February 21-22, 2013 was my first Solo-Backpacking in Visayas. It was a great experience because everything was my first time. From the plane ride to Cebu City as my destination.
I did this Solo-Backpacking in this amazing city because I want to learn small things that I should know as backpacker. Among other provinces, Cebu City is one of the places that is very friendly for Solo-Backpacker. Since it was my first time, last year, when I got my 1-peso air fare in an Airline company, I already bought a map of this city. I know I was too much excited for it, but I want to be 120% prepared - that's how I always do Solo-Backpacking.
My map was really helpful in every move that I did especially when the plane arrived in Mactan-Cebu International Airport. After getting off the plane and I was waiting for the airport taxi, I was speaking to an airport maintenance. He gave me an introduction about the history of the airport taxi and how many taxes are their in Cebu. This kind guy gave me tips on how does the jeepney's of Cebu are categorized based on their routes.
My first stop in the City of Cebu was to take my breakfast in the commercial fast food along Colon Street. Inside the fast food, all were speaking in their own language, although I can understand them, but NO Tagalog at all. When I ordered my food, I noticed that the cashier's voice was really calm speaking in tagalog. The accent was really cute and she sounded very courteous and polite.
While eating my breakfast, I was still starring on the map. I asked one of the crew about a certain location, and he helped me a lot! Before leaving the fast food, the guard said: "Thank you ma'am/sir" Question: How did the guard got the idea that I was a combination of a Ma'am and Sir? Anyways, to continue reading, click this link: My Travel Guide