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Why I wear Byaheros Hub Travel Statement T-shirts for my travels

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August 19, 2019
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Wearing a white travel concept shirt by Byaheros Hub at Saltitude Diving and Beach Resort in Anilao, Batangas

One of the clothing items I cannot leave home without is a T-shirt. When I pack for my travels, I always bring a shirt or two for that busy day I’d need versatility and comfort. But even if the main purpose is to be comfortable, I see to it that the shirt itself sparks joy. 

To me, a shirt sparks joy when I feel connected to it. Most cases, the shirt would have prints I can connect or identify with. It can also be expressing something that I want to say or support.

Having that said, I like the ones from a local clothing brand called Byaheros Hub. Although I have been receiving shirts from my media fam trips (training clothes from ONE Championship would always be a favourite and a different story), I  have been using these cool concept shirts from Byaheros Hub on my travels. And below are 5 reasons why.

Wearing a blue travel concept shirt by Byaheros Hub at Atmosphere Resorts in Dauin 

Why I like Byahero’s Hub travel statement shirts:

1. The shirt fabric is comfortable and good quality for its price

Byaheros Hub shirts are comfortable. They aren’t lightweight nor thin which I think is good so as to not easily wear off or tear when used for/ with extreme conditions. I remember some lightweight shirts I had before, they had holes in the armpit or on the side stitches soon after laundered. Byaheros hub shirts are well made.

2. The statement on the shirt is interesting

I like wearing what reflects me. After all, fashion is self-expression. So even with shirts, I really care about what’s written on it. If you are a traveller you can relate to Byaheros Hub’s statements because they are, WELL, about travels.

The travel statements are interesting, they can even open up a conversation. I remember when I wore a shirt with the map of the Philippines with Project 81 on it, a tourist noticed and asked about it. We ended up talking about the provinces in the Philippines.

Aside from the map of the Philippines graphic, there are more than 20 designs you can choose from Byaheros Hub. My favourite so far is Project 81. I feel like if you have a goal to explore all the provinces in the Philippines, this shirt can be a motivation (in a sense). Every time you see this shirt (or wear this shirt), you’re reminded of those travellers who have finished Project 81. And you realize, if they could, you absolutely can too!

3. The print is clean and seamless

I used to print shirts a few years ago. I know it takes good equipment and skill to yield the best print. I can tell the shirts I got from Byaheros Hub are well-made.

4. It is easy to shop

You can just go to their Facebook Page and choose a shirt that you want to order. Send the details over the messenger and pay for your order. That easy!

5. It is locally made

The shirt is made in the Philippines and also printed here in the Philippines. The owner of this business is Filipino.

How to order shirts from Byaheros Hub

To order, you just need to send them a direct message on Instagram or facebook. Indicate the following details:

FULL NAME 

CONTACT NUMBER 

ORDERS (Qty, Item code, Color, Size) 

Your order will be delivered to you through a local courier once payment has been made.



When you buy cool travel shirts from Byaheros Hub, you can actually collect some points that you can exchange for free Byaheros Hub premium items. The cost of the shirts is about Php280 – Php300.

Parting Words

If you want unique, cool, comfortable travel concept shirts for your travels, check out Byaheros Hub. There are many designs to choose from. Wear it for yourself or purchase as gift or souvenir for/ from your travels, you’d be happy about the print, price and quality!

What do you think about these shirts? Do you want any of these on your travels? Let me know your thoughts in the comments section below!

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Erica Jahn

Erica is a former PR pro turned entrepreneur. Her greatest joys are family, blogging, music, skin care and social justice. As a Muay Thai enthusiast, Erica prides herself on working with increased focus, humility and diligence. She believes in living a fit life doing everything with a flair of creativity and love! Stalk her social channels @thegirlwiththemujihat

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Tamarind Cove Beach Resort in Porto Laiya: A private getaway guide

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In our previous getaway, we were invited to Porto Laiya, a private residential and beach resort community located in Barangay Laiya Ibabao, San Juan, Batangas City. The beach resort in this exclusive estate is known to many as the Tamarind Cove. If you plan a visit, here is a guide on the rates, attractions, activities, directions, and other related information that may be useful for you!



The Tamarind Cove Beach Resort is essentially exclusive for the residents of Porto Laiya. Recently the resort community opened its doors to non-residents who want to invest in the property. Prospective clients can attend the scheduled open house, look into the vast estate, and spend a day by the beach.

