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Geláre: Australia’s much-loved dessert café, now in Manila

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November 13, 2018
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Three things stand out at Geláre in Uptown Mall BGC that need mentioning: (one) its gourmet ice cream is airless, with real flavor and no artificial ingredients; (two) it offers ice cream flavors that are Vegan and Halal certified; (three) it serves to-die-for waffles!

Offering melt-in the mouth gourmet ice cream that is 100 percent airless and infused with real flavors and no artificial ingredients, plus freshly baked golden waffles, and light hearty breakfast on the menu, it is no wonder Geláre is much-loved in the Land Down Under. 

Geláre has been tantalizing palates for 30 years and counting. Presently, it continues to capture the society’s penchant for gourmet dessert in over 50 branches spread across Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, and now, in the Philippines. 

In the grand launch, the owners and executives of Geláre Philippines conducted the ribbon-cutting ceremony. A priest was invited to bless the grand launching of the flagship store and the rest of the event. Bloggers and press people attended to witness the grand launch as well as to learn more about Geláre, its history, offered menu, and business opportunities. 

About Geláre

Geláre is the Italian word for “freezing”, the final step in the ice cream making process. It’s founded in of the freezing in ice cream. It is a patented trademark for the cafe and has been in the market for more than 30 years now. 

Founded in Fremantle, Western Australia in 1986 by Mr. Farid Torabi, Geláre has expanded its range of dessert offerings to include “frozen yogurts, freshly baked waffles & pancakes, coffee, fruit smoothies, and other blended drinks”. 

Geláre Menu

• Ice Cream

Geláre has managed to deliver superior ice cream while leaving it with affordable cost. You can get a scoop at P120.


 Geláre ice cream is also unique because it is much creamier and thicker than Italian ice cream. It is also much heavier, creamier and more intensely flavored than American ice cream. Geláre is an improved “hybrid” ice cream combining and also exceeding the best qualities from both countries.

Our favorite flavor is the strawberry with real strawberry bits.

• Waffles

Geláre is also know for its world famous waffles. It is said that the best gluten-free Belgian waffles in Australia are baked in Geláre. 

Geláre’s light, fluffy and full-of-flavour waffles are freshly baked on the premises every day using the finest natural ingredients to create products crafted to its traditional recipe, ensuring a mouth-watering waffle experience that’s seriously “crunchy on the outside and decadently moist on the inside.”

Served with a range of delicious toppings, you can indulge and delight your senses with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, or two scoops of its premium ice cream smothered with special waffle syrup just for good measure.

Your waffle choices:

Classic Waffle (waffle syrup & fresh cream)

A la Mode treat (classic waffle + 1 scoop of ice cream)

Super Treat (classic waffle + 2 scoops of ice cream)

Maxi Treat (classic waffle + 2 scoops + chocolate sauce)

Banana Split Waffle (maxi treat + fresh banana + strawberry sauce)

Churro Treat (classic waffle + cinnamon sugar + choc sauce)

Mud Pie (classic waffle + Oreo cookies + choc sauce)

Very Berry Treat (classic waffle + blueberries + strawberry sauce)

Ultimate Treat (maxi treat + fresh banana + blueberries + Oreo cookies + choc sauce)

• Coffee

For coffee lovers, there are also an array of offerings. I am glad to say, Geláre serves Affogato!

• Fruit Smoothies & Blended Drinks

Hanging around Geláre

There is no wifi inside Geláre but there is an outlet in case your lappy’s or smartphone’s batt runs out. 

The interior of Geláre is serene, not too spacious but good enough to enjoy time with friends or family. 

Geláre for franchise

If you are thinking of opening an ice cream business, you might wanna consult with the owner of Geláre as they are open for franchising. You may contact them for details.

Visit Geláre

Located at:

3rd level in Uptown Mall BGC, Taguig City

Store hours:

Mondays to Thursdays – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Fridays to Sundays – 10 a.m. to 12 mn

Email address: 

gelareph@yahoo.com

Contact: 

(02) 885-7143

Parting Words

To indulge your sweet tooth whenever you’re in Uptown Mall BGC or around the area, hang out in Geláre and treat yourself to its premium dessert creations including its gourmet ice cream, freshly baked waffles, hot and cold beverages, milkshakes, smoothies, and light breakfast menu. Don’t forget to treat your loved ones too! 

