Ferdinand E. Marcos Presidential Center, Batac, Ilocos Norte

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Before leaving Lal-lo for Batac we have two purposes: 1 is to visit our relatives then the other one is to visit the late President Marcos preserved body.

Early morning we went to Ferdinand E. Marcos Presidential Center. Upon entering to the room where the body of the late president is preserved we were prohibited to take pictures and we willing obeyed the order in respect to the Marcos family.

I met Tito Bonel’s family and his siblings. They treated us as if they have known and seen us before. From there I learned that I came from the family of fighters. Most of my family members belongs to the armed forces with ranks. (I won’t mention ranks ‘coz this might be the means of my end. Kidding).

We stayed in their home for two nights covering our trip to Paoay Church.

Magapit Hanging Bridge, Lal-lo Cagayan

This may appear as natural bridge for every one but if you will add the happy faces of your family just like what we had in this photo then that moment is worth documented.

Exploring Ilocos

From a long trip for almost 14 hours in bus from Bicol to Manila, 4 hours of trip from Manila to Nueva Ecija and 12 hours trip from Manila to Tuguegarao finally we arrived at our first destination, ‘the meet and greet with the family’ in Tuguegarao and Lal-lo Cagayan. I met my lolos and lolas together with my aunts and uncles with their babies-- my cousins.

Pine Tree is Love

Photo by: Shaira Donato

Come and be enthralled!

From perfect-coned Mayon Volcano, white-sand beaches, bewildering caves, renewed springs, splendor falls, surprising underground rivers to seamlessly aligned pine trees, Albay has more to offer just name it and you’ll surely be amazed.

Situated at the seaside Agoho Pine trees is among the reasons why you should visit of Malinao, Albay. These jaw-dropping pine trees completes a relaxing travel experience. Though it’s just 20 minutes trip from our home still I can’t find time to visit Malinao, Albay for the first time until last month. I visited Malinao with my sister for the first time and these Agoho Pine trees really amazed me. The place is to relaxing not just because it is near the beach but because of the magic that these trees cast. These picturesque trees are aligned magnificently waiting to be discovered.

Siquijor: Nature's Secret

Forbidden to tittle- tattle believers.

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Renowned in traditional stories for human that lands every midnight making a move to lower his tongue in a pregnant mother’s belly, half- bodied woman with wide wings and curse casting and healing created a connotation that cloud up and hide the beauty of the province by the hypercritical eyes of people.

When my relatives suggested to visit Siquijor I’m a bit hesitant knowing the reputation it have. But, as I explore the place I got ashamed of myself for the way of thinking I have. The province bargain an invitation to discover its exceptional wonders from its clear blue seas and secluded white-sand beaches waiting to be unveiled. My yawning mouth and sluggish eyes began to gain its energy from the long travel we had. I was captivated by a hidden paradise in the place I used to ignore and I don’t know my way out. Siquijor have these bewitching charms that will hypnotize your eyes and made you see its assets. In these terms, I do agree that Siquijor do enchant me, not because of the myths that cloaks the province but because the LURING AURA it holds.

Cool Tools while Traveling

A must have list of techie items.

Even though the main purpose of travelling is to unwind and be free from the stress of the city. Away from paper works, workloads, busy streets and ear-splitting sounds and be close 

to nature. But, still there are things which we cannot live without when we decided to travel. A little percent of technology can aid an explorer’s life while enjoying the adventure.

Camera- In every travel exploits in an explorer’s life there is always a need for documentation of the adventures he had. Holiday spree cannot be completed without sharing it to your friends through pictures.

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Navigator- In the past, tourists used traditional compass for the direction but nowadays we now have GPS (Global Positioning System) in our phones and even in our cars to display our exact location. Through mapping applications such as Google maps and Motion X our journey to nature’s secret will be extraordinarily great.

Smartwatch- No need to bring your phone or watch separately while you’re on a trek if you can have it in a package. Yes, a touch-screen watch phone which can track time, perform basic calculations, game playing, play musics and even answer or make calls just like a regular phone and watch.

All-in-one Charger-- And to keep you going without spoiling your journey your gadgets should be fully charged up. So instead of bringing many batteries for your gadgets you can now settle for one. Less hassle, life’s made even better.

Common Travel Trends

Hunt for new adventures-Travelers of different age brackets especially the gung-ho types go for new experiences they haven’t tried before because of the satisfaction and thrilling feeling it may offer.  They wanted to enthrall their eyes for ultimate rare escapades.

Alive and globally connected- When travelers book for hotel accommodations WiFi connectivity services stand out among the must- have amenities. Yes, travelers do like to feel the relaxation that place bestowed them but they share what they feel to the world and be willing to pay for extra charges.

The ‘I can have it all feeling’- Most adventurers are open to the increasing rate of travel expenditures but they don’t as long as they feel the satiating effect of the ‘I can have it all feeling’. Explorers are game of increasing their travel budget because they think they deserve the best of the best.