Rates

For Porto Laiya residents

With a pay-per-use basis, guests need to pay the following rates:

Tamarind Cove Beach Resort Rates

For non-residents

Since the resort is exclusive, non-residents who are not planning to buy a lot in Porto Laiya have two possible options to enjoy Tamarind Cove:

1) Have an endorsement from a resident and avail of a day pass – For security reasons, Tamarind Cove will only accept reservation from guests endorsed by a Porto Laiya homeowner.

2) Rent on a commercial property in Porto Laiya – you can rent a house in Porto Laiya for about PHP25,000 to PHP 30,000 per night. The number of people to be accommodated would be around 10 – 15.

Once approved for reservation, you can expect to spend roughly Php 1000 for a day in Tamarind Cove (including the fare, entrance fees, rental fees, food etc).

Here is a breakdown: Php 200 for entrance fee, Php 300 for the use of the infinity pool, Php 200 for the fare, Php 200 for food and Php 100 for a shared expense such as snorkeling or Nipa hut rental.

Attractions 

Well, some of us live to document our getaways right? And some might be eagerly concerned about the “instagram worthiness” of this place. You’d be happy to know that the attractions at Tamarind Cove are “instagrammable”.

While you can expect to enjoy playing in the pool or the beach area, you can also enjoy taking loads of photos in the lounge area, wood pavilions and cabanas, on the interesting rocks and mangroves, on the banca or bamboo raft, under the stands of coconuts and tamarind trees, even in the changing room. You can use your cameras pretty much every where…

There’s no doubting Porto Laiya’s appeal ☀️ . . . . . . . . . . . #portolaiya #batangas #sanjuanbatangas #privateresort #tamarindcove #privatesubdivision #port #beach #privatebeach #summergetaway #summmer2018 #likesforlikes #permanentfollow #thegirlwiththemujihat #bloggers #travelbloggers

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Among my favorite attractions is the infinity pool. It’s stretched long enough to challenge my breast stroke, and designed wide enough for five of us to swim in circle for a decent aerial shot.

I figured it has different sections, each with its own purpose.

One is for small children. I noticed that the son of my blogger friend enjoyed walking back and forth, dipping and playing in this part of the pool. The greater area is for those who are serious about swimming (or those serious about taking drone shots). The sections on either sides are for sipping and dipping.

Amazing afternoon spent here at Porto Laiya. Great venue for a load of vacationers to have a beach escape without intrusion, just a few hour drive from Manila . . . . . . . . . . #portolaiya #batangas #sanjuanbatangas #privateresort #tamarindcove #privatesubdivision #port #beach #privatebeach #summergetaway #summmer2018 #likesforlikes #permanentfollow #thegirlwiththemujihat #bloggers #travelbloggers

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Sipping and dipping… 

I really wished I had a drink on my hand while I dipping in the pool. It was rejuvenating to be sun-kissed and at the same time dipped in the cold waters, looking to view of the Sigayan Bay and the mountainous boundaries of Lobo…

If you get tired of swimming, you can recline in the lounge chairs and have a good read or opt to hang out at the pavilion. These wooden shelters are situated right next to a garden of familiar plants I am not sure of the names.

Some trees in Tamarind Cove I admire most

You can also take a leisure walk into a plantation of coconuts or the tamarind trees above… A few minutes around these trees restored my sanity, so to speak.

Who wants some coconut?

The changing room is air-conditioned. It is well-maintained as it should be and designed in a contemporary style that is “elegant and functional”.

The shower room has rain-head showers and a section where you can conveniently place your stuff without having to worry if they’d get soaked as you clean up.

Other available devices/ necessities: power outlet, whole body mirror, sink, hand dryer, trash bins, hand soap, tissue.

Pro-tip: Bring your own towel and toiletries 

I’d love to hang out in these Nipa huts

The Nipa Huts for rent are surrounded by coconut trees. Generally speaking, here is the place you are allowed to eat (whatever you want). This is strictly implemented for the convenience of everyone. I particularly appreciate this policy because I myself don’t want to get inconvenienced by dining guests or be put off by the sight of left overs or improperly disposed food.

There are rock formations in some parts of the beach. There is also a mangrove from a distance. You can take photos in these places but let me just warn you, the rocks are sharp and might hurt your soles.

I did these “tiis ganda” poses though:

these rocks surprised me in some ways (not easy on the feet but a great platform for camwhoring and beach-ing)

You can use a “banca” for a boat trip around Sigayan Bay. I am not sure of you can go fishing though.

