Are you looking for a place to stay in Baguio for 1000 pesos and below per night? Spending the Christmas holidays in cold Baguio seems like a good idea.

So, I did a quick online research.There are hotels listed in Booking.com that have rooms for less than 1000 pesos per night. The travel dates are from December 21 to 27, 2020.

Where to stay in Baguio for 1000 pesos and below per night from December 21 to 27, 2020:

1. Wanay’s Rocky Mountain Homestay

Wanay’s Rocky Mountain Homestay is located in Summerfields Subdivision, Goshenland, Pico La Trinidad, Benguet. It is not near the city center but you will have a good view of Baguio. Click here to locate. The room rate for six nights is 3600 pesos for two adults, exclusive of taxes and charges.

2. Amara Transient

Amara Transient is located at 418 Cuneta Compound, Mines View. The room rate for two adults for six nights is 4201 pesos, exclusive of taxes and charges. It has a Very Good rating based on 101 reviews. It is near Good Shepherd and Mines View Park. Click here to locate.

3. Macbeth’s Transient House

This transient house is located in Purok 4, Holy Ghost Extension, Baguio City. It is near popular tourist attractions like Mines View Park and Camp John Hay. Click here to locate. A double room good for two adults for six nights will cost you 4590 pesos, exclusive of taxes and charges.

4. Oyo 549 Sajj Building

Oyo 549 Sajj Building is located at 49 Rimando Road, Aurora Hill Proper, Baguio City. To locate this hotel rated great for travelers, click here. A room for 6 nights for two adults is 4715 pesos, exclusive of 566 pesos taxes and charges.

5. Koinonia Retreat Center

Koinonia Retreat Center is located at 30 Fairbreeze Street, Bakakeng Norte, Baguio City. Locate this guest house here. A room good for two for six nights is only 4800 pesos plus 576 pesos for taxes and charges.

6. Oyo 704 Yang’s Homestay

This family stay is located at 1 Queen of Peace Road, Baguio City. Locate it here. It is near the Lourdes Grotto. A room good for two adults for six nights is only 5201 pesos, exclusive of taxes and charges.

7. Casa Bell Inn

This inn, well-liked by couples, is located in MMGARA Bldg, Marcos Highway. Click here to locate on the map. A room good for two for six nights costs 4726 pesos plus 709 pesos for taxes and charges.

8. Hya Transient

Hya Transient has 3 units available, offering mountain views. It is located at 23 B Chapis Village, Bakakeng Central. Click here to locate. A unit good for two adults for six nights costs 6000 pesos, inclusive of taxes and charges.

Travel requirements to enter Baguio City

As of October 28, 2020, Baguio now allows up to 500 tourists per day, of all ages from the entire Luzon to enter.

Below are the travel requirements for tourists to enter Baguio City:

• A Baguio VISITA (Visitor Information and Travel Assistance) account. Sign up here and upload a valid ID and current photo
• Approved travel with issued QR-coded Tourist Pass (QTP) by:
  1. Scheduling a visit with your Baguio VISITA account
  2. Uploading a confirmed itinerary
  3. Uploading a proof of accommodation booking with a hotel accredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT)
  4. Filling out an online health declaration
  5. Uploading the negative results of COVID-19 taken prior to travel and valid within 72 hours from extraction or done upon arrival. Click here where to get RT PCR test for 4000 pesos and below.

• Triage procedures upon arrival at any of the following sites:
  1. CAP Convention Center John Hay Triage – Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  2. Baguio Convention Center Triage – Open 24 hours

Triage is the sorting out and classification of patients or casualties to determine priority of need and proper place of treatment.

The Baguio City Tourism Office has also allowed:

• Staying in own, relative’s or friend’s house
• Same-day trips
• Trip to BLISTT (Baguio, La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba, Tublay) tourist attractions
• Long-term vacations

Missing Baguio

I was born in Baguio. For the longest time, I have been planning to visit my hometown. Then, COVID-19 happened unfortunately. As of October 23, only tourists coming from Luzon are allowed to enter Baguio. Hence, I will have to postpone my trip until it reopens to the rest of the country. I am from the Western Visayas Region, specifically Boracay.

Click here for the places you can stay in Boracay for 2000 pesos and below per night.

Learn more about Baguio City by watching the vlogs of my friend Je Carino of Kwentong Pinas. He is based in Baguio City. Watching his vlogs makes me miss my hometown all the more! Thanks Je for lending me some of the beautiful shots of the country’s summer capital.

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It is time for a daycation and enjoy Boracay for one day at Henann Crystal Sands Resort, Boracay Station 2.

Daycation Package

Avail of a Daycation Package for only 1000 pesos net per person. With a Resort Day Pass,  you get access to the luxurious facilities of Henann Crystal Sands Resort.

This Resort Day Pass includes:

• Food and Beverage credits worth 500 pesos
• Access to the Sky Pool from 11 AM to 7 PM and sun lounges
• Free wi-fi
• Pool towel usage and outdoor showers for casual clean up
• Bathrooms for changing

With this Daycation Package, you can enjoy Boracay for one day at Henann Crystal Sands

Stay Overnight Promo Rate

Stay for the night on Boracay island and avail of a special room rate at Henann Crystal Sands for only 3,535 pesos net per room. Avail of this rate from November 20, 2020 to December 11, 2020. Room rate is good for a deluxe room for two inclusive of breakfast. Rooms are subject to availability.

