When we say Orlando Florida, the first thing that comes in everyone’s mind is ….PLAYGROUND! Yes! This is the world’s biggest playground. You can find most of thefamous theme parks here.

To be honest, I am not a theme park kind of guy, riding a roller coaster is not really my kind of thing. My hands became so sweaty just the thought of riding one, but once I am there, I am not really afraid of it.

…because we were in Orlando, we really made sure that we’ll visit some of these parks and our first stop —-> DISNEY WORLD.

As mentioned in my previous blog, (Event and Travel Blog: #GO! EN2013 World Conference) I am already staying in Disney world, so it not that difficult to maneuver around the whole park. 

We have an option of taking the bus (which we did) or take a ferry. It took us about 30min to arrive in the Magic Kingdom and once loosed, we became like a kid again.

This is the 2nd Disney Theme Park that I have visited, the first was Disney Paris and I really enjoyed it. I was there on their 20th year anniversary, it was superb (I Left My Heart In Paris (BackPacking Blog).

This time, although I was not really expecting that much, I was still looking forward to be blown away and feed my inner kid cravings.

The Florida sun was scorching hot but we endured it to watch the Mickey and Friends show welcoming us in front of Cinderella’s Castle.

Sipping our ice cold Starbucks frappe, I told myself that one day I will be bringing my nieces and nephew here.

I am confessing (right now) that I am a Disney fan. I have watched almost all Disney classic animations and memorized by heart those classic songs. My favorite is Beauty and the Beast (i know..shameful), but when I arrived in Belle’s village, I can’t hide the smile on my face. I was in the opening scene of the movie…singing the movie’s opening song…and the design of Gaston’s Tavern was awesome. 

Before going to the theme park, I planned already to ambush every Disney princesses that I will see and have them taken a photo with a Surat Journal for #MyTravelingJournalProject (#TheTravelingJournalProject) promotions. I thought that I will have a hard time, but it was very easy.

It is like shooting birds in one stone…plus they are very friendly (annoyingly friendly actually).

As the saying goes, our day was indeed a roller coaster ride (I will not put it into details), it was too warm, then it rained..then we thought that the parade was a bit anti climactic and there are too much people to really enjoy the fireworks and castle light show, but, just to be there and see characters you have grown to, made it still very special. I think this is where the magic comes in.

Yes, as an adult, we tend to change the things that we enjoyed but there is always that kid inside each and everyone of us, wishing on a star and dreaming of a happy ending (hahaha…every stretchy final words).

Next stop! ….UNIVERSAL STUDIOS—-yey for Harry Potter World rooaaar!!!.

Travel Blog: Walt Disney World Orlando Florida- Let The Magic Begin

Travel and Food Blog: The City of Love--FOOD LOVERS that is!

The movie Ratatouille made a clear depiction that the city of LOVE also means the city for FOOD LOVERS. Paris is a big gastronomic city. The artistry in creating food masterpieces sometimes feels intimidating (from an Asian point of view) but I gobble on them with enough grace and sophistication—hahaha (are you kidding me), I ate them depending on my hunger..

A classy dinner at the top of the Eiffel Tower!.. My first foie grass!

Early morning walk with an early morning croissant and capuccino.

After a very long day strolling around museums and monuments, nothing like a quick crepe au sucre and a sandwich to revive you back to your “A” game.

I know I know ..there are a lot of things that you will say “you are not in Paris if you haven’t tried this..and that”..but this is surely part of that long list! Laduree macaron….nuf said.

I had my taste of croque monsieur along with Mickey.

..and caramelized apple with Snow White.

Homemade chicken quiche baked by a new friend (whom I met in the train).

ok ok ok…so everywhere we go there is always a Selecta.

This should always be in everyone’s bag. There is no Masafi in this part of the world.

The Best Way To Go Around Paris!

You already landed in Paris, found your hotel, unpacked your luggage and ready to hit the road ——> so where to begin? There are several ways to roaming around the City of Love. Here are (just) a few of the one’s I tried.

The Bus Tour (Les Cars Rouges). This is a must (try) for every first timer! It will give you a clearer picture of where to spend most of your time. At the same time, you will be able to tour around Paris in no time ^^

The Seine River Cruise —the same as the Bus Tour, this will allow you to tour Paris in a jippy but with the view from the historical Seine River. You will surely love the view from this point.

Because the subway is really a huge thing in Paris with 14 stations, I thought of posting several photos of it! This is the most convenient way to go around Paris! I love observing the people inside the stations and the inside the train.

Aside from the Metro, there are other trains around Paris—and going outside the city (I rode this going to Disney, Versailles and the South of France)

If you’re tired —- standing on a walkalator will do the trick!

Basically, people on a budget are staying away from taxis because they are very expensive. I got the same tip also, but, I thought of trying it  when I was rushing to catch our dinner booking. From Notre Dame to the Eiffel Tower it costs me 10 Euros

If you’re a tourist (and not tired), walking is still the best way to enjoy the city. Paris is so rich, that everywhere to look you will surely see something wonderful and historical.

Lastly—if you wanna go around in class, you can always grab a carriage like most of the Disney Princesses do…. ^^