TRAVEL TO PLACES: MACAU THE HOLY HOUSE OF MERCY

My Personal Experience: I went to The Holy House Of Mercy last November 26, 2014, together with my sister and her husband. We were passing through the facade of the building when the green vibrant plants caught my eyes. The walls and windows painted all over by white and darker green gave some vibe of sophistication and simplicity with class.

The Holy House Of Mercy

(Portuguese: Santa Casa da Misericórdia) is a historic white building in Senado Square, Macau, China. Established as a branch of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia, it was built in 1569 on the orders of the Bishop of Macao. It was a medical clinic and several social welfare structures in early Macau. It later serve as an orphanage and refuge for widows of sailors lost at sea. Its part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Centre of Macau."

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_House_of_Mercy

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT

Director: Robert Schwentke

Cast: Shailene Woodley , Theo James , Ansel Elgort , Ray Stevenson , Bill Skarsgård , Jeff Daniels , Miles Teller , Naomi Watts , Zoe Kravitz , Maggie Q , Octavia Spencer

Plot: The first part of the "Divergent" series conclusion follows Tris as she deals with her discovery of the truth behind the faction system. Tris, along with Four, must escape to find a peaceful solution for their troubled city. The two will leave the city for the first time ever and have to decide who they can trust as a battle begins, with more shocking new truths set to be discovered beyond the walls encircling Chicago.

Source:http://www.insing.com/movies/the-divergent-series-allegiant-part-1-2016/id-90e90000/

My Movie Review: The movie is expanding its created universe discovering what's behind the walls how to deal with the new environment and people who operates the experiment. The Divergent Series: Allegiant felt weaker in the box office despite of cool futuristic sets and heightening the intensity of the tale. The orange dystopian land makes the mood right showing beyond expected. Over-all still worthy to see despite of the few similar scenarios.
My Favorite Lines: "For 200 years, the greatest scientific minds have lived here to test the theory. If we can rescue people from a toxic environment and put them in a safe place like Chicago, perhaps they would heal it." "And I am one of those people? You are the only one." "People think walls separate us but they also protect us. Those people out there kept us in a cage for 200 years. That is not someone I want to engage with."Where are we going? Home "When I first found out I was Divergent I never thought it would come to this. I could never imagine that I'd be standing here. It's time to go beyond the wall."

TRAVEL TO PLACES: MACAU SENADO SQUARE MARKET

My Personal Experience: I went to Senado Square Market last November 26, 2014, together with my sister and her husband. We were strolling around the shops until we found the spot to take photos. The captured moments were timeless felt like just yesterday and happened in just a glimpse posting with the crowd focus on us definitely standing out.

Senado Square Market

Senado Square also known as Largo do Senado is a public square in Macau. It is located in the central area of the Macau Peninsula. Covering an area of 3,700 square meters (4,425 square yards), this is one of the four largest squares in Macau; the others being Praça do Centro Cultural, Praça do Lago Sai Van and Praça do Tap Seac. In 2005 it was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List as forms part of the Historic Centre of Macau.

Source: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/macau/senado-square.htm

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: THE FINEST HOURS

Director: Craig Gillespie

Cast: Chris Pine , Casey Affleck , Ben Foster , Eric Bana , Holiday Grainger , John Ortiz

Plot: Based on a true event in 1952. When one of the worst storms hits the East Coast of New England, an oil tanker off the coast of Cape Cod is damaged and ripped in half. Faced with freezing cold temperature and 70-foot high waves, four members of the Coast Guard take a small boat and set out on a mission to rescue more than 30 stranded sailors that are trapped aboard the rapidly-sinking vessel.