For inquiries and booking, email reservations.hcs@henann.com or call (63) (36) 288 9222 to 26.

You may also book online here.

Boracay Reopening

Boracay reopened its borders to tourists coming from areas under general community quarantine on October 1, 2020. Hotels/resorts on the island and local airlines have also slashed their room rates by as much as 50 to 75% to attract tourists. Despite this, tourism on the island has been in a slump because of  the COVID-19 scare. Moreover, the exorbitant cost of the RC-PCR test is a major deterent for tourists to visit the island. The cost sometines go as much as 10,000 pesos. Click here for the testing sites that offer RT-PCR test for 4,000  pesos and less.

Click here for the list of requirements to enter Boracay.

Increased Fees To Enter Boracay

Fees to enter Boracay have increased. Click here for more information.

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Philippines is the world’s leading dive destination for 2020. It bested eight others at the World Travel Awards on November 27, 2020 in Moscow, Russia. It comes as no surprise with 7,641 islands to boot, surrounded by tropical waters teeming with marine life.

The other nominees for this prestigious award were:

• Azores Islands
• Bora Bora, French Polynesia
• Cayman Islands
• Fiji
• Galapagos Islands
• Great Barrier Reef, Australia
• Maldives
• Mexico

Where to go diving?

Among the many dive destinations in the country, Puerto Galera has the most diverse coral reef diving in Asia. Moreover, it is considered as the top destination for scuba diving in the world. Most of the dive sites are off the coast of Sabang. Puerto Galera boasts of 32 dive spots.

Travel Requirements to Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera is located in Oriental Mindoro. It is now open to tourists, both local and foreign, who are already in the country. To curb COVID-19, below are the requirements to enter Puerto Galera:

• Negative RT-PCR test valid 48 hours upon release of the result.
• Point-to-point travel to the island from Berberabe Port in Batangas City to Muelle Port via water taxi services. The cost of a water tax s about 8000 pesos for up to ten persons. Tourists with private vehicles are also allowed to pass through Calapan Port.
• Booking confirmation from a hotel or resort with accreditation from the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Certificate of Authority to Operate (CAO). There are 40 establishments in Puerto Galera with CAO.
• Online registration thru Puerto Galera mobile app. The app maybe downloaded from Playstore or App store.
• Valid ID

Click here where to get RT-PCR test.

Arkipelago Divers and Beach Resort

Arkipelago Divers and Beach Resort is one of the reputable dive resorts in Puerto Galera. It is both a dive school and a resort, accredited by the DOT.

Click here to read about my discovery scuba diving experience.

Watch the promotional video below:

Diving Courses

Arkipelago Divers is PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) accredited. You may take the following diving courses being offered:

• Discover scuba dive
• Open water diver course
• Advanced open water diver course
• Awesome fun dives
• Divemaster training
• Instructor courses

These dive offers are inclusive of free equipment and 20% discount. Rates are valid for travel dates from November 6, 2020 to December 31, 2020.

Arkipelago Divers and Beach Resort also has ongoing promotions with their accommodations:

• 2,000 pesos per night for two days and one night
• 13,000 pesos per week for eight days and seven nights

Room rate is good for two persons inclusive of daily breakfast. Rates are valid for travel dates from November 6, 2020 to December 31, 2020.

Aside from scuba diving, Puerto Galera has white sand beaches, scenic waterfalls, a protected mangrove park and unexplored mountain ranges.

Puerto Galera is just one of the many spectacular dive destinations in the country. Truly, Philippines is the world’s leading dive destination.

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Get ready for adventure as Aquaria Water Park in Calatagan reopens. On November 14, 2020, this breathtaking water park resumed operations after being closed since lockdown. Aquaria Water Park is a tropical paradise, perfect for kids and kids-at-heart, in Playa Calatagan Residences.

Under the Administrative Order No 2020-006-C, guests from CALABARZON and the National Capital Region (NCR) are allowed to visit this water park provided that they follow “point to point” travel between the two regions. All ages are allowed except those with co-morbidities and pregnant women.

Water Park Pools

My friends and I visited this water park in 2018. We had fun both in the pool and on the beach. Aquaria Water Park has a pool with a giant 3-story high pool slide. Pools are open from 8 AM to 6 PM.

White Beach

Aquaria Water Park has a 525-meter white sand beach with clear waters. We also visited a nearby sandbar by boat and went snorkeling.

Watch full vlog here:

To adhere to safety protocols and curb COVID-19, water sports are not yet available at this time unfortunately.

Accommodation

I stayed overnight in one of the rustic cabins of Crusoe Cabins – Aquaria Water Park.

Crusoe Cabins has 13 fully furnished air-conditioned rooms. Each room has:

• Bedroom
• Living room
• Bathroom
• Kitchenette
• Porch terrace
• Mini bar
• Flat screen TV

To abide by the minimum health standards, a maximum of three persons are allowed in each cabin.

