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ctrlsht · 2 years ago

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Behind Those Connection | bestfriend!jungkook au 05

⭢ pairing: jungkook x reader ⭢ genre: fluff, bestfriend!jungkook ⭢ warnings: introvert jk, future family problems, jk prefers to be alone ⭢ word count: 2.4k

summary: in which you are the only friend that jungkook has parts: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

You've been staring at the window as the sun rises. You have also experienced light-headedness even before the sun has risen and you tried to close your eyes to endure it. Last night was one hell of a sleepless night and the only thing that keeps running in your head was what happened between you and Jungkook. Jungkook hasn't returned since last night and honestly, you wanted to follow him because you're worried sick but before you even do that, Namjoon messaged you asking why Jungkook is sleeping in their room. After a few moments, you heard the doorbell ring and you were expecting it to be Jungkook but you heard Namjoon calling your name. You slowly stood up and looked at the wall clock. It's still 7 in the morning.

"Good morning." Namjoon greeted as he entered the room while plastering his smile but you do not have the energy to smile back because you felt so sick. "Did you even sleep?" He asked as he entered your room and you sat on the side of the bed.

"Can't sleep." You answered as you covered your face with your palm.

"So what did you and Jungkook fight about?" He asked and you didn't even bother to reply. Because of your dizziness, you decided to lie down covering yourself with the comforter.

"We should be having our breakfast right now so we can leave at 8am but with your state, I don't think we'll be following the original plan." He said. "Everyone is asleep though."

"Why are you even up so early?" Your voice is husky.

"I follow the scheduled plan." As you expect him to say because he's basically Kim Namjoon.

"Where's Jungkook?" You slightly removed the cover of the comforter in your face so you can see Namjoon and he's in front of the sliding door going to the veranda adoring the view that’s in front.

"Sleeping. He knocks in the middle of the night asking if he can sleep with us. Seokjin was already sleeping so I was the only one awake." He glanced at you before he walked to the countertop to brew a coffee. "Do you want some coffee?"

"No. I'll try to sleep." And you faced the opposite side.

"Aren't you going to tell me what happened? Jungkook also didn't even want to tell me the reason."

"Just wake me up if we're about to leave. My head felt like cracking. I fucking need to sleep."

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You don't know how you will approach your best friend and now you don't know how to handle the awkwardness between the two of you. When you wake up from your sleep, it's already 10 in the morning and as you open your eyes, the first thing you see is the back of Jungkook who's arranging his things. You don't know how to start a conversation with him hence, both of you ended up not saying a word which is awkward but it's much better than saying something you'd actually regret.

The thing that made it worse is when your friends notice the tension and distance between the two of you. You don't want to put him in the spotlight where your friends nag him but it’s something you can't control which made you decide to approach him before the day ends. You wanted to fix things between the two of you and hopefully, he also does. But you had a little grudge against him for not even giving you a single glance and completely ignoring you but you've realized that it's partly your fault.

You and your friends left Cebu City going to Bantayan Island at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. It was not a good plan to travel from the city to the island in the afternoon because there is no available boat or ship to ride and everyone is having their lunch time so you've waited for almost two hours before there is an available ride.

Reaching Bantayan Island is breathtaking because of its wonderful scenery and crystal clear ocean and it somehow gives you a peace of mind. The sun is too bright and the weather is too hot but it didn't stop your friends from running into the water as soon as they had the chance. You were at the cottage while your friends were having a dip under the sun. And your best friend? He's nowhere to be found.

You were laying down in the beach lounger and you decided to get up. You're wearing your bikini and as you stand up, you cover your waist with the scarf that you have. You wanted to enjoy the day but there's the thing in your mind that prevents it and you know the reason why.

You immediately walk towards the cabin you rented and silence greeted you. No one was in the living room so you decided to check out the room but before you even went upstairs, you bumped at the stone chest of someone and when you looked up, you saw Jungkook holding a can of… beer? In the afternoon?

You didn't realize that both of you were having a staring contest until he looked down at your body before he looked away. You suddenly feel conscious of your body and you realize that your outfit is not the appropriate attire for the situation.

He passed you and before he even walked away, you spoke. "H-hey."

You looked behind and he stopped walking but he didn't look back. You bite your lower lip and brush your palm on your right upper arm. You take a deep breath because your heart starts to beat rapidly.

"Can… Can we talk? About last night?" You speak softly because you weren't sure if you're doing it right, however, the next thing that he did made your heart sink.

"Namjoon is actually waiting for me." He didn't even look behind to see you before he finally walked away.

You became blank when he left you. You don't know how long you've been standing and you've been processing what just happened.

You didn't expect him to approach you with warm hugs but you also didn't expect him to leave like that either.

