soloflightEd

Lakbay Norte 3: Rediscover the North

soloflightEd — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:09:37 +0000

I was hoping to publish a couple of entries while travelling to different places in the North. But every time I checked in the hotels we were assigned to, I was more excited to hit the sack to get some much-needed rest. The Lakbay Norte 3 trip has ended but I’m still getting a hangover [...]

Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012 Schedule

soloflightEd — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:27 +0000

The 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clark will be happening on February 9-12, 2012 at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga. I’ve been wanting to attend this event since last year with so many hot air balloons being showcased. It’s a photographer’s treat to witness so much color in the air. Unfortunately, [...]

Lakbay Norte 3: Outdoor Adventures in North Philippines

soloflightEd — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:07:27 +0000

I was so overwhelmed by the responses I received from my previous blog entry that I don’t know if I can come up with another ‘share-worthy’ post. But based on the comments, a lot of people have but a slight idea of my plans after announcing that I was going to resign in order to [...]

Delusions of Grandeur: Taking the Step to Location Independence

soloflightEd — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:03:40 +0000

I wake up, take a bath, go to the office, work, clock out, go home, work online, and sleep. On weekends, I travel to let loose and stay sane. This routine has been going on for a couple of years and I've grown comfortable with my surroundings that I feel the need for change. Somehow, [...]

Beyond Comfort

soloflightEd — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:27:59 +0000

2012 will be a year where I’ll go out of my comfort zone and test the waters. I’ll be travelling to different countries in Southeast Asia and if all goes well, I’ll be able to live like a nomad. I know a few people who have already done this backpacking journey and I’m inspired to [...]

Podcast Interview with James of JourneyingJames.com

soloflightEd — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:23:47 +0000

Every time I hear somebody complain that they don’t have enough money that’s why they can’t travel, I refer them to James and his blog. Being able to backpack for 14 days in the Visayas with only 250 bucks as his budget per day, it’s evident that this guy is out to prove things wrong; [...]

Cebu Trip: Whale Shark 'Butanding' Encounter in Oslob

soloflightEd — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:16:19 +0000

I hurriedly finished my work and delegated tasks to my peers. I also made sure that all my client sessions were in place before I left. I clocked out early so I could meet up with my friends outside. We were going to see the whale sharks (butanding in Tagalog or tuki in Bisaya) in [...]

2011 Highlights: A Lot to Be Thankful For

soloflightEd — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:52:17 +0000

As a tradition that started in 2010, I'm recapping the highlights that happened this 2011. This year was a good run for me. I’ve a lot to be thankful for as the blessings just keep on arriving. Trips January: Siem Reap in Cambodia, Bangkok in Thailand and Davao City February: Anawangin, Nagsasa & Capones in [...]

Six Consecutive Trips in Six Weekends

soloflightEd — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 03:48:33 +0000

For a month and a half, I spent my weekends out of town on different travel adventures with various people. The surprising thing was that these weren’t really planned at all. I thought all my travels for the year were over and I was going to stay put in order to finish writing articles and [...]

Cebu Trip: Reaching Osmeña Peak

soloflightEd — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:26:20 +0000

A few more steps and I was already at the Osmeña Peak in Cebu. Actually, it was a few hundred more but it didn't seem much as I was in a hurry to get to the top. I left my friend, Doi who was resting her swollen leg down below. I would've stayed with her [...]