No in-room services allowed. Turn down service is suspended, too. Make up room service is available upon request.

Check-in time is 3 PM and check-out is strictly at 12 noon.

Day Tour

Cabanas are also available for open-air and day use. Capacity of each Cabana is reduced to 50%. Hence:

Day Tour Pass per person is 250 pesos. You may also get your vouchers here.

How to reserve

Walk-in guests are not allowed. For inquiries and reservations, email reservations.aquaria@ahg.com.ph

Food

Bringing of food is not allowed except for chips and light snacks. Drinks brought in from outside the resort has corkage fee.

Aquara Water Park has three restaurants:

Travel Requirements

Here are the documents that you need to prepare when visiting Aquaria Water Park in Calatagan, Batangas:

• Booking confirmation letter
• Two hard copies of any of the following:
  1. Medical Health Certificate for each individual issued by a government physician stating that at the time of request you are not showing any symptoms and not on the list of probable suspect and confirmed COVID-19 case
  2. Negative RT-PCR or Negative Rapid Antigen Test results dated from the time of release at least a day before your arrival/check-in
• Valid government-issued IDs
• Face mask and shield
• Alcohol or sanitizer

I hope tourism in Batangas reboots soon as Aquaria Water Park in Calatagan reopens.

Traveling to Boracay soon? Click here for the requirements to enter Boracay. If you are looking for a place to stay in Boracay for only 2000 pesos and below per night, click here.

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The Philippines’ surfing capital Siargao reopens today November 23, 2020. Located in the northern east coast of Mindanao, Siargao is known for its world-class white sand beaches, natural rock formations, cave pools and wild water surf sites. Siargao is also nominated as the Asia’s leading island destination for 2020 in the upcoming World Travel Awards on November 27, 2020.

The Department of Toursm (DOT) is in full support of the island’s reopening. According to the DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, “This is encouraging news for everyone who loves the sea, especially the surfers. As Siargao reopens to travelers, subject to minimum health and safety standards, the people of the island will regain their livelihood and share their paradise to our kababayans once more with the same level of hospitality they have always been known for”.

As the Philippines’ surfing capital Siargao reopens, the Local Government Unit of Siargao has set minimum health and safety standards to curb COVID-19. This is in compliance with Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) directives. Hence, all hotels and resorts are required to:

• Get accreditation and a certificate of Authority to Operate (CAO) from the DOT
• Business Permit
• E-Health System Registration
• E-Health Pass or QR Code Reader
• New normal Protocols approved by the Municipal Health Office.

List of requirements to enter Siargao

Note that curfew is enforced from 11:00PM to 4:00AM.

My quick visit to Siargao in 2018

When I visited the island two years ago, I intended it to be a solo travel adventure. Coincidentally,  my best buddy Jeff, who I have known more than half of my life, flew all the way from Paris to Siargao for a quick visit. He told me to meet me in Siargao. The last time I met him was more than a decade ago. So, without any travel itineraries and pre-booked tours, we rented our own bikes and explored the island for three and a half days.

Aside from surfing, you can do a lot of other activities when you visit Siargao. Below are the places of interests we went to:

• Cloud 9 in General Luna
• Taktak Falls in Santa Monica
• Magpupungko Rock Pools in Pilar
• Naked Island
• Daco Island

Watch my vlog when my best buddy and I visited Siargao in 2018:

Because it was a short visit, I was not able to explore other spots on Siargao like Guyam Island, Corregidor Island, Sugba Lagoon and a lot more. I surmise that to maximize Siargao, I should stay at least five days. I plan to return soon.

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Indeed, Christmas is in the air at SM – SMagical Christmas Launch. Thanks for inviting me to attend the SMagical Christmas Launch today. Getting invited to an event has been rare ever since I moved to Boracay. Thanks to technology for making this virtual launch possible.

SMagical Christmas Launch

Click here to watch and feel Christmas is in the air at SM – SMagical Christmas Launch.

Let us not let the pandemic take away the festive Filipino tradition of celebrating Christmas with our families at SM. Watching the virtual launch of the SMagical Christmas today brought back so many childhood memories! Heck, I might just hop on a plane soon just to visit Metro Manila for Christmas!

Christmas is in the air at SM Supermalls

Keep the blues away brought about by COVID-19. All throughout November and December, visit an SM Supermall near you and be dazzled by these exciting Holiday surprises:

1. Christmas Launches

On November 6, SM Supermalls treats everyone to a virtual, magical feast! Twelve different SM malls will light up their magnificent Christmas displays — from SM Mall of Asia and SM Megamall to SM Seaside City Cebu and SM CDO Downtown Premier! SM truly brings the magic of Christmas online through fireworks, orchestra, and whimsical characters! All the SM malls nationwide follow suit with their own magical Christmas light up on November 7 and 8. Mallgoers will be delighted with a special lighting ceremony for hope and inspiration amid the pandemic, as well as singing flash mobs, cute Christmas characters, and surprise gifts.

2. Christmas Chorale

What’s Christmas without some music? Feel the merriments of the season by watching Holiday choir performances at select SM malls this December. Meet up with your family and friends at SM and enjoy some Holiday tunes! It will surely be an awesome experience! No need to worry because strict safety protocols are in place at SM malls, so you can just focus on the magic of the celebration.

