tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51357746885627693502024-03-22T04:58:31.875-07:00Too Long Didn't ReadTravel around the Philippines without having to worry about spending too much or getting lost. Get in touch with reliable local guides and find both local and international restaurants worth visiting. A blog page of my travels and activities with information about fares, fee and itineraries to help you with your travels minus the flowery words, but more on honest reviews.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135774688562769350.post-12235547817972543622019-11-27T22:22:00.004-08:002019-11-27T22:22:54.856-08:00Foodtrip in Cebu | Map of where to eat in CebuHere's a map of the places where you should eat in Cebu and Lapu-Lapu City<br />
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While I was researching information for what food to eat for my next travel, I thought someone should really create a map to lay it clearly. That way, its easier to find and schedule how to go around. So I decided to make one for the city I live in so I could at least be helpful to those planning to eat their way around :)<br /><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Green marks</span> the cheapest(20-60PHP budget). <span style="color: #e69138;">Orange colored pins</span> are average prices (150-250), while the <span style="color: #990000;">Red ones</span> range from 250+.<br />
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A lot of known restaurants or stalls too are found in malls, which I have also pinned in this map <span style="color: #3d85c6;">(IN BLUE)</span>.<br />
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You can click the link I have provided (<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zXoktcaPV2QE_xDoZv8kl9D81TsxiUxW&usp=sharing">CLICK HERE TO OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS</a>) so you can get exact directions from where you currently are. I am sure there are a lot more, but most of the known ones are already in this map.<br />
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Enjoy eating your way out :)<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135774688562769350.post-30673264296684323892019-11-03T19:31:00.003-08:002019-11-04T15:14:32.075-08:00Nusa Penida Backpacker's Guide | Important Things You Should KnowIf you have stumbled upon this post, you must have gotten the basic information you needed to go around Nusa Penida, but is still looking for additional tips that could help you around. However, if you have just started researching about what to do in Nusa Penida, this isn't the post for you - at least not yet - until you have done the former mentioned.<br />
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Assuming you have gotten the basics of how to get there, boat schedules, where to stay, currency, and tours, I will list down some things that you might have not read yet. I will be attaching our itinerary as well at the end of this post (3 Days 2 Nights in Nusa Penida - Island tour and Swimming with Mantas)<br />
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1. You can contact your accommodation to help you book tickets or book it yourself (150k one way)<br />
We had someone who helped us book. His name was <b>Puta from Penidago - this is his WhatsApp number +62 813 3844 7944</b> (very responsive guy - even helped with the renting of motorbikes)<br />
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2. Be ready to be wet (lower part) when you board your boats from and to Nusa Penida :)<br />
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3. Motorbike rents are per day - not per 24 hours (80K IDR per day) regardless of how many hours you have spent using it per day<br />
4. You <b>DO NOT NEED</b> need a license to drive around<br />
5. Petrol/Gas is available almost anywhere. Both from petrol stations or just bottled ones<br />
6. They drive in the left hand side<br />
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<b>Driving Around Nusa Penida</b><br />
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7. Yes. <b>THE ROADS ARE BAD</b> - most of the roads were already asphalted <b>BUT </b>it isn't big enough to comfortably have 2 medium size cars in 2 lanes. Most of the vehicles there are motorbikes anyway, but the road's sides are broken so most of the vehicles are forced to move to the center to avoid the potholes. As you go further to the places you want to visit, the roads become worse (including the roads a few kilometers from Diamond/Atuh beach, and on your way to Angel's Billabong & Broken beach)<br />
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Here's a video of a road to Diamond Beach</div>
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This is the easy part - the hard ones are those that are uphill and twice as "holey" as this.</div>
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There was 3 of us (all girls) and I was the only one who can drive a bike. During our stay, mornings were spent doing snorkeling/swimming. So we only had afternoons to go around the island - so hiring a private car was not an option since it was too costly. We decided then to just hire another bike with a local driver just to be safe. Luckily there were no accidents. There were times when I had to ask my friend to walk since the road was too risky. There are no fences to roads around cliffs, pretty scary if you ask me. I have also seen a lot of tourists tending to their wounds on the streets even in newly asphalted roads. Just really be careful - slowly but surely. Avoid driving when its getting dark (around town its okay)</div>
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It cost 250-350k per day with the extra bike with a driver (depending how far you are going) He didn't have to drive us around at night for dinner since I can manage having two passengers in one bike and the roads were okay near the main town.</div>
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<b>Snorkeling or Swimming</b></div>
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8.<b> </b>There are a lot of tours and boats in Toyapakeh - either rent for a private tour (400k per person) or join a group</div>
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<b><u>Swimming with Giant Mantas</u></b></div>
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9. IMPORTANT NOTE - Manta point and Manta Bay are different. You have more chances to see them when you go to Manta Point. When we went to Manta Bay, we swam with DOLPHINS, not Mantas :) </div>
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The usual package tourists get is the snorkeling tour around Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay and one more which name I forgot. They will tell you from the start that this has no guarantee of seeing Mantas. We were told that originally, mantas were around those areas, but as time passed, they decided to move further to avoid people. Manta bay, too, is where you can see Angel's Billabong and Broken Beach from below. It costed us 400k per person for a private tour around those four spots and 10$ (as far as I can remember) for a joiner tour. Both includes snorkeling equipment but no free lunch.</div>
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If you want get better chances of seeing the mantas, you better go to Manta Point - which is another 30-45minutes from manta bay. The locals will tell you what time best to check them out, so better visit your tour operator a day before your trip so they can inform you. Some people went as early as 6 AM and only saw 2 of them, the others went 9AM and saw 20 of them...so ask the locals.</div>
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Sometimes too you might not see them in Manta Point, so they will suggest to visit the other spots (manta bay, kelingking, etc...) If you decide to just check out Manta Point, that will only be 2M IDR, but if you want to check out the other spots, that will be 2.5M IDR.</div>
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<b>What to visit</b></div>
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10. If you are not sure what places to visit - know where you will be staying and start from there. Open up a map of the island and see how long it will take you to drive.</div>
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We stayed 15 minutes away from harbor and almost every location we visited was 30-55minutes away. So swimming in the morning and land tours in the afternoon were okay.</div>
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11. Trek down Kelingking beach or Diamond Beach? choose one if you ask me, or choose both if you have energy. Diamond beach is easier.</div>
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12. Diamond Beach, Atuh Beach & Goa Gi Putri Temple - you can go down and chill in Diamond Beach and head back up to see Atuh Beach (no need to go down since you have already spent it in Diamond Beach). On your way back to town, pass by Goa Gi Putri Temple - pretty solemn especially if you are the only ones there. </div>
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13. If you are driving, make sure you are physically ready to drive and withstand heat to Angel's Billabong, Broken Beach and Kelingking. It is here where most accidents happen.</div>
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<b>Avoid Tourist Rush Hours</b></div>
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11. Visit Angel's Billabong, Broken beach and Kelingking beach (and any other places) 7-8AM or 3-4PM to avoid loads of tourists that came from mainland Bali doing the Nusa Penida day tour. They start to arrive 10AM and most of them leave back to mainland around 3PM - so do the Math</div>
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<b>Where to EAT</b><br />
12. I am not sure what its called but there are warungs open from 4pm to midnight a few minutes away from where we stayed and that's where we ate dinner. There are a lot of restaurants open too, but if you want to eat like a local, go on your bike and explore :)<br />
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<b>Itinerary (3 Days 2 Nights in Nusa Penida - Island tour and Swimming with Mantas)</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was our original plan for our 3 DAY STAY in Nusa, but had to move day 3 activities to day 2 so we could get another chance to see the Mantas on our last day</td></tr>
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As you can see in our itinerary, we did the manta ray tours twice because we thought MANTA BAY AND MANTA POINT were the same. So, we had to take another tour since we couldn't see any mantas in MANTA BAY and had to pay more ( which you can avoid now that you know this :) )<br />
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If you have any questions, feel free to drop them in the comments below :) ENJOY<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135774688562769350.post-19500381613543773222019-08-11T21:34:00.002-07:002019-11-03T17:34:32.822-08:00Must Visit Freedive Sites in the Philippines<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Are you a freediving enthusiast who is planning to visit the Philippines and don't know where to start your freediving adventure? Or are you a newly spawned local freediver itching to experience the waters away from pool sessions or nearby shoreline practices?</div>
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The Philippines is made up of 7,641 islands (not 7,107 anymore). That's 7641 chances of exploring crystal clear waters, spectacular reefs and swimming with wild marine life!<br />
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You don't have to go to each island - if you're worried about having to visit all 7000 of them. I have personally freedive to most of the must visit places here, and I can honestly say, they do not disappoint.<br />
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Below is a list of the best freedive sites in the Philippines.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Apo Reef Natural Park - Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro</span></b></h2>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Stingray</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Blacktip Reef shark</span></div>
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<i><b>FYI: </b>No electricity and fresh water in the island</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo: instagram.com/jipny_girl/</span></td></tr>
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<b>>>> Contact <a href="https://www.facebook.com/seazonedph/" target="_blank">Seazoned Philippines</a> for tours and info <<<</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo By: John Cuyos - instagram.com/_bad.jaw_/</span></td></tr>
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<b>>>> Contact <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlexisCliffDiveResort/" target="_blank">Alexis Cliff Dive Resort</a> for tours and info or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MOceanFreediving/" target="_blank">M'Ocean Freediving</a> for freediving lessons <<<</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo By: Mirai Vanessa - instagram.com/miraidesuyo_</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo By: Mirai Vanessa - instagram.com/miraidesuyo_</span></td></tr>
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<b>What can you see there: </b>Turtles, and an overwhelming amount of sardines (not yet in can)</div>
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<b>>>> Contact <a href="https://www.facebook.com/niccosplaceofficial/" target="_blank">Niccos Place</a> for tours and info <<<</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Wild whaleshark in Pintuyan</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo By: John Cuyos - instagram.com/_bad.jaw_/</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo By: John Cuyos - instagram.com/_bad.jaw_/</span></td></tr>
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<i>My <a href="https://sowhatright.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2019-06-06T19:16:00-07:00&max-results=1&start=1&by-date=false" target="_blank">whaleshark experience</a>, and link to <a href="http://theficklefeet.com/whale-sharks-in-pintuyan-southern-leyte/" target="_blank">itinerary</a> </i></div>
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Capitancillo Island, Bogo City Cebu <span style="font-weight: normal;">- isolated island with rich coral reefs</span></h3>
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Badian Cebu - <span style="font-weight: normal;">Plane Wreck</span></h3>
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Aloguinsan, Cebu - <span style="font-weight: normal;">untouched coral reefs and mini swimthroughs</span></h3>
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Argao and Asturias, Cebu - <span style="font-weight: normal;">spearfishing</span></h3>
