Category Archives: Travel

Pangasinan Bloggers’ Tour Day 2 – Alaminos City and Hundred Islands Adventure

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Before I proceed to this travelogue, i want to confess something first: I haven’t been to Hundred Islands in Alaminos City, Pangasinan prior to this trip despite the fact that live only 1 1/2 hrs away from it.

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Are you ready for the ultimate Hundred Islands adventure?

It is the reason why I am excited to go to Hundred Islands. As a little kid, i remember my father passing through the port of the Hundred Islands National Park, but I never really had the chance to ride in a boat and explore Pangasinan’s most prized tourism destination. If you’re favorite subject in Elementary is Civics and Culture or Sibika at Kultura, you surely had that urge as a little kid to go to the Hundred Islands and simply be amazed on how these islands appeared in that clean body of water. Whew.

When Anton and I were discussing about the Pangasinan trip, I told him that i am dying to see the Hundred Islands and i think going there with a bunch of travel bloggers will make it extra special.

And I was right.

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Pangasinan Bloggers’ Tour Day 1 – Exploring Dagupan, Calasiao and Lingayen

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I was born and raised in Dagupan City. I started out blogging when I was in high school but i started blogging publicly in college (through my .i.ph blog). As a student, i kept on blogging about my whereabouts including my dream of working in Manila. I wanted to pursue a careeer in IT way back, and going to Manila is the only solution that i saw. Although I’ve been working in Manila since 2008, i can say that nothing compares to the place you call home <3

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Dagupan Boneless Bangus from Plato Wraps Restaurant

Here’s the summary of our First Leg – Photo and Puto walk in Calasiao, Lunch at Plato Wraps Restaurant, Tambay at Lingayen Capitol Park and Lingayen Gulf, Dinner at Matutina’s and Pigar-Pigar Experience in Galvan Street.

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Sneak Preview of the Western Pangasinan Getaway

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One of my dream projects as a blogger is to bring some of my blogger friends to Pangasinan, my beloved hometown. For months, there were attempts of organizing one, but due to the very long trip hours and lack of information, the plans never pushed through. Thanks to Anton (originally from Anda, Pangasinan) because he is my partner in organizing this trip. We had the same goal when finally we talked about the dream of organizing a Pangasinan Tour with blogger friends. Josh Uy is from Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan and he helped us out in terms of transportation 🙂

Frames @ Bolinao Lighthouse. Photo By Estan Cabigas

I am so happy because the dream trip finally pushed through! Last weekend, I together with Anton, Ada, Darwin, Estan, Robbie, Cai, Gael, Marky and Josh embarked on a very long trip to Pangasinan in order to explore, learn and enjoy our own Pangasinan experience. I didn’t really get the chance to enjoy Alaminos and Bolinao in the past that’s why i want this trip to push through. In my own opinion, this is quite different to my past group trips. Let’s just say that this is more personal to me 🙂 It felt kinda weird especially when we were gallivanting in Dagupan City LOL 😛

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Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point – Exploring La Union and The Point Residences Launch

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The second day of our Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point experience is a hectic one. We were able to have a mini tour within the resort, the rest of the gang were able to surf in San Juan, had a quick La Union tour and the main event – The Point Residences Official Launch.

I'm like a bird... a Thunderbird LOL :P

I’m like a bird… a Thunderbird LOL 😛

I woke up at around 7:30AM – and that’s already late! Instead of going straight to the breakfast buffet, I ended up surfing the net while I’m in bed 😛 Ruby and I went to the lobby by 8AM to meet up with the other bloggers. The marketing staff of Thunderbird Resorts gave us a quick tour while we’re riding at the golf carts.

Let the pictures show how wonderful the place is!

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Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point – Santorini Experience in the North Day 1

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One of the things that I noticed about Region 1 is the lack of boost when it comes to Tourism. Being a resident of Dagupan City, Pangasinan for more than twenty years, I am more than happy when I heard that a five-star resort is being developed in Poro Point, San Fernando, La Union and yep, it’s Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point!

I'm ready to stay here for 3D/2N in the Santorini-inspired Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point.

I'm ready to stay here for 3D/2N in the Santorini-inspired Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point.

