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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

ONE OF THE BEST STAYCATION OPTIONS IN THE HEART OF THE METROPOLITAN MANILA

Location: Sunrise Drive corner Pearl Road, Mall of Asia Complex, CBP-1A, Pasay City, Philippines, 1300



The verdant landscape of the 5-Pool Resort development


Sea Residences Mall of Asia is a 6-tower condominium development with a classification of a 3-star hotel with a world-class and modern resort-inspired at the heart of a city owned and developed by SM Development Corporation (SMDC). Its condo units sell at a price range of P8,200,000 to P20,700,000 but may change without prior notice.

An eco-friendly atmosphere


Some investors would buy units from this real estate development for the intention that they manage it as units for staycation. They either have it through direct advert online or Airbnb type of accommodation. I had first experienced Airbnb accommodation in Japan and it is cheaper compared to hotels. It is like an apartment where you can cook your own food, wash clothes and enjoy all the amenities like a condo unit offers.

A good place to unwind and relax most particularly early in the morning and evening


What makes Sea Residences unique is its accessibility to most of the services that a traveler or guest needs whenever he opts to stay in one of its units. For shopaholic individuals, the SM Mall of Asia is only 520 meters away or 15 minutes walk going to the mall equipped with all the variety of restaurants, entertainment, banking services, supermarket and other needs. For more information, you can search on its website at https://smdc.com/properties/sea-residences/.

Its 5 giant pools are less crowded in any time of the day


Even the city dwellers take Sea Residences an option for weekend staycation since its like a resort which offers the amenities that guests need. The mere fact that transportation, its accessibility is quite an edge considering that the Baclaran Light Railway Transit (LRT) Station 1.35 kilometer and EDSA LRT Station 1.69 kilometers away.

Its high-rise towers provide ample shade for the pools and its surrounding spaces


For foreign and provincial tourists, this location provides exceptional airport access in such a way that Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is only 13 minutes drive while the Subic Bay International Airport in San Fernando City of Pampanga is 81.1 kilometers away.

Truly relaxing poolside late in the afternoon


On other hand, its nearby landmarks are: (1) SM Mall of Asia Arena - 230 meters; Casino Filipino (Pagcor) Heritage Hotel Branch - 890 meters; Embassy of Japan - 1.06 kilometers; Pasay Area Manila - 1.23 kilometers; City of Dreams Manila - 1.42 kilometers; Roligon Cockpit - 1.44 kilometers; Cuneta Astrodome - 1.48 kilometers; GSIS Museo ng Sining - 1.62 kilometers; Solaire Resort and Casino 9 minutes drive for 1.9 kilometers via J.W. Diokno Blvd and Aseana Avenue and Okada Manila Resort and Casino is 10 minutes drive for 2.4 kilometers via J.W. Diokno Boulevard and Jose W. Diokno Boulevard.

I was enjoying a not-so-hot sunny December 18, 2019 swim.


In addition to, the distance of other landmarks are as follows: Manila Bay - 4.37 kilometers; Rizal Park - 5.56 kilometers; National Museum - 6 kilometers; San Agustin Museum - 6.32 kilometers; San Agustin Church - 6.33 kilometers; Manila Cathedral - 6.63 kilometers; Intramuros District - 6.68 kilometers; Fort Santiago - 7.06 kilometers; Quiapo Church - 7.31 kilometers; and Quezon Memorial Circle - 14.81 kilometers.

SM Mall of Asia as viewed from its Unit 815 Tower F


Sea Residences is comparable to a resort-inspired real estate development like Azure Urban Resort Residences where it features the famous beaches in the world.

The inviting pools early in the evening


SM MOA as viewed from Unit 815 Tower F in the evening


Shell Residences is just a stone's throw from Sea Residences


Saturday, May 25, 2019

WHAT TO SEE AT TAIPEI 101 AND BEYOND

Xinyi Special District, Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan


The iconic Taipei 101


Taipei 101, sometimes stylized TAIPEI 101, formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center – is a landmark supertall skyscraper in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. The building was officially classified as the world's tallest from its opening in 2004 until the 2010 completion of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It stand at 508 CTBUH with 101 floors with the top floor at 439.2 meters or 1,441 feet. It was constructed through its architects, namely: Chu-Yuan Lee and C.P. Wang. (Wikipedia)

Just approaching Taipei 101 while boarding a taxi




The Main Entrance (Model: Louella Conde)


The Ground Floor Reception Area (Model: Teresa S. Corpuz)


The Food Court


The Hawker Chan


Surprisingly, I did not expect to enjoy a dinner at Taipei 101 for only NT$209 or P426.53 with drinks already where we bought from the Hawker Chan. Our group had our dinner from this fastfood.















The following pictures are nearby establishments and landmarks:



















LET'S UNCOVER WHAT'S AT THE NATIONAL SHIANG KAI SHEK MEMORIAL HALL

Location: No. 21號, Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan


The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a famous national monument, landmark and tourist attraction erected in memory of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. It is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Republic of China. This memorial edifice was opened in 1980 with Yang Cho-cheng as the architect. Its gates closes at 6:00 P.M. (Wikipedia)

There is no entrance fee to access this memorial hall.







Its main gate


The interior of the main hall












Exhibit of flower arrangement display


Exhibit of flower arrangement display