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Binukbok, Batangas - <span style="font-weight: normal;">I haven't been there yet, but most people show pictures of school of jacks</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo By: John Cuyos - instagram.com/_bad.jaw_/</span></td></tr>
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Bien Unido Bohol - <span style="font-weight: normal;">St. Nino and Mother Mary underwater structures</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo By: John Cuyos - instagram.com/_bad.jaw_</span>/</td></tr>
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Apo Island, Dumaguete - <span style="font-weight: normal;">famous for shallow water swimming with turtles, and a side trip to Dauis for Dolphin watching.</span></h3>
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Mati Davao - <span style="font-weight: normal;">Baby dugong</span></h3>
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Siargao - <span style="font-weight: normal;">Blue Cathedral </span></h3>
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Maite and Tubod Marine Sanctuary Siquijor - <span style="font-weight: normal;">perfect for snorkelling and observing healthy corals as well as huge collection of fish and colorful starfish</span></h3>
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Camiguin - <span style="font-weight: normal;">Giant Clams and underwater cemetery</span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">There are probably a lot more hidden gems in the southern part of the Philippines that needed to be added to this list. If you have visited one, feel free to comment below and share your experience :)</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135774688562769350.post-48027134211513005682019-06-06T20:00:00.000-07:002019-11-03T15:44:32.661-08:00Female Solo Travelling in Albay Bicol PhilippinesShould you go alone? Why not? Is it safe? Yes.<br />
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It's not my first time travelling alone, so it isn't really a big deal for me anymore. I am not posting this to share with you how liberating it felt or how I found my soul. Sharing this for travellers out there that needs information. So without further adieu..<br />
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I arrived in Legazpi around 5PM so there was not much I could do but go food tripping. I stayed in <a href="https://mayonbackpackers.com/" target="_blank">Mayon Backpackers Hostel</a> which cost me 400 a night in a shared aircon room and free breakfast.<br />
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You can ride a tricycle from the airport to the hostel for 50 pesos. You will have to walk a bit since the tricycle wont stop in front of the hostel. I recommend preparing your Google Maps, its very helpful.<br />
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After checking in, I went around and look for food. I went to the First Colonial grill, which is one 8 pesos jeepney ride from the hostel (any jeepney going in that direction, please refer to google map)<br />
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Ate the famous Bicol Express and Volcano level Sili Ice Cream.<br />
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I was alone so I didn't get the usual 3 scooped ones. Was it spicy? Yes it was but manageable for someone who enjoys spicy food. It's like eating the famous korean spicy noodles except its also sweet and cold. Small Talk cafe (in the opposite direction, near the Liberty Bell) also offers really good food, give them a visit.<br />
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The following day I went on a whole day Mayon tour - commuted all the way. First I went to Lingnon Hill - a very steep climb for a lazy hiker. Ride a jeepney with Loop 1 written on their dashboards worth 10 pesos and inform the driver you are heading for Lingnon Hill. Most people enjoy their morning jog there - I did not hahaha.<br />
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I went to Daraga Church and Cagasawa Ruins - just ask the locals commute directions and keep your google map open so you know when to go down.<br />
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The other locations required me to rent a motorbike since commuting there is hard, but I recommend you go to Juvellar Falls, also known as the Quitinday Falls and Underground River. I went there instead of doing the ATV since I was alone and ridding bikes alone can bore you lol..<br />
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When I got there, I saw a group of young men jumping a very high man made cliff to the base of the waterfalls, probably 30-40 feet high. I think that's a more of an adventure than ridding ATVs on dusted lava trails.<br />
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I asked the motorbike driver to bring me to some good places to eat authentic food - I advice you should too, because they know better :)<br />
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<b>TLDR?</b> If you just want quick facts, here it is<br />
- its best to see Mayon Volcano early in the morning when its clear<br />
- most bicol express are better in local restaurants since its freshly cooked rather than those frozen ones on fancy restaurants<br />
- its easy to commute around when you have google map open for destination points. 8-15php is the usual fare<br />
- A LOT of hiking up involve if you plan to visit most of the places - so and advice for those who hate hiking, just visit Cagsawa Ruins (early to avoid too many people) and Quitinday Hills for a very nice view of the Mayon.<br />
- No I didn't do the ATV tour - but you can avail them almost anywhere especially in Cagsawa<br />
- Sili Ice Cream is also available in some local shops (in Cagsawa) not just in Colonial Grill<br />
- Honey Coated Pili Nuts are my favorite so far :P<br />
- The motorbike trip cost me 700 to visit almost every site in one day.<br />
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Word of advice, again.<br />
Google Map is your friend :)<br />
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That's all, thank you<br />
<br />Vanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17389791703274333092noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135774688562769350.post-84075930981659782112019-06-06T19:16:00.000-07:002019-06-06T19:16:08.593-07:00Should You Visit Carmen Cebu Safari<div style="text-align: center;">
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– If you are driving, once you hit the National/Nautical Highway in Carmen, look for the Carmen National High School. Turn left if you came from the south and right if from the north, follow the road signs and you will reach our place after 8kms. of up hill climb. You can also use Google Map or Waze by looking for M Lhuillier Cebu Safari.</div>
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– If you are commuting from the city, go to the north bus terminal, take any bus that passes through Carmen. Alight infront of Carmen Plaza and look for vans in the plaza that bring people to the safari. Take the van and they will bring you to the park.<br />
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Tickets are worth 800 pesos WITHOUT buffet. Kids 2-3ft are 50% off while kids below 2ft are free of charge. Senior Citizen and PWD discounts are available. This includes access to all animal exhibits, Birdshow, African Savanna Tour, Michel’s Garden and tram rides inside the park.</div>
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No. All food and drinks will be left in the entrance before proceeding inside. </div>
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Yes there are in different locations. Meals and snacks too. Meals can range from 100-300.</div>
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Approximately 3-4 hours including watching the Bird Show</div>
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For a Cebuano who only sees crocodiles in the Crocodile farm in Talisay or Ostriches and deers in random parks, YES it is definitely worth visiting.</div>
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Lions</div>
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Tigers (white and orange)</div>
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Cheetah and other wild cats</div>
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Giraffes (still young)</div>
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Meercats</div>
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Camel</div>
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Peacocks, Lemurs and Kangaroos</div>
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Wild boars and Deers</div>
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It's a well established area, and properly secluded from the city to provide the animals a habitat close to their natural home. 800 is worth the money since you would be seeing a lot of animals. I am optimistic that they would be adding more animals in the future :)</div>
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For more questions about the Safari, please visit their website (i,e time and schedule or promos)</div>
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Vanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17389791703274333092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135774688562769350.post-54367298515824406132018-02-27T01:10:00.000-08:002018-02-27T08:19:33.809-08:00Once Upon a Time Chasing a Whaleshark<br />
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I was staring down the water as the boat ran slowly. The
engine hummed and the wind blew – there was no other sound. The water rippled gently
but there was nothing but patches of black and white. I tried to bend nearer, my
head hanging over the side of the boat, but the waters ran deep and so did its
colors. I drifted into the blue and woke up with a stinging pain in my neck. My
friends, flat on their backs, laid motionless with faces hinted of defeat. </div>
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of a sudden, the silence was shattered as the boat roared into life. Everyone
curled up simultaneously leaving no trace of weakness. Without seconds to waste, everybody was all geared up beaming with anticipation and excitement. Like
a race start gunshot, everyone dropped as soon as the engine halted.<br />
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I looked around as I began to swim and saw manned bangcas started
to crowd. Like the rest, I dipped my head in search beyond the ambiguous
waters, calmly kicking forward - and there it was! Its tail waved gently from
right to left, meters from the surface. I began to accelerate, never leaving it
from my sight. My heart raced and my legs started to weaken, but nevertheless endured. I prepared myself for a dive closer. Gathered in some deep breaths whilst continuing to swim – and then
a sudden halt. My head carelessly bumped into a small bangca. I quickly
composed myself and continued the chase, but it was already so far away and I was drained.</div>
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Friends started to swim
pass while I slowly accepted defeat. Swimming, fining, heavy breathing - no one gave
up, not even to pause. The calmness of the waters were now like waves from storms as divers paddled harder and harder. A flash of red bikini came dashing through as she swam vigorously using both her hands and fins. Either you chase or you give up the race. Instantaneously freed my hands to start my sprint. I clipped my
snorkel to my mask and secured my camera under my suit and began swimming
like my life depended on it. There was only one thing on my mind
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Above the waters, a boatman came to my aid and gave me a ride to
get back into the middle of the race. This changed everything. Everyone started pulling themselves up a bangca and dove back into the waters whenever they’re ready.
Faces painted with exhaustion and shortness of breath, yet smiling and fulfilled.
Behind me was a woman wrapped in purple suit, crawled up in front of another bangca, staring straight ahead blankly and worn-out. Still with her mask on, her gaze was far and distant, resolving herself whether she would still pursue the chase. Another woman, distinctly visible, laid flat on her stomach behind another boat. Her arms were stretched forward and her naked legs were hanging slightly above the water reflecting the brightness of the sun. Despite their looks of defeat, the pursuit continued as they followed as I dove back into the water.<br />
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Below the waters, the struggle intensified - fins against fins, kicks
and elbow hits. That did not stop anyone! A beautiful chaotic race of swimmers
struggling against each other. I finally managed to get really close and I was
just in awe. As big as a truck, it had white spots that were bigger than its
eyes covering its body. Its stomach, all white and smooth underneath, had clinging
fishes around. Mouth wide and open, gently swimming its way through the ocean.
I was literally breathless for a moment and forgotten all the struggles I had
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We waited for almost an hour for the boatmen to find a whaleshark - fell asleep while waiting. When we finally found one, the chase started and it was very exhausting but fulfilling.<br />
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Visit<a href="http://theficklefeet.com/whale-sharks-in-pintuyan-southern-leyte/" target="_blank"> http://theficklefeet.com/whale-sharks-in-pintuyan-southern-leyte/</a> for our itinerary</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135774688562769350.post-36936586897563781812018-02-25T05:54:00.001-08:002018-02-25T16:57:04.126-08:00Freediving Traveller<span style="font-family: inherit;">A year ago, I was overly excited about my long travel to Surigao and Siargao and have always thought where my travel itch will next bring me. I thought, probably overseas? Close enough. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Instead of going overseas, I have been under seas almost every weekend. No pun intended ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />I travelled a lot before, and I couldn't imagine travelling more than I normally do. I used to think that I have travelled enough around the country and thought that I should venture out to further places, but now I realize I have been swimming in shallow waters and have to start all over again. </span>A lot has changed since I started freediving and here are some changes you might experience.<br />
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1. Mandatory additional baggage</h2>
