knowledge,you're a great blessing.I am blessed to have a talent in talking to the public and i am sharing it now.I have a passion in FOODS and COOKING, ABS-CBN gave me a break since 2009.                                                                            

I have a Culinary Arts background.I took up Certificate in Culinary Arts at Gerardo's School of Culinary in General Santos City last 2009,www.gerardosculinary.com!

During my graduation April 2010

Cooking is not an easy task.There are lots of things to be considered in cooking like food preparation,slicing of the ingredients,choosing the right and best brand to use,heat temperature, etc.Anybody can COOK but cooking properly is a different story. By studying Culinary Arts,it helps me to become a better Cook and soon to be a TOP CHEF..Good experience is a plus factor and wide exposure in different food taste test  are helpful in becoming a CHEF.

Handling this TV Segment is a big responsibility. I make sure that the viewers learn something after watching our episode.Giving basic cooking techniques and tips how to save in food preparation and in marketing would be helpful enough.

Swak Sa Sarap also features some promising Chef, Cooks and Food Trippers in the region.Through this  TV Show, we showcase Filipino flavors all over the world.

with Chef Faith Arbis of Gerardo's Culinary School

With Kuya Ian of ABS-CBN's MAG TV na SADYA TA!

Kuya Richard of Ricres REstaurant and Ms Meg Sacramento

Philippine Cuisine is ready to invade.Just  like our neighboring countries ,Thailand and Malaysia Cuisines are so popular among tourists.Who couldn't  forget the flavor of Thai Tom Yum  or Spicy Prawn Soup and Asam Laksa of Malaysia?

Now,Filipino flavor like SINIGANG, PAKSIW,KINILAW and SINUGBA are ready to penetrate  the global food market.

SINUGBANG BANGUS  (Grilled MilkFish)

Pinoy Fiesta Meal : Tiger Prawn, Crabs,Grilled Chicken and Bangus, Steamed Vegetables and Kinilaw na Tuna 

Blaan Tribe of Sarangani Province

Maranao Women of Sarangani Province 

You can catch my cooking TV segment, Swak Sa Sarap through this link : http://tfcnow.abscbn.com/index_magandangumagasocsksargen.aspx

Phuket Thailand! Amazing Temples

On May 01,2012, as part of my Asian Cruise,i had a glimpse of Thailand!Wow, I am amazed of this beautiful country.Unique culture and flavorful Thai Cuisine.But what attracts me most is the magnificent temples found in Thailand!

I don't have a cameraman so i did the taping alone.By the way,you can catch my TV segment on ABS-CBN's Morning TV Show Magandang Umaga South Central Mindanao,6:15 AM  shown in Southern Mindanao Philippines. If you're living abroad,still you can view our show tru this website : http://tfcnow.abs-cbn.com/index_magandangumagasocsksargen.aspx

Saan ka man sa Thailand, pareho lahat ng design ng temple nila.

 There are a total of 40,717 Buddhist temples (Thai: Wat) in Thailand as of 31 December 2004, of which 33,902 are in current use, according to the Office of National Buddhism.^[1] Of the 33,902 active temples, 31,890 are of the Maha Nikaya and 1,987 are of the Dhammayuttika Nikaya orders of the Theravada school, while 12 are of the Chinese Nikaya and 13 are of the Anam Nikaya orders of the Mahayana school. Two hundred and seventy-two temples, 217 of the Maha Nikaya order and 55 of the Dhammayut order, hold the status of royal temple. Royal wisungkhamasima (Pali: visuṃ gāmasīmā), official recognition of a temple's legitimacy, has been granted to 20,281 temples.

Wow,nakakamangha!Thailand's temples serve as tourist spot or attraction.The architecture of a Wat has seen many changes in Thailand in the course of history. Although there are many differences in lay-out and style, they all adhere to the same principals.A Thai temple, with few exceptions, consists of two parts: The Phuttha-wat and the Sangha-wat.

 Visit Thailand and Be Amazed!

Thank You South GateWay Travel and Tours!

A Glimpse of Singapore and Marina Bay Sands!

I took this video during our travel from Singapore Changi International Airport going to Singapore Harbor Front where the embarkation of my dream travel ,cruising,started. Singapore is really amazing.Clean and Green.

According to Wikipedia, Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, 137 kilometres (85 mi) north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the Singapore Strait to its south. Singapore is highly urbanised but almost half of the country is covered by greenery. More land is being created for development through land reclamation.

 Singapore had been a part of various local empires since it was first inhabited in the second century AD. Modern Singapore was founded as a trading post of the East India Company by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819 with permission from the Sultanate of Johor. The British obtained full sovereignty over the island in 1824 and Singapore became one of the British Straits Settlements in 1826. Singapore was occupied by the Japanese in World War II and reverted to British rule after the war.

  The economy depends heavily on the industry and service sectors. Singapore is a world leader in several areas: It is the world's fourth-leadingfinancial centre, the world's second-biggest casino gambling market, and the world's third-largest oil refining centre. The port of Singapore is one of the fivebusiest ports in the world, most notable for being the busiest transshipment port in the world. 

 The country is home to more US dollar millionaire households per capita than any other country. The World Bank notes Singapore as the easiest place in the world to do business. The country has the world's third highest GDP PPP per capita of US$59,936, making Singapore one of the world's wealthiest countries.

What is inside the CRUISE SHIP?

Cruise Ships are a floating hotel and restaurant! If you want awesome entertainment,you should try cruising. In Asia Pacific Region, Star Cruises are on TOP. Cruise Line is a billion industry making an enormous impact on tourism.With millions of passengers each year cruise ship vacationing has seen incredible growth.It has been labeled one of the fastest growing jobs sector in the world.
 
Now, for those who haven't  tried cruising, Ill take you inside Star Cruise Virgo.