3. Christmas Markets

It’s the season of giving! Help MSMEs bounce back from the negative impact of the pandemic by buying your Holiday essentials and gifts at SM’s nationwide Christmas Markets from November 9 to January 3. As part of the Kasama Ng SM campaign and DTI’s Buy Local, Support Local, the Christmas Markets will feature unique local products and goods so shoppers can buy from small businesses and help them bounce forward and recover.

4. Selfie with Santa 

Don’t fret – SM has made sure you won’t miss your annual selfie with Santa this year! You can pose with a virtual Santa Claus safely and via augmented reality at SM. Wanna give it a try? Simply scan the AR markers located in select areas in SM malls and have a photo with virtual Santa. Don’t forget to share your Holiday snaps online to your family and friends!

5. SM Bears of Joy

Starting November 4 until Christmas Day, SM Supermalls is giving back through its annual Bears of Joy campaign. This time around, shoppers can collect special medical frontliner Bears of Joy. Throughout the Christmas season, you can buy a pair of bears for P200.00 – one bear for you to keep and the other for charity.

6. TikTok Fam Contest

Have fun with your family and spread some Christmas joy by joining the TikTok Fam Contest. Simply showcase your dance moves to your favorite Christmas song in your favorite SM mall and you can get a chance to win exciting prizes!

For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow @smsupermalls on all social media platforms.

I can not wait to visit an SM Supermall for the holidays! I hope to be back in Metro Manila for a short Christmas vacation! #SamaSamaTayoSaPaskoAtSM

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BORACAY IS STILL THE COUNTRY’S TOP TOURIST DESTINATION

Have you been to Boracay since it reopened last October 26, 2018 yet?

Watch my vlog featuring Boracay Island’s reopening after six months of rehabilitation.

It has been more than six months already since the island reopened and Boracay remains to be the country’s top island tourist destination. In fact, during the first quarter of 2019, more than half a million tourists have already visited the island.

Data from the Aklan Provincial Tourism Office showed that the island of Boracay received a total of 512,516 tourists from January to March 2019. Of the total number, 309,591 were foreign tourists; 184,632 were domestic tourists; and 18,293 were Overseas Filipinos.

https://pia.gov.ph/index.php/news/articles/1021103

WHERE TO STAY IN BORACAY?

Summer is over and Habagat has begun but visiting the country’s pride and gem chooses no season because Boracay will always be Boracay, rain or shine.

In fact, prior to moving to Boracay this April, I would prefer visiting the island during low season because there would be fewer visitors. Also, during off-peak season, hotels and resorts on the island offer friendlier rates. It is also during this time when airlines offer promo fares or seat sales. That is why, visiting Boracay during off-peak season for me has become a more attractive and viable travel option.

COCOLOCO BORACAY BEACH RESORT

Nestled within a thick foliage at the foot of a hill, Cocoloco Boracay Beach Resort boasts of accommodations that are only a few steps away from the crystal clear waters of Angol Beach, Boat Station Three of the famous White Beach.

Watch my vlog featuring Cocoloco Boracay Beach Resort.

Cocoloco Boracay Beach Resort serves as my second home on the island. What I like most about it is its mission and commitment to preserve and sustain Boracay Island as it was. This is apparent in how the management and staff operate the facility. The rooms and amenities remind one of how Boracay was and how it should be.

COCOLOCO BORACAY BAR & RESTAURANT

Established in 1979, Cocoloco Boracay Bar and Restaurant has been serving its loyal patrons for four decades with sumptuous meals. Wait till you taste my favorite Cocoloco Special Pizza, that is, tomato, ham, salami, mushrooms, peppers, bacon and cheese.

For me, Cocoloco Boracay Bar and Restaurant is perhaps the best spot in this part of the island to chill while watching the amazing Boracay sunset. Their Cocoloco Special, a concoction of 12 spirits and 12 juices, is a must-try as well. Be careful though because this is a bomb!

Cocoloco Boracay Beach Resort is near the area in Station Three where most water activities start such as Paraw Sailing, Island Hopping and Scuba Diving.

Only 8 minutes from Cagban Port,Cocoloco Boracay is just an 8-minute drive from Cagban Port, which is about a 15-minute boat ride from Caticlan Jetty. On the other hand, Kalibo International Airport is approximately a 2-hour drive away, while D’Mall Boracay and the popular White Beach are within 1.6 km away from the resort.

COCOLOCO BORACAY BEACH RESORT GREEN SEASON PROMO

Avail of the ongoing Green Season Promo valid up to December 15, 2019.

• Php 980 per guest per night for 4 persons
• Php 1070 per guest per night for 3 persons
• Php 1250 per guest per night for 2 persons

Inclusions:

• Room with free Breakfast
• Happy Hour All Day
• 10% off at Cocoloco Bar
• Free use of Billiard Table

To avail, just send them a message or give them a call:
FB Page: Cocoloco Boracay Beach Resort
Mobile: +63-917-122-0798; +63-928-181-3019 
Landline: +63-036-272-4260
Email: cocoloco@cocolocoboracay.com

For instant booking confirmation, visit www.cocolocoboracay.com.

