Boracay

When: October 29, 2011 (3D2N)
Departure from Manila: 12:10 pm

San Jose, Tarlac || Whitewater Kayaking

Destination: Whitewater Kayaking with Rapid Stream
Location:  San Jose, Tarlac
When: Aug 29, 2011
Departure from Manila: 6:00 am
Travel Forecast: There's a storm and we don't care! We're goin' Kayaking!

It was cold and wet. The perfect weather for whitewater kayaking!

Sidetrip || Cagayan De Oro

Here's the 4th and final installment of our 4D/3N Camiguin vacay. I found out a little too late about Cagayan De Oro (CDO) and how much it has to offer. I've wanted to squeeze in so much more into our itinerary but there's just not enough time.


So, instead of the infamous White Water Rafting and Zip Line we explored a few of the food places in town. This city deserves another visit, and a sidetrip to Camiguin won't hurt either :)

Golden Cowrie Native Restaurant

so yeah, they serve local dishes :)

Missy Bon Bon Breadshop

aaahh the gelato..i think? wasn't really paying attention cause I was lovin the play of colors.

Both food places are located near Limketkai Center. We only had 2 hours to spare, so much to do, so little time :)


Ta-ta :D

Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin

aka BBC

But first, Check out these links as we go around Camiguin:
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

There's my coconut husk!

A funky reception area. Here's some design ideas for you. Coconut husks commonly used to polish floors, hang as their ceiling fixture. And then lean a bit closer when you approach the reception area, they've got a nice key holder too! Pretty neat!

Camiguin Island || Day 3

Wait, wait...
Here's Day 1
and Day 2
Now, moving along....


Travel Forecast: The highly anticipated and much awaited White Beach


1. White Beach - Php 20 Environmental Fee

drum roll please...

Camiguin Island || Day 2

Before going any further, check out Day 1 if you haven't yet or go ahead and skip to Day 3.


Travel Forecast: R&R = Rested and Ready


Weekends at Bahay Bakasyunan would mean a buffet breakfast that starts 7:00-7:30 in the morning. Everyone was up early: brewed coffee, scrambled egg, sausage, ham, juice, a second serving and  I am set.

If I see this every waking day, I ain't complaining. Mantigue Island

Camiguin Island || Day 1

Destination: Camiguin Island via Cagayan De Oro City
Location: Mindanao
When: June 25 - 28, 2011
Departure from Manila: 12:20 pm


Travel Forecast: One word, SANDBAR!

THE Sandbar. White Island.

Padre Burgos, Quezon || Borawan Island

Destination: Borawan Island
Location: Padre Burgos, Quezon
When: June 04 - 05, 2011
Departure from Manila: 9:00 am
Travel Forecast: Have you tried Rock Climbing? I haven't, but I'm about to :)

I tell you, it's the adrenaline rush that made me do it.  If you haven't yet, you gotta give it a try.

Was having a major cramp by this time lol

Siniloan, Laguna || Mt. Romelo

I have met quite a few true blue mountaineers and was blown away by their stories. I haven't had the pleasure to share my own experience, but now I finally get the chance :)


Destination: Mt. Romelo
Location: Siniloan, Laguna
When: May 14, 2011
Departure from Manila: 6:00 am
Travel Forecast:  Lack of sleep + trekking can't be a good thing lol

The one and only. Buruwisan Falls

Morong, Bataan || Phi Phi Hotel & Beach Resort

When friends ask me to go on a trip, its often along the lines of  "C'mon we're going to the beach this weekend, you in?" and its almost always a "Yes!" I don't really bother about the details as long as I know were going seaside :)


Destination: Phi Phi Hotel and Beach Resort
Location: Morong, Bataan
When: April 2, 2011
Departure from Manila: 8:00 am
Travel Forecast: Can't wait to meet old and new friends :)


Before going to Bataan, we went on a side trip to Floridablanca, Pampanga to help a cause. Kudos to the people who do this day in and out.  It was such a humbling experience.

Walk the Walk

Anilao, Batangas || Windsurfing Baby!

 I've been trying tons of new things lately (thanks to a nameless but awesome friend who makes sure I tag along). 


Now, let me tell you this... I literally forgot all the details cause of the body pains, I mean FUN we had! :D But for now, just know these facts below.


Destination: Anilao, Batangas
When: March 20, 2011
Departure from Manila: 6:00 am
Travel Forecast:  Should be one sweet ride!!!

Check him out!

Anawangin Cove || Pundaquit, Zambales

And so my adventure continues :D


Destination: Anawangin Cove
Location: Pundaquit || San Antonio, Zambales
When: February 5, 2011
How we got there? Private Vehicle
Travel Forecast: Great weather ahead. Lots of fun, sun and sand :)


I've been to Anawangin once before, which was in early 2008.  The beach is still as picturesque as ever, but a LOT has changed. If you were one of the few who have been and went back after a long time, you know what I mean.

Anawangin Cove. Ain't she a beauty?

Coron, Palawan

I was itching to get a tan (friends shouting in the background "ang puti mo teh!" as i nod in agreement lol). So, I made a resolution late 2010 that I would visit atleast "12 Beaches in 2011". No particular place or time just as long as I complete my list. No pressure, just pure fun :D

Albeit late (or rather very late), let me start with my very first trip last January.


Destination: Coron, Palawan
via Cebupac Airlines to BUSUANGA (Francisco B. Reyes Airport)
Jan 6-9, 2011
Arrival: 10:30am
Fare: Php 2600

Tour Package by:

Leidy's Coron Tour

Hat's off to Ms. Leidy and her crew! Seriously, she made this trip all the more fun and hassle free. Go give her a shout out if you plan to visit Coron. Believe me, she knows what she's doing :)

Ahhh, how I miss the sea breeze, the fresh food, the tranquility that is Coron.

fine sands of Malcapuya Island