"Live a life to inspire, live a life with a sense of accomplishment, live a life you will remember" - Mang Andoy
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This is my simple way of contributing positivity to everyone that the world is an awesome global wonder of man and nature; spreading good vibes that life is never meant to live in one place. And if you are after a real adventure by stepping out of your comfort zone, I highly recommend going to places you've never been, experiencing the challenge and bringing nothing but a sense of adventure... How Challenging it is to travel having Philippine Passport only. #livealifeyouwillremember #theviewingdeck
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| "Live a life to inspire, live a life with a sense of accomplishment, live a life you will remember." |
All Budget DIY Solo Adventures
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| "Live a life to inspire, live a life with a sense of accomplishment, live a life you will remember." |
My Backpacking Accomplishment;
- successful trip during pandemic; America Pandemic Adventures Filipino Solo Travel (2020-2021)
- visited 144 out of 193 UN-recognized official countries (74.61%) as of Sep. 2024
- circumnavigated the world twice from UAE to UAE (2020) and Philippines to Philippines (2024)
- featured in The Filipino Times as UAE-based Filipino traveler who shares wanderlust journey (2020)
- only non-Arab participant in Axe Apollo Space Academy (AASA) Middle East Grand Finale (2013)
- only non-Arab participant in Axe Apollo Space Academy (AASA) Middle East Grand Finale (2013)
- ranked 22nd place among Top 100 finishers of Lakbay-Rizal (2011) who visited all 26 Rizaliana sites
- hiked more than 50 mountains abroad (mostly self-guided) and more than 15 mountains in the Philippines
- backpacking with my mother in Japan (2015), Europe (2018) and 1 month family vacation in UAE (2018)
- cruise experienced in Antarctica (2019) and Southern Caribbean (2022)
- longest Fun-Run distance was an UltraMarathon (60km) Manila to Tagaytay 2025
- coldest place experienced was -36'C in Alaska, USA (2020) while the hottest was +52'C in Kuwait (2014) - farthest place reached in North was Longyearbyen, Svalbard 78'N (2024), in East was Apia, Samoa UTC+1400H (2019), in West was Alaska, United States UTC-0900H (2020) and in South was Antarctica Peninsula 64'S (2019)
- highest peak reached was at 5,550masl on Kalapathar Peak, Nepal (2015) while lowest place was around -394.6m in Dead Sea, Israel (2013)
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| Quest to visit ALL Seven Continents of the World (2010-2019) |
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| Quest to visit ALL Seven New Wonders of the World (2012-2021) |
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| Quest to visit ALL Seven Natural Wonders of the World (2015-2024) |
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| Quest to visit ALL 12 Countries of South America (2018-2024) |
Who am I;
- born and raised in the peaceful town of Tondo, Manila in National Capital Region of the Philippines.
- graduated in public schools while having a very low family income for more than 20 years since childhood.
- employed as a part-time Service Crew for three years during my Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
- passed the Philippine Civil Service Professional Exam (Oct. 2004) and ECE Licensure board Exam (Apr. 2005) with no formal review and while working as a regular IT staff on graveyard shift.
- finished Master of Engineering Degree (Mar. 2010) as a resident university scholar on whole school year duration while working as a regular corporate employee.
- started to hook-up in backpacking on 2010 where I can be a solo backpacker, fun-hiker, budget trip organizer or just a travel-mate and go with the flow.
- graduated in public schools while having a very low family income for more than 20 years since childhood.
- employed as a part-time Service Crew for three years during my Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
- passed the Philippine Civil Service Professional Exam (Oct. 2004) and ECE Licensure board Exam (Apr. 2005) with no formal review and while working as a regular IT staff on graveyard shift.
- finished Master of Engineering Degree (Mar. 2010) as a resident university scholar on whole school year duration while working as a regular corporate employee.
- started to hook-up in backpacking on 2010 where I can be a solo backpacker, fun-hiker, budget trip organizer or just a travel-mate and go with the flow.