PROMO CODE: JOELLOCO

You may also use my promocode:JOELLOCO when booking your stay at Cocoloco Boracay Beach Resort and get to enjoy the #EXPLORINGBORACAY PACKAGE with Joel Andrada where you get a BIG discount: 25% off published rates and more privileges such as:

• Happy Hour All Day or buy 1 take 1 all day at the Cocoloco Bar (not applicable during peak season)
• Free Breakfast (ala carte)
• Bar Tab
• Welcome Drink
• Free WiFi
• Free Playing of Billiards

Book directly at www.cocolocoboracay.com and use my PROMO CODE: JOELLOCO. What are you waiting for? BOOK NOW!

#cocolocoboracay

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‘Til next time! Signing out for now. Peace!

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One of the best times to visit Boracay, the country’s number one island destination, is during the Ati-Atihan Festival when the weather is warm and the atmosphere is festive. Get a piece of paradise while witnessing the Aklanons celebrate this annual religious and cultural event in honor of the Santo Niño (Infant Jesus) this coming January 11 to 13, 2019. Click here for the updated list of accredited hotels by the Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force.

Here is what to expect from Mr. Gian Kyle Talapian, Administrative Assistant and Youth Committee Chairman of the Malay-Aklan Local Government Unit – Boracay:

• January 11, 2019, Friday
  • 6:30 PM- Barangay and Parishioner’s Night at the Balabag Plaza

• January 12, 2019, Saturday
  • 11:00 AM- Hornada at the Holy Rosary Parish Church
  • 6:00 PM- Kabataan’s Night at the Balabag Plaza

• January 14, 2019, Sunday
  • 4:00 AM- Motorcade and Fluvial Parade from Cagban Port to Boracay’s Rock
  • 6:30 AM-  First Morning Regular Mass at the Holy Rosary Parish Church
  • 7:30 AM- High Mass at the Balabag Plaza
  • 8:30 AM- Boracay Santo Niño Ati-Atihan “Sadsad” from Balabag Plaza to the beach area near Willy’s Beach Hotel then to the Tourist Center and back passing by the “Vegetation Area”
  • 4:00 PM- First Afternoon Regular  Mass at the Holy Rosary Parish Church
  • 5:30 PM- Procession of the Santo Niño Image from the Holy Rosary Parish Church to the beach area near Willy’s Beach Hotel all the way to Astoria Hotel and back via the main road
  • 5:30 PM- Second Afternoon Regular Mass at the Holy Rosary Parish Church
  • 6:30 PM- Group Showdown and Binayle at the Balabag Plaza

Expect a number of participants to showcase their costumes in the following categories:

• Balik-Ati Category- where costumes are made from indigenous materials, no paints allowed on the body and face and must only be covered with the traditional “uling” / “buling” (charcoal)

• Tribal Category- where costumes are made of recyclable materials or indigenous materials or a combination of both.

• Commercial Category- where participants may wear any commercial printed shirt or advocacy shirt and “buling” or body paints are allowed.

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The procession of the Santo Niño image will start from the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church at the Balabag Plaza Station 1 and will proceed to the beach area near Willy’s Beach Hotel. The procession will head back to the church through the beach access road near the Astoria Hotel and the main road.

On the other hand, the Street Dance will begin at the Balabag Plaza and will then proceed to the beach area near Willy’s Beach Hotel to go all the way down to the Tourist Center and then back to the Balabag Plaza.

Below are the Do’s and Dont’s:

• Bring own garbage bags for proper waste disposal
• Only personal water containers are allowed.
• Observe cleanliness at all times
• Ensure crowd control
• No bottles are allowd
• No smoking
• No pets allowed
• No littering
• No unnecessary and indecent costumes.

Watch the coverage of the Boracay Ati-Atihan in 2017 courtesy of Paradise Cable Television Network, Inc.

Watch my vlog during my visit to Boracay when it reopened on October 26, 2018 after six months of rehabilitation. Click here for the do’s and dont’s when visiting Boracay.

https://www.facebook.com/joeljawsandrada/videos/2294011257337147/

For better definition, watch this vlog on my Youtube channel.

Special thanks to Mr. Gian Kyle Talapian, Administrative Assistant and Youth Committee Chairman of the Malay-Aklan Local Government Unit- Boracay.

https://www.facebook.com/GkYap/posts/10215985278998315

I will be missing this event but will be visiting Boracay in February 2019. Let me know if you want to meet up. I can’t wait to be back!

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Have you been meaning to visit the world’s number one island paradise Boracay after its reopening last October 26, 2018? Then, here is your chance! Thanks to AirAsia, the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline.

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Avail of promotional fares from as low as Php 16 (for BIG members) all-in and one way only now available at airsia.com with AirAsia’s final Red Hot Seat Sale for 2018.

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• Travel Period: May 6, 2019 to February 4, 2020
• Travel Period for Clark to Taipei: May 4, 2019 to October 25, 2019

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• Caticlan (Boracay)
• Cagayan De Oro
• Iloilo
• Palawan
• Tacloban
• Tagbilaran (Bohol)
• Davao

Fly to Tacloban to visit the country’s longest bridge, the protected Cuatro Islas and the famous Kalanggaman Island.

