Japan 2015 Series: Nagashima Spaland (Kuwana, Japan)

Nagashima Spa Land is a major amusement park in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture,Japan. It features several roller coasters, thrill rides, and kid rides, a giant Ferris wheel, and a water park. As of 2012, Nagashima Spa Land is the 18th most visited amusement park in the world. (Wikipedia)

We went to Nagashima Spaland in Kuwana for Maiki's pre birthday celebration. It took 2.5 to 3 hours drive to Kuwana from Omihachiman.

Japan 2015 Series: Nara Park

Japan 2015 Series: My Epic Arrival

At last, my series Japan blog post is activated. Hahaha! This past few months, I’ve been through a lot of stuffs. Back logs pa more. Hahaha! Well, here’s my Nara Park photo blog.

Nara Park (奈良公園 Nara Kōen?) is a public park located in the city of Nara, Japan, at the foot of Mount Wakakusa, established in 1880. Administratively, the park is under the control of Nara Prefecture. The park is one of the "Places of Scenic Beauty" designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Over 1,200 wildsika deer (シカ or 鹿 shika) freely roaming around in the park are also under designation of MEXT, classified as natural treasure. While the official size of the park is about 502 hectare, the area including the grounds of Tōdai-ji, Kōfuku-ji, andKasuga Shrine, which are either on the edge or surrounded by Nara Park, is as large as 660 ha. (Wikipedia)

We rode train going to Kyoto then another train to Nara. It was the first time I rode train in Japan. Hahaha! It was amazing! 

Japan 2015 Series: My Epic Arrival

It took a while to post my Japan trip. Honestly, I have no idea how to start, how to categorize etcc… (excuses, hihi) Here it goes :)

 I couldn’t imagine that a simple, corporate employee/slave (charot) who earns only more or less 15k, and  few debts (credit card, housing loan etc.) like me had a chance to travel in Japan, hihihi. I am lucky that surrounded by loving and generous people whom treated me like their own family. I will take this opportunity to thank the family who helped me with the documents and opened their beautiful house for me to stay in Japan for 15 days, Mizutani Family, and to those people I met and became my friends.

Marinduque 2015

Marinduque is an island province of  the Philippines located in Region IV-B. And known for low crime rate province line with Batanes because of peace-loving locals :) (and it's my 34th province! Yey! :) )

Laguna 2015: Taytay Falls

Taytay falls (or known as Majayjay falls) is one of the famous falls nearby Manila. It is located in  Majayjay, Laguna. The falls is also known for its cold, clear and clean water. 

Siquijor 2015: Siquijor

Hello SIQUIJOR! My 33rd province! Yey! Siquijor is the 3rd smallest island in the Philippines, after Camiguin and Batanes. It's also called the "Isla del Fuego" of the Spaniards because from afar, the island glow which came to the fireflies that gathered in molave trees during night :) And also, the province also known for sorcerer and healers :)

Travel Tips

Hello wanderlust :) Here's my 16 travel tips based on my own experience. Hope it will help :) -BUJOY :)

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Bataan 2015: Morong Bataan

Hello 2015 :) 

New Year. New Life. MORE TRAVEL! Yey! :)

My first travel for 2015 last January was in Bataan. Actually, it's unexpected trip. We're just looked for a quick beach getaway to unwind (oh yes, because of work! work! work! ugh!) :) Week before our planned trip, I was looking for a affordable yet cozy and homey beach resort. I found Victoria Vista Bay Resort. I booked a room for 2 for P1,500 only :)

Aurora 2014: Baler

My college friends planned to go out of town this year, and since they always get envy wherever I went. Harhar :) So we decided to go to Baler. I made an itinerary and expenses and all of them are agreed with it (no choice naman sila. hahaha).

The Genesis Bus departed in Cubao at 12mn of Saturday. It's 6.5 hours long drive with two stop overs. 

Talisay City, Negros Occidental 2014 : The RUINS

The Ruins is the most visited tourist spot and must-see in Negros now. They called it as "Taj Mahal of Negros" because the story behind is almost like the story of Taj Mahal of India. It was renovated and restored and turned into one of the tourist spot in Negros.

