The Historical Sites of Cebu

My 3rd Solo-Backpacking within 24 - Hours

February is the busiest start for my 2013, the whole month, I only spent two of my rest days in my apartment and a lot of it were spent in different places, that's how busy I am this month.  Take note, I am an ordinary human being, so my wallet, pen and spreadsheet were also busy for my budget.

Going to the Historical sites across the country is absolutely part of my blog.  I truly love those places that were properly preserved for the future generations.  I dedicate this post to every agencies that play a great role in preserving those historical artifacts.  I want to help them in promoting the historical wealth to the newest generations.  Many travelers want to promote the gorgeous and untouched places, but here in my blog, everything is important. 

I came to an idea of visiting the historical places of Cebu because I was inspired by the Magellan's Cross being published in a travel magazine in the book store.  So, aside from Magellan's Cross, I tried to search some other sites in the Province that gave a huge impact in the history of Cebu and even the country.

I book this flight on November 2012 and I based it on my rest days, but unfortunately, our schedule was changed and everything was also changed based on my plans.  This is the great thing in Solo-Backpacking, I can adjust everything easily, so Feb. 14, 2013, just a week before this trip, I filed an unpaid leave just for this trip.  Good thing that we had more hours available this time, so my leave was easily approved.  That's one of the challenges in working in a call center  while traveling.

February 21, 2013 - I woke up at around 1:15AM for my general preparation for my travel to Cebu.  There were some feeling which I can't explain that time, maybe because of the excitement.  As usual after my preparation, I took my simple breakfast (coffee and bread) then cleaned and dressed myself well.  Read more by clicking this link: My Travel Guide

Celebrate Love and Lust at Mt. Pulag

Today is February 14, 2013, the Valentines Day, it is the start of my Pulag invasion.  This day is also my last day in the office and I will be back on Monday, imagine that!  I am not yet prepared for this event, my jackets and everything are still not yet in my backpack; I'll prepare it tomorrow, Friday, while washing my clothes.  I will also going to check my tent as well, if it's still okay, the last use was at " Lamyerda sa Borawan " in Quezon.  After my shift, I went to Greenland in Pasig City to borrow a sleeping bag just for this event.  As usual, every time I go there, we have drinking sessions and that's what happened.

Friday, February 15, 2013 - I was really busy cleaning my apartment, washing my used clothes and preparing for this huge celebration.  After my house chores, I think it was 1PM, I took a rest while surfing in facebook and getting updates from the participants of this event.  2PM I decided to sleep while the tv is on.  I woke up at around 4PM and I felt that I gained a lot of energy, so I continued my preparations.

9:13PM - I left the apartment wearing my blue clima-fit long sleeves, brown trekking pants, shoes and my 60L backpack.  For Security Purposes: I removed everything plugged in the electric outlet.  I can't explain the feeling that time, excited and pressured, I don't know.  Before going to bus terminal, I also took tricycle for 8 pesos, jeep for 8 pesos, bus for 16 pesos and then taxi for 100 pesos. TOTAL: 132 pesos.  Now, think a slim and gorgeous woman with a huge backpack, riding in a public utility vehicle - that's me!

PM - reached Victory Liner Inc. Terminal in Cubao - the meeting place of all the 17 participants.  I already met some of them but I truly excited to meet the others especially the cute boys - if there are, no comment yet.  I took a taxi from Galleria going to Five Star terminal in EDSA Northbound, then walked few meters and crossed the foot bridge connecting the two sides of EDSA in the area.  Continue Reading by clicking this link: My Travel Guide

Borawan Island

This photo was taken at Borawan Island in Quezon Province, Philippines.  This is part of my event "Lamyerda sa Borawan "  This Island is absolutely perfect for the people searching for an island adventure.  It can give a lot in terms of pristine beauty; the clear water, green surroundings, powdery white sand beach and fresh air can be found here.

You just need to sacrifice your 3-4 hours to visit this lovely place.  The people living in this place are so kind, they can give you everything they can offer.   From the high way, it is just 15 minutes boat ride, and take note while on the boat, you can also see how the whole area received a real gift from the nature.  More of my journey? click here: My Travel Guide

Dampalitan Island

This photo was taken at Dampalitan Island in Padre Burgos Quezon, Philippnes.  This was a part of my event "Lamyerda sa Borawan."  This island is so perfect for our taste, this was the island for our camp site.  The ambiance and environment are really great.  I can't forget the crystal clear water, clean air, fresh coconut juice, white sand beach and many more to offer.  The sun set was really cute, look at the photo.   I can recommend this island to everyone who loves camping and island hoping.  Want to know our journey? Click this link: My Travel Guide

Lamyerda sa Borawan

This is my first event I've created successfully, that's why I am happy about the result. 

That gorgeous place we visited was a truly paradise.  The ambiance, the crystal clear water, the sun rise and sun set, the air was really cool and our relationship being built that time was amazing.

Plus the people living  in the island were really nice and kind to us.  We were the only campers that time, so we made sure that we enjoyed a lot in that island.

Among other beaches that I've been with, I can give my two thumbs up here.  It amused me the whole time, everything were really a blessings from the nature.

