To put the record straight, the 3,000-peso budget excludes my round trip airfare, which I got for ₱1,500 and my expenses and accommodation in Puerto Princesa, which falls on another budgeting category. Expense Summary To give you a quick summary, refer to the following table. Expense Description Amount Cherry Bus: Puerto Princesa to El Nido ₱370 First … Continue reading “Solo Trip to El Nido: How I fitted my Budget to 3K”
Valentine’s Day has passed but it is still a love month. So I guess, it isn’t too late for me to share my love story, a story that isn’t all about what you are thinking. It is a love affair that hopeless romantics could not get an inspiration with – but, I wish, globetrotters do. … Continue reading “My Love Affair on the Road”
From El Nido, I planned to take the 10PM bus bound for Puerto Princesa for me to catch my 11:55AM flight the following day. However, the plan changed. I thought that I must take a good rest before going home since I still have to report to the office few hours after my arrival in … Continue reading “A Fine Stay at Centris Inn in Puerto Princesa”
Here is the itinerary and the expenses we had during our Minalungao-Baler Tour. Excluded in the expenses are personal add-on expenses, pasalubong, and booze. The third column indicates individual contributions already. [custom_table style=”1″] Day Time and Activities Fees/pax Day 1: Side Trip to Minalungao 07:00AM – Take Five Star Bus to Gapan, Nueva, Ecija ₱160 … Continue reading “3-Day Baler and Minalungao Itinerary”
One Monday morning, I suddenly thought of travelling to Baler. I considered going alone but upon thinking of the expenses, I became reluctant. I did some research and presented the itinerary with the corresponding expenses to my office mates. I also included a day side trip to Minalungao National Park in the list of the things … Continue reading “Baler: A Whole Day of Fun and Adventure”
Playing alone or as a group has banished boredom forever Thanks to better roads and faster vehicles, traveling from Manila to Baguio doesn’t take as long anymore. With the recent completion of the The Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway, taking the trip can be as short as four hours when traffic is light. And while the amount … Continue reading “Playing Online Poker is a Great Way to Fight Travel Boredom”
You may be asking if going to Minalungao is worth an effort and money especially when you are coming way down south. The answer is a big yes. Here are the things you can do in Minalungao National Park. Picnic and Camping Contrary to a popular belief, Minalungao isn’t just for a day tour but … Continue reading “7 Things to Do in Minalungao”
When I heard about it the first time, I always wanted to see Minalungao National Park. However, I wasn’t able to find time or a willing companion. Well, my other impediment was the expense since going solo is costlier, which is definitely not a good idea. Monday last week, I prepared an itinerary with the … Continue reading “A Side Trip at Minalungao National Park”
Travelling abroad? Here are the list of countries which Filipinos can enter visa-free (without visa), or apply a visa or entry permit upon arrival. Note that some countries that issue visa on arrival may require special or additional requirements, so you must contact the embassy first prior to travelling. If you are holder of major … Continue reading “Countries Filipinos can visit Without a Visa or via Visa on Arrival”