Cagayan de Oro 2014: White Water Rafting

*Camiguin 2014 Getaway*

An awesome experience in Camiguin again (for me as second timer) :) hahaha. Our next adventure was White water Rafting! This is my 3rd time :) My first one was  in Davao last 2011 and the second one was also in Cagayan De Oro last 2012. :) Our host for this activity is Kagay White Water Rafting. Kat, Ate Mae, Kuya Gary and Faith are all first timer. Woohoooo! Just like me in Davao, I felt bit of nervous knowing that I am a good swimmer (partida). Since all of them are not a good swimmer, they're panicking! Lol! 

Panorama of Cagayan De Oro river :)

Bukidnon 2014: Dahilayan Adventure Park

Last year (2013), when our Singles for Christ (SFC) 20th International Conference (ICON) announced the place where our 21st ICON will be held (which in CDO), I was so excited! :)

Camarines Norte 2013: Calaguas

Series:
*Bicolandia Getaway 2013: Cagsawa Ruins and Guinobatan*

One of my travel bucket list this 2013 is to explore the unspoiled beaches in the Philippines. I read a lot of travel blogs and type on Google search engine the places where tourists rare to visit. Calaguas is the most and recommended beach and it compares to Boracay's powdery sand.  I searched  how to go to Camarines Norte and blogger's recommended contacts and boatman. I was thinking of availing tour packages for hassle free trip. But I prepared DIY (Do-it-yourself) itinerary and estimated budget for this trip (I always love to do because I can save a lot) and compared it with the rate of tour packages, we saved almost P1,500 to DIY. Since we are tight in budget, we stick to our own itinerary. :) Yey! 

 Despite of long long long hours of travel, it's really worth it when you get in Calaguas. :) Let the photos below described you how we fell in love with Calaguas :)

Ilocos 2012: Day 2 (Cape Bojeador, Bangui Windmills and Pagudpud)

Series:
*Ilocandia Getaway 2012: Day 01*

On our second day in Ilocos, we woke up at 5:00am to prepare for our next itinerary. Allizon provided a van (from her tita, THANK YOU PO!!!) for the trip. We departed at 7:00 am and LET'S GO!!!!

Ilocos 2012: Day 1 (Vigan, Baluarte and Paoay)

Series:
*Ilocandia Getaway 2012: Day 02*

We decided to pursue this trip after holyweek because we're very sure that plenty of tourist will went to their own vacation. This was the first trip with my very good college friends, Gelene and Jacks. Together with Jack's friends, Nicko, Joan, and Jacky (Jack's twin sister), we will invaded Ilocandia! Good thing that Allizon (Jacky's boyfriend) let us stay in their family house in Batac, Ilocos Norte for the trip. Yey! Our accomodation is FREE!!!! :)

Cebu 2012: Bantayan Island

It's almost 1 hour travel time by sea from the island of Bohol to Cebu. After of Panglao escapade, I went also to Cebu for our Bantayan Island and Cebu City tour. I made an itinerary for this and with the help of my dear cousin, Louie,who based and working in Cebu to list down the places where we can explore within the city. Thanks couz :)

Bohol 2012: Day 1 (Countryside Tour)

Check also our Bohol Day 2

Just like last year, right after of ICON (International Conference) of SFC and was held in Bohol, we planned to explore and side trip to one famous destination in country. Oh well, before the conference starts, Philip, Denz, Sol and Kuya Gary arrives earlier and they decided to have a country side tour that morning ,without me?!!!! hahaha! (my flight that day was 1:00pm and as usual, it's delayed and I didn't make it.. envy  :( ) hmmmp!!! So, I will blog our Panglao countryside tour and Island hopping instead!!

Our conference ended as usual at lunch time, we went back to hotel, packed up our things and with us, a CFC Couple Coordinator tita rented a van to have our country side tour at Panglao. We travel less than an hour from Tagbilaran (town proper) to Panglao. :)

Davao 2011: Day 3

from Charm's cam :)

             

Davao 2011: Day 2

It's our second day in Davao! We woke up 6:00am to prepare for an ultimate adventure! Packed our stuff and ready to go!!!! hahaha!

Davao 2011: Day 1

Last July 2011 when I browsed the Cebpac site, I saw a P99 fare promo, I called Charm to booked for our Davao tour. hahaha! Since that was the first time I booked a flight, some circumstances happened unexpected. hahaha! I booked also Derick and JM with me and found out that I got more expensive fare than Charm booked with his brother Jeff and Mazee (Jeff's gf). hahaha! Sorry for that Derick and JM! hahaha! Charm, Jeff and Mazee got the 5:00 am flight while me, Derick and JM got the 8:00am. :)