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Trip to the Philippines
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Moriones Festival, Marinduque
The last three years I've been planning this trip and yet every time I failed for a lot of reasons but mainly, the transportation issues.
But not this year folks!
I was lucky to have joined a photoholic group, peeps who are shutter bugs, and we braved the long 4-hour road trip and another 4-hour RORO (roll-on roll-off) sea trip. Imagine sitting next to strangers on a long road trip you just met merely hours ago.
The midnight road trip was uneventful as we're all in&out of consciousness except for quick pit stops along the way, contrary to the RORO trip which is quite a revelation. An eye-opening experience as we all try to find a square-inch real estate just to manage to stand for the next 4 hours. The ship was so full that you dare to leave your precious spot and it'll be gone. All thru the RORO trip I walked and walked up & down the ship floors trying to find my comfort zone. I finally ended up outside with front view of sheer darkness until we reached the port.
Our 4-day stay in Marinduque to witness their elaborate Moriones festival was quite an experience to say the least. Not to mention I got to meet some cool guys and gals with the same passion for photography and fun adventures as mine.
Thanks Travel Factor for a great trip.
And of course also to the photoholic group, Ned & Ting (not in the picture), Law, brother from another mother Lanskii, Bibi (Binibining Brisbane), RJ, Leyna (the travel expert), me, roommate Jay, and Jhesz(sorry you're half-out of the picture).
Cheers y'all!
But not this year folks!
I was lucky to have joined a photoholic group, peeps who are shutter bugs, and we braved the long 4-hour road trip and another 4-hour RORO (roll-on roll-off) sea trip. Imagine sitting next to strangers on a long road trip you just met merely hours ago.
The midnight road trip was uneventful as we're all in&out of consciousness except for quick pit stops along the way, contrary to the RORO trip which is quite a revelation. An eye-opening experience as we all try to find a square-inch real estate just to manage to stand for the next 4 hours. The ship was so full that you dare to leave your precious spot and it'll be gone. All thru the RORO trip I walked and walked up & down the ship floors trying to find my comfort zone. I finally ended up outside with front view of sheer darkness until we reached the port.
Our 4-day stay in Marinduque to witness their elaborate Moriones festival was quite an experience to say the least. Not to mention I got to meet some cool guys and gals with the same passion for photography and fun adventures as mine.
Thanks Travel Factor for a great trip.
And of course also to the photoholic group, Ned & Ting (not in the picture), Law, brother from another mother Lanskii, Bibi (Binibining Brisbane), RJ, Leyna (the travel expert), me, roommate Jay, and Jhesz(sorry you're half-out of the picture).
Cheers y'all!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
El Nido, Palawan
Since Amanpulo is beyond reach for my bleeding pockets, I ended up in El Nido,Palawan as the place to visit this year, after Dos Palmas made a good lasting impression on me last year.
Nestled in a cove with a backdrop of awesome landscapes and humongous sheer limestone cliffs, at rustic and native-style Miniloc Island Resort is where we stayed for 3 days.
I actually preferred this resort than the more luxurious Lagen Island Resort.
Both are equally awesome but Miniloc is relatively cheaper and much closer to most activities such as kayaking in big and small lagoons, snorkeling, wind surfing, rock-climbing, island-hopping, among other things.
Now, if you don’t want to miss an episode of Maalala Mo Kaya or want to continuously feel connected to the outside world, then Lagen Island Resort is for you as they have tv’s in the hotel-type rooms and wifi connection for you Facebookers. Also, it has a swimming pool for those afraid of the open seas.
Either way, you’ll be able to enjoy both since guests are transport between resorts if one chooses to avail of its amenities.
Nestled in a cove with a backdrop of awesome landscapes and humongous sheer limestone cliffs, at rustic and native-style Miniloc Island Resort is where we stayed for 3 days.
I actually preferred this resort than the more luxurious Lagen Island Resort.
Both are equally awesome but Miniloc is relatively cheaper and much closer to most activities such as kayaking in big and small lagoons, snorkeling, wind surfing, rock-climbing, island-hopping, among other things.
Now, if you don’t want to miss an episode of Maalala Mo Kaya or want to continuously feel connected to the outside world, then Lagen Island Resort is for you as they have tv’s in the hotel-type rooms and wifi connection for you Facebookers. Also, it has a swimming pool for those afraid of the open seas.
Either way, you’ll be able to enjoy both since guests are transport between resorts if one chooses to avail of its amenities.
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