Pinoy Adventurista - Pinoy + Adventures + Turista

Sorsogon - Bulusan Volcano Natural Park and my First Kayaking Experience

2012-01-30T15:01:00.004+08:00

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Bulusan Volcano Natural Park is a nationally protected rain forest surrounding Mt. Bulusan, the highest peak in Sorsogon. It features the active Bulusan volcano, the lake, and two other mountain formations known as as Sharp Peak and Hormahan, and Lake Aguingay. Bulusan lake can be found at the foot of the volcano surrounded by lush green forest and encircled by a concrete pathway.

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Sorsogon - Bulusan Town to Bulusan Volcano Natural Park, my first Top Loading Experience

2012-01-28T19:30:00.005+08:00

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After visiting the old church and ruins in Barcelona, I continued my journey. Now, I'm heading further south to the town of Bulusan. I patiently waited for a jeepney bound for Bulusan with no passenger in the front seat as I wanted to enjoy the scenery. As we traverse through the national hi-way, great expanse of rice fields and a mountain range on my right and the coastal area on my left kept me accompanied for the rest of the travel. What a sight!

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Sorsogon - Visiting the Old Barcelona Church and Ruins

2012-01-26T21:45:00.010+08:00

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Barcelona in the province of Sorsogon is located at 631 KM south of Manila. It is said that the place was called Barcelona because homesick Spaniards find its topography similar to Barcelona of Spain. A charming town known for the century-old Barcelona Church dedicated to St. Joseph, considered as one of Bicol region's oldest churches.

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Travel Guide : Samar - Things To Do, Itinerary, How To Get There, Accommodations, Getting Around, Expenses and Contact Details

2012-01-24T12:45:00.009+08:00

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THINGS TO DO

Calbayog City Tour
Visit the different interesting sites in the city. You can go to Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary grotto located on the shores of Malajog Beach, then proceed to Mondejares Beach Resort in Brgy. Saljag, St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Brgy. San Policarpo known for its "veneration of saints", then to the St. Vincent de Paul Seminary at Dagum Hills. Go to the city center and visit Samar's biggest church, the Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral and visit the tourism office at the Handumanan Building. To read more, click here.

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Samar - Caluwayan Palm Island Beach Resort, One of Samar's Best Vacation Spots

2012-01-21T14:49:00.008+08:00

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Another must-visit resort in Marabut Samar is the Caluwayan Palm Island Beach Resort. Considered as one of the best vacation spots in Samar, it also offers breathtaking view of several towering rock formations and islets. Just like the Marabut Extreme Experience, it also lies on a cove facing San Pedro Bay along the shoreline of Brgy. Caluwayan.

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Samar - I found Serenity and not Extreme Adventure at Marabut Extreme Experience Resort

2012-01-17T20:59:00.008+08:00

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After spending 2 hours in Balangiga, Eastern Samar, I decided to continue my journey, this time to the town of Marabut in Samar. This coastal town is known for its clusters of minute jagged limestone islets that are visible from the coastline. I hailed a public van bound for Tacloban City and paid 100 pesos for a 1 hour trip to Marabut Extreme Experience Resort in Brgy. Osmeña.

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Travel Guide : 3D/2N Baler Aurora Itinerary

2012-01-15T18:30:00.017+08:00

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Baler Aurora is just 6 hours away from Manila. As a province nestled within the Sierra Madre Mountain ranges, Aurora is gifted with rugged terrains and mountainous landscape, making it a haven for nature lovers. With the birth of surfing and other adventurous activities in the province, it is also considered a favorite playground for adventure and thrill seekers wanting an adrenalin pumping experience. Aurora is very rich in natural resources and offers a wide array of adventurous activities. You'll definitely never run out of things to do and to explore.

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Sharing. It's More Fun In The Philippines!

2012-01-14T14:15:00.001+08:00

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As I've mentioned in my previous post, the new DOT campaign is certainly very simple, yet its flexible and catchy! It has gone viral on the internet in the past week and everyone had come up with their own versions of showing that "It's More Fun in the Philippines"! I'm sharing to you my own versions of the meme.

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Eastern Samar - Balangiga Massacre, Town Church and the Lost Bells

2012-01-12T10:36:00.016+08:00

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After exploring Catbalogan City and failing to swim at Kinabut-an spring, I went back to the pension house to freshen-up and had my dinner. I slept early so I could get up at 4:00 AM to catch the first trip to Tacloban City. Nope, I'm not exploring Tacloban City again, I just need to get a transportation to Guiuan, Eastern Samar bacause my destination today is the town of Balangiga, also in Eastern Samar.

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Pinoy Adventurista's few seconds of Fame on State of the Nation with Jessica Soho on GMA News TV Channel 11

2012-01-07T00:27:00.003+08:00

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Last night, while I was on my way home I received a text message from the researcher of GMA News TV. The interview that we had last December 3, 2011 will be aired on the show "State of the Nation with Jessica Soho" Channel 11. I was excited! Unfortunately I wasn't able to watch it, as it was shown on TV because I am still on the road.

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It's more fun in the Philippines!

2012-01-06T13:42:00.006+08:00

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The Philippine Department of Tourism has unveiled this morning its much awaited tourism campaign. "It's more fun in the Philippines". I must say, that it's simple, colorful and catchy! I like the use of the weavings in the "banig" to picture the Philippine map. I love it and will definitely support the campaign!

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Samar - Catbalogan City Tour and My Attempt to Swim at Kinabut-an Springs

2012-01-05T23:50:00.011+08:00

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Without any concrete plan, I took a van from Calbayog going to Catbalogan City. I still don't know what to expect or see there. I didn't even bother to book for an accommodation. All I know is I'll be spending the night there. I just want to be there... I want to experience Catbalogan City...