Fins, mask, snorkel, dive suit and several pounds of dive weights are just few of the mandatory additional baggage you will be carrying around. That's 3-5 kilos more than you usually bring on a fine summer getaway. The fins you will be carrying are not the cute short flippers you commonly see but instead are approximately 3-4 feet long. Imagine carrying a pair of those with your heavily packed bag. You also need to seriously reconsider the type of clothes you need to bring. Easy dry and lightweight clothes are the go to options because wet clothes will automatically triple the weight of your baggage.<br />
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2. White sandy beaches do not excite you anymore</h2>
Sure, there's nothing better than a picture perfect shot in the white beaches and clear waters of wherever. But as a freediving traveller, that means there's nothing but sand and pretty shaped shells and stones, occasional sea anemones and more, yes you guessed what, sand. When a friend asks you to go on a beach trip, your first question would be "Can I dive? Is there a dive spot?" and they probably wouldn't know so you befriend the boat guy and plead that you stop in a drop-off while your other friends march their way to the shore or snorkel with life vests on looking for Nemo.<br />
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3. Swim with the wild</h2>
Swimming with sea turtles, sharks and whalesharks, dolphins and many more sea creatures that are not caged and fed for amusement. At the end of the day, you feel proud and accomplished knowing not all are blessed to see them up close. It is not an everyday sight to see. Not a quick visit to the zoo either. The ocean is large enough for you to settle on just finding Nemo or Dory. Coral gardens are not just green colored rocks you see from afar when snorkeling. They are more colorful than a box of 8 crayolas. They say that the Earth is made up of 70% water. If you do not dive, have fun exploring just 30% of the world.<br />
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4. You can't be alone</h2>
Solo travel is one experience you have to try at least once in your life, but not when diving. You would have to seriously consider going with a fellow freediving traveller so you have a safety buddy or end up snorkeling if you're not lucky enough to find one who happens to be around the neighborhood. If you do travel with a non-freediving mate, you are conflicted with schedules and priorities. Before, snorkeling normally takes 30 minutes to an hour and you are up and ready to go to the next destination. But with diving, hours will pass like TV commercial breaks. The next time you surface, your buddy is all dried up and 7 day dreams away. So bring your favorite human, or anyone you can trust to look after you when you're fathoms deep.<br />
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5. It is not touristy, just fishy</h2>
A well traveled person is well aware of the tourist traffic and how it can potentially ruin your well-thought-out itinerary. If you are 10 meters deep though, you don't need to wait in line to take pictures of a sleeping sea turtle. You are photo-bombed by a school of sardines and surrounded by landmarks not many of your Facebook friends have checked-in to. You have surreal and literally breathtaking photos which are worth boasting. After all, you have travelled with your heavy baggage, made sure you are with your best humans for safety and gone through all that extra effort just so you can be lost in the deep blue even just for a moment.<br />
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<i>(for more breathtaking underwater photos please visit <a href="https://www.instagram.com/badjaw_/" target="_blank">Jao Kyooz</a> IG profile)</i></div>
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And with this amount of awe, you become more aware and responsible that there is so much more to see and so much beauty that are worth taking care of. It is a growing issue, plastic pollution and global warming, but most people are turning a blind eye to this matter. Just because the effects are not right there and then visible, but as you explore these parts of the world, you will see how greatly it is affected and how bigger it would devastate if we do not do something. </div>
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If you have been nodding the whole time reading this post, then you must have agreed to these changes as a travelling freediver. If not, you are still probably exploring your experiences as a one. You may or may not experience these changes, people differ, but I am sure that you have your own experiences as well. Here are what other freediving travellers say:</div>
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"I love going to the the beach and different places. Travelling solo has always been a challenge for me... Talking to locals, manipulating my time to fit the schedules of my own itinerary and finding a way to pay less and enjoy more .. There's actually more to consider, and I thought it was the best experience but caring for the environment was the least of my action until I learned freediving. Now that I learn how to freedive, I become a part of the ocean. I begin to care more. Knowing the life underwater and how vulnerable they are, made me realize how humans, in one snap, can devastate precious lives underwater. I begin to involve myself to any movement against plastic and pollution and when I travel, I see to it I have all my stainless spoon, fork, straws, etc... I care more of the environment now. One more thing has changed though, I don't travel alone now... I travel with groups, dive buddies, certified freedivers. Safety is my main priority and freediving alone will only lead to something bad I couldn't imagine. Surprisingly, traveling with a group is more fun and with freediving, I gained a lot of friends, some turned out to be families..." - Sandy</div>
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"You can't stop talking about it - you just can't. You try not to, so you just shut up during non-freediving gatherings, but when somebody brings it up, asks you about that recent dive picture you posted online, there is no stopping you. Im sorry not really sorry - it was a religious experience, one only a poet could do justice to.. I usually ask my friends if the place we are planning to go to has a freediving spot because I would seriously reconsider if there is none. And no amount of sunblock is ever enough to block what needs to be blocked. Every time I consider taking a break from travelling to freedive, the travel itch starts and pulls me back to the ocean." -Van</div>
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"Summoned by the sea thus i decided to freedive, it is more than just an art, its an experience of a lifetime, no over sea experience could. I dont like walking, id rather do finning hahaha" - Aila</div>
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"Before freediving, I used to sign up to expensive tours & travel packages because why not, its how I pamper myself from the stresses of adulting. Packages are usually generic. From historic landmarks, exotic food trips and visits to white sandy beaches & pristine lakes/falls. My travel diary & photos are usually wrapped up to that. Then there's freediving, it gives me a 360 deg twist in my travel saga. Here I experienced, budget friendly travel, I call it "DIY iti" because there's no guarantee with the transpo, the accom & food, I mean no more travel agency!! The best thing about this experience, is that I learn how to be self reliant & of course the mishaps & the surprises during travels puts more excitement on the experience. From just a suitcase, handbag, dresses & DSLR, I shifted to a gym bag, swimwear & action cam. My closet has two compartments already, the one I used to wear when traveling & the swimwear, bikinis & rash guards I'm wearing in freediving. And most of all, I'm not chasing historic landmarks anymore but magnificent coral reefs, walls & caves. Its not just about exotic food in my plate but swimming with exotic/rare marine species, alive & needs our protection. I'd say freediving is one great experience that I will keep on doing as long as I can." - Daphne</div>
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by: Mark Linga Aguirre</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">So
you’ve heard about the tiny paradise, fairly inexpensive, white sandy beaches
of Carnaza. We have just been there and brought you guys a souvenir of stories
of our mishaps. </span></div>
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before that, here’s a how-to-get-there-info provided by Fickle Feet</span><br />
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by: Fickle Feet</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><i style="background-color: white; font-size: 10pt;">Carnaza
Island, Cebu for Php1000</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><i>If you like remote, beautiful and affordable island getaway. You
should try Carnaza Island in Cebu!<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<i><span class="7oe"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">🚗</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">How
to get to Carnaza Island:<br />
* From North Bus Terminal – Take a bus going to Daanbantayan (Maya via Kawit)
for Php190.00. It will take 3-4 hours to get there. Drop in Tapilon and go to
Tapilon port<br />
* From Tapilon port – Take a boat for Php100.00. It will take more than an hour
to get to the island. Also, take note that the boat needs to be full and the
target schedule according to the boatmen are below:<br />
* From Tapilon to Carnaza Island at 1PM.</span></i><br />
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* From Carnaza to Tapilon at 8AM<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="7oe"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">🏠</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Where
to stay:<br /><span class="7oe">▪</span></span><span class="7oe"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">️</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">You
can camp at Kailina or Candionesio<br /><span class="7oe">▪</span></span><span class="7oe"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">️</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Carnaza
Eco Park</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span class="7oe">▪</span></span><span class="7oe"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">️</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rent
a house (Ate Hilda at 09508241981) Price depends on the negotiation.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="7oe"><span style="font-family: "ms mincho"; font-size: 10.0pt;">✏</span></span><span class="7oe"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">️</span></span></i><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><i>Possible
expenses:<br />
Bus going to Daanbantayan: Php190.00<br />
Boat Going to Carnaza Island: Php100<br />
House rented: Php100 per person<br />
Boat roaming carnaza island: Php1000.00 good for 6 people<br />
Boat going to Tapilon: Php100</i></span><br />
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Bus going to Daanbantayan: Php190.00</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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As a group of freedivers, we decided
to rent out our own Pumpboat since we wanted to maximize our 2-day-diving trip.
It’s a tad expensive but with the right amount of headcount, you have all the
boat to yourselves and go to nearby islands to dive. i.e Isla de Gato and La
manok.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pushing the pumpboat out the shore required the boatmen, locals, and all passengers' effort<br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">We started the day right. Parked our
vehicles in Tapilon port (yes - they do have a safe parking area) and met our contact
for the pumpboat. We waited from 7AM – 9AM for the sea to participate but it looked
as if it wont be high enough till 11AM for the boat to move. After both
patiently and a bit angrily talking, complaining and compromising with our
boatmen, we decided to just let it be and wait. A few minutes after our
surrender, the boatmen, together with some locals and some of us, managed to
push the boat out and moving. We had additional 7 passengers on our boat bound
for Carnaza too. It was not an issue since it meant having more headcounts to divide
the total amount (we only asked for the standard fare – 100PHP per head one way),
but they had no choice but to wait for us on the boat while we dive.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Playing good cop bad cop with one of the many jellyfishes in de Gato<br />
by: John Sas-kyo</td></tr>
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Upon
arriving Isla de Gato, it was easier to spot dead fishes than live ones – a result
of dynamite fishing which was supposed to be strictly prohibited but is still very rampant in the area. Nonetheless, there were lots of jellies and sea snakes and typical tropical fishes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">La Manok Island<br />
by: Mark Linga Aguirre</td></tr>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Before proceeding to La Manok, we d</span>ropped the 7 passengers in Carnaza’s eco park and ate lunch in the boat. La Manok is a very small island, and looked like a dinosaur from afar. No
outstanding marine life to see there as well, just a lot of tiny fishes clinging
to the sharp walls of the island rocks. But nice view though, with it’s small
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It was around 6PM when we arrived in
Carnaza. It was dark and the place we stayed at had no electricity, no lights
and the water had to be fetched in their nearby well. Very very very very
accommodating owners though. They will help you cook your food (just add
additional money), help fetch water for shower, and set up a bed under 5billion
stars.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of us slept under the starry night sky in Carnaza</td></tr>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">The next morning, we had freshly caught fish for a very cheap price.
Breakfast was great! They toured (hiked) us around the island and showed us hidden beaches
that we might like. Beaches were good. White sand but too many trashes in the
shoreline. Still no outstanding marine life to see. <br /><br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The trashes around the shoreline negates the beauty of the beaches in Carnaza<br />
by: Mark Linga Aguirre</td></tr>
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On our way home, the boat again was
filled with other passengers and boxes of fishes that had to be delivered to
the mainland. It was not something we were very concerned of but knowing we
rented the boat to ourselves, it was common practice for rented boats to not
allow other passengers or additional loads to be carried. The boat was
obviously overloaded since it was slower than the other day. Upon arriving
Tapilon port, they docked as where the water was dark and murky. Trash