Together travel bloggers and writers, I was able to experience how it feels like to stay in Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point for 3 Days and 2 Nights. Finally, a world-class resort in Ilocos Region!

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The SEAIR – Microtel Boracay Bloggers’ Tour Experience Day 3

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It’s suddenly Monday…

I didn’t really sleep that Monday morning. I took a short nap for thirty minutes and went outside to take pictures of Microtel Boracay and Diniwid Beach with Gael.

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Search for me in Boracay

Diniwid Beach is a private cove in Boracay. Only the guests who are staying within the area can go there (not unless if they’re patient enough to walk that long or if they’re going there via boat). I took some shots of Diniwid Beach while waiting for the rest to wake up:

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The SEAIR-Microtel Boracay Bloggers’ Tour Experience Day Two

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If you’re thinking that our first day in Boracay is the busiest day, better think again.

I woke up at 9PM alone in the room. I blame the cozy room of Microtel Boracay for giving me a cozy sleep which lasted for hours. Most of the bloggers and staff went to the Church to attend the early mass. I asked for my breakfast coupon and ate  breakfast alone.

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Lunch at Fish Bar Boracay

By 10:30AM, the Microtel Shuttle sent us to ‘D Mall for our lunch at Fish Bar. I like the simplicity of the restaurant. If i’m not mistaken, they are best known for their Fish & Chips. They offered different types of dishes. With good food and relaxing venue, we were able to know each other in a more personal level and even exchanged ideas about blogging (specifically on making money online teehee).

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The SEAIR-Microtel Boracay Bloggers’ Tour Experience Day One

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Define Happiness (Photo By Gervic)

Define Happiness (Photo By Gervic)

“What happens in Boracay, stays in Boracay… NOT!”

Last week, I went to Boracay and met up with seven young bloggers who also won at the SEAIR-Microtel Boracay Bloggers’ Tour. I joined the writing project mainly because I want to go back to Boracay. I felt the need to be on the beach and do things I haven’t done during my past two trips. I need a break despite the fact that I’ve been travelling for three straight weekends in a row.

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Six SEX Videos! (The Soccsksargen Experience)

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The first weekend of September 2010 is full of fun, adventure and food! Although we missed the highly anticipated Tuna Festival 2010, Cai, Winston, Sarah, Fitz, Don and I feel like we had our ‘personalized’ Tuna Festival because of the SEX TOUR (The Soccsksargen Experience) organized by Avel and Orman Manansala with the participation of the Soccsksargen bloggers.

SEX Tour Participants at Punta Isla Resort

SEX Tour Participants at Punta Isla Resort

I have to admit that we were quite sad when they announced that the Tuna Festival was moved to the third week, but I knew deep inside that something BETTER is planned for us. Days before our arrival, Orman and Avel asked for our schedule and gave teasers (posters, restaurants, day 1 and day 2 itinerary) which made all of us really excited!

I want to blog about this trip in a more special way, but since I am still busy re-organizing my thoughts from my travels (Out of  Town Trips for the past three weeks FTW!), I would like to share SIX SEX VIDEOS that we shot and recorded during the tour. I can now say that I’ve been to General Santos, South Cotabato, Koronadal and Saranggani.

Here are the Six Sex Videos for you! Watch it online! (ok, that sounded spammy 😐 )

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Random Thoughts of a Lakwatsera

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I am here right now at the internet station of Lavender Lodge at 12:33AM. I didn’t bring my laptop with me this time that’s why I am happy that they’re letting their guests to use the computers for free. 🙂

While I fixed some of my things earlier, I realized that I have a number of trips to look forward to. It’s quite funny since I made a promise to myself last April that I will try not to book more flights since I need to save up for my trip to somewhere close to my family. But I think I am really destined to travel a lot this year so there 😛

On our way to Mt. Kinabalu Photo By Winston

On our way to Mt. Kinabalu Photo By Winston

I am here right now in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia with Winston and Xef. It’s our third and last night here and I really had a blast. I can say though that I still prefer the island hopping tours in Palawan and Boracay. The whole feel of Kota Kinabalu reminds me much of Puerto Princesa. The people here are nice too. I noticed that there’s a lot of westerners here and it’s nice to actually see them roam around and explore.

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