There is something special about the game of golf and those who play it: Even amateurs are always looking for ways to improve. Although there is a great deal of emphasis placed on technique, there is definitely something to be said for the gear that a golfer has. After all, professional clubs and accessories are straighter, they last longer and they translate the nuances of the golfer's body more readily into the movement of the ball. When it comes to raw performance, there are few companies that can compete with Cleveland Golf.

From the powerful drivers to the Cleveland classic putters, the company has earned a reputation for the best translation between player and ball of perhaps any club brand on the market today. The company has not earned this reputation lightly: Many professionals as well as amateurs swear by the performance of Cleveland Golf products. Your putter is perhaps the most important investment that you can make in the improvement of your golf game. After all, golf is a game of inches and you want to make sure that your every movement is properly translated into the movement of the ball when it comes down to those last few yards or feet. Cleveland putters are sure to give you that kind of performance. Now if you could only work on that lazy elbow, you could join the tour!

Thailand is one of the most exciting holiday destinations in the world preferred by most travellers because aside from its very affordable rates, the country boosts several alluring sceneries and terrific landmarks.

A travel to Thailand is incomplete without visiting the romantic island of Phuket!

It is located in the Southern most part of Thailand in the Andaman Sea and home to several romantic and stunning beaches with varied choices of hotels and resorts ranging from luxury types to affordable ones. It is said to be the size of Singapore and the biggest island in Thailand with three districts and nine municipalities.

For many years, Phuket attracts tourists and honeymooners because of its picturesque environment and oh so romantic beaches. This is indeed a perfect hideaway for newlyweds.

1. Two Heroines Monument

2. Thalang National Museum

3. Hat Patong

4. Hat Karon

5. View Point

6. Laem Phromthep

7. Wat Chalong

8. Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Conservation Development

The Phuket International Airport caters chartered flights from mainland Thailand and other countries in Asia, Europe, Australia and North America. Songthaews or passenger pick-up vehicles are the most common mode of transportation in Phuket.

Phuket has a tropical climate just like the Philippines. The island's dry season runs from November to April and its rainy season is from May to October so the best month to travel to Phuket is either March or April.

To enjoy your travel adventure in Phuket, Asiaweb travel tours site offers several packages to choose (based on your budget). With a four-day, three-night accommodation package, you can explore Phuket with excitement and fun. The cheapest package is at Sugar Palm Resort with only 7,700 Thai Baht for two persons including pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Inclusive of this package:

1. Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel

2. Accommodation for three nights

3. American breakfast

4. Meals stated in the itinerary

5. Phi Phi Island (national park) entrance fee

6. All tours and transfers (land and sea)

7. Softdrinks and snacks during the tour

For more details, visit this link of Phuket Island Discovery tour package

For more details on the safest, enjoyable and more exciting travel adventure, I will be posting some interesting travel information here in my blog. Here is the first entry of this series "Travel Advisory Board".

Since it is already Summer in the tropical countries and Springtime---approaching Summer season also--- in other parts of the globe, everyone is perhaps planning where to go.

Well, travelling is not only about hopping-in to a spectacular place with captivating landmarks and views but also checking the tradition and culture of that particular place so that we would not be shocked if we find something awful or disappointing with their manners and the way we will be received and treated with the locals.

So here we go...first, let's check what countries in the world are the most gracious to tourists and the worst countries for travellers. And, wow!What a shocking revelation of the survey conducted by a travel search site Skyscanner.com.

Europe is the premier holiday destination in the world because of its historical and breathtaking tourist sites but did you know that some of its countries topped the survey as the world's rudest nations for travellers? Oh no! Well, according to the survey, the "rude" manner must have something to do with their culture. Europeans are known for having a very "snobbish" attitude even among themselves, they are very straight forward and never immediately feel at ease with acquaintances, this is due to their orientation as a very "aristocratic" society.

What surprises me most is the result of the survey that some of the third world countries are the most gracious when it comes to travellers. Philippines is among the top three world's nicest and most gracious. This is not quite surprising though because part of the culture of the Filipinos is being hospitable and accommodating among each other especially to visiting individuals from another land, this is due to the long-cherished tradition of the Filipinos --- the close knit family ties.

The Complete List:

1. France

2. Russia

3. Great Britain

4. Germany

5. China

6. USA

7. Spain

8. Italy

9. Poland

10. Turkey

11. India

12. Switzerland

13. Greece

14. Croatia

15. Austria

16. Cyprus

17. Egypt

18. Korea

19. Norway

20. Australia

1. Brazil

2. Caribbean countries

3. Philippines

4. Thailand

5. Portugal

6. Indonesia

7. New Zealand

8. Canada

9. Denmark

10. Japan

11. Sweden

12. Ireland

13. Denmark

Source: FORBES MAGAZINE

The surrounding seems like a terrible "sun ball" already!Even in the morning, the sweltering heat of the sun is so unbearable that everyone would like to escape to a quiet beach or a scenic mountain to avoid being "roasted". 

Hmmm, with this current weather condition in the city, my longing to go back home is more intense than ever. Though there are several beach and mountain resorts in Davao City, I always feel that my home province is still the best place to hop in when I think of taking a relaxing and fulfilling "nature" adventure. 

