My 8th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Nueva Ecija Marathon 2025

Filipino Marathon Slow Runner Solo Joiner 06-Jul-2025 Sunday in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

My 7th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner;  Point Trail Ultra Bukidnon 2025

This Fun Run served as my official Eighth FULL-MARATHON 42.2KM and Seventh Road Marathon as a Solo Joiner, following the Bukidnon Mountain Marathon last June 2025. My main objective is just to finish the race (beating my previous PR is optional), I want to enjoy the run at my own pace.

My 8th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Nueva Ecija Marathon 2025

Race Name:	NUEVA ECIJA MARATHON 2025			Distance:	FULL MARATHON (42.2KM)
Registration:	₱1,999	Inclusion:	Race Bib, Singlet, Finisher Shirt/Medal, Soft Flask, Tote Bag, Donation
Location:	GUIMBA MAIN ROAD ROUTE (return loop)			Cut-off Time:	06-Jul-2025 Sun (7 hours)
Requirements:	6-months valid medical certificate			Shoes I used:	NB FuelCell SuperComp Elite 4
Finished:	YES	Time:	05:32:43	Altitude Gain:	43m
New PR:	NO	Pace:	07:53	Rank:	64.77% (57th of 88)
My Rating:	3 of 10 stars	not so organized, very minimal aid station, flat route with minimal elevation gain

Route difficulty: Almost flat route along Guimba main road for only 43m total elevation gain, ideal for PR, excellent for marathon beginners and slow runners like me. Using headlamp/flashlight is important as some areas of the route is pitch black. 

Remarks (My rating: 3 of 10 stars): (1) Full Marathon route is awesome due to its almost flat terrain; passing through Guimba main road, etc. (2) Not so organized, started late with race area not ready yet. (3) 42km Singlet/Finisher shirt design is somehow good. (4) Very minimal aid station (only water) with locations very far to each other (provided map was not followed). (5) Only milk tea, no post-race meal. (6) Full Marathon route was approximately 100m short. (7) No portalet, only one toilet available for all the participants (8) Poor planning in general

If given the chance, would I like to join this race again? No (enough for the experience)

2 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Revisiting Coron (Chill Walk)

Revisiting Coron via local Cruise Ship Adventure May 16 to 19, 2025 (3 Days)

3 Days Budget Solo Trip on 2GO Ferry Cruise Manila to Coron (2025)

Preparation:

MV St. Xavier 2Go Ferry Return promo fare (Manila-Coron) = ₱2,424

Ezekiel Transient House Hostel booking 1 night = ₱345

TOTAL: ₱2,769

Day 1: May 16 Friday MANILA DEPARTURE

1100H ETD Home; e-jeep to Quiapo 65

1300H Quiapo to Pier 4 walk; snacks 41

1430H ETA Manila Port Area Zaragoza Gate; Check-in; terminal fee 105

1730H ETD Manila; Voyage #40 (Super Value Class) 13 hrs ₱1,160

30 minutes delayed departure / claim bed linen 

TOTAL: ₱211

Day 2: May 17 Saturday CORON 1ST DAY

0630H ETA Coron; walk to Hostel; Ezekiel Transient House 1N; early check-in rest

Mt. Tapyas Viewing Deck (720 steps); Boom's Eatery lunch 160; snacks 95

1630H Afternoon run tempo 8km ; Inasal Eat Co. dinner 220; Coron Brewery 231

TOTAL: ₱706

 

Day 3: May 18 Sunday CORON LAST DAY

0630H Morning run base 14km; lunch 110; snacks 180

1700H Hostel check-out; walk to port; Check-in; terminal fee 20

2030H ETD Coron; Voyage #40 (Super Value Class) 13 hrs ₱1,160

TOTAL: ₱310

Day 0: May 19 Monday MANILA ARRIVAL

0930H ETA Manila; Pier 4 to Quiapo walk; snacks 10; UV Van to Home 55

TOTAL: ₱65

DAILY TOTAL: ₱211+705+310+65 = ₱1,291

GRAND TOTAL: ₱2,769 +₱1,291 = ₱4,060

2 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Revisiting Coron  (Chill Walk)

