HAHA, this was me, it was 4am in the morning waiting for my plane to depart to Clark in LCCT. I only had one hour sleep, freaking tired! But gladly I slept enough in the plane...... I was thinking that time what gonna happen on my journey in Philippines, traveling alone, unsure with everything, but I LOVE THIS EXPERIENCE! As I am a backpacker that still learning :)
I have to admit, I have 9kg hand carry luggage, and I was lucky enough that I flirt with the officer early in the morning just to get through the check in counter as Airasia luggage was 7kg strictly...
So yea, flirting is one of the way.... :)
I have to admit, I have 9kg hand carry luggage, and I was lucky enough that I flirt with the officer early in the morning just to get through the check in counter as Airasia luggage was 7kg strictly...
So yea, flirting is one of the way.... :)
First person, local Filipino lady that I met, Marbz! It was indeed a pleasure to know you. We had a great adventure exploring Makati and Manila itself! She took me on the first day to shop around at Makati (Green Belt) the mall where I was a bit surprised to see how amazingly strict check by the security to enter in and out of the malls. The first dinner was truly amazing! I love it so much and thanks for telling me the local cuisine in Philippines! We then decided to eat BALUT, and of course I have my San Miguel Beer accompany with me for this adventures! Check it out for the pics of the balut yea!
Also, I asked Marbz that I wanted to see the other side of Manila, where all the media crazy talk about how dangerous it is, well sorry to some media that Philippines was truly an amazing place, amazing people. "If you give a kind to them, they will give you twice of their kindness to you, even if you don't give, they will still give you, and smile at you, no matter how poor some people here, they never complaint and stress, they smile and grateful for what they have! It was so sad to see the kids there, the street kids no education and I really hope the people there, especially government do something to them, well enough of my thought, enjoy the pics!! I ate lots of street food that was crazy like the pig blood, chicken intestines, and pancreas! So yea! I love here so much!!!
Also, I asked Marbz that I wanted to see the other side of Manila, where all the media crazy talk about how dangerous it is, well sorry to some media that Philippines was truly an amazing place, amazing people. "If you give a kind to them, they will give you twice of their kindness to you, even if you don't give, they will still give you, and smile at you, no matter how poor some people here, they never complaint and stress, they smile and grateful for what they have! It was so sad to see the kids there, the street kids no education and I really hope the people there, especially government do something to them, well enough of my thought, enjoy the pics!! I ate lots of street food that was crazy like the pig blood, chicken intestines, and pancreas! So yea! I love here so much!!!
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Another Filipino friend that I met, John ! I met him in couchsurfing, he was a generous and kind man. He offered me a place to stay in Manila, so since I never been to Quezon City and experience the life staying with local, I decided to stay with him, John, thanks for the gift all away from Manila ! Truly appreciate it, when you come to Malaysia, please do so visit me in Borneo this time and I will definitely come back to Philippines this year to visit you all !!!
That night was the recaps I ate 3 baluts total in my journey in Philippines!!!
That night we, Bryan, you, Sebastian and Markus and Laura had an amazing chat and chilling with beers! I just love sharing all the experience with new people I met! And of course, Bryan you really inspired me to be a traveler like you too someday!
That night was the recaps I ate 3 baluts total in my journey in Philippines!!!
That night we, Bryan, you, Sebastian and Markus and Laura had an amazing chat and chilling with beers! I just love sharing all the experience with new people I met! And of course, Bryan you really inspired me to be a traveler like you too someday!
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LAURA ! I MISSED you BABE!
We do have an amazing journeys in LA Union !!! HAHA.... never thought we could be so crazy with our new friends Antik, Edmund, Tim and Bob! Surfing at the ocean, 3am in the morning seeing you all dip yourself in the beach, clubbing with the locals and dance crazily, party at the beach ! Drink drink and also chat so much with you all ! Hope to see you all someday around this world yea! Cheers!!!
We do have an amazing journeys in LA Union !!! HAHA.... never thought we could be so crazy with our new friends Antik, Edmund, Tim and Bob! Surfing at the ocean, 3am in the morning seeing you all dip yourself in the beach, clubbing with the locals and dance crazily, party at the beach ! Drink drink and also chat so much with you all ! Hope to see you all someday around this world yea! Cheers!!!
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When I look at the picture, I was lucky enough to get a cheaper rate from a stranger, a friendly Filipino that overbook the hotel room (After the security guard assist me and ask me to keep quiet for this) I did not have any reservation, go to Clark on my own with bus then tricycle, was shocked room overbooked, all the hotels, inn and hostel all fully booked. This guy in the dark blue shirt, helped me and offered me a place to stay. At first, I don't mind sleeping in the airport and giving the condition that I spend my time chatting with the security guards till the next morning with some beers! End up, 4 of us spend time talking and talking and sharing experiences and everyone here think I'm a Filipino too!!! So lucky enough, people there are so helpful, even when I'm in the bus, unsure of everything, they willing to assist me! Thanks people! :)
Good bye Philippines, yes good bye, I was so sad indeed leaving this beautiful place, 8 days is not enough to cover the place. As you know Philippines has 7100 islands! My plan board on the 1st day of Chinese New Year, away from home, the crew of Airasia officers from Clark Airport actually gave me fortune cookies, ang pao and also the chocolates to brighten up my day! Such an amazing hospitality. Will I come back to Philippines again this year? YES I AM DEFINITELY GOING BACK there and explore more on Davao, Illocos, Sagada and Zambales (more surfing) I really love this place and this place taught me lot's of lessons and so fun meeting up new people! These amazing journey is indeed a lesson in life that you have to treasure and I encouraged all the young people to backpack and travel and meet lot's of people, it's ok to travel alone because at the end of the day, you will meet someone in your journeys and journeys are made with these people that you traveled with at the end of the day! SALAMAT PHILIPPINES!!!!
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