Head to Geláre at the 3rd level in Uptown Mall BGC. You can also watch out for the upcoming branch opening of Geláre in Nuvali and, yes, you gotta like Geláre Facebook Page for promos and live updates! Talk about promos, Geláre is currently running Half Price Tuesdays – enjoy half price off on Geláre’s Classic Waffle at 3rd level of Uptown Mall in BGC every Tuesday! But hey, you are welcome to visit anytime!

What do you think about Geláre? What ice cream flavor do you want to try? How about their desserts? Let us know your thoughts! Leave your comments down the comment section below and don’t forget to share this article! Thanks so much!

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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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Aqua Play Parks in Kamia Bay Resort Puerto Princesa, Palawan

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May 10, 2018
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With Fellow bloggers here at Aqua Play Parks in Kamia Bay Resort

Aqua Play Parks in Kamia Bay Resort may be new in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, but, as a creation of AquaPlayParks.com, this inflatable water park is no rookie at providing adrenaline rush to guests seeking for it. 

Sitting just in front of the Binunsalian shores, the appropriately named Aqua Play Parks is roughly a 4000-sqm stretch of floating obstacle course. With the area it occupies, it is dubbed as the largest inflatable waterpark in Asia. Its obstacles include rock peaks for climbing, symmetric beams to test your balance, double seesaws, trampolines, wrecking balls, dolphin slides, water walkers, floating volleyball court, to name a few. These inflatable obstacles, plus two stand-alone giant slides towering either sides of the course, are sure to challenge your fitness as well as keep the level of your endorphins high!

Me trying out the rock peak and the 3in1 climber slide

Kamia Bay Resort guests can swim over or use paddle boards to get to the water park. Trained, skilled, and congenial waterpark lifeguards interact with guests from orientation to aqua play, directing them to conquer each part of the obstacle course or slide down the giant water slides. In any case of emergency, lifeguards respond accordingly and immediately.

As pointed out earlier, endless agenda of adrenaline-rush activities at the aqua play park will definitely keep players busy and pumped up, yet at the same time, Kamia Bay Resort affords its guests every opportunity to sneak away for some Instagram-worthy photo sessions. Look at this photograph below taken at an area we visited during the ecotour:

This part of the Kamia Bay Resort is a favored site for photography enthusiasts. You can pose with, sit or climb on these rock formations during the eco tour. #aquaplayparkspalawan #aquaplayparksphilippines #bikini #bikinilife #rockformations #paawan #likesforlikes #likes4likes #bikinishot #gltlove #solotravelers

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With the property’s tropical beauty and reserves of trees and rock formations, Kamia Bay Resort is well suited for de-stressing. There are lots of activities too that you can do on your own or with assistance from a resort staff. On the water, you can try jet skiing or speed boating to Puting Buhangin Beach. On land, you can enjoy an ecotour adventure by walking or using a bicycle. The cycling trail weaves through stands of trees.

When it’s time to take a break from the interactive play on the inflatable aqua park or from the ecotour adventure, guests can enjoy hearty meals at the resort’s beachfront restaurant. Buffet lunch, snacks, and drinks are prepared delectably and served courteously by hospitable resort staff.

Mr. Peter Appleton, AquaPlayParks.com CEO leads our grace before meal

Ms. Bette, our blogger team manager, and the food that we ate for lunch 

Kamia Bay Package tours and rates

Visitors have the option to avail any of the resort’s tour packages:

  • AQUA PLAY – PHP788/Person (1 HR in Aqua Park, Eco Tour, Buffet Lunch)
  • AQUA PLAY UNLI – PHP1488/Person (Unlimited use of Aqua Park, Eco Tour, Buffet lunch)
  • AQUA ADVENTURE – PHP1188/Person (1 HR in qua park, Eco Tour, Buffet lunch, Roundtrip transfer)
  • AQUA ADVENTURE UNLIMITED – PHP1788/Person (Unlimited use of Aqua Park, Eco Tour, Buffet lunch, Roundtrip Transfer)
  • ENTRANCE FEE – Php 200 
  • BUFFET LUNCH – Php 488 for adults and Php 299 for kids 
  • AQUA PLAY PARK 1 HR USE – Php 300 
  • BIKE RENTAL 1HR – Php 300  (Php 50 / additional hour)
  • CYCLING WITH YOUR OWN BIKE – Php 200 (bike all you can) 

Jet-skiing and island-hopping are also available for additional fees.