My 1st Ultramarathon (50KM) Solo Joiner; Pampanga to Bulacan 2025

Filipino Ultra Road Run Solo Joiner January 25 to 26, 2025 in Bulacan, Philippines

Ultramarathon Trail (50KM DNF) Solo Joiner; VJ100UTC Baguio 2024

This Fun Run served as my Second ULTRAMARATHON (50KM) as a Solo Joiner following the VJ100 Ultra Trail Run DNF (50KM). My main objective is just to finish the race (beating my previous PR is optional), I want to enjoy the run at my own pace.

Pampanga to Bulacan Ultramarathon 2025 (50 KM) is in its third year of ultra road running distance from Guagua, Pampanga passing through San Fernando, Mexico, San Luis, Candaba then ends in Baliuag, Bulacan happening every first quarter of the year. Not much was provided by the Race Director / Organizer. It's my first time joining a road ultramarathon and my pre-birthday marathon adventure.

 

I've been a Fun Run Solo Joiner since 2007 but not as a runner (walker actually as most of the time I was walking), just for the sake of Race Singlet and being a joiner. My longest distance was even 10km (about 2x only), and usual for 5km. I stopped joining because I was lazy and lost interest. More than 10 years later until April 13, 2024, my first official run training for Fun-Run, I was so bored I had nothing to do and no regular hobby (so somehow it was a spontaneous decision). My main triggering factor was the FINISHER SHIRT (bragging entitlement shirt) and TikTok / FB Reels of running tips randomly (not that motivated, just for a push on my interest). From 10km to a Half-Marathon, I suddenly decided again to elevate the distance to a full marathon (42.2km) as my running interest is getting addicted out of boredom and depression. 

My 1st Ultramarathon (50KM) Solo Joiner; Pampanga to Bulacan 2025

Race Name:	PAMPANGA TO BULACAN ULTRA 2025			Distance:	ULTRAMARATHON (50KM)
Registration:	₱3,360	Inclusion:	Race Bib, Singlet, Finisher Shirt/Medal, Trophy, Loot Bag, Post Race Meal
Location:	GUAGUA TO BALIWAG ROUTE			Cut-off Time:	25-Jan-2025 Sat (10 hours)
Requirements:	NONE, registration fee only			Shoes I used:	Asics Novablast 4
Finished:	YES	Time:	09:29:01	Altitude Gain:	60m
New PR:	YES	Pace:	11:04	Rank:	96.99% (129th of 133)
ITRA:	N/A	UTMB:	N/A	My Rating:	8 of 10 stars

Route difficulty: Point to point route is one of the best running route for an ultramarathon race with seven aid stations along. Starting from Guagua, Pampanga passing through San Fernando, Mexico, San Luis, Candaba then ends in Baliuag, Bulacan. Total distance of almost 52 kilometers with a relatively flat route (60m total altitude gain) which is awesome for new PR aim.

Remarks (My rating: 8 of 10 stars): (1) Beginner-friendly route, the route has minimal elevation gain (60m) (2) Well-organized, started on time. Minimal water stops. (3) Singlet design is ok / Finisher Shirt/Medal design is good. (4) Registration fee is reasonable enough (5) My opinion/observation during the run, biased toward those group runners (felt some support vehicle finishers, lol!).

If given the chance, would I like to join this race again? No (enough for the experience)

Baguio City Side Trip; Northern Blossom Flower Farm DIY Day Tour

6 Day Budget DIY Solo Trip in Baguio City (Pre-Christmas December 2024)

Chill Pre-Holiday Adventure in Baguio City, Philippines December 13 to 19, 2024

6 Day Budget DIY Solo Trip in Baguio City Main Itinerary

Budget DIY Side Trip from Baguio City; NORTHERN BLOSSOM FLOWER FARM Day Trip

Atok, Benguet Dec. 2024

HOW TO GO FROM BAGUIO CITY:

* Go to Dangwa Bus Terminal (less than a km walking distance from Genesis Bus Terminal / Burnham Park)