everywhere. <b>The boatmen then asked 50% share from the 7 additional passengers
that joined us the other day - we didn’t
agree, of course.</b> They had the audacity to carry additional passengers/load
despite the fact that we rented the boat for ourselves – they were abusing
their privilege.</div>
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1. Carnaza is a good place to relax and go swimming in white sandy beaches (some areas with the abundancy of trash and some were properly maintained)<br />
2. It is not for diving nor snorkeling unless you go visit their ecopark (200PHP entrance)<br />
3. DO NOT contact <span style="background: rgb(241, 240, 240);">09480787894</span> Tirzo for pumpboat rentals.<br />
4. Be wary of <b>Tapilon Port’s resident crazy old man</b> while showering. He was seen pleasuring himself while watching bikini-wearing tourists.<br />
5. No signal, no electricity. Enjoy the night sky<br />
6. Coordinate ahead of time with your host about food to cook<br />
7. Parking fee in Tapilon port is 100 per vehicle<br />
8. Garbage can be seen on the shoreline – clothes and plasticware<br />
9. Fresh seafood available early in the morning. Ask locals or your host if you are planning to buy for dinner so they can buy freshly caught ones any time of the day.<br />
10. Just a friendly reminder: Avoid using single use plastic to minimize trash. Bring your own spoon, fork, cups and plates.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135774688562769350.post-47367588415021074912017-01-12T08:40:00.002-08:002017-01-12T08:50:34.808-08:00Why Say Yes to the Theme Park in PalawanIs a question I ask myself to justify why we strongly disagree to Nickolodeon's application for an underwater theme park in Coron, Palawan. It is easy to say no to the idea because we are afraid that it would destroy our last ecological frontier.<br />
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I have been to Palawan three times - Puerto Princesa, El Nido and Coron - it was AMAZING! A perfect place to build a theme park, according to Viacom. And it is undeniably true in a business point of view. If you think about it, Palawan is not only abundant with crystal clear beaches and diverse marine wildlife, it is also home to thousands of tourists every year - both local and international. Which in return has provided a lot of jobs for the people. Imagine building an international underwater theme park, that would surely bring more jobs!<br />
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Assuming this proposal is approved and they do build the theme park, they would probably buy an islet (which most rich people have already bought one for themselves - I don't see why a huge company couldn't, right?) and let people get into ferry boats just to get there from the town. This would provide, more, jobs for boatmen and pier officials.<br />
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<i>In case you haven't been to El Nido or Coron - most of the famous white beaches and emerald waters are a few minutes of boat ride from the town proper. The town itself is just like a typical Philippine small town but with more tour agencies, restaurants, resorts, hotels and inns sitting right next to each other. So it is possible the Viacom will buy or rent (if renting is possible) one of the many islets of Palawan. </i><br />
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The theme park itself would require hundreds of employees. The park will then attract much more tourists than it is already having in a year(think of it like the Jurrasic Park - without the dinosaurs). They would probably have to expand the current tiny airport they have in Coron just so they can accommodate the people - more airport employees. And not to mention more frequent flights to Coron - making airfare much cheaper! So don't you think it's a win-win for everyone?<br />
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I guess it is, but for the environment - it's not. Even without the theme park, the number of tourists Palawan accommodates brings problems to the city; congestion, pollution and threats to the marine life. The tiny towns of El Nido and Coron is already overflowing with tourists during vacation seasons. And with that number of people, we can only imagine the resources needed to sustain everyone and the trash it produces, and I just really hope it does not end up in the oceans! It is a sad fact that most people do not care where their trashes end up. I know that Palawan is trying to maintain and clean up after every tour, but soon it will just be too much. What is the difference of the unstoppable popping of resorts and establishments in Palawan to the proposed theme park (whether it is underwater or not), it both contributes to the long term effects to the place.<br />
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Yes, more jobs can help put more food in the table but what would be the point of building a theme park in a location where it is known for it's wonderful beaches if soon there will be no more emerald beaches to see?<br />
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Palawan is already a natural theme park and by building one is like cutting down a tree so you can build a waiting shed for people to pay to use it - it is purely business. It does not really matter what kind of theme park they will established. If it is going to be an underwater theme park that would potentially harm the corals - I am sure DENR will deny it. And if it's just a normal in-land theme park that aims to help awareness to ocean conservation, it still brings threat to the environment in a long term perspective.<br />
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Though I am not saying no to this project. With proper implementation of rules and guidelines to surely conserve the beauty of Coron and honest intentions (minus the corrupt minds to only gain profit) to really protect the oceans - I don't see why it is not a good idea since it will provide thousands of jobs for the people. It will really go down to how they plan it to be and how strictly the government will consider their application that would benefit everyone including the environment.<br />
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(not only for the first few years), because if it isn't, there are almost 200,000 angry netizens (who signed the Bataris petition against the theme park - including ME) who are ready to keyboard kill you - and not to mention the environmentalists that will forever annoy you till that park will be closed. Not good for business.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135774688562769350.post-51120862692969250172017-01-07T08:47:00.002-08:002017-01-08T23:02:14.398-08:00What It Means To TravelIf at one point in your life you are asked (or just asked yourself) this question and consulted Google right away for the answer, you will get this:<br />
<i><br /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">"Travel means something different to every person in the world. People may have similar reasons for traveling, but they are always just a little different than the next traveler."</span></span><br /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">source from <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matt-kepnes/what-does-travel-really-m_b_1208230.html" target="_blank">huffingtonpost</a></span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></i> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;">And else where around the vast internet universe, most of it will say how travel means to them in an emotional sense. So allow me to elaborate on that more - not just emotionally, but physically, mentally and spiritually as well.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to embrace the inevitable traffic in all possible modes of transportation - </b> land traffic isn't a surprise but flight and ship delays are some things you need to deal with, a lot. </span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to ride the most unusual vehicles - </b>have you seen a motorbike carry more than 5 passengers? </span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to eat food you may or may not understand - </b> yes, it's not only language you have to understand, but the flavours that reach your taste buds as well.</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>...whether it is edible or not - </b> they say it tastes like chicken - why does everything taste like chicken?</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to wake up early, very early - </b>I don't know what could be worst than missing your flight you have planned for months.</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><b>and to wake up late the day after - </b>got drunk perhaps?</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to meet people - </b>Because you don't have a GoPro or a high-quality camera to take that picture perfect moment, so you asked a fellow traveller to take one for you and asked him to tag you in facebook =P</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><b>to find yourself in places you are not supposed to - </b>have you heard of the Sexy Ping pong show in Thailand?</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><b>to be paying a fortune for someone to push you off a cliff - </b>the price we pay to fall and not die</span><br />
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<b style="color: #222222; font-family: NotoNashkArabic, ProximaNova-regular, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;">to lose your stuff (at some point) </b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;">- Even though you are not a clumsy person like me who makes it a stupid habit to forget stuff (unintentionally), at some point, you are bound to lose something. At the airport through security check-ups, your left earring might have fallen while swimming..trust me, I know a lot about losing stuff...</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to learn hand signs the hard and wrong way - </b>not everybody can speak English and even if they do, not everyone can comprehend everything that is coming out from your mouth.</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to eat the hotel's free breakfast - </b>and eat a lot so you wouldn't have to eat lunch - gotta save money </span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to collect hotel shower gels and shampoos - </b>if bold enough, you can take their towels and blankets as well</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to take hot showers that are cold - </b>I am sure red means hot, right?</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to use the toilet without tissues - </b>which is common for most Asian countries</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to use a toilet bowl with complicated buttons that look like the control panels of the Death Star or any alien spaceship - </b>how can there be so many buttons? and why is there a shower head attached to a toilet bowl?</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to learn how to eat without using spoon and fork - </b>chopsticks are too mainstream, try it with your hands</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to get lost - </b>how about you try asking for directions?</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to run out of cash - </b>you can always try fire dancing, I heard they get good tips!</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to get scammed - </b>because the world is not made of sugar and spice and everything nice</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><b>to lose hope with humanity - </b>because some people are just selfish, inconsiderate liars who love to use people</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><b>to restore hopes in humanity - </b>and then there are those who are just exactly the opposite of the above mentioned (thumbs up to you guys!)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to sleep in all possible positions in all possible places - </b>sitting, standing, at the seashore, at the airport, etc etc etc</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to realize that tigers are way bigger than what you expected - </b>because they are!</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>and to know how they actually smell like - </b>smells like wildlife to me</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to be resourceful - </b>try cooking rice in a bamboo</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to realize that you really have to start exercising - </b> a surprised 2000-step hike will get you thinking at the 50th step</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to live without WiFi - </b> or any connection at all</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><b>to show off your beach body - </b>if not, just show off your swimwear instead...</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to shop till you drop - </b>everyone is waiting for their souvenirs</span><br />
<b style="color: #222222;">to haggle - </b><span style="color: #222222;">it's a talent I tell you</span><span style="color: #222222;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to get sunburnt - </b> put on sunblock - says your future you</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to exhaust the number of songs in your playlist - </b>because you are in a 7-hour bus travel</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to learn how to say thank you in another language - </b>and "it's too expensive" could be helpful too</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to curse in another language - </b>it's fun to know too</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to be culture shocked - </b>it is not every day you see a ladyboy you know?</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to get sand all around your body - </b>and in places it's not supposed to be</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><b>to get a tattoo - </b>temporary or not - doesn't matter really</span><br />
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<b style="color: #222222; font-family: NotoNashkArabic, ProximaNova-regular, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></b><b style="color: #222222; font-family: NotoNashkArabic, ProximaNova-regular, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;">to see different sunsets and sunrises - </b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;">doesn't get any better than that</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to appreciate home - </b>because there is no place like home</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>and at the same time don't want to go back home - </b>the dilemma</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>but still happy to be home to see your pet dog/cat - </b>or your love one if you don't have a pet =]</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to watch all the pictures you took - </b>and find a new profile picture</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to pack and unpack your luggage - </b>a task not everyone is keen to do</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>to plan the next trip - </b>and to replenish the used up funds</span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <b style="color: #222222; font-family: NotoNashkArabic, ProximaNova-regular, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></b><br />