Snorkeling is a popular activity at Tamarind Cove. Basically, this activity is free of charge but you have to ride on a “balsa” or a bamboo raft to get to the snorkeling site. The bamboo raft rental fee is PHP 500 per hour and is good for sharing. In our case, we were 11 people on the raft, nine guests plus the two “bangkeros”(?).

At the snorkeling site, we enjoyed dipping, (more) photographing, and surely snorkeling (but) just around the “balsa”. The water currents are strong but didn’t stop us from having fun.

The coral reefs in Tamarind Cove are not so colorful but you’d be impressed they are well-preserved! Owe it to the property’s exclusivity, snorkeling here is a pleasure.

Having experienced it myself, I highly recommend snorkeling at Tamarind Cove for your fresh eyes to see! Well, with a snorkeling mask for that matter! In case you forget your snorkeling mask, you can rent for Php 100.

Other activities to enjoy

If you happen to have watersports vehicles, this is the place where you can bring and enjoy them! While snorkeling is a main activity here, the fun is not limited and you can bring your own kind of fun, maybe a jetski or your own paddle board. You can use these babies at no additional cost. But of course, you need to inform the management that you intend to bring any of them.

Preparing to raft through the snorkeling site!

Food

There is no corkage fee.

You can bring your own food and beverage inside Tamarind Cove. There are guidelines to follow though specifically on areas where you dine and regarding proper waste disposal.

Cooking is not allowed onsite but you can order grilled fish from the restaurant or other slowcooked meals available.

If the restaurant is unavailable, you can bring precooked meals. No alcoholic beverage in the premise but caffeine is very much welcome!

Pro-tip: Bring a pre-cooked meal, ice container, snacks, and beverage

Swimming Guidelines

Guest are expected to be in proper swimming attire: swimsuit for ladies and swimming trunks for men.

All users must shower before entering the swimming pool.

Where to stay

If you want to stay overnight, you can make use of some commercial properties within the subdivision. The overnight rental fees for such properties vary. There is one for Php25,000 for 10-15 pax and another for Php 30,000. (I am not so sure about this, but will update this post once i confirm)

Other important things to remember

As per the copy in the consolidated guidelines for the use of the facilities and beach area of Tamarind Cove, here are other important things guests should remember:

  • No pets allowed in the area
  • Guests are expected to observe proper waste disposal
  • Any loss or damage to the facility shall be charged to the person who made the reservation
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Payment and reservation

The fees must be paid prior to the time of reservations. Guests can pay at the ARDC collection office in Makati City.


Again, to make a reservation, you need to have an endorsement from any Porto Laiya homeowner. If you don’t know anyone, sadly you cannot go.

How to get to Tamarind Cove

You can check how to get to this place here: Getting to Porto Laiya


posing under the sun with blogger friends

Parting words

You don’t need to travel far to enjoy the refreshing beach waters and white sand this summer. If you know a resident from Porto Laiya or if you are a resident of this exclusive community, you can head to Tamarind Cove and make a memorable getaway with family or friends. Just don’t forget the guidelines above before your beach getaway!


What do you think about these guide? Do you have other questions regarding a day swim/ tour to Tamarind Cove beach Resort? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. If you find this post useful, feel free to share!

The 3 Most Stunning Places to Visit in Northern Vietnam

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December 27, 2017
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Northern Vietnam is probably one of the most diverse areas in Southeast Asia in terms of culture, culinary, and traditions, not only because of its history, but also the fact that each region covers a different setting and feeling when you visit it. 

From the charming flatlands of the capital city of Hanoi, to the towering limestone islands of world wonder Halong Bay, and to the heavenly sceneries of the mountainous region of Sapa Town, these destinations can definitely be considered as the top three places to visit when in northern Vietnam.

Hanoi: Where the street culture thrives

The capital city of Hanoi has been regarded before as one of the cheapest cities to visit as a traveler by lifestyle guides and websites. Even up to this day, we believe it is still true due to the fact that there’s been an increase in numbers of visitors over the last 12 months. And that’s not the only reason why this place is considered stunning.

Aside from it being incredibly affordable and cheap for a lot of people, Hanoi also boasts thousands of years old history and undeniably picturesque scenery in every corner you look. In addition to the French colonial architecture, rich green landscapes, peaceful lakes, and friendly locals, this vibrant city also is known for its street food culture, which is one of the reasons why millions of tourists flock to the capital year in and year out.

