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THEY SAY
Pinoy men are natural born
ladykillers, biologically wired to woo the
opposite sex with roses, mixed tapes and teddy
bears. But when there’s trouble in paradise
and the little gifts don’t do the trick, it’s time
for the guys to pull out the big guns. How?
By whisking your lady away on a romantic
mini-break with a few suggestions to make up
— not break up — your connection.
1
LOVE ON THE ROCKS?
Take her to… Mount Mayon, Legazpi
Confront the problem and take your
sweetie on an ATV ride over Mayon Volcano’s
lava beds. Show her your sensitive side as
well: compare the aftermath of a volcanic
eruption to your last fight, and tell her you can
navigate the bumps together as you ride over
the rocks at the foot of this mighty mountain.
If you’re driving two separate ATVs, challenge
her to a race — and let her win. And in an
ultimate show of trust, why not hire a buggy
for two and let her take the wheel? My friend
Jim let his then-girlfriend Julie drive theirs.
She happily did; that is, until she drove them
down a steep ravine that nearly mowed down
a man bathing nearby. Nine months later,
however, Jim and Julie were married. Perhaps
lava does make you a better lover.
2
REBOOT THAT
LOVING FEELING
Take her to… the Ilocos Norte
Sand Dunes
You’ve been together forever; but lately she’s
been lacking that certain sparkle. An adventure
in Ilocos Norte may be just what you need.
Take your wife sandboarding down the dunes,
and hold her hand whether you sit, stand or
cruise down the slopes on your beer belly.
Then hug her close during an adrenaline-
jolting 4x4 ride over the sands of Paoay.
Studies have shown that by raising one’s
heart rate, oxytocin — the “cuddle and love
hormone” — is released into the bloodstream.
The combination of thrills and touch can
reignite the giddy feelings of the early days
of being in love. Add
pogi
points by wearing
aviator shades and a checked black-and-white
scarf usually worn by journalists to war-torn
places. You’ll look more Papa Piolo than Papa
Smurf in her eyes.
3
COULD YOUR LOVE
USE A LITTLE LOCK?
Take her to… N Seoul Tower
If your woman has trust issues (who doesn’t?),
fly her to the South Korean capital for some
rest, relaxation and romance. After you’ve
appeased her with lots of shopping at
Dongdaemun, take her on a romantic stroll
to N Seoul Tower, where a whole fence is
dedicated to Locks of Love. These padlocks of
passion have been popularized in other cities
like Rome, Paris and Tokyo. In the same way
old-school lovers carved their names on a tree,
couples come here to seal their love by writing
their names on a padlock and attaching it to
the fence. Why not buy two? Lock one on the
fence in Seoul, and take home the other one
for your front door. Give her the keys; it’s your
way of telling her that she holds the key to
your heart — and your freedom.
4
TIME TO TAKE
THE PLUNGE
Take her to… The AJ Hackett
Macau Tower
Nothing symbolizes taking a relationship to
the next level more dramatically than bungee
jumping off the AJ Hackett Macau Tower with
your beloved. If you can commit to it, you may
convince your lady that you’re brave enough to
take the plunge in other areas of your life. The
233m-high drop is nothing to sneeze at, and
has caused some men to do really crazy things
— like propose marriage. But then, when else
will you be able to make like Leonardo Di
Caprio in
Titanic
and say “You jump, I jump”?
Hopefully, she’ll think you’re the king of the
world and actually say Yes.
ILLUSTRATION
KIT KAT MAINGAT
Does your relationship need
some CPR? Maya O Calica
shares ideas for love getaways
to resuscitate your romance
Destination:
love
Man up and
take the
plunge!
06CA Smile
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