<b style="color: #222222; font-family: NotoNashkArabic, ProximaNova-regular, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;">To travel is to know the world is so wide and diverse that makes everything you know look just like the table of contents of a book you are about to read. </b><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><br />There is just so much more to life that traveling can define - and that for me is what it means to travel.</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "notonashkarabic" , , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;">What does traveling mean to you?</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135774688562769350.post-25765154016165255402016-12-31T23:29:00.001-08:002019-11-03T17:35:37.806-08:007 Waterfalls in a Day in Cebu<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
Yes it is physically possible and economically friendly. Just to keep it short and simple, here is our itinerary:<br />
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3:00 AM ETD South Bus for Samboan Cebu 190 PHP/pax<br />
7:00 AM ETA Samboan<br />
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Tell the bus driver to stop at Dau falls.<br />
Rented a tricycle for 200/pax (we are a group of 4) that transported us around samboan to see the 3 waterfalls.<br />
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8:00 AM Dau falls 20php entrance fee. We gave 100 php for guide fee (25/pax)<br />
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Guide fee isn't mandatory and how much you give depends with you. Having a guide is mandated by the Samboan Municipality.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimqo2vdNPLL8pt5W1v0KuueqWcndQqZ5x4WzauF7nZdhol2uFCz5IAk07aYpKkRzv8IdixLWnuu7Aio47IPSl5qVO_6DYgA_RcQ41DXtlYrfNhTCCYJnAUHfv-v-TWaQOxCtlQnbpYZyg/s2560/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="waterfall-chasing-in-cebu" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimqo2vdNPLL8pt5W1v0KuueqWcndQqZ5x4WzauF7nZdhol2uFCz5IAk07aYpKkRzv8IdixLWnuu7Aio47IPSl5qVO_6DYgA_RcQ41DXtlYrfNhTCCYJnAUHfv-v-TWaQOxCtlQnbpYZyg/s640/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" title="Dau Falls" /></a><br />
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10:00 AM breakfast at a local restaurant (50 pax)<br />
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10:30 AM Binalayan Falls/Hidden Falls 20php entrance fee - 100 php guide fee (25/pax)<br />
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Good for waterfall diving!<br />
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11:20 AM Aguinid Falls 20php -100 guide fee (25/pax)<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhS2bNjzx2TQRbZdY9H6o3BiO_AIDA2sah7cDWipWrMHrgelZSWsU918e-DLCiHRm3Fyjh5pQ_pp-PBZVOd29GzkflfTGv1Y4RWyjiCt-JsFv0L8Mq2IcQI0jvnN5QUSsodQK0UYoKEdI/s2560/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="waterfall-chasing-in-cebu" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhS2bNjzx2TQRbZdY9H6o3BiO_AIDA2sah7cDWipWrMHrgelZSWsU918e-DLCiHRm3Fyjh5pQ_pp-PBZVOd29GzkflfTGv1Y4RWyjiCt-JsFv0L8Mq2IcQI0jvnN5QUSsodQK0UYoKEdI/s640/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" title="Aguinid Falls" /></a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WYxGrW9q_QKiG_U2bRcaCVtOqEDrcczdivJus4jzbE1EtClN6Hfxtw9pRqeaGdrpV2exGTnSrmdD62ayPpSAY_TaaeOkZkIpWH4QmZXlf6tFifEXW937b0MejOTEmak2rZmorumolIw/s2560/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="waterfall-chasing-in-cebu" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WYxGrW9q_QKiG_U2bRcaCVtOqEDrcczdivJus4jzbE1EtClN6Hfxtw9pRqeaGdrpV2exGTnSrmdD62ayPpSAY_TaaeOkZkIpWH4QmZXlf6tFifEXW937b0MejOTEmak2rZmorumolIw/s640/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" title="Aguinid Falls" /></a><br />
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12:00 ETD from Samboan to Ginatilan.<br />
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Rented habal-habal for 200/pax to transport us to our 3 different destinations.<br />
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12:30 ETA Ginatilan 20php Entrance fee<br />
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Ginatilan's Inambakan falls has two more little falls when you continue to trek up - they have the same water source. Farthest from the starting point is Kampael Falls.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZaNwUmM8WXlO0Kuq16Aw6mt-rdrTd8zDim2smdu_L5ocL4jN7Xn5Q6EDZ0gvB73Q2xpOaZTbrAqcrir1t1IkAN0V-bTdywM4cz7Hdua3w8OlEonzBgznP0V5Nyj2ksC9pgj7WE5motQA/s2560/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="waterfall-chasing-in-cebu" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZaNwUmM8WXlO0Kuq16Aw6mt-rdrTd8zDim2smdu_L5ocL4jN7Xn5Q6EDZ0gvB73Q2xpOaZTbrAqcrir1t1IkAN0V-bTdywM4cz7Hdua3w8OlEonzBgznP0V5Nyj2ksC9pgj7WE5motQA/s640/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" title="Bugnawan Falls" /></a><br />
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Next is Bugnawan Falls<br />
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And the last and biggest one is Inambakan Falls.<br />
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2:30 PM ETD for Malabuyoc's Kabutungan falls<br />
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3:00 PM ETA Kabutungan Falls 20 php entrance fee<br />
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Nothing much to see there -- unless you go to the 3rd and 4th levels which was close by the time we went there because of the unavailablity of guides.<br />
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3:30 PM ETA Malabuyoc Hot Spring 20 php entrance fee<br />
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5:00 PM ETD for Cebu<br />
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9:PM ETA Cebu 190PHP bus fee<br />
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Alternatively you can visit kawasan in Alegria or Mantayupan falls in Barili. But we were aiming for a hot spring bath for our finale and wanted to maximize the time and costs. So we opted out going to Alegria and Barili since its farther north and will cost us extra to return back to Malabuyoc.<br />
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Estimated expense:1000-1200 per person<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135774688562769350.post-28207891981334559052016-08-12T19:03:00.002-07:002016-08-12T19:03:41.058-07:00Canyoneering in Cebu<h1>
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Canyoneering in Cebu</h1>
Update as of August 13, 2016<br />
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Months ago, Canyoneering in Alegria was temporarily banned due to safety reasons <a href="http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2016/06/01/canyoneering-alegria-badian-temporarily-suspended-476945" target="_blank" title="Canyoneering in Cebu Suspended">(read more here)</a><br />
The area was said to be closed for both local and foreign tourist from June 1 to August 1, 2016. <br />
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Just recently, a news came in saying that the area will soon reopen.<br />
[Tentative] Canyoneering operations in Alegria-Badian will be back by
September 1, 2016. New guidelines will be released to public after the
Aug. 17 meeting according to local sources.<br />
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There will surely be new rules guidelines, and fees to follow and pay once the area will be reopened.<br />
I will keep you posted ^___^<br />
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I love burgers. That's all I am going to say.<br />
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Tom's Burger is located in Oakridge Banilad Cebu City Philippines, just beside Dove Street. They sell pasta, some meals, and their delicious grilled burgers!<br />
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From 145-360 PHP, you can choose from a variety of burgers with french fries. <i>See below for Menu</i><br />
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You can either order for take out or you can dine in and enjoy eating in their shop which is made up of old container vans.<br />
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Printed on the shop's wall are the ingredients of the burgers they sell.<br />
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It is not crowded and the service is quick.<br />
So if you are looking for another place to eat great burger, give Tom's Burger a try ^^<br />
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Do you want to know where all those Tuna in cans come from? I guess they are from the ocean. And I just found one place in Cebu where thousands of tuna swim without being canned....<br />
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If I brought a can with me, I could have packed me some, but I didn't. Why? First of all, I don't have to. Secondly, you are not supposed to. You go there to be awed. All the pictures you see on the internet cannot justify the amount of Tuna you will see.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOUR0jSqe8nbj-GyMId-kKzonMtkfYYmHToIZae9fI0yFKGbMgFCTdjP_Vex9lPEcAy9y26v3tzoSrSBaA6s0m9JEl1930A7dytjURZnWjIxKkDurmsmI-yPD3dIQ3tLKyDXhMmrJTP_U/s2560/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="brad-travels-sardine-run" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOUR0jSqe8nbj-GyMId-kKzonMtkfYYmHToIZae9fI0yFKGbMgFCTdjP_Vex9lPEcAy9y26v3tzoSrSBaA6s0m9JEl1930A7dytjURZnWjIxKkDurmsmI-yPD3dIQ3tLKyDXhMmrJTP_U/s640/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" title="Brad Travels - Sardine Run" /></a><br />
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So my advice, ready your best underwater camera. Prepare freediving 10-15 feet to get that perfect Surrounded-by-a-school of tuna shot and just be amazed. If you have already prepped yourself, then you are ready to contact Brad Travels to help you get there!<br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Cb4fGivu6lU/V6dJLRcQYWI/AAAAAAAAHlk/Tlva4kkrpWo/s2560/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="pescador-island-moalboal" border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Cb4fGivu6lU/V6dJLRcQYWI/AAAAAAAAHlk/Tlva4kkrpWo/s640/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" title="Pescador Island Moalboal" /></a><br />
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This day tour also includes a quick stop at<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pescador_Island" target="_blank" title="Pescador Island"> Pescador Island</a> for only 1500 PHP per person<br />
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Visit their Facebook page for information and other tour packages around Cebu<br />
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PS: Pictures from this post are not mine. All photos are from Brad Travels and Instagram photo reposts from some of their clients: @whysoserious83, @elliewaltz @bryanbet06<br />
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So I decided to gather my friends for a camp out in Osmeṅa Peak, again, because it's the quickest, easiest and most economical adventure filled trip we can think of. With a 500 budget, you can climb the highest peak in Cebu and enjoy the campfire with your friends overnight.<br />
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But...prices changed.<br />
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Last year, we only spent 500 - 600 PHP per pax for the overnight camping in Osmeṅa Peak and a morning dip in Obong Spring. Read my previous post about Opeak <a href="http://sowhatright.blogspot.com/2015/08/camping-in-osmena-peak.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH-t6y5xWBcyDfvfmxDHPx2ccDOZWXkZtwrzBycWUF6oENh3cFld1PY8BnIHhnGOO3Fz38Z2SiKDDrAE06_rRdmRbXdouQsCcuipRfpVjOn-KtFKlD0QaDxBCtgd9I7hSOshYJWLqBf4Q/s1600/3.jpg"><img alt="osmena-peak" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH-t6y5xWBcyDfvfmxDHPx2ccDOZWXkZtwrzBycWUF6oENh3cFld1PY8BnIHhnGOO3Fz38Z2SiKDDrAE06_rRdmRbXdouQsCcuipRfpVjOn-KtFKlD0QaDxBCtgd9I7hSOshYJWLqBf4Q/s640/3.jpg" title="Osmena Peak" width="640" /></a><br />
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Now, there were additional charges of 20 PHP/pax for entrance fee and another 50 PHP for overnight fee per tent. I don't know if they charge you the same overnight fee if you decide to sleep in a sleeping bag - if you can withstand the cold.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We had to give up our tent and covered the other tent for extra protection against the rain , and cold.</td></tr>
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Other than that, there are no more additional charges. Another new thing I have encountered on this third trip to Opeak is the harsh weather. It rained hard that night that it flooded our tent. So my advice, don't bring a cheap tent especially when you know there is a high chance of precipitation =P<br />
Put all valuables in a waterproof container and always bring extra clothes (keep them dry).<br />
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And always, always keep yourself warm ^_^ Enjoy!<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>Bus fee is still 100 non-aircon and 105 aircon.</b><br />
<b>Habal-habal fee also is still 100 per ride per person.</b><br />
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<i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">Leave nothing but footprints.<br />Take nothing but pictures.</i><br />
<i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">Please be responsible with your trash</i><br />
<i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">enjoy!!</i><br />
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They say that you should at least travel solo once in your life, and so I did. I did. not because it's what "they" say, but I did because I just wanted to. Not for soul searching, not for finding my soulmate. I did it JUST BECAUSE.<br />
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Travelling alone isn't very common for most people because the thought of being alone somewhere you haven't been is a very uncomfortable idea. Safety and budget need to be considered 10 times more when you solo travel compared to being in a group. But think again.<br />
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<b>Expectation:</b><br />
In a city you haven't been, you will be surrounded by strangers who may or may not have any ill intentions. You do your very best to keep away from danger, so you stay right in the middle of the city or go wherever the crowd is to avoid being cornered to the wall.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>Reality:</b><br />