Source: http://www.insing.com/movies/the-finest-hours-2016/id-a0e90000/

My Movie Review: The movie is floating against all odds the effects were good to see in big screen. Huge waves passed through towards the rescue team but didn't stop them to be heroes of the story that was nearly impossible to be true but brings a lot of aspirations. The Finest Hours really gave me something good that old Hollywood vibe were films have high quality, slow pace living the moment and focuses more on the characters of the story.
My Favorite Lines: "That man in there don't know what he's doing. He's sending you out to die." "In the Coast Guard they say you go out. They don't say you gotta come back in." "You know they're saying it's going to be the biggest storm to hit the east coast." "It's going to be hurricane strength in an hour." "We've got two, three hours and then we sink." Station Chatham do you copy? Condition's hazardous. We've got an 18-foot fracture in our hull. How do you want us to proceed? Over" "That's why I sign up. Now's my chance."

TRAVEL TO PLACES: MACAU BUSINESS TOURISM CENTRE

My Personal Experience: I went to Macau Business Tourism Centre last November 26, 2014, together with my sister and her husband. We were front and center in this tourist attraction with people all over the world and walks of life. This is found at Senado Square where you see decors depending on the season and few remains the same like the floors.

Macau Business Tourism Centre

The "Macau Business Tourism Centre" is located at Senado Square, the former headquarters of MGTO. Covering a total area of 2,187 sq meters and costing MOP7 million to renovate, this five-storey building includes an information counter and a gallery on the ground floor; a computer research centre on the first floor; marketing, industry support, research, training and bidding units on second floor; events/projects unit on the third floor and a video and slides archive on the fourth floor.

Source: http://www.gov.cn/english//2006-04/19/content_257718.htm

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: LONDON HAS FALLEN

Director: Babak Najafi

Cast: Gerard Butler , Aaron Eckhart , Morgan Freeman , Angela Bassett , Charlotte Riley

Plot: During the funeral of the British Prime Minister in London who passed away under mysterious circumstances, formidable Secret Service head, Mike Banning, discovers a terrifying assassination plot on all the attending world leaders of the Western world. Because of this, Banning; the President of the United States of America, Benjamin Asher; and an English MI-6 agent must do whatever they can to stop the deadly plot.

Source: http://www.insing.com/movies/london-has-fallen-2015/id-85e80000/

My Movie Review: The movie is difficult to judge cause it's better than it's predecessor but didn't make much impact compare to White House Down. The thrilling action and heart pumping sequence were there with almost alike plot to Olympus Has Fallen just a different set-up. London Has Fallen maybe compared but it can stand on it's own pretty much good movie to see with your friend or alone its entertaining focuses on terrorist attacks survival.
My Favorite Character: President Benjamin Asher

Benjamin "Ben" Asher (born April 15, 1967) is the 45th President of the United States. During his Presidency, Asher suffered the devastating loss of his wife and only 18 months later, the White House was attacked. Asher witnessed the deaths of many American citizens, allies and friends before the attack was over and though he survived, he was wounded. After recovering from his wounds, he began the rebuilding process determined to fight through any dangers that occurs. Asher's Secret Service code-name is Southpaw.

Source: http://olympus-has-fallen.wikia.com/wiki/Benjamin_Asher

TRAVEL TO PLACES: MACAU THE RUINS OF SAINT PAUL'S

My Personal Experience: I went to The Ruins of Saint Paul's last November 26, 2014, together with my sister and her husband. We were lucky to find this place as this is one of the landmarks in Macau without a map and no idea of going. This iconic place in Macau was highlight of the trip where we got lost but found new home with friends and strangers.

The Ruins Of Saint Paul's

Arguably Macau’s most famous landmark, the Ruins of St. Paul’s was officially listed in 2005 as part of the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Historic Centre of Macau. Originally built in the 16th century, the complex of St. Paul’s College and the Cathedral of St. Paul burned down and was rebuilt multiple times before the third and final fire during a typhoon in 1835 left it beyond repair. All that remains are the iconic stone façade and the grand staircase leading to it. Admission to the museum is free every day between 9am and 6pm. 

