Seoul in Spring -

The Jonas' Chronicles International Series takes you to Seoul, South Korea. Watch out for the series of blogs wherein I will write and feature Seoul at its finest during Spring

This is my 2nd time to go to Seoul. The first was during Summer way back 2004 with my cousins, Jennifer and Cathy, and this time its during Spring with mom and my brother. Believe me, the mood of Seoul in spring is far better than the mood in Summer. One thing to look forward to during spring are the Cherry Blossoms in Yeouido and in Namsan Park. This is the first time I saw pink trees and its very very beautiful. It is astonishing and unbelievable all rolled into one. I stared at the tree for several minutes. Cherry blossoms makes the tree look pink and it only lasts 7 to 10 days from the first time it bloomed. Another good thing about Spring in Seoul is the temperature. It is a great getaway from the summer heat in Manila. The temperature is at cold and comfortable 3 degrees to 18 degrees. When you are in the tropics, you are always excited to wear layering clothes up to the point wherein the clothes doesn't get too heavy to wear. For me, spring is really the best time to go to Seoul.

PAL flies to Seoul daily and there are budget fares being offered by Cebu Pacific to Seoul.

This will be a series of posts for Seoul, South Korea so expect more soon!

Anyeong Haseyo "안녕하세요!"

THE JONAS' CHRONICLES TAKES YOU TO SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Ferrero... Dark? (Ferrero Rondnoir)

The famous Ferrero Rocher now comes in Dark! Yes, it is true, the chocolate that everyone loves, the famous Ferrero Rocher has a dark chocolate variant and is named Ferrero Rondnoir. I first saw this when we went to Kitanlad and Achie Jen offered it to us while waiting for dinner. We were all amazed and I quickly unwrapped mine. I am not a fan of dark chocolate but this one enticed me. Opening the foil, you can see bits of small dark chocolate wrapped the whole small sphere. Biting it is another experience, as you munch away the crisp wafer that wrapped the small sphere and in the core of the sphere is melted dark chocolate. You can't wait to have your second sphere! It is amazingly delicious. Try one now!

The NEW Apple iPAD

Yes guys, it is not typographical error, it is not iPod.... I am correct when I said iPad. Apple recently releases their newest member in the family, the Apple iPad. Now you wonder, what is the difference between an iPod and and iPad.... here goes my personal gadget review

Upon checking the website, I was shocked and amazed at the new iPad. The exterior and the design looks like it is an enlarged iTouch or iPhone. It measures 9.5" x 7.5" and has a display size of 9.7" wow isn't it! It is sort of like a tablet made by Apple that allows you to surf, do your emails, compile and keep your photos, watch videos, movies, go on youtube, its an iPod also with iTunes, and the works. It comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. A truly enlarged iTouch and nothing more. Apple? What's happening to you?


So basing from what I read in the Apple website, it is simply an enlarged version of the iTouch. I get all the hype because.... wow, it is something new from Apple, being an Apple enthusiast and a fan, it sure does gives you all the excitement and anticipation. But at the end of the day, if you read thoroughly, it is not something that you really want to have. It still doesn't compare to the famous Macbook and Macbook Pro. Starts at $499.00 is not something cheap. For me, this is a gadget that you can easily say.... I'LL PASS!!!!

For more information with regards to this awesome but not so awesome product of Apple, please visit: http://www.apple.com/ipad

Zara on Sale Now!!!

I received an sms from my phone that Zara is on sale starting Jan 07 to Jan 31, 2010. I am quite excited as Jan 07 was my day-off. Mom and I was scheduled for a haircut at Beautybrick Salon in Jupiter and we decided to drop by at Zara in PowerPlant Rockwell. I looked around not really in the mood to spend another thousands since its after Christmas, the spending season haha. Luckily, I didn't find anything to my liking... whew!!!

UNTIL....

Aileen, Achie Mitch, Mark and I went to SM Mall of Asia last Saturday, Jan. 09, 2010 to watch Avatar in IMAX Theater (The movie is greater than great by the way!!) I dropped by Zara again and have a 2nd look, again not in the mood to spend, I just went around and looked for some new clothes. Bingo!!! I saw the jacket I've been wanting to buy for the longest time now and its on SALE!!! From Php 5,750.00 it went down to Php 3,950.00 , around 30% off already. I checked my size and there it is, an M. I quickly tried it on and it fits me perfectly. I couldn't put it down. The next thing I knew I was paying it on the counter already. There goes my 3,950 but I acquired a very beautiful jacket. Talk about not in the mood to spend.... hahaha!!

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