My happy time with Wilma Doesnt at Puting Buhangin Beach. You can take a side trip to this lovely place.

How to get to Kamia Bay Resort

Kamia Bay Resort is approximately 37 kilometers from Puerto Princesa International Airport. Visitors can arrange transportation with Amika Travels. You can email them at amikatravels@yahoo.com or message them at 0917 543 5770. You may also like their Facebook page for promos and updates: Kamia Bay Resort

For directions on how to get to the resort, click here. FOR MORE PHOTOS OF THE RESORT, CLICK HERE.


Travel tips

Here are some tips to help you prepare for and fully enjoy a day trip to Aqua Play Parks in Kamia Bay Resort:

1. Arrive at the resort early. The resort is open from 9 AM to 4 PM. You don’t wanna miss a minute of the fun that awaits you in the waterpark!

Hello Kamia Bay Resort

2. Wear proper swimming attire. Use sunscreen. It is okay to wear two-pice bikini as long as the articles are non flimsy and let you move comfortably. 

I’m just feeling the cool breeze before I start an action-filled day on the inflatable waterpark in front of me

3. Do a warm up with the rest of your group. Playing in the waterpark is like exercising. You need to get your heart ready for increased oxygen intake when you jump, run, splash, swim, or do other shifting moves. This way, you’re not only improving your muscle performance by letting blood flow through, you also reduce muscle injury. Also, remember to cool down.

fun before more fun hehe

4. Follow the safety guidelines at all times. It is important to listen to the lifeguards especially when they tell you to wear life jackets all the time. It doesn’t matter if you are a trained swimmer or a superhero. You must follow the guidelines. Also, do not go underneath the inflatables. 

Mr. Saldi orients us about the Aqua play parks safety guidelines

5. Do not skip on any inflatable obstacle on the water park. Try everything, if possible more than once. I highly recommend the Slidezillas and the human launcher. Also, take advantage of the resort’s activities, just like what I did with the Jet Ski!

I’ve always known what vehicle to buy (when I have the funds) 😂 (or perhaps an ATV) 😛 So now I got this 😂😂😂 just for the day LOL THANK you @aquaplayparksph for letting me enjoy jetskiing around Kamia Bay Resort! 📸@annesheyday . . . . . . . . . #kamiamazing #jetski #bikini #bikinigirls #solotravelers #bloggers #yellowjetski #palawan #puertoprincesa #thegirlwiththemujihat #kamiabay #kamibayresort #swimwear #jetskiing #islandlife #islandgirl #gltlove #likesforlikes #likes4likes #aquaplayparksphilippines #aquaplayparksph #aquaplayparkspalawan #followforfollow #watersports #active #watersport

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6. Keep yourself hydrated. Like I said, just like exercising, your body needs water every now and then.

Hearty meal for lunch

7. Bring extra plastic bag for soaked swimming clothes. Bring toiletries. You can also bring your own towels in case there’s long waiting time for towel rentals.

United Bloggers Philippines with AquaPlayParks.com CEO Mr. Peter Appleton, Kamia Bay Resort Trainer Mr. Saldi Benito, celebrities Wilma Doesnt and Mark Casiano

Parting words

Kamia Bay Resort has the strong edge that will appeal to families, couples, or group travelers of all ages. Endless activities on the floating Aqua Play Park, ecotours for de-stressing or pursuit of exquisite photography, delectable food, friendly lifeguards, all smiles staff, very clean facilities – all contribute a great deal to any guest’s wonderful experience. Like most resorts in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, the day tour rates of Kamia Bay Resort are reasonable. But if you are an ultimate thrill-seeker like me, you might be willing to pay more!

