Dec 16, 2008

The Land Down Under

Scribbled by Perky |

I'm pretty psyched about my upcoming trip to Australia this Saturday. Yes, people, I'll be celebrating Christmas and New Years in the Land Down Under! Woohoo!

But as much as I love the sun, I'm really not looking forward to the summer heat. That, and the bugs and spiders that are Australia's version of cockroaches to me. *shudders at the thoughts of those God-forsaken creatures*

Anyways, I'll be spending about 10 days in Perth. So I did some Googling and realize that Perth and I don't have much in common. I'm not much of a shopper kinda girl. I don't buy material stuff. I prefer to "buy" the experience/adventure... and food.

I definitely wanna go surfing (although Perth isn't well known as a surfer's paradise). But still, it's better than nothing. Hopefully I'll get to see some hot surfer dudes, like the ones you get in Gold Coast ;)

I envy Carly Smith - pictured here doing what she does best



Oh, and I definitely wanna go to the Zoo coz it won't be an Aussie trip without me hugging a koala or feeding the kangaroos.

I dont' care how much they stink or how rough their fur feels. I just wanna squeeze a koala



The one that's at the top of my to-do list is visiting the vineyards. Mmmm... Australian wine. Just thinking about the wine tasting trips is already making me warm and bubbly. I absolutely love wine (something I "inherited" from my dad, much to my mom's displeasure).

The second closest thing to paradise on earth - vineyards!



I'm not quite the wine expert like my dad, but I'm slowly getting there. I can basically tell you where the wine's from (Australia, France, South America, etc). Some people can tell the year the wine was made, the flavor, the body, etc. I'm not there yet, but I'm sure with practise (and I don't mind lots of it), I'll be quite the expert myself ;)

I could do this everyday! (Taken from the movie "A Good Year")



So apart from these 3 things, I'm not sure what else I'm going to do with my time. I didn't fly there just so I could get drunk on wine and eat fish-n-chips everyday. So, if you guys have any suggestions on how I can fill up my time in Perth, let me know! :)

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Oct 10, 2008

Owning a Piece of History

Scribbled by Perky |

From time to time my mind would often wander off to a foreign place; somewhere that has thousands of miles of beaches where it’s warm year-round. I’d imagine myself walking through the town’s brick-lined streets and just admiring the townhouses with their wrought-iron balconies and long, wooden shutters. The hollow insides of many buildings enabling me to look right through them, while I browse through the many local handicraft stalls. A place that fits this description is Panama.

A place in Panama that is fast gaining momentum as the next hip tourist attraction is Casco Viejo (or Casco Antiguo as the area is officially known). It would be nice to have a place of your own when visiting this foreign city, such as the Hotel Casco Antiguo.

With interesting buildings and monuments dating to the Spanish colonial period surrounding it, the Hotel Casco Antiguois located at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Currently, this entire historic area is undergoing a major effort to restore the architecture and the culture of the area to reflect its 17th century roots.

Upon its completion, the restored Hotel Casco Antiguo will be a condominium-hotel with 34 rooms and a full complement of amenities. With open-air pool with panoramic rooftop views and a superior Mediterranean fusion restaurant, this is a the place to be when you need to go away and relax. Plus, you can always step out to enjoy the night-life and shopping.


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It would make perfect sense to invest in an upcoming property such as the Hotel Casco Antiguo. I mean, why not? Foreigners in Panama have all the same property rights as its citizens, and you get to enjoy well-known investment benefits such as tax breaks, resident opportunies and usage of U.S. dollars. This place is a second home dream come true as the Hotel Casco Antiguo features the best of city life, luxurious relaxation, architecture and design, and historic influence. Register for an eBrochure Here


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