If I will be given a chance to go back here, I will gladly accept it.  The whole experience was really great and I can suggest this place to all travelers seeking for an amazing trip.  More of our journey, click here: My Travel Guide

How Important is your Budget for Travelling?

I already published different articles, mostly are about travel tips.  Even the reasons why I travel alone were already published in my blog.  Now, budgeting is quite important in every trips, it can affect your whole trip if you don't have it in the right way.

Another article was being published to my Travel Blog.  This article can help you out in terms of your finances, on how to develop yourself in budgeting.  I've written everything that I encountered during my trips, so I am hopping that it will be a great help. 

Your finances are not a huge problem, as long as you know how to use your single centavo in the right way. Please click this link: My Travel Guide to read the whole article.

Mt. Batulao - the Bloggers Climb

Pagkatapos nang isang challenging na linggo, sa wakas at natapos ko rin nang matiwasay ang Mt. Batulao sa Nasugbu, Batangas.

Unang pagkakataong makasama ang ibang travel bloggers, and naging successful at masaya ito.   Maraming salamat sa isang napakagandang araw na ibinigay samin.

Sa dami na nang mga bundok na naakyat ko, ito ang pinaka maganda.  Ang hangin ay napaka lamig pero may kasamang mga alikabok.

Napakaberde ang makikita sa taas nang bundok na ito.  Puro mga damo at puno ang nasa paligid, perpekto para sa mga taong mahilig sa kalikasan.  Ang akyat naming ito rin ang naging Reunion Climb nang Batang Hamog Mountaineers.  Sublit kami nila Te Sharon, We-wen, Whab at si Bunso ang nakarating, humabol parin si Ginger at ang anak nyang si Ian, sayang wala ang tatay.  Para sa mga litrato at at mga isturya nang akyat na ito, klik nyo lang ang link na ito: TravellingCup at Mt. Batulao.

Minsan may isang Prinsesa sa Mt. Cristobal

Isang magandang araw sa inyong lahat, ako medyo hindi maganda, masakit pa ang aking mga musols and jo-ents kez dahil sa Mt. Cristobal traverse.  Kung maraming mga mamumundok ang mejo may mga negative stories tungkol sa naturang bundok, ako hindi, bet na bet kez ang storyline ng mga yun no.  Bongang exciting ang nadaraman ko habang nag-iisip ng mga pwedeng mangyari na involve ang mga kababayan nating hindi ordinaryo.

Aktuwali, eto ang kwentong nasa isip ko - kunwari lang to huh: " habang natutulog ako sa campsite, kelangan kong jumingel sa labas ng tent.  Tapos, pag labas ko ng pintu, may isang liwanag na nangagaling sa isang punong namumunga nang isang prutas.  At dahil kakagising ko lang, wala pako sa tamang pag-iisip nang mga panahong iyon, agad akong tumungo sa lugar na kung saan ko nakita ang liwanang. 

Habang palapit ako sa punong iyon, dahil medyo maulan, nadulas ako sa putik - pero may poise parin ang pagkakadulas no.  Lumapat ang pwet at likod ko sa putik dahil sa pagbagsak ko, at sabay sigaw nang: Ouch!! that hurts my ass!! sosyal ako dito sa story eh, englesera lang.  Kasabay nang pagsigaw ay napapikit ako, ngunit nang idilat ko ang aking mga mata, isang matipunong lalake ang pilit na umaabot sa mga kamay ko.  At s'yay nagwika: " Hey Hey Hey, Are you Okay?  Hey Hey Hey, Are you Okay? Parang isang eksena sa First Aid ang peg? 

Intramuros Manila

High school palang ako, nababasa ko na itong lugar na ito.  Fort Santiago ang lugar na kung saan nangyari ang kasay-sayan nang kasarinlan nang ating bansa.

Dito ikinulong ang ating Pambansang Bayani at nanging kuta din ito ng mga Espanyol noong panahon ng kanila pananakop.

Paguran ang labang namin dito dahil sa 12 na Oras, napuntahan namin ang SM Mall of Asia, Intramuros at Star City.

Lahat yun, nagawa namin nang bongang-bonga, with Delg, Enzo, Daryl at Baracks.  Syempre, pagud-paguran kami, kahit inulan keri lang.  Click nyo lang yung link sa taas for more photos huh!

SM Mall of Asia

Unang post ko ito ngayong 2013, at ang post ko ay tungkol sa pagbisita namin sa SM Mall of Asia, Intramuros, Manila at Star City.  Kasama sina Delg, Enzo, Baracks at Daryl tinungo namin ang mga lugar na iyon na puno nang ligaya at galak.

Ligaya at pagkamangha ang naramdaman namin sa Intramuros, ay mali, manghang-mangha samin ang mga foreiger, kasi naman lahat nang kanto dun, may picture kami, diba? kahit ikaw na nagbabasa ngayon, mmamangha din diba? 

Hindi ko makalimutan ang mga titig ng mga taong nakakita samin, wala kaming paki-alam ung pagnanasa o galit ang mga tinging iyon, basta maligaya kami nung mga panahong iyon, wapakels na sa kapwa.