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Samar - Calbayog City Tour and Meeting the City's Tourism Officers

2012-01-03T11:33:00.013+08:00

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This is another "let's-see-what-happens" trip that I had during the last quarter of 2011. I really had no plans of exploring Calbayog City, I just intend to make it as an entry point to the province of Samar. Good thing that a few days before my trip, I was referred by Josiah of Lakas ng Trip to DOT region 8 for assistance on this trip. I was contacted by Patrick, a staff of the said office and he told me that he has already endorsed me to the tourism office of Calbayog City.

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Year-end Special : Thank You 2011!

2011-12-30T17:18:00.017+08:00

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70 days of travel. 27 new provinces. 2 independent cities. 8 provices re-visited. 33 plane rides. 24 boat, roro, ferry tranfers. Countless bus, van, jeepney, tricycle, trisikad, habal-habal rides. 2 mountain peaks. Numerous adventures. Several new friendships built. 1 goal: "to inspire people to live their dreams, to travel and find their own adventure of a lifetime!"

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My Christmas Wish...

2011-12-24T19:41:00.007+08:00

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This Christmas, may your home be filled with the sweetness of love from your family and friends. May the love of God always shine in your life, as you become a light for others. Maligayang Pasko!

Travel Guide : Leyte and Southern Leyte - How To Get There, Accommodations, Transportation, Expenses, Itinerary and Contact Details

2011-12-23T14:19:00.006+08:00

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HOW TO GET THERE

Airport to the City Center
In Tacloban, the city center is called downtown. From the airport, take a jeepney bound for "downtown". Remember to take the regular jeepneys which only costs 15-20 pesos compared to the "special trip" jeepneys that costs 60 pesos for a trip to downtown Tacloban City.

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Pinoy Holidays : 2012 Philippine Holidays and Long-weekend Schedule

2011-12-19T14:04:00.005+08:00

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In a fews days from now, we shall bid 2011 goodbye and say hello to 2012. The Philippine government had officially declared the list of Philippine Holidays for 2012 through Proclamation No. 295. I'm so glad that there will be several long weekends this coming year. I won't be having a hard time booking those promo flights and to plan for my travels for next year. Hehehe!

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Leyte - The Neoclassical Leyte Provincial Capitol Building

2011-12-15T13:55:00.003+08:00

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Built in 1907, the imposing Leyte Provincial Capitol Building has a stunning neoclassical architecture typical of American-era government edifices. It played a significant part of Philippine history as it briefly became the seat of Philippine Commonwealth Government from October 23, 1944 to February 27, 1945.

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Leyte - San Juanico Bridge, A Walk To Remember

2011-12-13T21:51:00.005+08:00

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Whenever I travel, time constraint has always been my dilemma. If only I have all the time in the world to just sit at the beach and watch the sunset, I would love to do that. But I have a job in Manila and I need to be back. Please don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. I've been roaming around some parts of Leyte and Southern Leyte for two days already and it's just so hard to believe that it's about to end.

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Southern Leyte - Wandering Around Maasin City

2011-12-11T16:08:00.005+08:00

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Maasin City is the capital of Southern Leyte. A 4th class city bounded by the Canigao Channel on the south, the town of Matalom, Leyte on the north, Macrohon on the southeast and the municipalities of Malitbog and Tomas Oppus on the east. It may not be a usual tourist destination, but it’s laid-back charm and bucolic beauty make it an ideal place to relax and escape the typical city life.

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Pinoy Adventurista will be on National TV

2011-12-10T00:20:00.008+08:00

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It started with a comment from one of the researchers of GMA News TV on my Facebook Fan Page. For quite some time, I was speechless. Is this for real? I just can't believe it. I really don't know what to do. I'm asking myself, am I ready for this? Do I really ~~want~~ need an exposure on National TV? Below is the comment:

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Leyte - Waking up in an Island Paradise called Canigao

2011-12-08T17:23:00.010+08:00

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It's day 2 of our overnight camping trip in Canigao island. We were wide awake even before the sun came out. We were just sitting at the shoreline waiting for the dawn to break. The sound of the waves and the cool breeze of the air are our companion. We were in the offing as a new day unfolds.

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Leyte - Arriving at Canigao Island for an Overnight Camping Trip

2011-12-06T19:30:00.016+08:00

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Canigao Island is located in the municipality of Matalom, province of Leyte. This small island off the southwestern coast of Leyte island is a favorite inexpensive weekend get away among Leyteños and tourists visiting the island. It is a small, uninhabited island. So small, one can walk around it in less than half an hour.

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Events : The Philippine Blog Awards 2011

2011-12-04T19:21:00.005+08:00

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The Philippine Blog Awards is an annual event organized by the Philippine Blogger Awards Inc. that aims to recognize oustanding blogs in (but not limited to) the Filipino Blogging Community. This year's awards night was held last December 3, 2011 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium of RCBC Plaza in Makati City.

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Southern Leyte - Zip Southern Leyte, the Country’s Longest, Highest and Steepest Dual Zip Line

2011-11-27T14:49:00.010+08:00

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Zip Southern Leyte, is the first dual zipline in Eastern Visayas region. Located at the tallest bridge in the Philippines, Agas-Agas Bridge provides a thrilling experience for brave souls wanting some heart pounding ziplining adventure. Opened last April 11, 2011, it is a tourism project of the provincial government of Southern Leyte in partnership with some private organizations.

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