You thought you would be alone, but you are never alone. With airfares getting more and more affordable, everyone and anyone can travel. Tourists are just everywhere and package tours accommodate both groups and solo tourists altogether. You are never alone.<br />
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<b><br /></b> <b>Expectation:</b><br />
You thought you would have to spend 1500 for a room a night? Accommodation is cheaper. You can get a room for 300PHP for a night compared to a 1500php room for two. Plus, you get the toilet for yourself.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>Reality: </b><br />
Even for a 500 peso room, it is still good for two people. Solo travelling might be a bit more expensive than travelling with a partner. So consider that.<br />
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<b><br /></b> <b>Expectation:</b><br />
Remember when you had to decide where to go next so you had to fix your schedule just to entertain everyone's wishes? When travelling alone, you don't have to worry about that and wait for the sun to set and emote all you want till your heart's content (except your flight, you wouldn't want to be late for that!!)<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>Reality:</b><br />
But still, you thought you could have all the time for yourself because you wouldn't need to consider your travel mates' wants, since you're part of a joined group, you still have to go along with the travel group's schedule (but at least they follow a strict itinerary, they would leave with or without you....)<br />
You just technically have all the time for a shower to yourself.<br />
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<b><br /></b> <b>Expectation:</b><br />
One awkward thing to do in public is taking a selfie. Travelling alone doubles that awkwardness. So that is why there are so many selfie sticks protruding and you try your best to take your selfie when no one else is watching....OR you end up taking a photo of your foot in the beach.<br />
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<b>Reality:</b><br />
People are too busy minding their own business or taking jump shots with their mates. So take that selfie away and post it in social media. You are not the only one travelling solo, or at least in a very small group. Be friendly enough to talk and socialise with people, so someone else can take a photo of you. You can't just let your camera be set to timer while awkwardly posing for the camera.<br />
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<b>Expectation:</b><br />
One thing you have to do when visiting a place for the first time is trying their local delicacy. So you make sure to fit that in your schedule to visit that restaurant.<br />
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<b>Reality:</b><br />
As a budget traveller, sometimes restaurants are just too much even for a group. So you end up visiting where the locals eat, which is, I think, the best way to enjoy the local delicacy.<br />
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Travelling alone, no one is there to remind you of the careless stuff you are going to be doing. There is only you, and you alone to remind you with that. Write it where you can see it.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>And the best thing about travelling alone is you get to realise:</b><br />
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Kalanggaman Island</h1>
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Due to mass media publicity, the popularity of this <a href="http://www.kalanggaman-island.com/" target="_blank" title="Kalanggaman Island">tiny island in Leyte</a> has skyrocketed in just a matter of months. I remember 3 years ago, a friend of mine invited us to visit the island after we drop by her town in Palompon for the fiesta. By then, none of us knew that it would become the talk of not just only the town but the entire country as well... or even some parts of the world.<br />
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The thing about popularity though is that it means more tourists. More tourists make more money but it also means more trash. I always worry once a place becomes too popular or too accessible because we, if not always, leave our trash as much as we leave footprints on the sand.<br />
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I'm not saying Kalanggaman Island disappointed me because I expected more from comments by bloggers and the media. But, it was actually what they say it was.. only wasted and harassed by irresponsible tourists and the failure to properly maintain by the management. I'm not saying it is already what we think it is. It is still beautiful, but only if we make some effort to keep it as it's supposed to.<br />
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By morning, we woke up to rush to the famous sandbar to get that mandatory groupie, but we ended up picking plastic bottles and snack wrappers lined up on the beach. A holiday transitioned to a morning coastal clean up.<br />
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This is not just another "how-to-go-there and what-to-bring" post about Kalanggaman because surely there are already a lot. Instead, I want to highlight on reminding whoever is planning to go there to be responsible for their trash. Every single blog posts will remind you that you should bring water since there isn't any fresh water supply on the island, but let this one post remind you to be Clean As You Go.<br />
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Itinerary<br />
6 members<br />
Total budget: 2500/pax<br />
Contact Louie for Pumpboat 9500 for 10.<br />
+639051545998<br />
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Day 1<br />
3:00 AM meet up in North Bus Terminal<br />
3:30 AM depart for Bogo 135php aircon bus<br />
6:00 AM arrived Bogo terminal<br />
Last minute grocery<br />
6:45 AM Tricycle ride to meet up point with Pumpboat owner 20php<br />
7:00 AM preparation<br />
8:00 AM depart for Kalanggaman<br />
10 AM Kalanggaman<br />
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Day 2<br />
9:00 AM depart for Bogo<br />
11:00 AM arrived at Kuya Louie's place. Showered and changed clothes<br />
12:00 NN tricycle ride to Bogo Terminal 20php<br />
12:20NN Lunch<br />
2:00 PM waited for aircon bus to for Cebu 135php<br />
6:00PM Cebu<br />
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Remember, if it wasn't there when you came then don't leave it there when you leave! You are responsible for anything you bring. Carry out all your trash.<br />
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As the plane rose higher and higher from the ground, I saw filth and disorder. Thousands of colored painted roofs scattered like goat waste on the yard. I might have been a complete psychopath for even thinking of just dropping explosives to wipe out the mess - I am not against the growth of civilization, but humans are like a disease to this planet. And it's frustrating to imagine how less we care and how little we give back despite how much much much more we take. I have traveled to many places and have seen such magnificent places and it frustrates me the most that the moment I return home from a paradise-like trip, I get to see people's lack of responsibility.<br />
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To simply throw trash properly is already too much to ask from us. We constantly nag and complain to the government about the failure to keep our cities clean, but we can't even hold on to a small candy wrapper for a bit longer because there are no trash bins in sight. We are busy keeping our houses clean while our trashes are being dumped some blocks away to pollute the streets. We are so concerned about accommodating the number of commuters that we flood roads with untrained and irresponsible motorists. We loathe the everyday hassles of traffic but we can't nag at drivers who won't stop the vehicle right exactly where you want - which is a no stopping zone. We complain so much of the things we did and just point our fingers to anyone else. And if we continue being like this, it won't take long for us to consume everything. We can only hope that our dear scientists could turn our madness to something more productive to our Earth.<br />
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It is sad to know that if we continue to mess up, there will be lesser and lesser to see until there is nothing but the illusions of technology. It is frustrating and disappointing that one day you will just be telling stories of what was once there and will never be exactly how you once saw it to be. And the worst part of this is that too less of us care. To make that even worse is that people don't even take any mind of what those-who-care actually thinks. But even so, at least some people do take action and that's one less person messed up. Because in all honesty, I just truly want everyone else to know what they are failing to see and sooner or later its going to be something they might be looking up in a page of a History book.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135774688562769350.post-33903190266146449492016-01-25T05:35:00.002-08:002016-01-26T06:47:24.215-08:00Camping in Mount Manunggal<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAAEmS213c-WqxPG8ANGPDhGXlBDBu4yGw7Cu3whIp4qH02jpzX7SQJusStP2qLRAXHsXgU7pbsrsKMeCvxT1qGDbvjlBK9oZbQ5GH3zxgj_X1hzinlGbSi4MqVV-qrXZ3dGBnx0egUcU/s1600/12552571_10206994299670547_5993963691604918826_n.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAAEmS213c-WqxPG8ANGPDhGXlBDBu4yGw7Cu3whIp4qH02jpzX7SQJusStP2qLRAXHsXgU7pbsrsKMeCvxT1qGDbvjlBK9oZbQ5GH3zxgj_X1hzinlGbSi4MqVV-qrXZ3dGBnx0egUcU/s640/12552571_10206994299670547_5993963691604918826_n.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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This is the 3rd time I have legitimately camped out, and this time it was in the historical Mt. Manunggal.<br />
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How to get there<br />
Rent a habal-habal in JY Square Lahug to get you there (1-2 hrs travel) 100+ per person (ONE WAY)<br />
or rent jeepney if your going there in a bigger group. (4200 per jeep good for 20 people at most)<br />
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Information you might need to know<br />
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There are no fees in the campsite<br />
There is a toilet that has fresh spring water which you can drink<br />
You can ask the locals there to guide your way up to the mountain peak.<br />
Can you grill there? Yes because there is an area where you can burn wood in the center of the camp circle.<br />
It will be cold at night.<br />
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Total budget for this trip:<br />
Transportation: 280 (two way)/pax<br />
Food: 200/pax<br />
Extra fees (tip for the caretakers and guides) 100<br />
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<i>Remember Always</i><br />
<i>Leave nothing but footprints. </i><br />
<i>Take nothing but pictures.</i><br />
<i>Please be responsible with your trash</i><br />
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<i>ENJOY</i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135774688562769350.post-18189578121829975972016-01-24T06:59:00.000-08:002016-01-25T05:35:58.510-08:00Travel Hangover<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwOoAV3Ywrnyg_NJzUPT0KZvep3ElR19fbMBtamdGe1JdHuXTTCx2djBR361AADp_CyyOg49gbdRQtnaPZ46luAivbf4oMeZsGpbQbs1S8GYrLRucTxoZxMzlY9GAvLJ6uEBj0m6mtobM/s1600/IMG_20150521_1.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwOoAV3Ywrnyg_NJzUPT0KZvep3ElR19fbMBtamdGe1JdHuXTTCx2djBR361AADp_CyyOg49gbdRQtnaPZ46luAivbf4oMeZsGpbQbs1S8GYrLRucTxoZxMzlY9GAvLJ6uEBj0m6mtobM/s640/IMG_20150521_1.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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You come home from your out-of-town weekend trip completely exhausted. The good news is that you can go straight to bed after taking that most awaited shower, but the bad news is that tomorrow, the next day, will most likely be work day, Monday. That one word horror story - Monday. And to make things worst, you feel all sorts of pain and uneasiness after your weekend trip jumping off waterfalls and climbing rocky mountains and these are what every frequent traveler could relate to.<br />
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Muscle pain<br />
Pain in every inch of your body. They said that working in front of a PC like a desk monkey is the new smoking. Your sedentary lifestyle surprised your sleeping muscles after going on an hour trek in the mountains. You go to work looking like C3PO who could hardly bend anything.<br />
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Colds and fever<br />
<i>Let's camp out for a night</i>, they said. <i>It will be fun</i>, they said. Yes it was but you underestimated the coldness of a night out under the open sky. So the next day, you called in sick because you caught a cold and can't hardly catch your nose from running.<br />
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Battle Scars<br />
A day at the beach and you have forgotten to put on sunblock and nature awards you with the excruciating pain of sunburn. Swimming barefoot on a sea urchin infested waters gives you that unique experience of getting peed by one of your friends. Jumping and climbing through rough terrains will give you scratches and wounds as souvenirs. And plainly being completely getting wasted and drunk will give you a jackpot of being pranked by your beloved friends while you are unconscious.<br />
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Notifications<br />
The very first thing everyone looks for the moment they get access to civilization's WiFi connection is for the photos of the trip. Just give it a few minutes or so, bang! 10 notifications and counting. Friend liked the photo you uploaded. Friend commented on the photo you uploaded. Friend reacted to your post. It's as if you weren't together for 2 nights. Profile pictures and cover photos are instantly being updated and it will take a week before it dies down and everybody could move on to the next thing.<br />
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Broke<br />
The moment you come back from a trip, the only funds you have is only enough for the next 5 days and pay day is far far away. Since you spent it all for that weekend trip, you have to have cash because surely there will be another promo flight to your next favorite destination. So you work your ass out despite being so haggard.<br />