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One of my drone shots of the famous San Juanico Bridge — dubbed as one of, if not, the longest bridge in the country. #SanJuanico #Leyte #backpackers #islandlife #itsmorefuninthephilippines #travelbloggers #travelblogger #travelblog #travelph #travelphotography #travelphotos #pinoywanderer #wanderer #wanderlust #globetrotter #asianwanderlust #Philippines #digitalnomads #diginomads #pinasmuna #online #content #creator #island #diy #theworldexplorers #bridge #dronephotography #dronestagram #droneflyer

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Digyo Island is one of the four islands of Cuatro Islas off the coast of Inopacan, Leyte that I was blessed enough to visit in this lifetime. The island is powered by solar energy during the day and a generator from sundown to 11pm. Charging is P40 per gadget. And guess what I have 10 or so gadgets to charge everytime. Blogging soon. #Leyte #inopacan #cuatroislas #inopacan #Leyte #backpackers #islandlife #dronephotography efuninthephilippines #Anilao #travelbloggers #travelblogger #travelblog #travelph #travelphotography #travelphotos #pinoywanderer #wanderer #wanderlust #globetrotter #asianwanderlust #Philippines #digitalnomads #diginomads #pinasmuna #online #content #creator #island #diy #theworldexplorers #roadto #kalanggamanisland #dronephotography

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Kalanggaman Island at sunrise #Leyte #kalanggamanisland #backpackers #islandlife #itsmorefuninthephilippines #travelbloggers #travelblogger #travelblog #travelph #travelphotography #travelphotos #pinoywanderer #wanderer #wanderlust #globetrotter #asianwanderlust #Philippines #digitalnomads #diginomads #pinasmuna #online #content #creator #island #diy #theworldexplorers #dronephotography #beach #sandbar

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Red Hot Seat Sale is also extended to the following international flights from as low as Php 551 only for BIG members:

• Taipei
• Kaohshiung
• Shanghai
• Shenzhen
• Guangzhou
• Macao
• Hong Kong
• Bali
• Bangkok
• Ho Chi Minh City
• Kuala Lumpur
• Kota Kinabalu
• Singapore
• Korea

AirAsia Philippines CEO Captain Dexter Comendador said,

“Red Hot Seat Sale is our final promotional sale for the year and now is the best time to make your travel plans not only for domestic destinations but travel all over Asia and beyond with over 130 destinations across AirAsia Group’s extensive network.”

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The AirAsia Group is the leading and largest low-cost carrier in Asia by passengers and services an extensive network of over 130 destinations. The airline is proud to be a truly Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) airline with operations based in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines as well as India and Japan, servicing a network stretching across Asia, Australia and New Zealand and the Middle East. AirAsia has been named the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards ten times in a row from 2009 to 2018.

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Your trip to Batanes will not be complete without visiting Sabtang. Sabtang is an island municipality located in the southern part of Batanes. From Basco, I had to ride a boat at the San Vicente Port and brave the open seas of the Luzon Strait to get to Sabtang Island.

Click here to see where I stayed in Basco, Batanes.

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Braving the waves from Basco to Sabtang to visit the old stonehouse of the Ivatan Villages Savidug and Chavayan #Batanes #Sabtang #travelbloggers #travelblogger #travelblog #travelph #travelphotography #travelphotos #pinoywanderer #wanderer #wanderlust #globetrotter #asianwanderlust #Philippines #digitalnomads #diginomads #pinasmuna #online #content #creator #island

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I don't know why I do this… but I always do. I am boarding that boat to take me to Sabtang amidst the not so feisty waves. Good morning, Batanes! #Batanes #travelbloggers #travelblogger #travelblog #travelph #travelphotography #travelphotos #pinoywanderer #wanderer #wanderlust #globetrotter #asianwanderlust #Philippines #digitalnomads #diginomads #pinasmuna #online #content #creator #island

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Places of interest that I was able to visit on Sabtang Island in Batanes while on board the iconic Batanes Tricycle Tour included:

• Savidug Barrio
• Chavayan Barrio
• Ahaw (Natural Stone Arch) / Morong Beach
• Chamantad Tinan Viewpoint

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Chavayan is one of the two Ivatan Villages found in Sabtang. Motorcycles and tricycles are the common modes of transportation.Follow my page. Don't be a stranger. You might learn something new. #Batanes #Sabtang #travelbloggers #travelblogger #travelblog #travelph #travelphotography #travelphotos #pinoywanderer #wanderer #wanderlust #globetrotter #asianwanderlust #Philippines #digitalnomads #diginomads #pinasmuna #online #content #creator #island

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Batanes… coming home to you soon. Tickets booked. Enjoy Batanes by taking the Batanes Tricycle Tour. @safetravelph rate of only Php 5,800 is already inclusive of accommodation (4D/3N), tour and meal. Call +63918-4609394 or +63916-7380217 and book that getaway. #Batanes #travelbloggers #travelblogger #travelblog #travelph #travelphotography #travelphotos #pinoywanderer #wanderer #wanderlust #globetrotter #asianwanderlust #Philippines #digitalnomads #diginomads #pinasmuna #online #content #creator #island #greenfields #landscape #tour #tourguide #tricycle #Ivatan #house #ootd