I came from Surigao del sur, a beautiful province in the outskirt of Mindanao peninsula almost forgotten by many tourists because of its faraway location and underdeveloped neighbourhood. It is directly facing the mighty Pacific Ocean on the opposite side of Guam, Hawaii.. 

Due to the province's location in the Pacific, the place, no wonder, is endowed with breathtaking pristine and gorgeous beaches and stunning shorelines. The province lacks promotional machineries on tourism, thus, most of its finest beaches and countryside tourist attractions remain undiscovered and unheard.

Tourist attractions in the countryside include the Enchanted River in Hinatuan and Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig, but unknown to many, Surigao del sur also houses some of the finest and pristine beaches in the Philippines! The province also has the longest coast line in the country with almost all sea side has no break water. 

When I was still living in the province, I and my friends would love to play around the coastline, waiting for the sunset to grace the earth, we would frolick around at low tide then we would pick sea shells, walking, traversing the vast area not knowing we already arrived in a different place!

Here are three of the undiscovered stunning beaches in Surigao del sur, one of these locations is my home town, the other two municipalities are our direct neighbours, 30 minute ride each.

We have our own Marihatag Tree Park beach, a government-operated resort not far from the town proper. Fronting the resort is the beautiful island which is still unspoiled because it is privately owned. It can be reached through a "bangka".

Two of our neighboring towns have terrific beaches too. Cagwait Beach Resort and Britania Group of Islands in San Agustin. With its sugary shorelines, sparkling green water and relaxing countryside, these attractions will truly make your beach adventure a fulfilling experience.

Britania composed of 24 islands and islets, it has a stunning blue and green water plus mangroves, rock formations and caves. If you are into adventure, then this place is surely the best destination for you. This beach side is still undiscovered so you will experience a very exclusive, private holiday adventure. San Agustin is just 30 minutes from our place (Marihatag) and roughly seven hours from Davao City. 

Another terrific beach resort in our area is located at Cagwait beach resort. Reports claim that it is very similar to Waikiki Beach in Hawaii with its ivory sand and shimmering green water. The municipality of Cagwait is only next to my home town.

I would love to go on adventure in my home town and two neighboring municipalities one of these days, next week maybe when I return home, Yeeey!So nice, why I have to dream to go to Boracay and other beaches when I am surrounded with spectacular seaside near the Pacific ocean?

I lived in a tropical country, so Cherry Blossoms are not part of our landscape, thus, I dreamed to visit a country where I could see spectacular foliage of Cherry Blossoms. Such an amazing gift of nature!

One of my wishes in life is to see these captivating and romantic tiny pink flowers, if not now, in the near future! Considering the high expenses of going abroad (just to see Cherry Blossoms and take some pictures) , this dream might not happen in the next two years.

There are three Asian countries that have abundant trees of Cherry Blossoms: Japan, South Korea and China. South Korea is my top favourite to visit. In Japan where there is a wide variety of Cherry Blossoms, these beautiful plants can be found every where, it is popularly known there as Sakura. There's also a century-old practice in Japan called "Hanami" which is picnicking under a blooming Sakura. The most popular variety of Cherry Blossoms in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Cherry Blossoms and its leaves are edible and often used as food ingredients in Japan.

In South Korea, Cherry Blossoms can be found everywhere too, it is widely prominent in the romantic Jeju-do Island. This flower was introduced in South Korea during the Japanese occupation and the festival continued even after the surrender of Japan in World War II. 

Cherry trees naturally grow in China too, in fact, there are two Cherry Blossoms park in the suburban areas: one in Dalian, Liaoning and the other in Donghu district.

Other countries with Cherry Blossoms are the United States, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Turkey, Germany, Brazil and Australia. In Great Britain, abundant Cherry Blossoms can be found in Gloucestershire in Batsford Arboretum, a botanical garden with more than 2,000 trees, it has a large collection of Japanese maples, magnolias and pine.

In South Korea, Cherry Blossoms appear only in few weeks during Spring time particularly during the month of April. Two places in South Korea where tourists can see the wonder of this flower are at the Hangang riverside park and Jeju-do island. Towards the last week of March, the blossoming began at Jeju-do island and work its way up until the second or third week of April. There are festivals related to Cherry Blossoms in Korea: Jinhae Gungangje Festival at the end of March and Hangang Yeouido Spring Flower Festival on the first week of April.

According to Korea Meteorological Association, the following dates are the blooming period of Cherry Blossoms in respected South Korean places:

March 24 - Seogwipo

March 29 - Jinhae Yeojwacheon Stream

March 30 - Busan

March 31 - Daegu

April 1 - Tongyeong and Hadong Ssanggyesa Temple

April 2 - Cheongju

April 3 - Gwangju

April 4- Daejeon and Yeosu

April 7 - Jeonju

April 8 - Gangneung

April 10 - Seoul

Incehon - April 13

I dreamed to take a quick tour to South Korea at Springtime to see Cherry Blossoms, April is always a wonderful time to do this, maybe next April on my birthday everything will come true finally!Well, in God's time.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization