Travel Bohol

Want to explore the beauty of Bohol?

Bohol is located in Visayas, it is an island famous for its well preserved natural environment and crystal blue water beaches. One of the islands' pride are the world-famous Chocolate Hills and the fine white sand of Panglao Beach. I really enjoyed my trip to Bohol with my friends last November 2009 (yes. this is an overdue post) Tiring but happy trip! Beautiful place perfect for family, couples and friends. I'm so lucky to witness and see God's creation, indeed awesome! Guess what? I'm coming back soon! ^_^

Btw, here's our itinerary:

Day 01 [November 26, 2009. Thursday]:

- 09:45 AM Flight: Manila to Tagbilaran, Bohol at Domestic Airport via Zest Air

- Lunch @ Sinugba ni Abdul, Chicken Ati-Atihan

- Beach Bum/Photo Session at Panglao Beach

- Dinner at Dumaluan Beach Resort, Panglao

- Charade Games and more

Day 02 [November 27, 2009. Friday]:

- Dolphin watching

- Snorkeling at Balicasag Island

- Switch hotel/resort, Dumaluan Beach Resort to Alona Studio, Panglao

- Stroll and Dinner along Alona Beach

- Swimming at Alona Studio's private pool

Day 03 [November 28, 2009. Saturday]:

Country-side Tour

* Dajon Loboc Tarsier

* Man Made Forest

* Chocolate Hills

* Mr. Buko King's Hanging Bridge

* Diocesan Museum of Tagbilaran Loboc Branch / St. Peter the Apostle Parish Loboc

* Loboc River Cruise

* Baclayon Church (the oldest church in the country) in Baclayon

* Blood Compact or "Sandugo" Marker in Barangay Bool, Tagbilaran City

- Dinner along Alona Beach

Day 04 [November 29, 2009. Sunday]:

- 11:25 AM Flight: Tagbilaran, Bohol to Manila at Tagbilaran Airport via Zest Air

I'd like to thank my Kankies friends for this unforgettable getaway and of course Caleb for organizing this adventure... til next escapade!

Here are the photos that i have taken using my travelling buddy- Sonic (Sony H7)

I love Panglao <3

Destination: Zambales- Updated!

Let me explore you to my favorite spots in Zambales!

Zambales is gifted with natural beauty from landscape to waterscape. It is located at the Western part of Luzon where beaches and other tourist spots are totally awesome! It is well-known for its white sand and crystal blue water. Approximately 4 hours drive away from Manila. I really enjoyed my escapades to this place. Truly a paradise! No need to book for a flight, Just pack up and drive! You can also ride a bus from Manila that will take you to the different destination in Zambales. Best for weekend getaway with family, friends and love one.

Pundaquit Beach

Pundaquit Beach is located in San Antonio Zambales. Around 4 hours drive from Manila. Nice beach and clear water but too bad, it was gloomy in the afternoon and the sun didn’t show up when I visit there.

Camara Island

Just across Pundaquit. Around 10 minutes boat ride. The place was relaxing. You can see the view of Pundaquit Mountain.

Capones Island

I love the white sand there. The water is clear like a crystal. You will definitely enjoy the place. A great place for Photoshoot too… Capones is just around 5 minutes boat ride when you’re coming from Camara. I didn’t get a chance to explore the Capones Lighthouse because the water going to the side where the lighthouse is located was rough that time.

Anawangin Cove

Around 15-20 minutes boat ride from Capones. This is a Paradise! I love the environment in Anawangin- the two different bodies of water, the mountains around, the white sand, the clear blue-green water, the pine trees…the views and all about Anawangin! This is a true breath taking place. But—I was frustrated when I saw trashes around. **People, Please do not leave your trashes in the island. Save Anawangin!

Potipot Island

It is located at Candelaria Zambales, the farthest so far approximately 5 hours away from Manila and around 15 minutes boat ride from the nearby resorts of Candelaria. The fine beach and white sand can swept you away. You can stroll around the island for 30 minutes. Some tourist stayed for overnight together with their tents. There was no electricity and signal but this is truly a great place for your adventure!

So now you can choose your destination with your family, friends and love one! Don't forget your camera and sunblock! ;)

NEXT STOP??? Magalawa Island on April 9-10!