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Catching my breath while climbing this Idjang (a triangular-shaped hilltop fortress made from limestone and wood) in Sabtang. There are a total of 4 Idjangs found throughout Batanes. The Ivatan's ancestors used to live in Idjangs some 4000 years ago. Watch the featured video about how I lost my drone in Batanes. Link available in my bio. Follow my page. Don't be a stranger. You might learn something new. #Batanes #Sabtang #travelbloggers #travelblogger #travelblog #travelph #travelphotography #travelphotos #pinoywanderer #wanderer #wanderlust #globetrotter #asianwanderlust #Philippines #digitalnomads #diginomads #pinasmuna #online #content #creator #island #itsmorefuninthephilippines

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A quick stroll by the beach almost always gives me a natural high. You should try it. #Batanes #Sabtang #whitesand #beach #travelbloggers #travelblogger #travelblog #travelph #travelphotography #travelphotos #pinoywanderer #wanderer #wanderlust #globetrotter #asianwanderlust #Philippines #digitalnomads #diginomads #pinasmuna #online #content #creator #island #greenfields #inspiration @safetravelph

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The world changes when we change our perspective. #Batanes #wheninBatanes #Sabtang #Morongbeach#whitesand #beach #travelbloggers #travelblogger #travelblog #travelph #travelphotography #travelphotos #pinoywanderer #wanderer #wanderlust #globetrotter #asianwanderlust #Philippines #digitalnomads #diginomads #pinasmuna #online #content #creator #island #greenfields #inspiration @safetravelph

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When things go bad, just remember that Someone's got your back. #Batanes #Basco #Sabtang #travelbloggers #travelblogger #travelblog #travelph #travelphotography #travelphotos #pinoywanderer #wanderer #wanderlust #globetrotter #asianwanderlust #Philippines #digitalnomads #diginomads #pinasmuna #online #content #creator #island #greenfields #fortress #faith #cross #inspiration @safetravelph

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Despite the gloomy weather when I visited, Batanes did not fail to capture my heart. This photo does not give justice to how beautiful she is. #Batanes #Sabtang #travelbloggers #travelblogger #travelblog #travelph #travelphotography #travelphotos #pinoywanderer #wanderer #wanderlust #globetrotter #asianwanderlust #Philippines #digitalnomads #diginomads #pinasmuna #online #content #creator #island #greenfields #landscape @safetravelph

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Some visitors opt for just a day tour of Sabtang. According to locals, however, it is best to stay overnight so I could maximize my visit. That boat trip to the island, after all, was no joke. Hence, I booked an overnight stay at Neyala’s Homestay located at 071 P. Abarquez Street, Sinakan, Sabtang, Batanes.

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Boarding a boat back to Basco in a bit. The famous Sabtang lighthouse is in the background. #Batanes #Basco #Sabtang #travelbloggers #travelblogger #travelblog #travelph #travelphotography #travelphotos #pinoywanderer #wanderer #wanderlust #globetrotter #asianwanderlust #Philippines #digitalnomads #diginomads #pinasmuna #online #content #creator #island #itsmorefuninthephilippines

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From the Sabtang Port, I rode a tricycle arranged by Safetravel Philippines to bring me to Neyala’s Homestay.

Upon check-in, I met Tita Neyala, the matriarch of the Neyala Family. She then escorted me to the room on the second floor.

My room has a double deck and a queen size bed, good for a group of two or three. It has its own toilet and bath and air-conditioning.

Room rates are as follows:

• Php 1500 per night for three
• Php 1200 per night for two
• Php 800 per night for one

For bookings, contact Safetravel Philippines here.

There is a common area where I met fellow backpackers staying in Neyala’s Homestay who flew all the way from Visayas and Mindanao just to visit breathtaking Batanes.

Tita also served us Tubho Tea, a traditional tea of the Ivatans popularized in Sabtang. Tubho Tea is made of dried leaves of a fern that grows in moist rocky areas of Batanes forests and mountainsides.

To prepare, add 3 to 5 stalks of the dried tubho to a liter of water and bring to a boil. Continue boiling for about five minutes or until the water turns dark. Best served with lemon or calamansi.

A pack of Tubho Tea is Php 50. For orders, call or text +63-949-1372813 and look for Tita Neyala or her son Francis Neyala.

I enjoyed my stay in Sabtang. Thanks to the warm hospitality of the Neyala Family! I will be back and hope to see you again. Dios Mamajes. Signing out for now. Peace!

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I had the most unforgettable experience of swimming with whale sharks, considered the largest fish in the world, when I visited Oslob, Cebu.

Oslob is a municipality in the southern part of the province of Cebu.

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This is the first travel video of most probably a three-part series of my solo travel do-it-yourself trip to Oslob, Cebu.

For the first part, I am featuring the whale sharks of Oslob with underwater and aerial footage. Note that flying of drone is not allowed in the whale shark watching/interaction area, Sumilon Island and Tumalog Falls unless the drone pilot has secured a proper permit from the authorities which I did. Rules and guidelines with respect to the local government’s policies on whale shark interaction must also be strictly observed. In the video, I made sure to keep my distance from the whale sharks and stayed to the boat as close as possible.

