Monday morning choices

I have read this posted by Shyryl about a week ago I think. You can check that post here. Apparently, it was from Yzza0625 and also from BCH_LOVER. If I recall it right, it's my first time to read these choices from Shyryl's article.

Feel free to do this as well.

Adventure/Relaxation

I think both of these go hand and in hand but then again if you just want to go for a staycation and relax, then that could be an exemption. However, even when doing that, we could go for a food adventure meaning we will go hunt for new places we haven't been to or try food we haven't tried yet in places that we have been too or try the same kind of food but in different places we haven't tried those yet.

Talking about extreme activities, I would love to do those too and of course relaxation still go along with it. We all have different ideas how adventure is supposed to be. It could be physical activities or just gastronomic adventure or anything else. Adventures are those that make you feel curious, excited, in search for something and also discovery. That's why even a trip to a newly opened cafe near you is an adventure in itself.

That's why for me, adventure and relaxation are cohesive.

Massages/Camp

This is a hard choice. This also reminds me that I haven't done any of these two for a long time. Pre-COVID, we used to go to massage centers where the masseuse/masseurs are blind. I like availing of their service for their hands know what they are doing and hitting the right places. When pandemic hit, me and my partner would give each other massages but it's not the same as done by the experts. I'm still leery of going for a massage.

Camping on the other hand is another story. We rarely do that although we have planned a lot of times of doing it. Even if we don't do this often, I would say yes right away to camping.

If you are to twist my arm, then camping it is! And then I'll go for a massage after. How's that?

Paragliding/Swimming

I'm not a good swimmer. I know a little bit but don't take me somewhere deep. I have a fear of drowning. I do like being in the water though like pools or sea. I'd go venturing into the deep but making sure I can easily hold go back to the shallow part or I have something to hold on to. However, if I have a lifejacket on, then that's a different story. You can take me to the deepest of the deep I don't care. I have my lifejacket on lol!

Paragliding on the other hand has always been something that I have always wanted. There used to be a company who tested paragliding in our town. I think the idea of putting up a business like that including hot air balloon has been abandoned. Maybe they think it was not that feasible. Honestly, I was looking forward to doing that right away once the business was set up. If only I have the money, then I'll set up such a business here including skywalk and bungee jumping.

So for this, paragliding takes the stand.

Posh restaurant/Street Foods

Street foods are served in posh restaurants but at a more expensive price of course. I would rather cook these so called "street foods" in the comfort of my home. I'm not that keen on trying street foods in other countries too. I remember when we visited the markets of Yangoon, there were fried crickets sold on the streets. My partner wanted to try but I refused lol! I saw other exotic food sold on their streets but I'm okay taking photos of them instead.

Going to posh restaurants is a hit and miss. I wanted to get the most of value for my money if I wanted to spend that is satisfying and delicious meal.

For this, I'd go for street food that are sold around here or I can cook on my own.

Sea View/Forest View

Go green! We all like the color of green, right? Just like green in the market and BCH green. I have lived in the mountains and seeing living with trees and greenery all the around me has become a part of me. I do love the sea for there's something relaxing about the waves and the sand and sun. You can take me to the beach anytime. Still, nothing beats home. I can get lost amongst the trees. Take me to a trail or hike and I'm game. The cool and fresh wind that the trees blow, the chirping of birds, the rustling of leaves, the creaks and other sounds produced by nature, the ground beneath my feet, the song of every insect and critters. These are all comfort to me. Vistas of mountains filled with trees are a joy to behold. We recently went on a road trip in Barlig, the last forest fortress of the north if not our country, and the winding roads of mountains filled with trees made the trip enjoyable. It makes me want to live there.

Hotel/Apartment

If on a budget, then apartment will do. There are homestays that offer the same service like that of hotels. Our city is a touristy place and I can tell that apartments here are doing good in terms of accommodations. It can be a lucrative business. I'm surprised that even those far from the city center are doing good.

Having said that there are still affordable hotels if you plan ahead and are patient enough to search for them.

I remember when we used to travel more before, I would scour for hotel deals, vouchers and discounts. I have to download and install different apps just to acquire those for each app have different promotions. These are helpful if you didn't book ahead of your trip.

For this round, both wins. That is if you are smart in booking. I admit there are times when there are no promos available so we have to pay the regular rate but I can say we still get the value of our money.

These questions make me want to travel again. I miss traveling by plane or by bus. There's something about the rush of it all that is enjoyable or even the wait and delays.

Do you like to travel? I have to save for future travels and hopefully I get to see you on the road.