SuperStar Virgo offers so much more than first class dining and entertainment - it takes you to places where the sun, sea, people and culture blend colourfully well.

Every deck onboard SuperStar Virgo teems with endless fun, entertainment and activities. As you cruise to the most exotic parts of Asia on this floating five-star resort, its more than 25 outlets of food and beverage, entertainment and recreation outlets will impress you.

In fact, it is the only cruise ship in the world that has an authentic Indian restaurant on board that is certified 'halal'!

Inside State Cabin

@ the Lobby of Asia's  Best, STAR CRUISE VIRGO

Llido Theater

Fashion show during gala night with the Cruise Ship Staff! Before the fine dining experience happen, the Captain and his team will be introduced to the cruisers!

If you want to join us in our next Asian Cruise this 2013,just send me a message!

Asian Cruise Trip with Super Star Cruise Virgo and Penang Malaysia Adventure

It's fun inside the cruise ship but it  is funnier  kung makapaglakbay ka   sa napakagandang Malaysia.
On April 30,2012 at 8am,Star Cruise Virgo docked in Penang international Cruise Terminal.

I had a one day tour in this World's heritage site, Penang Malaysia,particular in  Georgetown. Georgetown was tagged as UNESCO world heritage site because of it's unique infrastructure and cultural heritage.
It is the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island.  The Georgetown metropolitan has a population of 1,253,748,^[4] the second largest metropolitan in Malaysia by population.

This fast growing city of Malaysia is the  second most populated city in the country.George Town was voted as one of the best cities in Asia by Asiaweek, ranked 6th in 1998 and 9th in 2000. More recently, George Town has improved a notch to rank as the 9th most liveable city in Asia in a survey of 254 cities worldwide according to an international location ratings survey.

One of the most popular spot here in Georgetown Penang Malaysia is the Blue Mansion.The mansion was built according to Feng Shui principles by master craftsmen brought in from Southern China who used thier skills to fashion a sprawling mansion with 38 rooms, 5granite-paved courtyard,7 staircase and 220 windows. Wow,kaunti lang naman pala ang mga bintana at hagdanan nito.This Blue Mansion festures in various film including the 1993 Oscar winning Indochine.Would you like to visit this Blue Mansion?We will be having another Asian Tour on 2013.

  In Georgetown Penang Malaysia,my food trip was PERFECT.Why? I tasted the Top 7 most delicious and healthy food of the world. According to CNN GO FEATURE,Laksa of Malaysia  gets a good review from the tourists.It has a distinct and unique flavor,spicy but sweet.There are two types of Laksa,Asam  Laksa and Curry Laksa.

Asam Laksa of Malaysia is made of special noodles and vegetables.Plus the tart, gravy, made with chillies, tamarind and flaked fish, ladled over thick white noodles, is contrasted perfectly. With a large handful of fresh mint, cucumber, pineapple and bungah kantan (pink ginger bud), which give it a refreshing lift.

Maka ingon dyud ka nga NAMIT man.Kaso, di ata kinaya ng stomach ko.After eating this,nagkaroon ng giyera sa loob ng tiyan ko.hahahaha!

After trying this authentic Malaysia Food, I explore one of  Asia's Favorite dessert CENDOL.

Cendol has its unique taste! The dessert's basic ingredients are coconut milk, a worm-like jelly made from  rice flour with green food coloring because of the panda leaves.In Philippines,we have our own version of Cendol, it is called as Halo-halo. Other ingredients  are red beans, ice,grass jelly,corn and palm sugar.  If you love dessert and sweet foods, you should try this.

After my FOOD TASTE TEST, I visited a popular souvenir store offering Penang's local products. 

Penang's natives Coffee

medicinal tree

Among the products of  Tean Ean Store,Bird's Nest  Product really caught my attention.Bird's nest  is the major ingredient of bird's nest soup  known as  most expensive animal products consumed by humans.

The nests have been used in Chinese cooking for over 400 years, most often as bird's nest soup.This kind of soup is one of the delicacies in Chinese Cuisine.






A few species of swift )Balinsasayaw in Philippines), the cave swift, are renowned for building the saliva nests used to produce the unique texture of this soup.

Wanna buy some bird's nest?I have some since we have lots of caves in my hometown.It is affordable only.

In Hong Kong, a bowl of bird's nest soup would cost $30 USD to $100 USD.A kilogram of white nest can

cost up to $2,000 USD, and a kilogram of red nests can cost up to $10,000 USD

Before boarding in the ship, I dropped by and  checked Penang's Food Night Market. This place is a FOOD HAVEN for all food trippers.Why? Local and authentic foods of Malaysia are available here.

Loh Bak is made of minced pork or chicken and rolled in soybean sheets.Deep Frying is the basic cooking technique of this recipe

Chicken Wings  Satay. Satay is the local term of Grilling!

Next Stop is Phuket Thailand! I need to go back to the Cruise Ship!

My Asian Food Trip @ Star Cruise Virgo

In cruising with  Star cruise Virgo, EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED .Expect that you could taste different flavors ,The fusion of West and the East.There are inclusive restaurants in  your package tour.It means,kakain ka ng libre dito. LIBRE LIBRE LIBRE (you'lle eat for free).No need to pay for the meals if you're on board the ship.

 Star cruises menu varies from Western, Continental, Mediterian, Chinese and Eastern.The ship has many restaurants. But the most popular are Bella Villa Restaurant.It offers Western cuisine,Pavillion Restaurant offering  Chinese cuisine.

at Bella Vista Restaurant ,Fine Dinning Resto

So if you love siomai,dumplings, noodles ,Pavillion is good for you.I f wanna try something hot and spicy,Mediterranean Buffet is suited to you.

Buffet Style

This restaurant is PORK and LARD FREE!