Barat Mode

It’s our first time to go to Laiya, Batangas to enjoy the beach and nature trip last May 1, 2008

At first, we were trying to book at Palm Beach Resort but since we just planned the trip 3 days before our preferred date, it’s already fully booked. So, our friend called up several resorts in the area to check for available accomodations. Luckily, we were able to get 1 premier room at La Luz.

Upon reaching the resort, we were very happy with how the receptionists welcomed us. They were very accomodating and courteous. We immediately fell in love with the place. They have a very cozy place. Very clean and relaxing cabanas and a row of beach parasols and wooden beach chairs (you could use these free of charge, WOW!).

They have a couple of beach activities to enjoy — kayak, snorkling, beach volleyball, bon fire at night, board games, and our well loved body massage. Everything is priced affordably.

We also like the buffet meals that they offer. It is not gourmet but not canteen food… we could say that your Php 950 (lunch, afternoon snacks, dinner and breakfast) is really “sulit” and can be enjoyed by a certified barat! We were super “busog” all the time. Each meal consists of pork, chicken, vegetable and fish dish — plus dessert and juice drink.

So if ever you plan to go to Laiya, Batangas try La Luz.

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Divisoria is always our best bet for cheap but great finds… may it be for your kid’s birthday party favor, supplies in your office, corporate giveaways or whatever it is that you need … most likely you can find it in our home sweet “divilandia”!

Yup, we call it “divilandia”!… There’s a forum that many budget conscious mommies shares there ideas and great finds for home needs and baby stuff. They call divisoria … “divilandia” and now, we call it that way since we consider it a shopper’s paradise.

Last tuesday, August 21, 2007, we went to divilandia to scout for party favors for Julienne’s upcoming birthday party, some supplies for the office and for possible corporate giveaways this yuletide season.

You wouldn’t believe what we bought, how much we spent and what’s on our list for our next visit. We’ll post another entry for the party favors that we bought which only cost us 1,200 for everything (stationary sets, tumblers, stickers, coloring books, puzzles, bags, watches and “strawberry shortcake”-like hats)

Barat tips:

1. Don’t wear your jewelries when you go there. Jeans, shirt and flip-flops/sneakers would be the best attire plus a belt bag (this is the reason why one of the sales lady thought that i’m a trader hehehe)

2. Visit divi on a weekday and the day after the holiday (normally tuesday) would be the best timing, since everybody’s excited to go back to the office after a long weekend.

3. Don’t limit yourself to tutuban and 168. If you think, prices here are oh sooo cheap, wait until you visit the new divisoria mall and the streets of divisoria. You wouldn’t believe the price!

4. Buy in wholesale, this only refers to 6 pcs.

5. Make a list or know what are the items you would buy, since you’ll be lured with the wide selection of items in divilandia.

6. Be prepared to carry your purchases, unless you bring your alalay with you or hire some “tambays” to carry it for you. You may also hire a pedicab to drive you to the parking area if you’re already tired with all the shopping

7. You may park at 168 or tutuban mall.

We hope you’ll have an enjoyable visit at our divilandia!:)

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This is the last entry for our subic trip (June 23 and 24, 2007) and it wouldn’t be complete without a food entry.

We eat out twice while we were in Subic and funny that we ate at the same restaurant in both occassions… and that is Meat Plus!

Why? We actually didn’t know. Maybe we wanted to eat in a place that’s not available here in Manila? Or, we really love steaks and burgers? Or, it’s really yummy and budget friendly that we went back there twice!

This place is really not that “mura”, but if you try to read the Menu carefully and pick the right order you’ll both satisfy your hunger and your pocket! hehehe

Prices starts a Php 25 (for your extra side dish — generous serving size) to around Php 400 (for meals).

As for us, on the first night we ate there, we ordered for Tenderloin Meal (Php 225) and extra sidings and was shared by 2 people.

And Super Sarap! Banana Fritters (Php 100) for dessert.

On the second night we went there, we ordered for the official Barat Mode order

This is good for 2 people on a budget.

1 Cheeseburger with Potato Skin and drink (Php 115),

1 Cheeseburger (Php 75),

and 1 Siding (ranging from Php 25 to Php 60)… this one’s called “the bomb” we think this is best eaten with steak rather than with burger.

But if you are on a budget, you may remove the siding since you’ll be “busog” even without ordering one. ;P

menu front, menu back

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Anvaya Cove is something new in our Subic itinerary. This place is newly acquired and currently being developed by Ayala Land.

Visiting this place, may be our first and last time because it is exclusive for members.. and we are “not yet” that rich to be one ;P again, thanks to our “tito claro’s” connections, we were allowed to enjoy the beauty of the place and take a plunge… it is so exclusive that during the time we were there, only a handful of people are enjoying the view and the beach.

The architecture of the place is really classy and relaxing, truly an Ayala project. How we wish we could visit this place, again.

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It’s been 3 years since we last visited Subic and chill out. Last weekend (June 23 and 24) once again we went to one of our favorite vacation spots not so far from Manila — Subic Bay. As usual, we rented a unit at Forest Hills now called Subic Greenhills. This place is the best deal for us, specially if you’re going to spend the weekend with the whole family. Right now, units are being rented at Php 5,700/ night (discounted rate). Lucky us, we have our “Tito Claro” — our brother-in-law’s dad — and we got additional discounts plus special treatment! haha.. how can you check-in anytime in the morning and check-out the next day anytime in the afternoon without any additional charges, huh!?

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