I HAD TIME TO EDIT AND SHARE TO ALL OF YOU OUR SUMMER TRIP IN OSAKA JAPAN LAST JULY 2019.
My travel buddy on this trip is Elie Rosales! She loves to go to Osaka (while I am more on Tokyo). I was happy to go on a trip with a friend who also loves Japan. Yes, we are Filipinas who loves Japan!
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As the year 2019 comes to an end we were all busy with work, the holiday spirit possessed me and my friends by thinking of something that we could do together before we will have our holiday break with our families.
It was a good morning conversation in our group chat when we all decided to go to Bantayan Island in Cebu to have our year-end trip for five days! Sounds like we were tired of the North Luzon beach getaway for just over a weekend.
So we booked our flights that day and accommodation. I was excited because my friends from Manila will be going to Cebu once again and some are first-timer visiting the island.
Hagnaya Port - Ferry Ride
After a three to four hours bus ride, we arrived at Hagnaya Port where we will embark on the ferry for another two hours trip to the island.
Kota Beach Resort
This resort became popular when it was the location shoot for the movie "Camp Sawi" also known as "where do broken hearts go camp" but then we are not heartbroken, actually not all. So the resort decided to remove the Camp Sawi signage at their entrance to refrain non-guests to flocked in and having photoshoots a few years ago.
We booked two rooms.
Motorcycle Rental
We rented a motorbike for PHP300/day as our transport around the town. Joy is a local from Bantayan Island and hasn't been home for a long time since she became based in Manila for work. It was so refreshing for her to be at home and embraced being an island girl once again.
Virgin Island in Bantayan
It was 2013 when the last time I stepped in this island when there were no enough cottages, no stores to buy your drinks and food and other cliff diving spots to jump off with. So when I went there, the island is more on the touristy feels and no longer virgin for me because of the new photo opts spots, tables and cottages, toilets, stores and entrance fee that you have to pay once you entered the island.
The Ruins
It was my first time to visit this spot because whenever I visit Bantayan Island, I just stayed at the beach because that's what we came for after five hours of travel. So it was a good side trip to sight when you on a road trip with friends.
Mangrove Farm
We spent our sunset session in this area where it was quiet and scary because of the mangroves. It was a great location for some photo opts too because Camp Sawi signage is there! HAHA
And there is also a Camp Wagi signage which means you are a "winner!" for all aspects of your life.
Here's the VLOG of our trip. Thanks to Quinan for the video! Keep it up!
We all have a different set of friends to hang out with. I am so lucky to find new friends here in Makati when I transferred to work here two years ago. Last year, we went to Liwliwa Zambales for some beach remedy and to have a break from our hectic work. This year, we went to not so accessible, but the beautiful and adventurous beach in Death Pool, Cabongaon, Pangasinan. Here's my photo diary in 3...2...1
Literally hot dog at the beach
The weather was gloomy the day that we arrived and I suggested to go to death pool also known before as depth pool while the weather is ok.
My homies: Karen, Kim, I, Jazz, Leona, and Mikee
Someone was moving on from the heartbreak.
We went back to the resort for some Karaoke time!
Time for some photo opts. Sunset session!
Cooking for dinner!
We are so lucky to experience sunset in Cabongaoan Beach that day. It was so lovely and added in my list of sunset session.
The next day, it was raining and we have to leave the beach before lunch to go back to Manila.
We had quick photo opts as a group.
TPLEX for toilet and smoke break!
That was a great trip! Until next time!
Thanks Madam Travel and Tours for organizing this trip.
They said, "say YES to new adventures!" So I did. I am not spontaneous, guys! I AM NOT.
When my friend Sai invited me to go to La Union, I knew it was my chance to visit the town. La Union has always been on my to go to list. After I went to Siargao Island and Baler to surf, I told myself that my next stop will be La Union. That was like two or three years ago! I always questioned myself, how come I couldn't visit the place? HAHAHA
Road Trip Session
So I hopped in the car with Vince our driver and the owner of the car (yes, thank you!), Mac the front passenger entertained Vince during the trip then Sai and I sleeping in the back. They went for a night out together when Vince and Mac decided to join us to La Union. Oh well, I guess they are more spontaneous than me.
We stopped over in San Juan, La Union before going to our accommodation through Airbnb.
Villa in Bacnotan, La Union
Our Airbnb is 10 minutes away from the surfing spot. 10 minutes driving guys! But look at these beautiful interior designs/ I can say this is perfect for big groups for an outing.
Feels like in Bali!
There are other rooms with common bathroom. but beach front!
Surfing Spot in Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union
After we rest from long drive (naks! akala mo nag drived) We went to the surfing spot to check the crowd and the sunset! Since it's summer, it was crowded and full pack of people surfing, swimming, drinking and chillin.
Vince, Sai and Mac
When you have to deal with the beer.
Twins!
Sunset Session, Elyu version
Finally, I witnessed the sunset. Awww such a lovely view.
Flotsam and Jetsam Hostel Bar
After our dinner, we had a bonfire at the villa's beachfront. It was so cool and fun. I was the stranger in that group. Well, I didn't have a hard time dealing with them since they were all friendly. We ended our drinking session by the beach at almost three in the morning.
Coffee by the Beach
I woke up early to see the beach and do my thing: drinking coffee while enjoying the cool breeze. So cool!
Tadaaah! I met this cute puppy at the villa.
After we checked out, we decided to separate with the other group and had our lunch with a good view and good food near the surfing spot.
We went back to Manila feeling refreshed. It was a great short trip. I will be back to La Union during the off season so I can enjoy the beach and maybe I'll try the surfing too. My first trip in this town with first the people turned out friends I met for the first time. Definitely one for the books!