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And so they say, Don't advice your friend to go on a vacation if you see them looking so exhausted, because chances are, they already did.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135774688562769350.post-4433764871343832782015-10-27T02:43:00.002-07:002016-01-24T07:18:42.095-08:00Canyoneering Photos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Vanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17389791703274333092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135774688562769350.post-3770205372714174662015-10-13T00:20:00.000-07:002016-08-12T18:51:06.941-07:00Travel to Siquijor<div class="blogaway-section">
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Siquijor </h1>
Growing up in the Philippines, I have known Siquijor for its magical and mystical reputation and its stories about witchcraft and black magic. The idea of encountering a Kapre <i>(tree demon)</i> or a Tikbalang <i>(Horse Demon)</i> or get cursed by a resident Witch in an island famous for this sort of stuff will definitely leave you doubtful. And besides, there are plenty of places with lesser mystical reputation, so why take my chances of seeing a Manananggal <i>(literally translated to "The Remover")</i> in action<i>, </i>right?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">If you want to read more about Philippine Mythical Creatures, you can visit this facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aswangmovie?fref=ts">page</a><br />
<br />See below for my travel itinerary for Siquijor.</span><br />
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But, if you do decide not to go to Siquijor just because of the fear of seeing these creatures, which may or may not exist, then I will have to advice you to stop watching horror movies and get your head together because its totally worth the trip to visit this peaceful island. I will give you 3 reasons why Siquijor is a must visit in Central Visayas.<br />
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<b><b>Why travel to Siquijor Reason # 1 </b></b><b>Very affordable</b><br />
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Even though its 9-10 hours away from Cebu City, me and my friends have spent 2000-2500 PHP each only. Yes its a general idea that Bus and ferry trips are much more cheaper than via plane, but its not just that that makes it cheap but the tours and hotels in Siquijor are very affordable too!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">~The Accommodation ~</span></div>
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The resort we stayed in, The Bruce Resort, was not very cheap for a very low budget travel, but this resort is worth what you are paying for. The cottage room was worth 1800 for 4-5 people, but when we saw the room, it was huge and can even fit 10 people (I'm not referring to the beds' capacity when I say good for 10. The room is big enough for extra mattresses and some could sleep in the veranda, or just in the beach) . So we just paid an extra 150 per person for the cottage room. It's not air-conditioned (doesn't matter because it's just in front of the beach) but it has its own cooking area. Complete with stove and gas and kitchen utensils (and of course a fridge and a water dispenser) It has a pool and wifi connection in the front desk and is generally very peaceful.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">~Transportation~</span></div>
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Worry not about your itinerary in Siquijor, because there will be a lot of available trikes ready to accommodate tourists waiting around the Ferry Port. If you go there in bigger groups, there are Multicabs or rent motorbikes for smaller groups (motorbike rentals are everywhere). Contact this number for a multicab tour (1800 whole day tour) 09269973943 look for Kuya Sanny.<br />
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<b>Why travel to Siquijor Reason #2 Exciting Places</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tarzan Jump in Cambughay Falls</td></tr>
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I know that most, if not everybody, wishes to experience swinging like Tarzan. Here's your chance. One more activity to cross-out from your bucket-list, "swing using a vine like Tarzan".<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">20-40ft Cliff Diving in Salagdoong Beach</td></tr>
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Since you have started swinging like Tarzan, why not face your fear by jumping in Salagdoong's Cliff? They say its 20 feet, but I am not quite sure if its only that high. Probably it is, if the tide was high, but when we went there, officers advised us to jump now or never because the tide was getting lower and jumping from the cliff will already be prohibited. So I guess depending on the tide, the distance from the cliff and the water will matter. That was around 2 PM that the waters were only 12-15 feet deep, so there was one point that a friend of mine felt the bottom of the sea when he jumped off the cliff. So jump only when the waters are deep and when your heart, and knees, are ready =]<br />
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<i>I have been to Medellin's Funtastic Island, which is also famous for it's diving, so if you ask me which is higher, I would have to say that Siquijor's cliff is 10 feet higher. Just my opinion though. read my blog post about Medellin First post </i><a href="http://sowhatright.blogspot.com/2013/03/jump-medellin.html"><i>here</i></a><i> or Recent post </i><a href="http://sowhatright.blogspot.com/2014/06/still-funtastic-island.html"><i>here.</i></a><br />
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<i> </i>Not only will you see this majestic mystical tree, you also get to have your foot free from calluses with their tiny fishes eating them out off your skin. And that's only for 5 PHP!<br />
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<b>Why Travel to Siquijor Reason #3 Breathtaking Sunset</b> </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunset at The Bruce Resort</td></tr>
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There are no words for this ~<br />
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<b>Budget and Itinerary</b><br />
This may not be the exact prices because I can't really remember. But its a close estimate to the actual prices.<br />
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Day 1<br />
12 AM ETD from SouthBus Terminal for Bato Liloan Port. 170 PHP<br />
4 AM ETA Liloan Port 65 PHP<br />
5 AM ETA Sibulan Port. We asked around for a transport to Dumaguete Port, got ourselves a private cab who sent us to the public market (for breakfast) 30 PHP pax<br />
5:45 AM Eating the famous Puto Sikwate in Dumaguete. 10 PHP per cup and 10 PHP per puto<br />
6:10 AM in Dumaguete port getting ferry tickets for first trip for Siquijor 7 AM. 170 PHP pax + 15 PHP terminal fee<br />
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7:30 AM ETD for Siqujor<br />
9:15 AM ETA Siquijor<br />
9:30 AM Secured ourselves a whole day tour/transport around the island. 1800 PHP<br />
Contact this number for a multicab tour (1800 whole day tour) 09269973943 look for Kuya Sanny.<br />
10:00 AM Early check in. The Bruce Hotel. 1800 PHP for cottage room good for 4 people. 150 PHP per extra person. <br />
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11 AM - 3 PM Siquijor Tour. You can ask your guide for a specific itinerary. We went to a park with a spring nearby (I forgot the name), the enchanted Balete tree with fish spa ^^, a local restaurant for breakfast, visited famous churches, cambughay falls and last stop is in salagdoong beach. (We asked our guide to pick us up next morning to transport us back to the ferry terminal back to dumaguete city)<br />
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We just stayed in the resort the entire night to rest. Though there was a restaurant nearby, we chose to cook ourselves dinner because the resort had a kitchen complete with cooking utensils.<br />
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Day 02<br />
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8:00 AM Pick Up from Resort to Siquijor Pier 300 PHP<br />
9:00 AM ETD For Dumaguete<br />
10:15 ETA Dumaguete<br />
11- 4 PM Apo Island (read separate itinerary <a href="http://sowhatright.blogspot.com/2015/06/why-going-to-dumaguete-is-waste-of-time.html">here)</a><br />
5 PM ETD for Cebu 65 PHP pax<br />
10 PM ETA Cebu City 170 PHP pax<br />
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Some of us went to Apo Island to swim with turtles while others just waited in Dumaguete City. For Apo island itinerary, please read <a href="http://sowhatright.blogspot.com/2015/06/why-going-to-dumaguete-is-waste-of-time.html">here</a> <br />
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Total Budget 2500 (Excluding Apo Island), 3500 (including APO island)<br />
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<i>And always,<br />Leave nothing but footprints.<br />Take nothing but pictures.</i><br />
<i>Please be responsible with your trash</i><br />
<i>enjoy!!</i><br />
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Photo Credit to some photos to Mei DG </div>
<br />Vanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17389791703274333092noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135774688562769350.post-9655981929105760592015-10-02T03:48:00.001-07:002016-01-24T07:43:33.716-08:00Im Not Lucky Just Because I Travel a Lot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just because someone travels a lot more than most people do, doesn't mean they are luckier than everyone else. Most people think that frequent travelers have so much money, and time, to be able to afford such luxury. Yes! Its a luxury - only if someone pays for it. You're no Anthony Bourdain or any other NatGeo/Discovery Channel celebrities. Because, trust me, traveling damages our pockets more than paying the monthly bills.<br />
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If only you were Bill Gates' daughter, you might not have to filter your Agoda search to "prices" and just find 5 star ratings from fellow users of 4-5 star hotels. So better yet, get some of your richer friends to avail a luxurious room - And just so you can avoid the extra bed charges, you'd insist you'd stay in the hotel bath tub instead.<br />
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Because you aint got the funds of having your own private helicopter to tour you around the beautiful island of Palau, or even just rent a private van to accommodate you into a day tour around a tiny island, you choose to get around the city via public transportation. Which means; having to compete with the public for a seat on the bus - standing or sitting, if you must - or train, waking up early to maximize the day. Yeah sure, there are lots of rather cheap and affordable car for rent for both group and private tours, but traveling in small groups leaves you with two choices; either pay much or sleep less...<br />
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Sleep deprivation is already an issue for highschool students to middle-aged workers. Its twice, thrice more an issue for travelers. If you miss your flight home, I can only imagine what you will do next, especially if you're out of cash. So the only legit time you can actually sleep is during the bus/ship/plane travel or you're safely tucked in your resort with a whole day to feel all emotional in front of the setting sun in a remote island in Thailand. Sleep is for the weak! <br />
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You eat this and you eat that. One thing tourists look forward to is the local delicacy. Although it may cost a few dimes, some, though, may cost more than your ferry transport back home. Not to mention bringing back "pasalubong" for friends and family??But.. YOLO, right?<br />
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As much as you want your facebook profile photo to be updated, in reality, you are batteling with hundreds of tourists in the background just so you could get that solo picture of you with the famous pyramids of Egypt, the chocolatey hills of Bohol or just so you can sit on the road with a breathtaking view of overgrowing plants while trying to avoid getting ran over by a raging bus. <br />
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No. You do not work 2 times a week with a 5 days off - if only... You work 5 times a week, 8-9 hours a day ( 12 hrs if you must) earning a wage like most people do. And yes, you still do pay your bills, and give some to your mom :P<br />
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Being able to travel a lot is not because of having the abundance of cash or time, or both. All people linger for travel with different reasons. Most of us might be motivated after seeing photos popping out in facebook showing a friend smiling widely ear to ear, arms wide open with a majestic waterfall behind plus a deep quote googled- perfect profile picture! Some of us might just want to practice dying by jumping from cliff to cliff, bungeeing, sky diving(all except dying). Some crave the Sylvannas in Dumaguete or the lechon in Cebu. Some just want to be far away. Whatever it may be, we all just want to be out there, regardless of the reason why.<br />
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Being able to travel a lot doesn't mean I'm lucky. It just means I have made it a priority.<br />
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After sacrificing Jollibee meals and resto dine outs and stick to packed lunch instead, after hours of intensive research of promos and cheap, but worth it, accommodation in the internet (thank you google), after depriving much much much precious lazy weekend rests, after almost dying from fatigue after rushing to work immediately right after arriving from a weekend out of town trip - ITS NOT LIKE WINNING THE LOTTERY where you win a jackpot for a 3N2D trip to El Nido, Palawan.<br />
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How I wish it was...<br />
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<i><b>Camiguin Island</b> invites everyone to a rendezvous of nature's refreshing beaches, majestic waterfalls, mountainous slopes with lush forests, and volcanic terrains dotted with hot and cold springs.</i><br />
are words from the box of their famous Vjandep Pastel which, by the way, is exactly true!<br />
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<b>ITINERARY BELOW</b><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Korean version of this review is also available below</span><br /><b>까미긴 여행의 한국어 리뷰를 보시려면 스크롤을 내려주세요~~</b></center>
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Camiguin is a small island (not really that small) which we were able to explore in a day. - <i>You will have to familiarize the places to maximize your day trip (if you are planning to go to Cagayan de Oro the next day)</i> - We took a plane from Cebu to Camiguin - <i>the only trip of Cebu Pacific from Cebu to Camiguin (6:00 AM - 7:00 AM)</i> - In the airport, you will be "horded" by Multicab drivers offering you a complete day tour of Camiguin, which ranges from 1200-1700 PHP. Luckily, we got ourselves a really good one, for 1200, who took us first to our resort, Medano Resort. We didn't really book our rooms ahead of time because it wasn't peak seasons, so we know there will be lots of rooms available. </div>
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It was the Multicab driver who lead us to that resort. The place was good, but newly done. So there was still a hint of fresh paint and unfinished building structures, which also had some flaws.... Because of the on going construction, they might have not yet performed some leak check-ups. The night we stayed there, it was raining and so we woke up in a room that was flooded. Most of our bags were all soaked! We had NO IDEA where it came from. <i>But</i>, their services were good. <i>Very friendly staff and a very nice view of the famous WHITE ISLAND just in front of the resort. </i>I just hope they finish construction soon..<br />
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So, this was our route. As you can see, it is approximately 15-20 minutes away from the airport. - <i>Worry not about traffic, traffic does not exist here!</i> - From the resort, 9 AM (after catching some quick nap) we headed to the famous Kawtibawasan Falls, which was the perfect place to get some chills. And before we could get ourselves some brunch (breakfast + lunch), we stopped over the Ostrich breeding farm - <i>which also had some pigs, goats, ducks, etc..</i> - to get the chance to see some ostrich eggs (not the ostrich, hehe)<br />
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After taking brunch in Taguines lagoon seafood restaurant - <i>has a very reasonable price & delicious set of menu</i> - it took as approximately 40 minutes to get to the Sunken Cemetery. (We skipped the walkway to the old volcano and other springs and waterfalls because we would rather spend more time in a certain place than just simply dipping our toes into<br />
the water - <i>if you get what I mean - </i>so that is why I advice you future-travelers-to-camiguin to set a destination plan<i>)</i><br />
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<i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8UQuyTYut0BXQl2im92VO3-UwNdtISR1zXtIn8FLB3FpDE5kr4cCH5vFrgnT18hr02pwX6mG7-sF-we8IrYQjD45f72yDuIDiO19ira4TQgCOm7kJuaLrafPmCb1rvlg_VeykbihQLA/s1600/IMG_1764.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8UQuyTYut0BXQl2im92VO3-UwNdtISR1zXtIn8FLB3FpDE5kr4cCH5vFrgnT18hr02pwX6mG7-sF-we8IrYQjD45f72yDuIDiO19ira4TQgCOm7kJuaLrafPmCb1rvlg_VeykbihQLA/s640/IMG_1764.JPG" width="640" /></a></i>Truth be told, you can't see any sunken bones and coffins there, because corals and marine life has completely overrun the place. So it was actually a bit of disappointment for me not being able to see such things, <i>but<b>, </b></i>the sea is still worth snorkeling and we were very very lucky to have gotten ourselves a guide - <i>which you will have to pay to transport you to the Big cross. Or you can rent a complete snorkeling gear + guide (AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEE) so you can enjoy the marine scenery more, which we skipped out </i>- who made our short stop very enjoyable.<br />
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After then we went to the famous WHITE ISLAND - <i>definitely a must visit to this white sandbar - </i>and <i></i> to Arduent Spring for a dip on their famous hot springs. FYI, its not boiling hot, its just warm enough for the chilly winds. Probably the warmest is around 36 degrees or so..<br />
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The next day, we had originally planned to do the River Rafting adventure + the Dahilayan Adventure Park activities in Cagayan de Oro, but unfortunately we failed to catch the first boat trip from Camiguin to Cagayan - <i>first trip in Binoni Port is from 4:30 AM, but we even missed the second trip at 5:30 AM, so boo hoo... ohh... we rented the same Multicab for another 500 for that early morning transport from the hotel to Binoni Port - </i>, so that left us with no choice but to give up the Rafting adventure, since it required 3-4 hours of activity - <i>and we had to be in Cagayan port so we can catch the last Night trip bound for Cebu</i>.<br />
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At around 10 AM, we arrived at Balingoan Port and rode a Van for CDO proper which took an hour. <i>- Warning! Heavy Traffic in Cagayan city proper, so please be mindful of this when planning your schedule </i>- From there, our Van transport,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006375368859&ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank"> CDO Travelink Tours </a>took us (first for drive through for lunch) and then directly to Dahilayan Adventure Park. - <i>On our way was Del Monte's plantation which was really a site to see. - </i><br />
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<b>So here is our simplified itinerary</b><br />
Day 1: <br />
7 AM ETA in Camiguin - 1050 PHP Airfare<br />
8 AM Settled in Medano Resort - 1200 PHP (good for four people)<br />
9:30 AM Katibawasan falls - 30 PHP Entrance Fee PAX<br />
10:30 AM Ostrich Farm - 5 PHP Entrance fee<br />
11:00 AM Lunch @ Taguines lagoon seafood restaurant<br />
1:00 PM Sunken Cemetery - 100 PHP Boat Fee<br />
2:00 PM White Island - 530 for four people.<br />
3:00 PM Ardent Spring - 20 PHP Entrance FEE<br />
4:00 PM Quick Stop at the Town Proper to buy food and Pastel ^_^<br />
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5:00 AM Pickup for Binoni Port<br />
since we weren't able to catch the second trip (5:30 AM) we had to wait for the next one.<br />
7:30 AM Depart from Binoni Port for Cagayan - 170 PHP Ticket + 15 PHP Terminal Fee<br />
9:00 AM Balingoan Port - 100 PHP Van transport to CDO City Proper<br />
11:00 AM Meet up with Travelink Tour Service - 2500 PHP Whole day Van service<i><br />Please contact +63916 865 1260 James Kevinson Tan for tours and transport service</i><br />
2:00 PM Dahilayan Adventure Park - 1000PHP All zip ride + Dropzone. <br />
Please visit Dahilayan's official website for the complete price list<br />
4:00 PM Depart for CDO Port<br />
6:00 PM Arrive in Port (see picture below for prices and schedule for Transasia)<br />
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<i>And always,<br />Leave nothing but footprints.<br />Take nothing but pictures.</i><br />
<i>Please be responsible with your trash</i><br />
<i>enjoy!!</i><br />
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<b>This is the review for Korean written by Jinny ~~ ♡</b></div>
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<b>까미긴을 찾으시는 한국분들을 위한 후기~~!</b></div>
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^^ 안녕하세요, 저는 이 블로그를 운영하는 Mirai와 함께 Camiguin을 다녀온 Jinny입니다. ^^<br />
간단한 여행정보를 알려드리자면~<br />
저는 9월 6일에 세부에서 Cebu Pacific을 타고 까미긴에 갔답니다. ^^ 프로모션 가격으로 인당 1050페소에 항공권을 구입했어요~!<br />
작은 섬이라 때묻지 않은 순박한 시골같았고, 관광객이 많지는 않았고<br />
더군다나 한국인은 저랑 제 일행 밖에 없는 것 같았어요 ㅎㅎㅎ <br />
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여행 일정 순서대로는 아니지만, 기억나는 대로 간단히 후기 남깁니다. ^^<br />
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까미긴으로 가는 비행기에서 내려다 본 바다 중, 아주 작은 섬?도 아닌 모래언덕이 보였어요<br />
알고보니 거기가 화이트 아일랜드(White Island)였어요... <br />
세부에서 여러 군데 아일랜드 호핑가며 에메랄드빛 바다를 봤지만...<br />
까미긴의 화이트 아일랜드는 저의 인생바다라고 해도 과언이 아닐 것 같네요. <br />
4명에서 530페소 들었답니당. 5300페소라도 다시 가고 싶네여..<br />
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그리고 Sunken cemetery도 갔었는데, 엄청 유쾌하신 분(바다 가운데(그리 멀진 않지만) 세워져있는 Cemetery<br />
를 보려면 작은 통통배?를 타고 가야하는데 그걸 몰고 가주시는 분이세여..)을 만나 <br />
환상적인 사진도 찍고, 또 그 곳에 대한 여러 정보도 알려주셨답니다. ^^ <br />
그곳은 과거에 공동묘지였는데요, Camiguin이 화산섬이라 화산이 터졌을 때 그 공동묘지 위로 용암이 흘렀다고 해요.<br />
지금은 세월이 많이 흘러서 그 위에 다시 산호가 생기고 해서 왠지 으스스할 줄 알았는데 괜찮았어요. <br />
그 유쾌하신 분께서 너무 무서워 말라고 ㅋㅋ double dead해서 괜찮다고 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ안심시켜 주셨네요.<br />
보트 비용은 100페소였고 저희는 팁까지 150P정도 드렸어요 :) 되게 친절하시고 멋진 사진을 남겨 주셔서 잊지 못할 것 같네요.<br />
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그리고 Katibawasan 폭포에도 갔었는데요, 시원하게 뻗은 물줄기를 보며 물놀이도 하고 좋았어요<br />
저는 수영을 못해서 마음껏 놀진 못했는데 성인 남자가 발이 닿지 않을 정도의 약간 깊은 부분도 있으니<br />
구명조끼나 튜브가 있었으면 하는 아쉬움이 남네요. 너무 아름답고 물도 깨끗해서 다시 한번가서 <br />
놀고 싶네요 ㅠㅜㅜ 조용하고 너무 좋았어요! 입장료는 인당 30P!!! <br />
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Ardent Spring이라는 온천도 갔는데 우리나라에서 하는 온천처럼 그런 뜨끈한 온천 생각하시면 안되여~<br />
미지근한 정도? 그런데 온천물 안에 있다가 젖은 몸으로 내려오는데 그래도 나름 따듯했던지 바람맞으니 너무 추웠어요 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ<br />
입장료는 인당 20페소였습니다~!<br />
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타조 농장도 잠깐 들렀는데 입장료는 5P였습니당~~ <br />
소, 말, 돼지, 염소, 닭, 칠면조? 많은 동물 들이 있었어요~<br />
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시내에 들러 유명한 베이커리가 있어서 들렀는데 저는 빵을 안 좋아해서 사진 않았어요 ^_^<br />
대신 public market에서 정말 잘 익은 망고를 8개에 140페소인가? 사서 맛있게 먹었어요<br />
이 망고가 저의 인생망고 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ<br />
우기에는 망고가 철이 아니라나요... 그렇다고 아예 못 먹는건 아니지만 세부 시티 내에서는 찾기 힘든 수준의 최상의 망고였어요!<br />
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숙소는 Medano resort였고, 4명에서 1200페소 들었네요. 침대가 3개있었지만 저흰 연결해서 4명에서 뒤엉켜서 잘 잤어요<br />
전날 과음에.. 수면부족이라 5성급 호텔에서 보다 잘 잤네요~ ^^;;;;;; 세상모르고 잤어요..<br />
(근데 밤새 내린 비에 2층이었는데도 불구하고 바닥에 물이 찼어요 백팩이 다 젖어서 옷이고 뭐고 짐이 다 젖었답니다 ㅠㅜㅜ<br />
까미긴에는 씨티처럼 시설 좋은 숙박시설은 없는 듯 해요. 그래도 비가 오면 물이 고이리라고는 생각도 못했는데..<br />
언제 어딜가도 여행에서는 백팩과 함ㄲㅔ 자기로 결심했답니다 ㅠㅜ<br />
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다음날 저희는 Binoni항구에서 아침 7시 30분 출발 배를 타고 Cagayan으로 떠났습니당~~~! <br />
첫배는 그보다 더 빠른 시간에도 있는데(새벽 5시 30분~) 아침에 일어나서 젖은 백팩을 보고 멘붕이와서 이리저리 챙기느라<br />
예상보다 늦게 출발했어요 ㅜㅡ <br />
뱃값은 170페소 + 터미널 요금 15페소!<br />
배가 플라스틱 벤치?같은 의자로 가는데................. 엄청 불편했어요 ㅠㅠ 에어컨 없음!<br />
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카가얀에 도착해서 밴을 타고 CDO 씨티로 가는데 한사람당 100P였구요<br />
꽤 오래갔어요 ! 11시에 저희 일행만을 위한 van으로 갈아타고 투어를 시작했구요<br />
비용은 2500페소! <br />
저희를 태우고 운전해주셨던 기사분의 연락처입니다. <br />
+63916 865 1260(James Kevinson Tan)<br />
여느 필리핀분들과 마찬가지로 굉장히 친절하셨어요~ ^^<br />
Dahilayan adventure park 갔다가 저희가 세부로 갈 배를 타는 항구까지 데려다 주셨어요 ㅎㅎ<br />
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원래 카가얀에선 래프팅이랑 여러 액티비티를 해봐야한다고 하는데<br />
안타깝게도 제가 간 날은 비가 오기도 했고, 첫배를 놓쳐서 간 바람에 래프팅은 포기했어요 ㅠㅜ <br />
제가 갔던 Dahilayan 어드벤쳐 파크에서는 아시아에서 손에 꼽히는 zip ride을 체험하실 수 있고, dropzone도 있답니다^^<br />
전 겁도 너무 많고 그날 컨디션이 좀 안따라줘서 dropzone만 체험했는데요~~~ <br />
잔뜩 겁먹고 탔는데 ㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎ 정말 재밌게 잘 탔어요 ^^ <br />
액티비티 요금에 관한 정보는 Dahilayan의 공식 웹사이트에서 확인 가능합니당~<br />
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어드밴처 파크가 엄청 높은곳에 있고, 내려오는 길에 엄청나게 넓은 파인애플 농장이 있었는데요<br />
거기가 델몬트에서 운영하는 파인애플 농장이라고 하더라구요~ 규모가 엄청났어요<br />
그곳이 바로 교과서에서만 보고 듣던 플렌테이션 농업이 이뤄지는 곳이더군요~! 백문이 불여일견.^^<br />
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4시경에 CDO 포트로 출발해서 6시 정도에 도착했구요, 항구 내에 작게 딸려있는 구내식당이랄까 거기서 간단히 저녁을 먹었어요.<br />
배에도 간단한 레스토랑이 있다고 해서~~~ <br />
뱃값은 인당 900페소에 terminal fee가 15P 정도????? 였는데 정확히 기억이 안나네요 ㅠㅜ<br />
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사방이 뻥 뚫린 배에서 ㅋㅋ 바닷바람을 맞으며 밤새 세부를 향해 갔네요<br />
물티슈 같은걸 준비하셔서 한번 닦고 이용하시길 권해드리구요<br />
저는 가장자리 문쪽이라 지나다니느 사람도 많았고, 그 앞에서 흡연하시는 분들 때문에 좀 불편했네요<br />
윗층으로 올라 올라 가시면 작은 레스토랑이 있어요<br />
간단한 바베큐와 맥주 한잔 마시고 바닷바람 좀 쐬다가 내려왔네요~<br />
못 씻었는데다 바닷바람까지 맞아서 엄청 거지꼴을 하고 다녔어요 ^^;;;;;;;;;;<br />
하지만 너무 피곤해서 또 골아떨어졌다는... ^^ (참 잘 자요... 좋은거겠죠...? ㅋㅋㅋ)<br />
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일행 중 친구 한명은 새벽 4시경에 잠이 깨서 갑판?으로 올라가서 밤하늘을 봤는데<br />
망망대해라서 그런지 별이 엄청나게 많아서 아름다웠다고 하네요~~~ (왜 저를 안 깨우고 혼자만 봤을까요..)<br />
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새벽 5~6시 경에 세부의 1부두(Pier 1)에 도착했습니다...<br />
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두서없는 긴 글에 불과하지만, 작은 도움 드리고픈 마음에 주저리 주저리 썼네요~~<br />
일정상 제가 별로 시간이 없어서 다소.. 빡세고 빡쎈.. 여행이긴 했는데<br />
글을 쓰고 보니 그마저도 추억이네요. <br />
모두들 즐거운 여행하시길 바래요 ~~~~~~<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">for Korean inquiries, please contact: mijincena@naver.com</span>Vanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17389791703274333092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5135774688562769350.post-4431613231555622832015-09-08T07:30:00.001-07:002015-11-04T19:33:17.522-08:00I left my stuff<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
We have all experienced forgetting some valuable stuff when traveling. Whether its your phone charger, or some spare pants (and even a change of underwear) there are just some stuff you fail to bring. And because shit happens, there are also some stuff you forget to bring back home from your trip. Ever left your slippers in a hotel room? Or probably your spare tee in the beach of Palawan? <br />
I wonder how and I wonder why, coz almost every time I travel, its either I intentionally leave some stuff or just clumsily forget it. <br />
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October of 2013, I went to Manila together with my coworkers. I chose to use my simple blue sneakers since we would be doing a lot of walking around. And I just stupidly forgot it in the hotel room...so I thought, <i>next time, Im either gonna bring a pair of slippers or sneakers and never both, so that way i wont forget any.</i><br />
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Palawan. January of 2014 I was wearing my favorite brown shorts. I had it with me for over a year and it finally gave up in Palawan. I had to leave it there.. The button fell out and it was starting to lose thread. It served me well...<br />
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I remember stitching my long shorts before I went to Ilocos last December of 2014. I knew it would be sunny, so I had to use it to cover as much skin I could from the scorching sun. The stitches, fortunately, survived the day..but not the entire trip. We had to part ways T^T<br />
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Just so recently, I went camping in Osmeña Peak in Dalaguete last August 2015. Since I knew that I had to pack lightly, I chose one of the jackets that was so ready to be let go of. And so I did. I am no rich lad. I am just merely cleaning up my closet (literally) and disposing the wardrobes I have overly used over the months and years of service.<br />
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First week of this year's September, I had to buy some extra shorts because I forgot to pack some extra. I changed into the shorts I bought just to soon forget about my old one, which was left behind to rot.<br /><br /><br />
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Just recently I went to Thailand. On the very first day, I have left half of me. No, i did not leave any underwear, panties, or clothes hanging in the airport, <i>(i wish i had left these instead)</i>. I left some money, my bag, my camera (oh my..), my dear headphones, my phone...what did I do to deserve this? sigh****<br />
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Talk about leaving a mark 😉</div>
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