Divided into two major areas, Hanoi’s Old Quarter and French Quarter are where it’s all happening, especially during the weekends, when all major roads surrounding HoanKiem Lake are closed only for pedestrians. Music shows, visual artists, performances, concerts, art classes, dance classes, and other fun activities can be enjoyed by both tourists and locals during these days; an initiative that brought so much buzz in the tourism and hospitality sector across Southeast Asia.

Apart from the fun activities, Hanoi also is the place to learn more about what Vietnam is really all about as a country. Whether its visiting the Temple of Literature (the very first and oldest university in the country), the Women’s Museum (a whole building dedicated to all the Vietnamese women and their functions across the 54 minorities in the country), the Ethnology Museum (showcases the 54 Vietnamese minorities, their cultures, and traditions), or the Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi, which houses most of the biggest names in the local art scene, there are so much places to visit and learn about this promised land.

Halong Bay: Vietnam’s most prized possession

Named twice as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and as one of the 7 New Wonders of Nature just a few years after, there is no doubt that Halong Bay has made quite a reputation not only in the region, but also all over the globe. Made up of about 1,969 limestone islands formed throughout hundreds or even thousands of years, You can travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay in no time, witnessing Halong Bay for the very first time is like being in a dream or a sci-fi movie. The unworldly feeling that you get upon opening your eyes to what’s right in front of you is somehow an experience that you’d have to go through at least once in your lifetime. 

And if this place being a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a World Wonder not enough reasons for you to visit for yourself, then there’s definitely more reasons to do so. One very good reason to visit Halong Bay during your trip to northern Vietnam is to experience the beauty of the bay by waking up from a traditional junk boat. Halong Bay cruises, being the main highlight and activity in the area can vary from budget to luxury. Of course, the more you pay for your overnight cruise, the better your experience will be. So be sure to bring some extra cash during your trip as Halong Bay is definitely not really a budget-friendly destination, unless you opt to stay in Cat Ba Island, the largest and most populated island in the Gulf of Tonkin, one part of the Halong Bay.

As for other things to do in Halong Bay, there’s the city districts that offer all sorts of land activities; these activities, include cable car rides across the islands for a panoramic view of the bay from above, a Ferris wheel overlooking the bay and the city, shopping for local goods and produce in the central market, or the upcoming theme park by the beach. One of the best things you could do though when in Halong City is to visit the QuangNinh Museum, the most stunning architecture in the area with Halong Bay as its charming backdrop. Designed by a renowned Spanish architect, the building also serves as the province’s community library perfect for those who want to learn more about Halong Bay’s culture and history. 

Sapa Town: A glimpse into the mountainous tribes

Once a quiet town by the mountains bordering China and Vietnam, Sapa Town earned its popularity amongst tourists because of its cold weather, colorful markets, unique culture that cannot be found elsewhere in the country, and the spectacular views that overlook the plunging valley below. And in most times, the epic views of these surrounding mountains are covered in thick mist that creates a magical feeling to it. 

For those travelers who like trekking and adventure tours, then Sapa is the perfect place for it. With at least three to four tribes to visit in the neighborhood, there are so many options to go for. But out of all the choices you’ll have while in town, the most popular for the extreme adventure travelers is trekking Fansipan mountain, the highest point of Indochina. But before you step outside your hotel room and head to the entrance of the mountain, it’s highly advised to bring a tour guide with you as the climb can be a treacherous. A good number of companies are available for queries and information are available in town, so make sure you come prepare before going on an adventure. 

As for those who are traveling with their families or just want to have a more relaxing trek whilst enjoying the peaceful landscapes, then an overnight homestay inside a village experience is the best option. The same as the climb to Fansipan, there are also heaps of tour companies that offer this kind of service. Just make sure to check their credibility and always best to ask for recommendations from people you know or other tourists who have done it as well. 

Parting Words

Northern Vietnam is a true gem especially for those who haven’t been to Vietnam or Southeast Asia for that matter. Blessed by the land, the sea, and the mountains, this region is something to be highly considered when in Vietnam. No wonder why millions of tourists come to the country to witness these wonders for themselves before it gets overdeveloped in the coming years!

What do you think about Northern Vietnam? Would you like to visit this part of Southeast Asia? Let us know your thoughts on the comments section below! Thank you for reading. Don’t forget to share this article!

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