tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:03:18 +0000hotspot expressCebu PacificItchy FeetSurvivorSurvivor PhilippinesTravel FactorAnilaoBalerBangui WindmillsBatangasBoholCamiguinCayangan LakeCebuCoffee Bean and Tea LeafCoronKayangan LakeLa UnionLaiyaLet's Go SagoOthersPalawanSurfvivorTravel TayoTubattahaTurtle IslandsUrbiztondo BeachVirgin ResortWhite Islandbeachpiso farepromoswhatsyourcoffeebeanstoryTra*vel [trāv'el] (v.) : to go from one place to another, as by foot, car, ship, plane, or train; to go on a trip; journey, usually for pleasure. Ta*yo [ta-yo] (n.) us; together. "Travel-Tayo!" == "Let's go travel!" <br/><br/> A photo journal of my travels, tours, and recommendations of great places around the Philippines where I have been. Join me as I experience these great adventures!http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)Blogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-5017776460359875992Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +00002008-08-08T20:00:22.008+08:00Let's Go SagoTravel TayoAs zero represents having nothing as a beginning, infinity connotes something that lasts forever.But on this day of zeroes and infinities - 080808 - I would have to bade goodbye. This is not a sad goodbye though, as I am simply starting anew with zero, albeit in another blog.As businesses would say -- "We have moved to a better location, please visit us." In the same way, I am encouraging you, myhttp://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/08/of-zeroes-and-infinities.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-5043331220862981047Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:50:00 +00002008-07-29T17:37:05.414+08:00Cebu PacificStarting the 1st of August 2008, Cebu Pacific will transfer all its domestic and international flights to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3.The move of the country's largest domestic airline will mean a more spacious check in area with 28 new counters from the 22 old ones in the Domestic Terminal. Boarding gates will also more than double from four to nine. But don't get all http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/07/cebu-pacific-moves-all-flights-to-naia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-1052154803453782937Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:35:00 +00002008-08-01T16:43:00.924+08:00Coffee Bean and Tea LeafwhatsyourcoffeebeanstoryA few months ago, I visited CBTL High Street branch and took some photos. I've posted here two of the good ones I deemed fit for the What's Your Coffee Bean &amp; Tea Leaf Story? photo contest.If you think I deserve a merit, please feel free to vote for me CLICK HERE for Photo 1 (First Photo).CLICK HERE for Photo 2 (Lower Photo).Thanks in Advance. The first one is "The CBTL Ambiance"My second http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/07/short-trip-to-coffee-bean-tea-leaf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-522364088861406312Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:14:00 +00002008-07-10T21:56:15.354+08:00OthersIt's a night launch party but wear your sunglasses - 3D movie glasses, that is. SM Cinemas formally introduced their Cinema 1 at The Block as D-Cinema, the first true digital cinema in the Philippines as it uses digital technologies from production, post-prod, distribution, up to projection. The featured movie was Journey to the Center of the Earth starring Brendan Fraser - an http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/07/3d-journey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-5431150888134601682Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:21:00 +00002008-07-06T16:53:04.270+08:00Bangui Windmillshotspot expressOne of the 15 giant fans each about 70 meters high. They are actually wind turbines situated about 326 meters apart along the 3km stretch of Bangui Bay, Ilocos Norte province. It was built to generate clean energy from wind power.http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/07/hotspot-express-bangui-windmills-ilocos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-1284135459977744533Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:31:00 +00002008-06-30T22:38:30.970+08:00BoholCebuItchy FeetTravel FactorFast Facts:What: Travel Factor Island Hopping: BOHOL - CEBUWhen: July 10-13, 2008Where: Bohol, CebuWhy: Island hopping, snorkling/diving, dolphin watching,Cost: 5,500/pax (group of 10pax)Details:Click Herehttp://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/06/itchy-feet-bohol-cebu-island-hopping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-1432153929091271103Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:59:00 +00002008-06-25T16:03:32.992+08:00With regards to the Coffee Bean &amp;TL blogger's event last night, I gave away calling cards with this site but the actual post about the event can be found in my food blog somethingsweetandmore.wordpress.comhttp://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/06/trivial-advisory.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-3349981929134494443Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:46:00 +00002008-06-11T15:08:07.742+08:00hotspot expressLa UnionUrbiztondo BeachUrbiztondo Beach can be found in San Juan, La Union. This beach is famous for its surfing friendly waves. Surfing season here starts on the month of August and lasts until March of the following year.http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/06/hotspot-express-urbiztondo-beach-la.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-1656483224470356543Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:59:00 +00002008-06-04T16:22:25.973+08:00Camiguinhotspot expressWhite IslandThis dynamic C-shaped sand bar 2km. off coast Camiguin is a white powdery sand paradise. There are no vegetation, trees, or inhabitants in the island; only minimal 'kawayan' structures for shade. It is ideal for sunbathing, snorkeling and plain beach bumming.http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/06/hotspot-express-white-island-camiguin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-248059734539614621Sun, 25 May 2008 16:31:00 +00002008-05-26T01:46:20.417+08:00SurvivorSurvivor PhilippinesMy apologies to all my supporters =), but I did not survive the auditions. The next paragraph will narrate how everything unfolded.May 23, my cellphone alarm rung at 0400hrs and I arrived at SM Manila 0545. A crowd-filled walkway area of the mall's west side entrance greeted my sleepy eyes. I overheard that some guys were there as early 0130hrs. I initially estimated the crowd to be around 500. http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/05/i-did-not-survive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-5076150312773364864Wed, 21 May 2008 09:47:00 +00002008-05-21T18:22:57.678+08:00SurfvivorSurvivorSurvivor PhilippinesPero pano kung sumikat ako? Can I handle the pressure of being a celebrity? =) Haha, just kidding.Seriously now, I know I don't have the visual appeal of being a competitor on national tv but my inner self really wants to partake of the adventure. I never thought of myself actually joining a reality TV show and I have yet to finish any US series of the show either.Nonetheless, after further http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/05/should-i-audition-for-survivor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-7007432868014821518Sun, 18 May 2008 17:03:00 +00002008-05-19T01:37:46.582+08:00AnilaobeachTubattahaTurtle IslandsI just watched GMA7's news and public affairs underwater special entitled "Sisid", meaning "dive". It was a pleasurable trip to some of the country's natural underwater wonders, albeit through an electronic tube.First to be featured was the diver's paradise of Tubattaha Reef. Minutes away from Puerto Princesa, the dive site revealed a rich biologically diversified ecosystem of underwater http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/05/watching-gma7s-sisid.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-1492804357563001645Wed, 14 May 2008 17:18:00 +00002008-05-15T01:42:27.416+08:00Cebu Pacificpiso farepromosCebu Pacific is at it again! Form their renowned PISO fare now comes "ZERO comes before JUAN!". They're giving away 500,00 seats to international and local destinations from May 15-18,2008 or until it solds out. Travel period should be within June 9 to Dec 31 of the same year. Tara na! Travel tayo (.blogspot.com)! Details? Click here.http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/05/from-piso-to-zero.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-7086111332647391685Sat, 10 May 2008 06:58:00 +00002008-05-10T15:24:37.572+08:00Batangashotspot expressLaiyaVirgin ResortVirgin Resort in Laiya, Batangas. A good 3hrs away from Manila, the resort maintains its calm atmosphere by locating its rooms/lodging a good distance from the shore. Aptly named, the seemingly untouched beach leaves a feeling of solitutde and peace to the visitors.http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/05/hotspot-express-virgin-resort-laiya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-3290627699932956716Sun, 04 May 2008 06:46:00 +00002008-05-06T01:08:56.178+08:00BalerItchy FeetTravel FactorFast Facts:What: Travel Factor Surfvivor BalerWhen: May 09-11Where: Baler, QuezonWhy: to Surf the waves of Baler (even beginners are welcome)Cost: 3,500/pax (15pax)How: Roundtrip bus transfer (Manila-Baler-Manila)Details: http://thetravelfactor.multiply.com/journal/item/47/Surfvivor_-_Balerhttp://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/05/itchy-feet-surfing-in-baler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-2859764275151094145Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:33:00 +00002008-05-21T19:32:30.747+08:00Cayangan LakeCoronhotspot expressKayangan LakePalawanSometimes also referred to as Kayangan Lake, this beautiful lake is one of Coron Islands' well known spots. More than once recognized as the cleanest lake in the Philippines, it's underwater stalagmites-like structures and caves are even more majestic than the limestone walls surrounding it.http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/04/hotspot-express-cayangan-lake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-3690255536160629653Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:14:00 +00002008-04-27T20:30:15.144+08:00hotspot expressI'm introducing the start of 'hOtSpOT eXPreSs'. These will be single photo blogs followed by a brief description. It aims to provide a quick overview and stimulate the reader's excitement about the featured Philippine travel spot.http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/04/hotspot-express.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-7621921158664984762Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:10:00 +00002008-04-13T02:54:13.085+08:00Formally known as Lahuy Island in Sitio Manlawi, it was once called the treasure island of the Caramoan peninsula. This was brought about by the fact that some parts of the island cove were mined for gold way before the second world war. However, current operations are now small-scale and limited. This peaceful 10 kilometer long island of Caramoan boasts of white virgin beaches and friendly http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/04/caramoans-pre-war-treasure-island.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-2366895236286680554Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:02:00 +00002008-03-26T00:03:43.339+08:00Yes, you can take your van in going to - Wawa Dam. But it would be advisable to park it in front of the local tourism office nearby since even a mountain bike would not have an easy time going through the rocky trail, and less likely your van.Surrounded by the limestone walls of the Sierra Madre mountains, Wawa Dam was constructed by the Americans in 1909 to serve as a reservoir. It used to http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/03/van-dam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-1002419157558782801Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:41:00 +00002008-03-03T02:30:35.892+08:00Wonder why it's windy in Ilocos Norte? How about having 15 giant fans each about 70 meters high?Seriously now, the Bangui Wind Mills of Ilocos Norte was built to generate clean energy from wind power. Aside from providing electricity in the local area, it stores power for the main station which in turn supplies some provincial substations.They are actually wind turbines situated about 326 meters http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/03/3-shades-of-bangui-wind-mills.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-7040269551181169143Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:23:00 +00002008-02-06T14:26:54.430+08:00Surfvivor Challenge, a surfing competition presented by Travel Factor International Ventures() will be held in San Juan, La Union on Feb 2-3, 2008. It is a 2-day outdoor activity filled with surfing festivities. It celebrates Travel Factor's first year anniversary celebration of its Surfvivor series which started a year and 2 months ago. Major events include the 1st Surfvivor Challenge, Surfvivorhttp://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/02/la-union-surfvivor-challenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-1545783967609006094Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:56:00 +00002008-01-02T01:26:50.510+08:00Whew! 2007 was surely a blast in terms of travels and new places I've been to. It sure surpassed 2006.January started with surfing in La Union. A first for me. Followed by my first plane ride to Cagayan De Oro! It was my first to be in Mindanao Island too. And since it was very near Camiguin island, who would let it pass!If I have conquered the north on the third month of the year, the north http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2008/01/2007-year-of-firsts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-5279764618138053509Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:25:00 +00002008-01-31T00:27:45.204+08:00I entitled this 'The Awakening' because this is the trip which opened my eyes to a whole new horizon of discovery, excitement and adventure. As profound as it may sound, I'm not really the 'going out' type-of-guy beforehand. The farthest I've been to outside of Metro Manils is Batangas. And that is just because we have relatives there whom we seldom visit. To the north, i have only been to Tarlachttp://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2007/08/awakening.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507189167968116606.post-49749786195819405Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:00:00 +00002007-08-01T11:47:48.579+08:00Tra*vel [trāv'əl] (v.): to go from one place to another, as by foot, car, ship, plane, or train; to go on a trip; journey: to travel for pleasure.Ta*yo [ta-yo] (n.) us; together.Travel-Tayo! ==> Let's go and travel!A photo journal of my travels, tours, experiences, and recommendations of great places in the Philippines where I have tread and will tread in the future. Join me as I experience http://travel-tayo.blogspot.com/2007/07/lakbay-tayo-now-na.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Uy)0