* Early bus departures are 0300H, 0530H, 0830H

* Bus fare costs ₱150 for 2.5 hr travel / There's a van transpo costs ₱200, faster but need to be full to depart

ARRIVAL AT ATOK, BENGUET:

* Northern Blossom Farm is just 50m away from the highway

* The elevation of Baguio City is around 1,500masl while Northern Farm is 2,300masl

* Recommended to wear long pants and jacket

IN THE FARM:

* Admission fee costs ₱250 (somehow expensive)

* Admission includes complimentary unli refill local coffee and bread

* The farm is 2.5 hectares and can finish at around 1.5hr (almost all imported flowers)

MY ITINERARY (Solo Trip): (Date Visited: 17-Dec-2024)

0700H: Hostel; walk to Dangwa Terminal

0730H: Dangwa Terminal; buy ticket ₱150

0830H: ETD Baguio; ordinary bus

1100H: ETA Atok; walk to Northern Blossom; Admission fee ₱250

1300H: ETD Atok; van to Baguio ₱200

1530H: ETA Baguio

Total: ₱600

Baguio City Side Trip; Northern Blossom Flower Farm DIY Day Tour

6 Day Budget DIY Solo Trip in Baguio City (Pre-Christmas December 2024)

Chill Pre-Holiday Adventure in Baguio City, Philippines December 13 to 19, 2024

Budget DIY Family Trip in Baguio City (2007) - main trip

A Day of Commute from Sagada to Manila (2011) - side trip

Baguio City Side Trip, Stone Kingdom and Colors of Stobosa (2022) - side trip

This trip served as my 4th visit, where my 1st visit happened last 2003 for my College Educational Tour, the reason why I brought my family was because I was mesmerized by Baguio city's beauty. Also, the main reason why I came back is because of my 1st Ultra Trail Marathon in the Philippines.

Baguio City is located at an altitude of 1,450 meters above sea level on the Cordillera Administrative Region in the middle of the island of Luzon, in the Philippines. Due to its cool mountain weather, Baguio is considered the summer capital of the Philippines. Because of its many pine trees it is also called the City of Pines. In October 31, 2017, it became part of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, the first city in the Philippines to join the list.

https://wikitravel.org/en/Baguio

6 Day Budget DIY Solo Trip in Baguio City (Pre-Christmas December 2024)

Dingalan, Aurora View Deck Day Trip (Batanes of the East)

November 25, 2023 Saturday in Dingalan, Aurora Province, Philippines

DINGALAN, AURORA (HIKING + SWIMMING + FALLS)

₱1,500 only all-in per/pax with free boodle fight & no hidden charges 

Just 3-4 hours away from Manila. Masasarap ang Seafoods. Unexplored Beauty, kaya dinarayo ng nakararami.

INCLUSIONS: Roundtrip van transfer,  Driver's Gas, Park, Toll fee,  Boat Transfer,  Ecological / Entrance fee. All permits, Cottage, Dingalan Local Guide fee, Insurance Fee. Food (BODDLE FIGHT)

NATURE SITES TO VISIT: Dingalan Feeder port, White Beach, Mountain view deck (Batanes of the East), Dingalan Lighthouse, Tanawan Falls, Cliff Diving Spot, I Love Dingalan Marker. Lamao/Rock formation (wave dependent)

Things to bring: Extra Clothes, Extra Money, Toiletries, Cap, Shades/Sunglasses, Sunblock or any sunscreen protection, Camera or any device to take photos or vids, Powerbank, Water, Gears for water activities

Dingalan, Aurora View Deck Day Trip (Batanes of the East) Itinerary

11:00pm Centris McDonald's ₱213

1:00am Meet-up, ETD Centris 

6:00am ETA Dingalan

6:30am Dingalan (Breakfast) own account ₱100

7:00am Feeder Port Registration

7:15am Event Briefing/ Boat ride to white beach

7:30am White Beach

7:40am Start trek to Viewdeck

8:00am Viewdeck (Picture taking)

8:10am Start Trek to Lighthouse

9:00am Start to Descend

9:30am Boat Ride to Lamao Cave 

10:00am Lamao Cave Picture Taking/ Swimming/ Cliff Diving

11:00am Suah Rock Formations/ Snorkeling/ Swimming

12:00nn Feeder Port/ Lunch (boodle fight) 

12:40pm Go to Tanawan Falls

1:00pm Trek to Tanawan Falls

1:20pm Tanawan Falls/ Cliff Diving/ Swimming

4:00pm Descend/ Cleanup

4:30pm I Love Dingalan Marker; (souvenirs, tip, transportation going home) ₱500

5:00pm ETD Dingalan

10:00pm ETA Mnl

Total Expenses: ₱1,500 + ₱813 = ₱2,313

Dingalan, Aurora View Deck Day Trip (Batanes of the East)

Best of Luzon Tourist Attraction (visited all 38 Provinces)

Mabuhay tayong mga Filipinong Manlalakbay para sa Turismo ng Pilipinas! ^_^

I have completely visited all 38 provinces in the Luzon region on my quest to sight-see and recognize entire 81 provinces of the Philippines' nature and man-made wonders. Luzon is the largest and most economically and politically important island in the Philippines. It is also the name for one of the three island groups in the country and home to the capital city, Manila.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT LUZON

1. The island of Luzon is the 15th largest island in the whole world and the 7th in Asia with an area of 109,965 km².

2. Luzon is the 5th largest in the world with a population of over 46 million people and 3rd most densely populated island in the world with 538.9 people per km².

3. Some of the most popular and most active volcanoes in the country are located in Luzon such as Mount Mayon, Taal Volcano, Mount Bulusan, Didicas Volcano, Babuyan Claro, Deguey Volcano and the explosive Mount Pinatubo.

4. Central Luzon is the “rice granary of the Philippines” producing the largest quantity of rice in the archipelago. It ha a total land area of 11,000 km².

5. Sierra Madre, a mountain range in Luzon, is the longest in the Philippine archipelago. Its highest point is Mount Anacuao with an elevation of 1,849.83 meters.

6. The second largest province in the Philippines in terms of land area is Isabela in Cagayan Valley with an area of 12,556.8 km2.

7. The largest lake in the Philippines is located also in Luzon – Laguna de Bay. It has area of 949 km². This notable lake is drained by the Pasig River into Manila Bay.

Best of Luzon Tourist Attraction (visited all 38 Provinces)

LUZON ARCHIPELAGO
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)	CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
01. Abra	23. Batangas
02. Apayao	24. Cavite
03. Benguet	25. Quezon
04. Ifugao	26. Rizal
05. Kalinga	27. Laguna
06. Mountain Province
	MIMAROPA (Region IV-B)
Ilocos Region (Region I)	28. Marinduque
07. Ilocos Norte	29. Occidental Mindoro
08. Ilocos Sur	30. Oriental Mindoro
09. La Union	31. Palawan
10. Pangasinan	32. Romblon
Cagayan Valley (Region II)	Bicol Region (Region V)
11. Batanes	33. Albay
12. Cagayan	34. Camarines Norte
13. Isabela	35. Camarines Sur
14. Nueva Vizcaya	36. Catanduanes
15. Quirino	37. Masbate
	38. Sorsogon
Central Luzon (Region III)
16. Aurora
17. Bataan
18. Bulacan
19. Nueva Ecija
20. Pampanga
21. Tarlac
22. Zambales

Baguio City Side Trip, Stone Kingdom and Colors of Stobosa

Return to the North, My Final Provinces to complete the 81 Provinces of the Philippines June 24 to 27, 2022

My Last Two Provinces, Short Visit in Kalinga and Abra

Northern Philippines day 4: Baguio side trip, inside Igorot Stone Kingdom. Benguet side trip, Aesthetic Latin America feels of the Colors of Stobosa #solobackpacker #philippines #lakbayPinas #pinoytraveler #pilipinas #luzon

How to Go to Igorot Stone Kingdom;

Longlong Tam-awan Jeepney Terminal is located in Baguio City, near City Hall and Burnham Park. Kayang st. corner Shagem st (in front KG Baguio). Fare is PhP15 for 20 minutes travel. Entrance fee is PhP100, drone shot is allowed.

How to Go to Colors of Stobosa;

La Trinidad jeepney terminal is located in Magsaysay Ave, Baguio City (google map searchable). Fare is PhP9 for 15 minutes travel. No entrance fee.

Day 03: June 26, 2022 Sunday 

1030H Hotel checkout; tricycle 15; lunch 83

1200H ETD Bangued; bus 370

1900H ETA Baguio; free jeep to Hotel area.; BU Hostel 400; dinner 115; Pasalubong 820

Session Road / Night Market food trip 90; Genesis Joybus reservation 730

Total: PHP 2,623

Day 04: June 27, 2022 Monday 

0600H ETD Hostel; Breakfast 33; Kayang cor Shagem st Longlong Tam-awan jeep 15

0700H Igorot Stone Kingdom 100

0800H Jeep back to City 15

0820H Kayang St; walk to La Trinidad terminal

0830H ETD Baguio; jeep 9; Stobosa housing; jeep back to Baguio 9; lunch 169

1200H ETD Baguio; Joybus (Genesis Executive coach, Cubao-Baguio for PhP730, 5 hours travel) 

1700H ETA Cubao; snacks 69; bus to home 26

Total: PHP 445

Baguio City Side Trip, Stone Kingdom and Colors of Stobosa

My Last Two Provinces, Short Visit in Kalinga and Abra

Return to the North, My Final Provinces to complete the 81 Provinces of the Philippines June 24 to 27, 2022

My 102nd solo backpacking trip and of course, usual budget do-it-yourself (DIY) itinerary from arrival to departure. Also, Kalinga and Abra served as my 80th and 81st province respectively on my quest to conquer the 81 Provinces of the Philippines.

The new normal of traveling is inevitable. Pandemic doesn't stop me of my dream and excitement to visit places I've never been. Coming from a 7 months solo trip in American Continent from Nov. 2020 to Jun. 2021, this itchy feet strikes again. This trip is also considered as my Pandemic Adventure Series following the (1) Earth Circumnavigation Jan. 2020, (2) Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling Apr. 2020, (3) Caribbean and Europe Oct. 2020, (4) American Continent Jan. 2021, (5) Mindanao Nov. 2021, (6) Visayas to Luzon RORO Trips Feb. 2022, (7) Mindoro Island Mar. 2022 and (8) Southernmost Philippines Apr. 2022

I made a short visit unintentionally to Kalinga and Abra due to the following;

For Kalinga, my planned itinerary was to visit Buscalan rice terraces. Due to no regular transport from Tabuk to Buscalan and no transport from Tabuk to any part of Abra, I decided to go to Baguio for Bangued destination. 14 hours gruesome bus travel from Tabuk to Bangued transit in Baguio 

For Abra, my planned itinerary was to visit Kaparkan Falls. As advised during visit in Bangued, Kaparkan Falls is subjective to open in public on August 2022. Thus, I just visited the Cassamata Hills out of frustration and did not visit other tourist spots anymore.

Preparation: CebuPacific SuperPass MNL-TUG-MNL 1,900

Day 01: June 24, 2022 Friday

0230H ETD Home; Grab taxi to Airport 750

0400H ETA NAIA Terminal 3; check-in

0650H ETD Manila; flight 5J 504

0800H ETA Tuguegarao; tricycle to van terminal 20

0830H ETD Tuguegarao; van 150

1000H ETA Tabuk; no transport to Buscalan / Abra

Lunch 200; tricycle to Talama Viewing Deck 150; Snacks 106; dinner 105

1700H ETD Tabuk; overnight van 1,000

Total: PHP 2,571

Day 02: June 25, 2022 Saturday 

0100H ETA Baguio; 3BU Hostel 400; breakfast 85

0900H ETD Baguio; bus 400; snacks 100

1500H ETA Bangued; walk to hotel; Don Virgilio Valera Mansion 1N 1,500; dinner 140

Victoria park / Cassamata hills 

Total: PHP 2,625

My Last Two Provinces, Short Visit in Kalinga and Abra

​6 Days Summer Laid-back Solo Trip in Mindoro Island

Public transportation road trip to Mindoro Island (Occidental to Oriental) loop road

March 25 to 30, 2022

Puerto Galera (Oriental Mindoro) Solo Beachbumming (Dec. 2010)

My 100th solo backpacking trip and of course, usual budget do-it-yourself (DIY) itinerary from arrival to departure. Also, Occidental Mindoro served as my 77th province on my quest to conquer the 81 provinces of the Philippines.

The new normal of traveling is inevitable. Pandemic doesn't stop me of my dream and excitement to visit places I've never been. Coming from a 7 months solo trip in American Continent from Nov. 2020 to Jun. 2021, this itchy feet strikes again. This trip is also considered as my Pandemic Adventure Series following the (1) Earth Circumnavigation Jan. 2020, (2) Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling Apr. 2020, (3) Caribbean and Europe Oct. 2020, (4) American Continent Jan. 2021, (5) Mindanao Nov. 2021 and (6) Visayas to Luzon RORO Trips Feb. 2022.

This trip was supposedly my very first Pilipinas Solo Bikepacking to Mindoro Island Loop (approximately 850km). On the 40km distance on the first day of cycling, I experienced tremendous muscle pain on both of my thighs. I've been to 150km a day solo biking abroad, I did not anticipate this kind of injury. I tried to push three times but the muscle pain keeps fighting. Thus, I needed to take a Grab Car to go home early. After hours of rest, I decided to push my Mindoro Island loop trip due to an irresistible mindset. 

​6 Days Summer Laid-back Solo Trip in Mindoro Island (Oriental)

12 Days Visayas to Luzon Pandemic Solo Trip Last Part: Travel Tips

RORO Ferry and Local Transportation Adventure from Siquijor up to Southern part of Luzon

February 16 to 28, 2022

12 Days Visayas to Luzon Pandemic Solo Trip 1st Part: The Itinerary

Route Flow: Dumaguete City (IN) - Siquijor - Cebu - Leyte - Biliran - Eastern Samar - Northern Samar - Masbate - Sorsogon (OUT) 

Aim: My 71st to 76th Philippine Provinces (out of 81 complete)

Total Expenses: PHP 20,000 (hotel, all public transportation, meals and included) 

Preparation: (1) Bought CebuPacific superpass for only PHP 800 one way domestic flight (flexible date). (2) Full Covid19 Vaccinated with ID. (3) S-Pass application on some restricted provinces

General Itinerary:

Day 01 (Feb. 16 Wed) - Dumaguete City arrival 

Day 02 (Feb. 17 Thu) - Siquijor (71st)

Day 03 (Feb. 18 Fri) - Siquijor 

Day 04 (Feb. 19 Sat) - Cebu

Day 05 (Feb. 20 Sun) - Leyte

Day 06 (Feb. 21 Mon) - Biliran (72nd)

Day 07 (Feb. 22 Tue) - Eastern Samar (73rd)

Day 08 (Feb. 23 Wed) - Northern Samar (74th)

Day 09 (Feb. 24 Thu) - Northern Samar

Day 10 (Feb. 25 Fri) - Sorsogon (75th)

Day 11 (Feb. 26 Sat) - Masbate (76th)

Day 12 (Feb. 27 Sun) - Masbate City departure

Highlights: 

Transportation - major transport is RORO ferry. Fare price is reasonable and always on more than an hour delayed departure. Walk-in ticket payment, advance booking not required. 

Siquijor - stayed near the Little Boracay, Paliton Beach (alll beaches I've visited are white sand, all public no entrance fees). One of the serene province I ever visited. Siquijor port coming from Dumaguete, Larena port going out to Cebu. Dumaguete to Siquijor ferry, PHP156 walk-in with 1.5 hour travel time. Departs 3x daily and always almost 2 hours delayed. Requirements; approved S-Pass, original and photocopy of vaccine card and valid ID. 

