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El nido and balabac trip with travel buddy

November 29, 2016

Super excited trip
We got a roundtrip ticket with cebupacific air for 800pesos per person mnl-pps. Bongga Diba. Our original plan was to only explore elnido island Northern part of palawan Nov 29-dec 3 but we had to extend it till the 6th Kase we recently found out about this beautiful island in balabac which was southern part of Palawan which was abt 10-12hrs van ride from elnido then with 4hrs boat ride from rio tuba port.  Anyways we were all excited. Haha
As always with my travel buddy Krizel and our new recruit Alfred . This is gonna be a super tipid Amazing trip
Nov 29
Picture Muna sa NAIA AIRPORT – ITS ALMOST CHRISTMAS
10am- flight to PPS
12am – arrival at pps
Our today’s agenda was to just to ride and ride and ride 
350pesos Van ride to elnido from pps. You can get this cheap at the airport. Don’t let them rip you off. You just have to make Tawad and Tawad and Tawad. haggle the price  Heheh
We arrived elnido around 6pm. It was abt 4-6hr ride from pps to elnido. Trust me they drive so fast. Hahah
80pesos tricycle ride from elnido bus terminal to elnido sands inn / bacuit Bay sands inn which was the cheapest place to stay.. like I said we weren’t here for luxury stay we’re just here for EXPLORING THE AREA… He hehe
250pesos (5usd) per head for a night stay.. we had a room with 1master bed and 1 double bed which was enough for us three.  We had an arrangement with the owner of the stay for combination tour A and C for 1500pesos (30usd) per head which was joiners tour. If she tells you it’s 1700per head – DO NOT AGREE. Try to bargain or look for other tour agency’s around. There are ALOT they would only charge 1500pesos which already includes environmental fee of 200pesos good for 10days stay in elnido.
Anyhow my best advise would be if you could hire a private boat for combined tour a and c for 6000pesos please do. Private tour is better then joiners tour at least you get to stay on a island u like longer and you get the buffet lunch to yourselves. We were supposed to do this but since we were on  tipid mode we had to do the joiners tour.
8pm- dinner time 120pesos each
9pm- knock out. Super na pagod sa biyahe.
November 30, 2016
8am- ready for combined tour A and C
First stop
Helicopter island
Coz they said it looks like helicopter
Sorry weren’t that amaze
Next stop was star beach

Ang lakas Ng alon…
It was ok beach…
No pictures.lol
Sorry maarte ako Pagdatin sa beach. Pag di maganda walang picture.  Hahah
Mataas ang standards ko eh Pagdatin sa beach… CHAROT… PERO TOTOO.. HAHAHA
NEXT STOP
Mantiloc shrine
I came back here again Kase maganda ung place.
I mean the view was amazing
Here are some pics

More Buwis buhay picture

Snorkeling area wasn’t as Bongga as coron. Coron is always the best place to snorkel.
Had out lunch here… didnt take picture of our lunch because we were with other tourist.. nakakahiya haha
Next stop was
Hidden beach
The waves was very strong. We weren’t able to get in. So forget it . Lol
Next was secret beach. Survivor of some country rented this place. So we were not allowed to get it. Kamalasan nga naman
Next stop was secret Lagoon
Beautiful indeed
Next stop was small lagoon

With the amazing experience of kayaking

Next stop big lagoon
I Didn’t get out of the boat was already tired. But my friends did.

Next stop was the 7 commando island
Beautiful place but expensive coconut what a rip off for 100pesos coconut drink. Lol Dami ko reklamo no… Ganun talaga kapag baliw. i know
We were not able to visit the Shimizu island. I’ve visited it before anyways.  Not that bongga Kaya ok lang. He hehe
6pm- end of tour
7pm – out dinner  time
9pm- knock out
Dec 1 2016
2nd day in elnido
So we rented a private boat 6000 for tour B and D with food included… and the boat to ourselves.lol
Combination tour B and D

First stop
Bukal beach

It wasn’t that wow so didn’t take much picture. We just spent 5mins 藍藍
Next stop
Paradise island – Hahaha with a dog

 

Such a beautiful island
There were some divers around the area
Next stop was Cadlao lagoon

Beautiful place to snorkel
Lots of fishes hehehe- but yet no pictures. Ganun talaga. selfish kami
Next stop was entatula island where we had our lunch- Masarap na lunch…
We spent almost 2 hours coz the fisherman had to cook… and prepare the food. So bongga bongga picture kami syempre. Hehehe


our masarap na lunch – Thanks to our fishermen/tour guides

After 30mins rest
Next stop
Snake island.

It was high tide so sad. So we didn’t see the sand bar.
Next stop was Cudugnon Cave
Entrance to the cave – Buwisbuhay.com Haha

Next stop Cathedral cave elnido

Picture pictures ulit
Last stop NATNAT  beach
It was an ok beach

There were some beach included in tour b and D.  However when we arrived the beach. We weren’t feeling it. So we left within the 5 mins 藍. In short it was either crowded or pangit to the max. Hahaha sorry na…
It was a long tiring day. heading back to our lodge
When we got back at 6pm
We had dinner worth about 120pesos each again.. I would say the cheapest meal. Lol
We got out stuff prepared and hop on a vanride at 9pm cost of 350pesos each back to Puerto princesa bus terminal (again always try to haggle the price.. alot of manlolokos hahah)
Goodbye Elnido-it was a wonderful experience to cover up the memory i had few years ago with Mr X. HAHAH HUGOT PA MORE.
Dec 2 2016
Upon arrival at the Puerto princessa bus terminal at 1am.. early momo.  Hahaha we slept at a cafeteria area waiting for 1st van ride to Rio tuba at 4am. So it was a 6 hours butt aching ride 350pesos van fare. Hahaha no pain no gain. Anyways we were all sleeping throughout the ride. Haha
We arrived rio tuba at 9am. Our driver was really really fast. We had to register and get tickets for the boat ride coz seats were limited… Out boat to balabac left at 11am… 4-5 hrs butt aching ride again. The waves was really scary. I sleep a lit bit. But I was also praying almost throughout the boat ride. Hahah
The boat first stopped at Bancalaan Port and offloaded some passengers … then last stopped at balabac.. We met a young man and we were talking to him about how we love travelling all around Philippines. And it was our first time in balabac. We didn’t know he was a priest in balabac church.lol
Upon arrival and checked in at ate Lorna homestay.  It only cost us 500pesos per night again PER NIGHT ( NOT PER HEAD BUT PER NIGHT) HAHAHHA. for an apartment with 2 bedroom and with private bath and restroom and breakfast, lunch on boat and dinner included … Bongga diba. We are so blessed.
So then we discussed with ate Lorna about the price And everything…  tour 7000pesos for 7islands and 1k for 2 night with food included .. syempre go kami…. whahah so total like 8000÷3=2666per person for 2 night 7islands and food. Hahaha God is good. It was a long day. We dozed off early

Dec 3 2016
We left at 8am
Kuya onyok was our boat man with kuya boboy… I would say they are the best tour guide on the island. They have connections with people at onuk island they can surely get u in…

First Stop was Onuk Island

it was an alm0st an hour ride tho—– more pictures

leaving Onuk Island after An hour
its just soooooooooooo beautiful that words cannot explain.
the best thing i loved about this island was that we were the only ones on this island.. ( well i am introvert, sociophobia and selfish ahahah ) we had the beach to our selves. there was a caretaker on the island. the island was soo clean and i love him for that. too bad we were not able to see seaturtle. i guess it was not their breeding time. we were not lucky enough to see them. Anyways seeing the onuk island itself was an amazing experience.
its better for you to go and visit. To see is to believe.
Next Stop was Canabungan island

we had a great Lunch prepared again by our fishermen/ tour guide.
a little snorkeling – crystal clear water

leaving Canabungan Island

Next Stop Candaraman sandbar- the Star Fish island
it was also a great place to snorkel.

it is beautiful indeed
we spent an hour on this island. and left around 4pm before it gets dark.
1st day was super duper great..
Dec 4 2016
 we left late maybe around 9AM
1st stop was Punta Sebaring- it was a bit far. we arrived at 10:30am
then we had our lunch there
its beautiful
was really sun burnt haha
picking our lunch to cook lool
cannot explain its beauty.
we wanted to stay a night but it yea we cant coz we were leaving balabac tomorrow morning. am sorry i forgot about the information on a night stay in punta sebaring. Nice place indeed but beware of NIKNIK.
Next stop
Mansalangan Sandbar
we were running out of time so we decided to only visit one island instead of 2…
stop for gas
Last Stop was Patawan Island


Thanks to our Amazing tour guide kuya Onyok and Kuya buboy.

they made our dreams come true. we couldnt have visited these beautiful places without them. it was an amazing experience. and this would last forever in our heart. Thanks for Maam Lorna for the accommodation and the food and everything na super duper mura at nakatipid kami to the MAX.. Cannot imagine we spend less than 4k per person from PPS to balabac tour (7islands- 3days and 2nights) . we are so blessed. May God bless them. Thanks to the priest as well i forgot his name hahah he prayed for us. and Thanks to God Almighty for everything. Amen

Break down of Expenses
Flight
Mnl to Puerto Princesa round trip- 800 pesos per head
Van from Puerto Princesa to Elnido- 400pesos per head
tricycle eldnio terminal to Lodge – 80-(28each)
Elnido Sands Inn- 500pesos for 2 night (250pesos per person per night)
dinner – 120pesos
tour A and C- 1500 pesos per person- lunch  and enviromental fee included (200pesos for 10days)
dinner – 120pesos per person
Tour B and D- 2000pesos per head  (6000pesos private boat tour good for 3-4person- with lunch)
Van back to Puerto Princesa bus terminal- 350pesos per person ( slept inside the van since we had overnight trip back to Puerto princesa)
=6000pesos for 3days 2 nights with tour A,B,C and D in elnido and with breakfast lunch and dinner and transportation… super tipid. well its upto u if u want  to buy pasalubong. hahah eh ako walang pera.
Van from Puerto princesa to Rio Tuba – 350pesos
Boat from Rio Ruba to Balabac- 350pesos
Maam Lorna has her own tricycle driver who fetched us at balabac terminal.
 7000pesos 6islands plus 1000pesos for 2 nights stay = 8000pesos /3=  2666pesos per person
we had some cup noodles for Dinner
Balabac back to Rio Tuba- 350pesos
Rio tuba back to PPS- 350PESOS
For other chicha and food and junk food – 500pesos plus pasalubong if u want
5000pesos per person total for balabac tour ( 4days 3 nights transportation, tour with 6islands and accomodation and food) thank you Lord
Hope u enjoyed my blog
I may not blog for a while coz ill be leaving soon. i will surely miss the beautiful island of the  Philippines
But yea Ill be back 2019 SURELY. MARK THAT !!!!!
THANKS Guys

10countries in 40days PART 3- INDIA, UZBEKISTAN AND UAE

April 18 afternoon flight SINGAPORE TO DELHI INDIA

arrived at the hotel. Very close to market, would not recommend unless you’re adventurous lol

April 19

booked tour via klook

had some delicious indian cuisine. Biryani rice with lamb.

APRIL 20- TAG MAHAL day booked via klook

it was a long drive to AGRA . We had to wake up very early

next stop as the Agra fort

it was then a long drive back to DELHI.

this is price for 3 people

APRIL 21 – JAIPUR TOUR VIA KLOOK

last day in India . India is really an interesting country. I love the food. Just recommendation, if you’re not into spices please don’t try it. My friends ate the food but she had an upset stomach after. Have fun at your own risk. Lol

April 22 had red eye flight from Delhi to Tashkent

From Tashkent boarded Soviet train to Samarkand

checked in our bags and headed straight to famous REGISTAN. THE SILK ROAD

we watched the night show in REGISTAN. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL

April 24 just walking around Samarkand

enjoying our last day in Samarkand we went to more tourists spot nd the market.
April 25 flight from Samarkand to Abu Dhabi – took bus to Dubai then checked In At hotel in Dubai and rest

April 26 booked a tour with klook for Sahara desert, sand dune ride, camel ride and buffet

had some Arabian food. Watched belly dancing and watched the sunset

APRIL 27 day trip to ABU DHABI VIA KLOOK

visited the mosque, and dming bawal. We just have to follow the law.

APRIL 28 sky diving day ….yeheheee

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went to Dubai mall after then miracle garden

April 29

back to Dubai sky diving. My friend opt out for the gyrocopter ride. She had so much fun. Don’t have pics. Lol

after the gyrocopter we strolled around d tourist spot in Dubai

had lunch at this beautiful,place near burj al Arab

after lunch we headed straight to Burj Khalifa the tallest building in the world booked via klook.

spent about an 3 hours here

spent last night in Dubai and watched the fountain show


April 30

morning we went to Dubai GOLD SOUK FOR BUDOL BUDOL. HAHAH

Then had night flight back home mnl

10 countries in 40 days. I can’t tell you how thankful/ grateful/ blessed/ everything we are to our ALMIGHTY GOD. THIS IS OUR FIRST EVERY TRIP AFTER COVID. WE THANK GOD FOR HIS PROTECTION IN ALL OUT FLIGHTS, BUS RIDE, CAR RIDE EVERY RIDE. ALL THE ADVENTURES WE HAD. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN. MY FRiend also lost her phone in Singapore during a grab ride , we were able to get it back. The adventurous taxi ride in India like fast and furious type of thing. My friend was also questioned at the TSA HONGKONG for bringing a pepper spray as a carry on. A lot of memories we had. A lot of fun activities, grabe Ang daming kwento. God had been so AMAZING TO US. WE WILL FOREVER BE THANKFUL TO HIM. THANK YOU FOR READING MY BLOG WOTH MY BROKEN ENGLISHI. HAHAHA. HOPE YOU ENJOY IT

here was our itinerary. Goodluck nlng if you can read it

10countries in 40days PART 2 Taiwan, SOUTH KOREA, VIETNAM and SINGAPORE

arrived Taipei. Rest a bit, and headed to ximending market.. food trip

APRIL 5 YEHLIU GEOPARK we used klook.com

it walk a long walk but lots of fun

called it a day after walking around

April 6 _ KAOHSING TAIWAN DAY, THIS IS SOUTH TAIWAN.

first time on bullet train

We visited kaohsing temple of Confucius, lotus pond, dragon and tiger pagodas- was able to enter the dragon, spring and autumn pavilion

ice cream for a very hot day

2nd to the last stop fo guang sha Buddha museum

last stop for the day Safong temple

took train back to Taipei, then went to Raohe street market

April 7. – Taichung day

train from Taiwan to Taichung, then took an uber

Zheng she flower market

after this we went to the original bubble tea shop in Taichung. It was really good

lost again at train station

headed back to Taipei, ended the day at Taipei 101

APRIL 8 last day in Taiwan. In the morning we went to Chiangkai shek memorial hall. Watched the change of guards and the walk around the hall

checked out at 12pm and headed straight to the airport for our next destination SOKOR arrived Busan at nightish and it was bedtime lol

APRIL 9 BUSAN DAY

next stop was HAEDONG yonggong temple

next stop was the cutie little train

we bought tickets at the station we did the less crowded route the Chang sayo route – sunset was beautiful

April 10
we went to church. It sadly it was close . Last day in Busan we have afternoon train to Seoul

Night market in Seoul

APRIL 11 PALACES day

last stop was itaewon

April 12- NAMI ISLAND DAY


spent all day in nami island, it was really a big place boarded ferry back to seoul

back to Seoul. And visit some few tourist spots. Hehe

APRIL 13 last day In SOUTH KOREA

lots of walking and food trip

it was a long line at Seoul tower. Grand napagod Kami

final stop was hangang river at banpo bridge

April 14 – flight from Seoul to HANOI arrived at 12noon

did a half day tour via klook

had the Vietnamese local coffee then headed to the train track . Not much picture haha

April 15 HA LONG BAY DAY

I was sick. So wasn’t a good day for me. But I tried.

spent all day in halong bay

APRIL 16th. Had a flight to Singapore – arrived at the most beautiful airport in the world – spent a little time in singapore

headed to our hotel stay. Checked in a went for a stroll

watched the fountain show

called it a day.
April 17

gardens by the bay

ended our day at the Merlion park. What a long tiring day, ahaha a

we had so much fun in SINGAPORE THO IT WAS very very hot and humid. Haha

next destination …. On next page. Hehehe

10countries in 40days HONGKONG MACAU AND JAPAN PART 1

March 21, 2024
Arrives HKG airport at 7pm
MTR to tshim sha tsui
Checked in OM guesthouse at Chungkin mansion

First day
Spend whole day Hongkong disney land, fireworks show ended at 9:30pm. We took uber from Disney to Temple street night market and had our dinner. Hehe

Night time at temple street night market

2nd Day

From tshim sha tsui MRT to Lai King then then Sunny bay exit A. We rode doble deck bus B5 to Hongkong port (6HKD) passed tru immigration and submitted departure card then bought 61HKD bus ride to Macao.
First stop 101x bus to St. Paul’s ruins and walk Senado square

2nd stop took a bus to Venetian Hotel, walk to the Londoner took pics at the big bell and walked towards Parisian hotel for the Eiffel tower

We got tired then free bus ride from venetian hotel to macao ferry terminal. Ferry turbojet cost more, it was 170HKD back to Hongkong. Spent dinner at Mongkok market. Hehe

3rd day in Hongkong
We woke up at 6am got ready for Hongkong mini tour
First stop was Sky tram and Victoria peak terraces, got a good deal from klook.

Took MTR to ngong ping cable car and to see the Big Buddha in Lantau Island. It was a great experience. Finished at 6pm

Took MTR to Avenue of stars for light show but this was a failed trip. Walang light show hahahah. Okay lang pagoda naman kami. We walked towards out hotel at chungking mansion and had dinner at Jollibeeeeee.

Hongkong- youve gotta love their transportation system. Wala kami ganyan sa Pinas hahaha

4th day March 25
7am uber ride to airport
1pm flight to Japan 🙃🙃🙃
7pm arrived in Tokyo

March 26 first day Tokyo

It was raining so hard, we planned on visint mount Fujisan and other tourist spot. Unfortunately we couldnt due to the weather

Our first stop was lake Kawaguchi, mount fuji was covered by sea of clouds. We just has a nice breakfast. We had to order guide to these places for 55k yen whole day

Next stop was Churieto Pagoda. We were told its 398steps

Next stop is Fuji -Q for us naruto anime fans hehe it was free entrance only if you wont line up for any rides

Next stop

We went to gotemba outlet. Didnt do much here, because it was still raining and soo cold

March 27

DIY Tokyo

First stop was Sensoji Temple Asakusa

We went to Ueno and Yoyogi Park but no Cherry blossom. We ended up at Meiji Jingu Park

Next stop was Shibuya Sky

Super pagod and super Mainit

We all did the Shibuya crossing and visited Hachiko

Our Next stop was Harry potter at Warners

didnt take personal pic here. So i used my friends pic hahaha

we ended the day here. Went back to the hostel at 10pm and slept. Hahah

March 28

DIY ulit sa Tokyo

we went to Gotokuji Temple, temple with lots of cats. It was 2train rides from the hostel

next stop was teamLab Planet

we had quick dinner after then

next stop teamLab Borderless

we went to shinjuku, did a quick shopping and headed back to the hostel to get our bags coz we needed to catch the 11pm bus ride to Kyoto. Hahaha ngarag ngarag to the Max

we arrived kyoto at 6am and headed straight to our hostel in osaka

Stored our bags since it wasnt time to check in yet: then we headed to Nara for a quick tour

we visited the Nara Park, Todaiji Temple, kofukuji and ofcourse the nakatanidou to try the famous mochi.. it was so mucb fun haha

Took train back to Hotel Raizen North South and called it a day.. so tiring but was so mucb fun haha

March 30- Kyoto day

Our hotel was about 2mins walk to the train station, we took train to kyoto. Metro station in tokyo is pretty easy and very much accessible

First stop was Bamboo tree forest near Tenryuji Tempe – the Arashiyama bamboo forest

Took a little stoll

Next stop

Had street food

Then headed to Fushimi inari Tsushima shrine

It is about 2-3hrs loop hike

We reach the shrine after an hour hike, there were some vendors around selling food or drinks but pretty pricey tourist rate hehe

On our way down

Then we went to Kyoto arashimaya mini train ride near by

Spent about an hour then went straight to Osaka Shinsekai

Lots and lots of food stall

Had dinner and back to hotel

Next day was EASTEr Sunday MARCH 31st 2024

CHRIST IS RISEN

We went to church yeheyyyy

Our next stop was the OSAKA CASTLE

next stop was to SHIN SAI bashi Suji, Dotonburi

spent all day here.. a lot of food stall. Took all my money. Lol

NEXT DAY APRIL 1st was UNIVERSAL DAY _ spent all day here lots of attractions

called it a day hahah. Very tiring. But we had so much fun,

APRIL 2 another day in KYOTO

first stop was kiyomizu DERA

we walked around NINENZAKA, KODAIJI TEMPLE, hokanji temple, yasaka shrine etc alot

A LONG WALK AT PHILOSOPHERS PATH

last stop for the day was nishiki market

APRIL 3 was OSAKA DAY

first stop as Imelda building

all day shopping spree in JAPAN. It was soo much fun. We had a blast. We love Japan tho it was so expensive. 10 days in Japan was so short, but it was so worth it. We thank GOD for his protection AND ENDLESS BLESSING, HE HAS BEEN SO GOOD TO US, WE WILL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL. STAY TUNED FOR OUR NEXT DESTINATION

APRIL 4 flight from OSAKA TO TAIPEI

Arizona trip with family

This was our first trip together with my sisters. Marcel and MINDA with her kids

First stop in Sedona

Heading to the cathedral rock

We only did very mini hike coz we were traveling with kids and youngest was 9 month old heheh

Check in at our hotel and called it a day

Next day we started our adventure with upper antelope

Perfect for kids they were running around lol

Minda with the youngest tourist hehe

Upper antelope was perfect for family with kids or elderly not much stairs compared to lower antelope

We were done at around 9am our next stop – horse shoe bend. It requires about 30mins hike. It was really hot. So the kids and the ,I’m were left in the car

Arrived around 10am explored most spot, hike back to the car and headed to Utah to see the forest gump spot and see monument valley

Forest gump highway

Beautiful views on our way back to hotel in AZ

After a short road trip we headed to Grand Canyon for the sunset

Arrived around 5 pm

Mather point Grand Canyon south

It was exhausting but we had so much fun. Called it a day and headed to our hotel.

Next day we visited family in ARIZONa

Our cousin and AUNT. WE HAD A GREAT TIME. THANK YOU SO MUCH AZ. see you again someday

Short trip to UTAH

First time touring UTAH.. was so excited, rented a car

Our first stop was the salt flats

Bonne like salt flats

Next day started our tour with mesa arch

Next stop was the dead horse point overlook

Our next stop delicate arch

It was a beautiful long drive

From the parking spot it was about 1hr trek to the delicate arch

Hiking with a friend. Former coworker from SAIPAN

Drove back to our hotel and call it a night

Next day headed straight to

Our next stop was Zion national park

It also has beautiful view on our way

Did a mini hike canyon overlook trail

Beautiful overlook

Our next stop – BRYCE CANYON

Arrived around 4pm started the Queen’s Garden/Navajo Loop which is about 2.9miles

We finished around 7pm and headed back to our hotel. This is the end of our adventure in UTAH. We had so much fun, UTAH IS INDEED A BEAUTIFUL STATE. Hoping to visit another time,

Banff National Park Canada

Our short trip to banff

Our first stop,was morraine lake booked with company

Morraine lake is gorgeous. Words cannot explain it. You have to go see for yourself

Next stop was

Stop by banff avenue

Then lake Louise

Next stop

Next stop Peyto lake most beautiful lake for me

We had multiple stops forgot the name of this place

Part of gondola ride I think

End of our trip… it was beautiful

Short trip to Baltimore Maryland

Baltimore museum of art

Day 2

Fort Mchenry National Monument

Phlly was 30mins to an hour away so we drove all the way to Philly

First we visited the PHILLY MUSUEM

Our next stop was a park in Philly _ I think it is the lovers park

Next stop was FRANKLIN museum

We spent a night in PHILLY

Next day we visited this

Called it a day. End of our trip hehehe

A trip to Washington D.C

some tourist spot was pretty much walking distance.

Martin Luther king Memorial

Lincoln Memorial

Next stop was Artechhouse

Next was a Smithsonian Museum –

United state capitol Library of congress

Next was renwick Gallery

Last Stop was Jollibee- one of the closest Jollibee to WV

ADDITIONAL SIDE TRIP FROM Philly

national arboretum museum

The End