Traveling to South Korea : Other DIY Tour

 

 

Day 0 - Traveling toSeoul, South Korea ( Preparation -Solo Trip ) 

Day 1- Traveling to Seoul, South Korea ( Day 1- Downtown Seoul)

Day 2- Traveling toSeoul, South Korea ( Nami Island Tour) 

Day 3- Traveling toSeoul, South Korea ( Other DIY Tours) 

 

Day 3.Other DIY Tours

Breakfast at Dunkin  Donuts, went to Cheonggyeon stream (by Day), then train ride to my destination.

Traveling to Seoul , South Korea ( Nami Island Tour)

Day 0 - Traveling to Seoul, South Korea ( Preparation -Solo Trip )  

Day 1- Traveling to Seoul, South Korea ( Day 1- Downtown Seoul)

Day 2- Traveling toSeoul, South Korea ( Nami Island Tour) 

Day 3- Traveling toSeoul, South Korea ( Other DIY Tours) 

 

Day 2 : Nami Island Tour.

-Breakfast at Dunkin Donuts.

-Nami Island is nearby the Gapyeong Station ( 45-1 hr from Seoul Center)

Traveling to Seoul, South Korea (Preparation-Solo Trip)

Tripod na katulong ko sa pictorial yung black

Day 0 - Traveling to Seoul, South Korea ( Preparation -Solo Trip ) 

Day 1- Traveling to Seoul, South Korea ( Day 1- Downtown Seoul)

Day 2- Traveling to Seoul, South Korea ( Nami Island Tour) 

Day 3- Traveling to Seoul, South Korea ( Other DIY Tours) 

Date of Visit: May 15-May 19, 2013

Accommodation: Seoul Hostel center 

Airline (Cebu Pacifiic)-

Booked last Oct 12,Manila to Incheon-May 15,2013- PHP 2336.50

Booked lat Feb 28,013 Incheon to Mnl-May 19,2013-PHP4993.50

-Airfare with both 15kgs baggage allowance

Number of Pax: 1 (Solo  Travel)

 In order to enter  South Korea  you need to secure a VISA .

Solo Backpack:Dumaguete, Negros Oriental

Dumaguete (Tagged as the City of Gentle People and Motorcycle Capital of PH)

Silliman Hall at Silliman University

6^th Solo Backpacking: Dumaguete- Bantayan Island- Cebu City

My 6th Solo Backpack

Day I: Dumaguete City

Day II: Valencia/ Dumaguete

Day III: Traveling from Dumaguete to Cebu

Day IV: Traveling to Bantayan Island

Day V: Beachbumming at Bantayan Island

Day VI: Cebu City

My Flight Details

Oct 23,2012 7:10AM (Manila-Dumaguete P851.00), Oct 28,2012 9:40PM (Cebu-Manila P834.00) Booked last May 1, 2012. For Low and Seat Sale Fares,Check Cebu Pacific Air!

How Many Days? 6Days/5Nights.

Solo Backpack Ilocos Norte: Paoay y Batac

Solo Backpack Ilocos Norte: Municipalities of Paoay and Batac

Here is my Itinerary

Day I-II:Ilocos Norte: Northbound Tour

      DayII:Ilocos Norte: Southbound Tour
DayIII-IV:Ilocos Sur Part I

    DayIII-IV:Ilocos Sur Part II

     Day V:Ilocos Norte: Paoay y Batac

   Day VI:Ilocos Norte: Laoag

Day IV: Solo Backpacking Ilocos

From Vigan, I need to go back to Ilocos Norte for the continuation of my backpacking. I hailed a tricycle  to bring me at Partas Bus Terminal. (Fare: P15.00)

Info/ Story:
 Partas Bus Terminal - Near Vigan Public Market, Vigan to Batac( air-conditioned bus, Fare: P98.00.I told the Bus Conductor that I will alight at Batac(since we will pass by Batac,the flow of my tour should be like this:Batac-Paoay-Laoag),but I think he was absent-minded I assumed and it's already at the town of San Nicolas when we had a little argument because i had a feeling the we already passed by Batac. I have no other choice but to return to Laoag and checked in at Texicano Hotel and reunited with my other stuffs I left one day ago. So much of that story. And it was already past 12noon.I need to be productive on my 4th day.Left unnecessary stuffs, just brought some clothes,tripod and camera all in my Daypack.Now back to regular programming! Tour Again!)