What do you think about this inflatable water park? Do you want to experience fun and play in this floating obstacle course? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. If you have other concerns, don’t hesitate to send us a message. You can also share this post if you think someone you know will enjoy reading this! Thank you so much for your time!

Bloggers Team Building at Sorosoro Springs Mountain Resort

In Blogging, Uncategorized
December 21, 2019
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On our second day at Sorosoro Springs Mountain Resort, I woke up at 7. It was early considering I slept past 2 the night before because of the RockToBeerF3st (which was fun!). This day was the scheduled team-building with fellow bloggers so I couldn’t be more thankful to not have any hangover. 

Sorosoro Springs Mountain Resort is known to be a great venue for team building. Schools and corporate groups regularly book this resort for an annual bonding activity. It is understandable, considering the resort’s facilities to be conducive to active group getaways. So when we were told we will be staying here, I kinda anticipated there will be a team-building for our group as well. I was correct. 

It was around 10 AM when we started the set of activities. It began with an indoor briefing followed by introductions with a twist. We partnered with another fellow blogger and introduced our partner based on the 5 minutes given time to get to know him or her. I was team yellow and my partner is Rozelle, a highschool student at the Batangas State Performing Arts. She is part of the Barako PH.

After the groups finished, we had the “colour goal”. We were given a cartolina to draw our goals. We were instructed to be creative. It was up to us how we would present our individual/ personal goals.

When we finished, I realized our blogging goals are different but all the same. We all want to add value to what we currently do – – influence a community of people to join/ support our blogging cause.

The third indoor activity was tower making. It was fun. We were given 15 minutes to create a tower using the materials: BBQ sticks, thread, newspaper, and plastic straws. The catch is, we need to trade something in our body to get these materials.

This is a test on how dedicated we are to contribute and participate. Symbolically, it shows how committed we are in achieving our goals. And in this case, the building of the tower. We started brainstorming while motioning how to do the tower foundation. Finally, we all agreed on how to do it.

After we finished, the towers were presented in front and the facilitator talked about how this symbolized the team building. Towers are supposed to be planned. Based on your plan, you execute and you put proper action. It is important that you communicate well what to do so everybody will participate and eventually achieve the goal.

After the tower making, we had the “bakya ni nene” challenge where we all had a long wooden plank to step on as we race to the finish line.

While attempting to step in sync, we stumbled many times. For a little while, we were behind, but finally, we won! The takeaway – with teamwork, nothing is impossible.

The next activity is the pipe race which I found very fun.

We were given half pipes to strategically let the balls pass through. The idea is to let the ball continuously roll until it reaches the pail. We had 3 plastic table tennis balls and three marble stones to “transport” into the pail. If we drop the balls along the way, we needed to do it all over again.

Again, teamwork is necessary. Also, keeping one’s calm. In this game, we once again won!

The last challenge was in the pool. We lined holding each other’s hand and the goal is to let the hoola hoop pass through our body till it gets to the last person who will swim to the other end of the pool to get the pail. Then after he/ she comes back, we needed to fill the pail with water. It’s up to us how we would do it – by hands or by our clothes…

At first, we individually ran to the pool to scoop water using our shirts, then we realized to just take off the shirts and throw it to another person in the pool and dip the shirt into the water then throw it back to us so we could wring it into the pail. We succeeded! We filled more water into the pail, and again, won the game!

Sorosoro Springs Mountain Resort is the ideal venue for Corporate Team Building

Outdoor team building activities are a great way to foster cooperation, camaraderie, and friendships. Whether it’s a scavenger hunt hike or creative storytelling around a campfire, the Sorosoro Springs Mountain Resort is the perfect place to spend a day outdoors with your team.

The lush property is an ideal team building venue that offers plenty of amenities, space to meet for training and be close enough to activities that foster team spirit while letting your staff blow off some steam in a fun and exciting way.

Parting Words

Are you busy planning your next corporate retreat and looking for the perfect team building venue? What is it that you’re looking for? Look back at the activites above, note the outcomes that you feel are most relevant to your organization and contact Sorosoro Springs Mountain Resort to discuss how they can transform your group into a more productive team.

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