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! :) )

Pangasinan 2014: Hundred Islands

When I was in grade school, (probably grade 3), my teacher posted different pictures of tourist spots in the Philippines in our room's wall. Among those pictures she's posted, I was amazed with the pictures of Hundred Islands. And in my innocent mind that time, I was thinking to go there when I grow up. 

Years passed and right now, I already in the field of being a "travel enthusiast", one of my bucket travel list is to go to a place I dreamed when I was young :) H U N D R E D  I S L A N D S :)

Last April, we planned a very quick getaway to unwind :) And yes,  we chose Hundred Islands :)
We called Island Tropic Hotel and Restaurant for a room reservation and deposit 50% down payment a week before our travel date :)

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! :)

Zambales 2013: Potipot Island

I thought that Puerto Galera was my last getaway for the year 2013. :) But fortunately, no. hahaha! Due to my financial crisis this year (hahaha), some of my bucketlist this year did not push through. Anyhow, it's alright. Bawi na lang next time :)

Approximately 4-5 hours travel time from Manila to Sta. Cruz Zambales where the jump off point to Potipot Island, less crowded, more of nature and relaxing. It was named as "Boracay of Luzon". Well, it's not as  powdered - white sand as Boracay but the unspoiled place of island was worth visited than to a noisy and commercialized place. We left at 12 midnight of December 14, 2013. We rented a van cost P 1,000 each ($22) roundtrip for 12 person. Not bad :)

Pangasinan 2013: Bolinao

This year, I have a lot of bills to pay that's why I choose not to travel far from metro. :( We decided to have a short (weekend) vacation in the north and we chose Bolinao Pangasinan :)

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)

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*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)

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*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. :)

Zambales 2011: Day 2

You may check >>>> Zambales 2011: Day 1


On our 2nd day, due to more heavy rains and very very high waves, we decided not to pursue our island hopping.. :( And we must check out 1:00PM. So, we cooked our breakfast and continue our beach volleyball!

While waiting for breakfast, Kuya Gary and Jacky is playing on the sand.. hahaha!

Zambales 2011: Day 1 (Philip's Birthday)

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Zambales: Day 2

Last June 2011, we are agreed to go to Nagsasa Cove as per request of the birthday boy, Philip :) This is the first time to go on camp! Sleeping on tent! Excited! :)

Our call time was 5am and when everybody's arrived, we rode a jeepney going to Starmall Alabang. :) We looked for the ATM to withdraw cash for the trip.

On board..

Coron 2011: Day 3 (more Island hopping!!!!)

Series: 
*Coron Getaway 2011: Day 01*
*Coron Getaway 2011: Day 02*
*Coron 4days and 3nights Itinerary and Expenses*

 On our 3rd day, we just continue our island hopping in Coron and enjoy the beach and the nature :)

Coron 2011: Day 2 (Island Hopping/Lake hopping 1)

Series: 
*Coron Getaway 2011: Day 01*
*Coron Getaway 2011: Day 03*
*Coron 4days and 3nights Itinerary and Expenses*

We woke up early and prepare for our island hopping!!!

Kuya was preparing for the stairs :)

Coron 2011: Day 1 (Countryside Tour)

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*Coron Getaway 2011: Day 02*
*Coron Getaway 2011: Day 03*
*Coron 4days and 3 nights Itinerary and Expenses*

Puerto Princesa 2011: Day 3 (Island hopping)

Series:
*Puerto Princesa Getaway: Day 01*
*Puerto Princesa Getaway: Day 02*
*Puerto Princesa 4days and 3nights Itinerary and Expenses*


Our last day in Puerto Princesa, originally, we're gonna stay here for 4 days, but in unexpected circumtances, we're gonna leave soon heading to Coron! yay! So, in this day, we are going to Island hopping baby!!!! :)

Caramoan 2011