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25 THINGS TO DO IN THE PHILIPPINES …

By Jill Lejano

… before fantasizing about exploring other countries

1. Go white water rafting in Cagayan de Oro.

2. Visit Batanes.

3. See Mt. Mayon up close.

4. Swim with the whale sharks in Donsol.

5. Climb Mt. Pulag and be awed by its sea of clouds.

6. Dive, swim and explore Palawan’s underground river.  DONE!!! love it :D

7. Hike and let the view of Mt. Pinatubo crater take your breath away.

8. Party in your bikini in Boracay -DONE!!! but I'm wearing my sun dress! :P

9. Surf’s up! Choose your wave—La Union, Zambales or Real, Quezon. -DONE!!! but i didn't surf

10. Missed out on the pristine beauty of Boracay 15 years ago? Visit Malapascua, Cebu.

11. Dive and see the rich marine life of Anilao, Batangas.

12. Travel back in time—go to Vigan.  -DONE!!! 

13. Let Bohol wow you with its many offerings—the Chocolate Hills, the tarsier, the Loboc River Cruise, old churches and the beach. -DONE twice!!! Expensive though

14. Go high! Drive to the Mountain Province of Sagada. Check out the caves, the hanging coffins and enjoy the laidback lifestyle.

15. Grab a Viaje del Sol map, visit Ugu Binyan’s pottery studio, eat at Kusina Salud and unwind at Casa San Pablo.

16. Spend an entire week up north. Take a road trip from Manila to Vigan, Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Aparri and Isabela!

17. Try wakeboarding in Camsur.

18. Check out Malate, Old Manila and all their secret spots. -DONE!!! 

19. There are many reasons to love Davao. Kublai’s artworks, its proximity to the beach, the tasty pastil and juicy suha. And did I mention that it’s a smoke-free city?

20. Spend a weekend roughing it in Anawangin and Capones in Zambales. -DONE!!! i love it!

21. Check out our colorful fiestas and document them with your camera. Ati-atihan, Dinagyang, Masskara, Sinulog, Higantes, Panagbenga and more.

22. Pick your own strawberries at the Strawberry Fields in La Trinidad, Benguet. -DONE!!! i want to go back!

23. Go to Pampanga for sisig.

24. If it’s too hot in Manila, grab a few friends and take a quick trip to Tagaytay. -DONE!!!! i miss leslie's bulalo!

25. Enjoy a food trip in Iloilo. You’ll never go hungry in this city.

I just realized i still missing a lot of places to go here in the Philippines, though i already went to a lot of tourist spots here. btw, I'm going to Singapore this coming weekend weeeh! wrong move? hmmm ^___^

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Twenty Something...

I was browsing thru my old email and found a very interesting article dated 3/5/2005. 5 years ago... i wasn't aware about the content of the email. 5 years later, while reading it i said to myself. This is so true :)

I don't know who wrote this, but I will share it.

"Being Twenty-Something They call it the "Quarter- life Crisis." It is when you stop going along with the crowd and start realizing that there are a lot of things about yourself that you didn't know and may not like. You start feeling insecure and wonder where you will be in a year or two, but then get scared because you barely know where you are now. You start realizing that people are selfish and that, maybe, those friends that you thought you were so close to aren't exactly the greatest people you have ever met and the people you have lost touch with are some of the most important ones. What you do not realize is that they are realizing that too and are not really cold or catty or mean or insincere, but that they are as confused as you. You look at your job. It is not even close to what you thought you would be doing or maybe you are looking for one and realizing that you are going to have to start at the bottom and are scared.You miss the comforts of college, of groups, of socializing with the same people on a constant basis. But then you realize that maybe they weren't so great after all. You are beginning to understand yourself and what you want and do not want. Your opinions have gotten stronger. You see what others are doing and find yourself judging a bit more than usual because suddenly you realize that you have certain boundaries in your life and add things to your list of what is acceptable and what is not. You are insecure and then secure. You laugh and cry with the greatest force of your life. You feel alone and scared and confused. Suddenly change is the enemy and you try and cling on to the past with dear life but soon realize that the past is drifting further and further away and there is nothing to do but stay where you are or move forward. You get your heart broken and wonder how someone you loved could do such damage to you or you lay in bed and wonder why you can't meet anyone decent enough to get to know better. You love someone but maybe love someone else too and cannot figure out why you are doing this because you are not a bad person. You go through the same emotions and questions over and over and talk with your friends about the same topics because you cannot seem to make a decision. You worry about loans and money and the future and making a life for yourself and while winning the race would be great, right now you'd just like to be a contender! What you may not realize is that everyone reading this relates to it. We are in our best of times and our worst of times, trying as hard as we can figure This whole thing out. Send this to your twenty-something friends...maybe it will help someone feel like they are not alone."

Dream Board: Gadgets

Do you have the power to Attract things? It's so simple. Just think positive and work for it. I have decided to create my dream board when i read Bo Sanchez' Blog. If you want to go the places that you've always dreamed of and things that you wish to buy, just cut out the pictures and post it to your room's wall. it's so easy haha. Me, i will just post it here. I will have all of these soon hahaha... LOA :) 1) pink laptop- will use it for my side line work of course (web designing/developing, shirt-print designing and graphics designing as well) 2) pink PSP -i love playing games when im bored, a very good time killer 3) Lumix Lx3- for snapshots, i want a handy cam with DSLR quality output for events and simple gatherings 4) pink Nokia c3- It's the cheapest wifi phone and why do i love it? it's because it's hot pink! 5) Apple itouch- i want to compile all of my favorite music and movies too, this is also a great travelling buddy 6) Canon 550d (Nikon will do too)- I want to explore photography more. One of my dream is to become a professional photographer and to shoot for magazines, print ads and billboards. That's it, for now. lol... Places soon...hihi :P

Have You Ever?

Have you ever felt waking up in the morning, thinking of a lot of things in your life? Realizing so many things, having regrets and wishing if you could just turn back the time to make things right? You want to stop the anxiousness but you don’t know how. It’s confusing, you can’t breathe, you just want to close your eyes forever and feel the peace in your mind and heart and then when you are ready to wake up, you saw the light already, dark shadows are gone and everything is on its right place.

Lucky 10.10.10

10.10.10 is a lucky and happy day for Caleb and Sheryll. After 10 years of being together they will finally jump to the next level. Me and my kankies friends are excited to witness the unforgettable event in Caleb and Sheryll's life. At first, Caleb didn't tell us the details. He just surprised us when the wedding is already set. He announced it in our YM conference chat haha. First thing that comes to my mind when i heard the news is... "Is Sheryll really sure that she will tie the knot with Caleb?" hahaha just kidding. We are happy for our dear friend. I did a cute wedding artwork. I hope the newly wed couple will like it :) Oooops another wedding soon... ;)

Sonya's Garden

Tagaytay

Photography and Artwork by: Jhellai

Jhellai & Sonic

When i was young... I already had a camera, I remember I owned a light purple film camera when I was in grade 1... then followed by my blue transparent wide angle film camera from vivitar which i got from my aunt in the US as her "pasalubong" then the rest is history. (probably, I'll create another post for my cameras hihi) I don't have a DSLR but people would comment to me that they thought i have one, I said no. I only have Sonic (my cam's name) a Sony DSC H7 which I bought last December 17, 2007. Sonic is my travelling buddy i can't go out of town without Sonic with me... I bought 2 camera bags already, pink and black bag... Sonic already travelled from North to South. We went to the top tourist spots in the Phils like Boracay, Bohol and Palawan. More soon. Sometimes I'm thinking of selling it but at the end of the day I will decide that i will just keep it forever :) I love Sonic, It gives me good feeling and unforgettable memories of my life's special events and journey.

Travel: Goal Achieve!

I'm a certified beach bum!

I really love to travel.

I'm so happy that I already achieved my goal, to go to the top tourist spots in the Philippines (Bora, Bohol and Palawan)

1. Boracay (2008 and 2010)
2. Bohol (2009 and 2011)
3. Palawan (Coron 2010 Puerto Princesa 2013) 

I'm going back to Boracay on Nov 21-23. I sooo miss the place, the white sand, the night life, the blue crystal clear water, food, d'mall, everything!

Watch out for my reviews about my Bohol and Palawan trip. Late update hihi. Thank you God for your wonderful and unbelievable creation! I'm happy! I love Life! <3