 Paoay, Ilocos Norte
Transportation: Jeepney from Laoag (P34.00),30 mins travel time,Jeepney Terminal Laoag (near Shell Station at the back of Laoag City Hall)

1st Stop : Paoay Church (UNESCO World Heritage)

UNESCO World Heritage

East Side

Solo Backpack: Ilocos Sur Part I

Ilocos Sur, Philippines

Here is my Itinerary

Day I-II:Ilocos Norte: Northbound Tour

      DayII:Ilocos Norte: Southbound Tour
DayIII-IV:Ilocos Sur Part I

    DayIII-IV:Ilocos Sur Part II

     Day V:Ilocos Norte: Paoay y Batac

   Day VI:Ilocos Norte: Laoag

Capital: Vigan City

Day III (Aug 23,2012) : Vigan- Bantay- Baluarte Tour

Woke up by 7 AM, Im now heading to Vigan.Checked out at Texicano and left my other stuffs because I’ll return the following day. I just brought my DayPack Backpack,Tripod and Sling Bag for my cam.According to Texicano’s friendly staff the Mini-Bus Terminals (to Vigan) is just 2 blocks away from the hotel. Indeed True!. No Breakfast yet, I bought  food from the nearby and popular convenience store in Ilocos, IlocosStop.Around 830-900 the mini-nonaircon bus(Fare=P60.00) departed even if it’s half empty,that’s the disadvantage of riding these mini-buses because along the way they will pick up passengers and it is time consuming and they did cut their trip at the last town of Ilocos Norte which is Badoc and return my P30.00 because I’m the only passenger who is heading to Vigan. Better ride (Partas,Farinas and Florida BusLines).So I hopped and push my luck again to another mini-bus to Vigan, and after  an Hour and half. I arrived at the Heritage City of Vigan around 1130am.

Now Looking for a Lodge

 I have two options both got from Marcos's blog..

-Vigan Hotel –located at the back of Vigan Cathedral (near Plaza Burgos and Crisologo St)

-Socio Pastoral Council-located at the Archbishop Palace,a retreat house, caters  tourists and those who will attend seminars (near Plaza Salcedo and Vigan Cathedral)

I  settled and checked in at Socio Pastoral for an Overnight Stay(  Fan Room worth P300.00,Shared CR,2 Beds)Has Curfew by 9pm.

 

Started  my Vigan Walking Tour (a Must see when your visiting Vigan)
How to get to Crisologo?: Walk

1^st Stop: Crisologo Street (Home of the Ancestral Houses)

Calesa for Hire. I'm not sure How Much? In Laoag it's P60.00(Solo)

Solo Backpack Ilocos Norte:Southbound Tour

continuation of Day II : Southbound Tour ( Bangui Wind Mill, Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, Cape Bojeador Lighthouse)

Here is my Itinerary

Day I-II:Ilocos Norte: Northbound Tour

      DayII:Ilocos Norte: Southbound Tour
DayIII-IV:Ilocos Sur Part I

    DayIII-IV:Ilocos Sur Part II

     Day V:Ilocos Norte: Paoay y Batac

   Day VI:Ilocos Norte: Laoag

...from our last stop which is Pagudpud, Blue Lagoon to be exact, now we're heading Southbound for the continuation of my tour. But it was already lunch time, so I asked Manong Joseph where can we dine and eat? After 15-20 mins, he parked to a carinderia along the Highway in Bangui.Of course we ordered the Ilocano's Favorite, Pinakbet and Bagnet. After 30 mins,Solve! Burp! Back to Tour Proper

1st Stop: Bangui Wind Mills, Bangui Ilocos Norte 

Info: 20 Wind Mills, No Entrance fee, a lot of Souvenir Shops and Sari-Sari stores
            

East Side (if you're facing the sea)

 

 

West Side

Souvenirs (Alin-alin ang naiba?)Haggling is the Best Policy

Solo Backpack: Cagayan Valley

4th Solo Backpacking: Cagayan Province, Philippines

Province of Cagayan (aka Cagayan Valley- Region II)
Capital: Tuguegarao

June 16-18,2012

Day I: Anguib Beach, Santa Ana Cagayan 

Day II: Callao Cave- Tuguegarao 

Information About my Trip

-Airphil Express RT Ticket worth P467.00 only
-Anguib Beach Cove (Branded as Boracay of Northeast)- a 30min trike ride from Sta. Ana Town Proper.
-Sta. Ana, Cagayan a 3-Hour Van Ride from Tuguegarao.
-Sta. Ana,Cagayan (jump off point to Palaui Island and Home Of Cagayan Economic Free Port Zone,there are 3 Casinos..semi Subic but not that fully developed).
-Tuguegarao(Branded as the Hottest City in PH)- CONFIRMED! Napudot! Hace Calor! Inita uy!
-Wait for John Lloyd and Bea's upcoming movie-they will feature Anguib and Callao Cave according to locals.
-Anguib (pronounce as Angib), Callao(pronounce as Cal- Lao not Callyao)
-Spent 5K(Transpo,Accomodation,Food,Pasalubong and Extras)

Anguib Beach, Santa Ana Cagayan

Day I (June 16,2012)- Travel Time

30 mins Delayed 2P Flight.Lunch at Chowking Tuguegarao.3 Hour Van Ride to Sta. Ana