The Backpack Adventures

Located in Barangay Sta. Mercedes (Patungan) in Maragondon , Cavite, Patungan Beach is one of the province's little-known beach destinations. It is situated inside Patungang Cove which is south of Mt. Palay Palay which is also known as Pico de Loro . Patungan Beach Patungan Beach Details The area near Patungan Beach is home to about 100 - 200 families, most of which are fishermen hence the alternate name of the barangay - Patungan Fishing Village . According to the locals that I interviewed, their place was once an isolated  barangay , reachable only by boat, horse, or foot. Thankfully, with the completion of the  Nasugbu - Ternate Highway  and  Kaybiang Tunnel , the barangay was finally connected to the province. However, there is still no direct public transportation system that serves the area coming from Manila.  Patungan Beach - Maragondon, Cavite The beach from a distance Check out these photos of Patungan Beach: Just a heads up,  Patungan Beach is not a

Located in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia , Petronas Twin Towers is the tallest building in Malaysia. It is also the most famous landmark of Kuala Lumpur.  Petronas Twin Towers Petronas Twin Towers History Also known as the Menara Berkembar Petronas or simply Petronas Towers , these twin skyscrapers once were the tallest structures in the world. It held on to this title from 1998 until 2004 when Taiwan 101 was completed.  Petronas Twin Towers - Kuala Lumpur The Petronas Twin Towers were designed by Cesar Pelli, an Argentine architect. He chose a post-modern design style that underwent and passed rigorous tests and simulations of wind and structural loads.  As seen from the FACE Suite Platinum What a perfect view Looking forward to seeing the view from the top. Now here goes the history of the Petronas Twin Towers and its love for the number 1... Excavation for its 98-feet deep base started on March 1, 1993. The construction of the mega structures then started on April 1,

Located at 1020, Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , The FACE Suites Platinum is an all-suite residential-style dwelling place that is perfectly located near Kuala Lumpur's top tourist destinations.  The FACE Suites Platinum The FACE Suites Platinum Details The FACE Suites Platinum   consists of 200 suites with spacious and beautifully furnished rooms with sizes ranging from 83 sqm to 138 sqm. Each suite comes with complimentary wireless internet access. The suites are also fully equipped with modern appliances that make one feel truly at home.  The FACE Suites Platinum -Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The FACE Suites Platinum as seen from a distance The FACE Suites Platinum 's "face". The room that we rented had a nice minimalist touch to it. The bedroom The toilet/ shower room The kitchen The rooftop pool The kiddie pool An amazing view of the Petronas Twin Towers from the infinity pool My family and I got the ch