There were instances, however, when the whale sharks would go near me or the boat. Hence, I kept still and let them pass. I also did not wear sunscreen or any moisturizer which could affect the whale sharks. Special thanks to the Office of the Municipal Tourism of Oslob and to the Hon. Jose Tumulak, Jr, Mayor of Oslob.

I will be posting new entries on my blog featuring the back story of my trip to Oslob, Cebu and the amazing tourist spots like Baluarte, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Cuartel, Sumilon Island and Tumalog Falls.

I also extended my trip to visit Allegria for canyoneering and Moal Boal. I got to swim with sea turtles and sardines in Moal Boal.

Do follow my Facebook Page and Instagram to stay updated. Signing out for now. Peace!

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Being an Air Asia’s BIG Member has a lot of perks:

• Redeem trips to over 130 AirAsia destinations
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Book from July 30 until August 5, 2018 and avail of Air Asia’s promo fares. BIG Members may avail of AirAsia’s promo fares from as low as Php 1,190, all in, one-way. Non-Members may avail of promo fares from as low as Php 1,258. Travel period should be between July 20, 2018 and January 31, 2019.

I already booked two flights for my upcoming travels this August!

This is also the best time to book your flights to Bohol to celebrate the annual historical Sandugo Festival in Tagbilaran City. Sandugo or blood compact in English was performed between Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, Spanish explorer, and Datu Sikatuna, Chieftain of Bohol, on March 16, 1565 as a symbol of friendship.

AirAsia, the world’s best low-cost airline for 10 straight years running, is Bohol’s official airline partner for the annual Sandugo Festival 2018. ThThis year’s festival theme is Legacy @ 30: A 30th year of Sandugo Festival.

AirAsia is a major and only airline sponsor for the festival composed of a string of events. One of which is the search for the Miss Bohol pageant.

As a major sponsor, AirAsia is involved in the Festival’s brand advertising, promotional activities and campaigns, familiarization trips for consumer and trade associations, media, travel agencies, greater tourism development and route network synergy, joint roadshows to trade partners, and many more.

The partnership was signed in February by Bohol Provincial Governor Edgar Chatto and the airline’s CEO Captain Dexter Comendador.

“It brings us so much pride to be your official carrier. Boholanos are known for their excellent service culture which is also one of the hallmarks of AirAsia’s brand of service. It’s going to be an exciting time for all of us and we look forward to working even more closely with the provincial government and the various hotel and tourism stakeholders not only for this festival but throughout the year, ” AAP CEO Captain Dexter Comendador said. AirAsia awarded this year’s winner of Miss Bohol, Ms. Raclaire Stephan Dinsay Cesar Trigo who hailed from the City of Tagbilaran with free flights and the title Miss AirAsia 2018 while offering special fares to encourage tourists to travel to Bohol.

So what are you guys waiting for? Book your flights now here! Sign up as a BIG Member here and enjoy the perks exclusive to BIG Members and so much more!
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About AirAsia Philippines

AirAsia Philippines is a wholly owned subsidiary of Philippines AirAsia Inc. which is a joint venture company among Filipino investors Antonio O. Cojuangco, former Ambassador Alfredo M. Yao, Michael L. Romero, Marianne B. Hontiveros, and Malaysia’s AirAsia Berhad. PAA operates a fleet of 20 aircraft with domestic and international flights out of hubs in Manila, Clark, Cebu and Kalibo. The airline operates several flights to/from Manila, Davao, Cebu, Kalibo(Boracay), Tacloban, Tagbilaran (Bohol), Puerto Princesa (Palawan) and Iloilo in the Philippines with international flights to/from Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Taipei, Incheon (Seoul), Hong Kong, Macau, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Bangkok, Bali, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh and Singapore. PAA also flies to Taipei via Manila and Cebu. AAP is part of the AirAsia Group that has been awarded the World’s Best Low Cost Carrier for 10 consecutive years running by Skytrax since 2009 to 2018.

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WATCH and let me take you to some of the amazing spots in #SIARGAO #RoamingRoomies #dronescapades.

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It was a short last minute summer getaway. I intended it to be a #solotravel to Siargao. Coincidentally,  my best buddy Jeff, who I have known more than half of my life and is now based in Paris, also flew all the way to Siargao for a quick visit. The last time I met him was more than a decade ago. Without any travel itineraries and pre-booked tours, we rented our own bikes and explored the island.
The places of interests that we visited were Cloud 9 in General Luna, Taktak Falls in Santa Monica, Magpupungko Rock Pools in Pilar, Naked Island and Daco Island in just 3.5 days. Because it was just a short visit, I was not able to visit other places like Guyam Island, Corregidor Island, Sugba Lagoon and a lot more. I plan to go back soon, perhaps, after the rainy season.

This blog will be updated soon for the back story, some travel guides, photos and tips.

I hope you enjoy watching this short video and do subscribe for more travel videos. Signing out for now. Peace!

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Revisit Batangas and experience it like no other. Watch the vlog below. Full blog to be posted soon. 🙂

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Watch it on my youtube channel here:

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