March 20, 2020

Dingalan Aurora | Travel Diaries

This is the most spontaneous travel that I've done to date.

Dingalan Aurora, dubbed as Batanes of the East, gives adventure a new meaning. From picturesque beach, breathtaking summit and amazing rock formation you will never regret this amazing experience.

Approximately 5 to 6 hours drive from Manila lies this gem. Many of us wanted to see the beauty of Batanes which is situated at the northern part of our country. Considering that going to Batanes has the most expensive airfare that you can get within the country, it makes us difficult for us to visit it.

This alternative will never fail us and it will ignite your desire to go to Batanes.

Together with my college friends, we explore the beauty of Dingalan. It was a daytour, but we made most out of it.

Our first stop over, this iconic "I love Dingalan" marker. It was raining that time but still we were able to manage to take a *LOT* of photos.

Since there was a rain on our way there, we were considered ourselves lucky to see this amazing view. After the rain, a rainbow showed up which actually reminded me that there is always hope for everyone.

The squad before going to the island. We were escorted by a tour guide whose actually in-charge of our trip. We went for a boat ride for almost 45 minutes.

The water was so clear and pristine. On this day and age that Lightroom is a trend to enhance the color, saturation and the likes of every photo, you don't need this app at all.

Our next stop was the Rock Formation. Fear consumed me at first because the waves are too high and we have to jump off the boat while the tour guide assists us.

Just a gentle reminder to be more careful because the rocks are too sharp. If you are planning to go there make sure to bring diving shoes or hiking sandals to be more comfortable and enjoying at the same time.

Suah Rock Formation

When in Dingalan, the so called “Batanes of The East” was the main highlight of our adventure. After 20 to 30 minutes of trekking we were able to see the breathtaking mountain view deck of the Dingalan Summit.

A trivia: I don't know how to swim, and I have a fear of heights. So this trip brought out the best of me. I learned to conquer somehow my fears and I've realized that life is really better when we go outside our comfort zone.

Surely this is one of a kind adventure. I would really love to go back and I will never get tired of it.

Check out our adventure by clicking the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ8rblbtMX4

October 20, 2019

Baguio City 2019 | Travel Diaries

Ever since I was a kid, my local dream destination is Baguio. So, when I was given a chance to represent our university on a convention happened in Baguio last 2016, I couldn’t contain my excitement. It was one opportunity of a lifetime to go there all expense paid. However we had a limited time going to its tourist’s spots because we are too focused on the convention. So I promised myself that when I have a job, I will go back in Baguio. Indeed, heavens are too kind for me and my promised was fulfilled last October 12, 2019 almost three years after my first visit not to attend some sort of seminar or convention but to celebrate 5th anniversary with my boyfriend. We spent two days and one night there and every second there was worth it.

Back in August, we started to look for an affordable transient house where we will stay there. We found out that the expenses are more expensive when we will travel all by ourselves. Every tourist spots there are too far from each other and we need to hail a cab just to get in there. It was September when we started to look for an affordable travel and tours company. Travelsure Travel &T is our companion during the whole trip.

Me and my boyfriend were so called “joiners” for this trip but that was okay for us. We tend to know other people and meet new friends. Our meeting place was in McDonald’s beside Trinoma and at exactly 1:30AM was the start of the long drive going to Baguio.

That long drive was totally worth when we arrive in Baguio. The cold morning breeze greeted us which we are expected because this city is known for it’s cold weather. It was my second time there and it truly feel magical. Maybe because it is one of my top local destination or the city itself was too beautiful and we enjoyed our stay there.

Baguio is a paradise that truly exceeded my expectation. Every inch of it I may say can serve as an inspiration from those different sceneries and the nature itself. Travel with me via these moments that were captured by lens. Enjoy!