Biliran - same with Siquijor, one of the serene province I've visited. Only entry point is from Leyte. Long journey coming from Siquijor to Cebu to Leyte (Palumpon port). Cebu to Leyte ferry, PHP460 walk-in with 6 hour travel time. Departs 3x daily and always almost 2 hours delayed. Requirements; original copy of vaccine card and valid ID. 

Eastern Samar - visited Calicoan Island (Guiuan) where the surfing capital of the Visayas is still not crowded. There's a direct van transportation from Tacloban. 

Northern Samar - visited Biri Island rock formation, expensive trip for solo (return boat, habal, guide). 

Allen port is the gateway to Luzon. Northern Samar to Sorsogon ferry, PHP170 walk-in with 2 hour travel time. Departs 4x daily and always on delayed departure. Requirements; original copy of vaccine card and valid ID. 

Sorsogon - Visited Bulusan Lake (will be reopened to public soon). Matnog port is the gateway to Visayas and Masbate.

 

Masbate - Visited in long stretch of white sand beach of Palani. Sorsogon to Masbate, PHP326 walk-in with 4 hour travel time. Departs 2x daily and always on delayed departure. Requirements; Approved S-Pass, confirm hotel booking, original copy of vaccine card and valid ID

12 Days Visayas to Luzon Pandemic Solo Trip (Northern Samar, my 74th province)

12 Days Visayas to Luzon Pandemic Solo Trip 1st Part: The Itinerary

RORO Ferry and Local Transportation Adventure from Siquijor up to Southern part of Luzon

February 16 to 28, 2022

12 Days Visayas to Luzon Pandemic Solo Trip Last Part: Travel Tips

My 99th solo backpacking trip, 5th local long travel after Panay Island Jul. 2016, Babuyan Islands trip May 2016, Mindanao Eastern Side Aug. 2012 and of course, usual budget do-it-yourself (DIY) itinerary from arrival to departure. Also, this was my 71st to 76th provinces on my quest to conquer the 81 provinces of the Philippines.

The new normal of traveling is inevitable. Pandemic doesn't stop me of my dream and excitement to visit places I've never been. Coming from a 7 months solo trip in American Continent from Nov. 2020 to Jun. 2021, this itchy feet strikes again. This trip is also considered as my Pandemic Adventure Series following the (1) Earth Circumnavigation Jan. 2020, (2) Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling Apr. 2020, (3) Caribbean and Europe Oct. 2020, (4) American Continent Jan. 2021 and (5) Mindanao Nov. 2021.

The Visayas or the Visayan Islands are one of the three principal geographical divisions of the Philippines, along with Luzon and Mindanao. The major islands of the Visayas are Panay, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte and Samar. There are three administrative regions in the Visayas: Western Visayas, Central Visayas and Eastern Visayas.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visayas

​​12 Days. 6 Additional Provinces. THANK YOU VERY MUCH VISAYAS AND LUZON!

(Siquijor, Biliran, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Sorsogon, Masbate). 

Visited ALL 16 Visayas Provinces, 35 of 38 Luzon Provinces and 76 of 81 total Philippine Provinces.

#philippines #pinasnaman #visayas #luzon #pandemictravelling #pilipinas #lakbayPinas #livealifeyouwillremember 

12 Days Visayas to Luzon Pandemic Solo Trip (Siquijor, my 71st province)

Family Day Trip in Paninap Beach (Real, Quezon Province)

December 05, 2021 Sunday in Quezon Province, Philippines

My 28th family outing initiated and of course, usual budget do-it-yourself itinerary from arrival to departure.

Preparation:

L300 Van 6,000 (500 down payment)

Paninap Beach Camp Entrance + Cottage 1,100; Pack cooked food 2,000

Total: PHP 9,100

December 05, 2021 Sunday

0500H ETD Home; van to Real, Quezon

0800H Checkpoint in Real (Booking confirmation) 

0830H ETA Paninap Beach Camp; Black sand with strong waves like in La Union

1530H ETD Paninap Beach Camp; Pasalubong stop-over 250

2000H ETA Home

Total: PHP 250

Grand Total: PHP 9,350

Family Day Trip in Paninap Beach (Real, Quezon Province)