- easy to feel bored, always in hurry; adventurer on my own style
- cannot swim, cannot drive a car and have fear on heights and speed
- cannot swim, cannot drive a car and have fear on heights and speed
- a lefty, a loner, an engineer, a friend and a proud Filipino
When did being travel addict started;
- when my graduate study was almost done; searching for an alternative & eccentric hobby to kill my boredom; scared to do this alone at first, but I don't have a choice why not accept the challenge; seeing the world as a panorama of exploration; want to feel the world while its there.
What drives me to wander;
- being nature-lover and adventure seeker; soul-searching; cheap fares; excitement of 1st-time on that destination / places I've never been; stress of life; the thought of journeying and it blends me.
- #livealifeyouwillremember, my battlecry every time on the field. Sometimes I don't know, I'm just doing what motivates me to live my life. Sometimes (even recently), I feel I'm lazy enough to push as based on my background, I've accomplished more than I expected. So basically, still searching for my purpose even though I'm late bloomer.
- #livealifeyouwillremember, my battlecry every time on the field. Sometimes I don't know, I'm just doing what motivates me to live my life. Sometimes (even recently), I feel I'm lazy enough to push as based on my background, I've accomplished more than I expected. So basically, still searching for my purpose even though I'm late bloomer.
How do I go;
- traveling within my means; only my backpack, no check-in luggage; souvenir shirts, walking shorts, sandals, entry-level digicam and tripod; during weekend and holidays are a must; stick to itinerary, no laid-back, no waste of time; monitor expenses, always on tight budget; cheap souvenirs have to acknowledge; major tourist spot is important; must include off-the-beaten path destination.
- I have four sets of Covid19 Vaccines (6 shots) that are WHO approved; Sinopharm (volunteer 2-shots last Aug. 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates), J&J Janssen (one-shot last May 2021 in Boston, United States) and Sinovac (two-shots last Sep. 2021 in Quezon City, Philippines) - my J&J vaccine is not honored in Philippines. Booster Shot (Astrazenica) last Jan. 2022.
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| beyond #lakbay100 - Visiting more than 100 countries as Philippine Passport Holder |
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| #lakbayPinas - Quest to Visit ALL 82 Provinces of the Philippines, my Homeland |
"Close your eyes and let the waters take you, then find joy in your life - The Bucket List"
“To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other and to feel. That is the purpose of life. " - Secret Life of Walter Mitty
"You don't choose a life, you live one." - The Way 2010
"Happiness is only real when shared - Into the Wild""You don't choose a life, you live one." - The Way 2010
THANK YOU VERY MUCH for letting me go beyond my wildest dreams ^ _ ^
what a wonderful blog! it's people like you who inspire us to explore more! =)
ReplyDeletethis is a wonderful site! i'm so happy i stumbled upon it in time for my travel to Iloilo-Bacolod-Dumaguete-Siquijor-Dumaguete-Cebu-Manila on Thursday May 17 to 21 to finish off with my Rizal @ 150 Trail before I travel to New Zealand. your post confirmed that my itin is workable! do you think I will still make it to the 100 with my 2 brothers? thanks
ReplyDeleteCan we exchange links? I enjoy reading your travel stories... You're brave in traveling solo which I've never done yet. 'Liked your realizations in travel.
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ReplyDeleteandy.. im green with envy. well it's the good side of envy though. i know i can still do this once the kids are old enough. my initial plan was to vexplore the asian countries before i settle down. needless to say that didnt happen, but i am looking forward to travel with my family, backpackers' style. :) - abi
ReplyDeletewoow, abi, musta kayo ni sir pabs and baby? :) alam mo bang my 1st domestic trip yung Cebu visit ko sa inyo and take note more than 1 week pa yun, hehehe !!! you can still do the adventure you dreamed of with your family naman eh, mas exciting pa nga kasi you share it now with your love ones :)
DeleteWhat an impressive Blog. I am so happy that I found your page. You are truly an inspiration. Too bad di ko kayo na meet nung nasa Kuwait pa ako. I love your spirit for travelling and exploring.Thank you for making us Filipinos proud!
ReplyDeleteBest regards from Germany!
Salamat po sana nagpakilala kayo, masarap din makilala yunh mga readers na nakaka-appreciate sa passion.
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