Source: http://www.macau.com/en/Ruins-of-St.-Paul%E2%80%99s-2-14-6.html

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: GODS OF EGYPT

Director: Alex Proyas

Cast: Gerard Butler , Nikolaj Coster-Waldau , Brenton Thwaites , Chadwick Boseman , Courtney Eaton , Geoffrey Rush , Bryan Brown , Rufus Sewell , Abbey Lee Kershaw

Plot: When Set, the Egyptian God of Darkness, decides to take over the throne of the Egyptian empire, a common thief-turned-hero named Bek joins Egyptian God Horus on a quest through Egypt to save the world and rescue his love.

Source: http://www.insing.com/movies/gods-of-egypt-2016/id-16ea0000/

My Movie Review: The movie is firing with gold the visual spectacle worth for your money. This Egyptian fantasy is an adventure took place set in a different time but what need we need this time it's been too long without this kind. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau fits to his role but Gerald Butler still stood out with the unusual role being the villain that shows his versatility The battle between the Gods and enter the dead world to rescue love were the highlights.
My Favorite Lines: "Egypt has always been a paradise. But now there is chaos. God of the Air, you must protect the mortals." "Set has taken over Egypt and enslaved its people. Only one god can save us but not without his eyes." "Stealing from a god only a mad man would try such a thing." Behold the fate of those who stand in my way I will bring them reckoning! "You have the power to make this right How do we stop them? Try to keep up."

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES FORT SAN PEDRO

My Personal Experience: I went to Fort San Pedro last year May 3, 2015, together with my sister and her husband. We went there to see the site and to fulfill our city tour before going back to our hotel. Upon our entry we take few seconds to capture moments and once inside felt the past was translated through photograph that will stand the rest of time.

Fort San Pedro

The laborious construction began on the 8th of May 1565 by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, the Spanish conquistador under the Spanish Government in Cebu. It is considered as the oldest tri-bastion fort in the Philippines that was built in 1738 to keep them safe from the Muslim raiders. Fort San Pedro is military defense structure that was built during the early time of the Spanish era It served as the nucleus of the first Spanish settlers in the country.

Source: http://www.cebu-bluewaters.com/cebu-fort-san-pedro.html

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: THE CHOICE

Director: Ross Katz

Cast: Benjamin Walker , Teresa Palmer , Tom Welling , Maggie Grace , Tom Wilkinson , Alexandra Daddario , Noree Victoria , Rochelle Aycoth , Brad James , Jesse C. Boyd

Plot: Travis Barker lives in a small coastal town in Beaufort. When Gabby Holland moves in next door, both fall in love at first sight. However, their relationship is tested by life's most defining event. The movie is adapted from Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name.

Source: http://www.insing.com/movies/the-choice-2016/id-5ae90000/

My Movie Review: The movie is delightful about two people falling in love in small town set in country side. This Nicholas Sparks movie is touching and very pleasant to watch made me wonder what be like to live in a quiet town where you'll find everything you need. The Choice made me cried twice on climax makes you better person and appreciate love. What makes it inviting is how less complication's and it triumphs because of that simplicity.

More Description: Travis Parker and Gabby Holland set off into an interesting journey of life as neighbors and then young lovers. What blossoms is an emotional and inspiring love. It is a story about overcoming barriers to be with your loved ones. It is about pure and intense romantic love, test trust, strength and the choices we can make to show them.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Choice_%28novel%29

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES BASILICA DEL SANTO NIñO

My Personal Experience: I went to Basilica Minore Del Santo Niño last year May 3, 2015, together with my sister and her husband. We went there to attend the Sunday mass and feel the holiness place known as the Mother and Head of All Churches in the Philippines. This is our third stop in our city tour where we took lots of outdoor photos near landmarks.

Basilica Del Santo Niño

The Minor Basilica of the Holy Child (Cebuano: Basilica Menore del Santo Niño Spanish: Basilica del Santo Niño) known as the Santo Niño Basilica, is a minor basilica in Cebu City in the Philippines that was founded in the 1565. It is the oldest Roman Catholic church established in the country on the spot where the image of the Santo Niño de Cebú, statue depicting the Child Jesus founded few Spanish explorers led by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_del_Santo_Ni%C3%B1o