Before you can even recover, you heard footsteps entering the cabin.

"y/n, Jimin's been calling you a hundred times and I don't want to answer it so I just went here." Namjoon said while holding your phone.

You slowly grab your phone from him and when you press the power button, there's a lot of messages coming from Jimin and a few missed calls including from yesterday. You didn't notice his messages and calls because you're actually preoccupied up until now.

"Are you okay?" Namjoon asked softly when he stared at you but you didn't respond and proceeded to read Jimin's messages.

From Jimin:

I stopped by at the cafe where we went before I go home hahaha

Kinda miss you tbh

y/n???

I hope you're enjoying your day!

Hey?

Those are just messages from yesterday and there are more. You wanted to call him back but you were not in the mood so you just left a simple message.

To Jimin:

Hi Jimin! Sorry for not replying to all of your messages and answering your calls.

We just encountered a problem so I haven't used my phone often. But everything's fine. You don't have to worry.

I'm sorry that I can't call you right now because the wifi signal is poor

TTYL :)))

You threw your phone at the couch in the living room and you let yourself fall there before you sigh.

"y/n, you can tell me your problem. You've been like this since yesterday. Seriously, what's wrong?" Namjoon sat beside you before you looked at him.

"I thought you'd been waiting for Jungkook?"

"Uhh yeah? He said he's going to get some beer so I said to also get me one. Ice cold beer is perfect for the weather." You suddenly rolled your eyes.

"Namjoon, it's freaking 30 degrees out there. Beer will only warm you up."

"Yeah but it's cold." He raises his can.

You didn't respond. The whole situation is frustrating you and you just wanted to have some fun from this mini vacation but guess what? It only fucked you up.

"C'mon y/n. Is this about Jungkook?"

"I don't know. I tried to talk to him but he just walk the fuck out!" Your voice raised and you covered your face from frustration.

"You can tell me the problem."

You told Namjoon everything that happened yesterday and he actually listened to everything you say. You don't know what to do after Jungkook left you dumbfounded again just like last night and you honestly don't want to approach him for the second time because it will only get on your nerves if he walks out again.

"Maybe it's better if you give him space. He may not be ready to talk to you." He said.

"That's easy to do but we're in a vacation for fuck's sake. Everyone will be affected if we keep on avoiding each other. I just want this to be over." You covered your face using both of your palms.

"You will only make it worse. When you approach him and he walks out again, you'll just end up being more frustrated. I'll tell you."

"Giving each other space is the only option here for the meantime. You cannot hide from him but you cannot also force him to talk to you. Try to set aside your frustration and think about the days that we only left. You don't want this vacation to be wasted, am I right?"

He stands up to get a can of beer inside the fridge and walks back to give it to you.

"Drinking cold beer on a sunny day isn't really bad. Come on and try." You don't have a choice but to take it. After opening the can of beer, he gave you a toast and sat back.

"Does Jungkook have a girlfriend or someone he likes?" He suddenly asked.

"Naaah. He doesn't mention anyone." You take a sip after you answer.

"But do you think he likes someone?"

"I don't think so. He doesn't have other shits to do except playing his video games or reading his book in his free time."

It was actually true though. Except for school and studying, the only thing he does is the thing you've mentioned. He doesn't even go out if it's unnecessary. Sometimes, you use his phone and you haven't seen any suspicious person popping up in his notifications.

"Have you ever crossed your mind that what if he likes you?" You suddenly choked as you were drinking your beer. Namjoon taps your back to prevent you from coughing. After you wipe your mouth, you suddenly laugh.

"What?" Namjoon asked.

"Are you out of your mind?" You said while chuckling.

"What? There's nothing impossible, y/n! Just come think about it. What do you think is the reason why Jungkook is too stunned to speak when he sees Jimin's messages and when he suddenly explodes when Jimin calls you in the middle of your argument with him?"

"You don't understand, joonie–

"He's basically jealous, y/n!" He cut you off.

"That's not it!"

"Then what?"

You didn't respond immediately and you collected yourself before you answered.

"I am the only one he trusts and the only friend he's comfortable with at all times." You started. "He may appear as a straightforward person and says what comes in his mind but when it comes to his true feelings, he prefers not to say it. The only way that I can keep up with what he truly feels is by my observations."

"This is actually the first time he became honest with me about his feelings. You see, I am the only one that he has. You all may be treating him as your friend but he's still building his courage to feel comfortable with all of you. Sometimes, he feels left out and I, as his best friend who’s supposed to be with him on this whole trip, is busy talking to someone else." You sigh.

The thing that you always keep in your mind is, you're the only person he truly trusts and he has no one else except you. You don't want to reach the point where he trusts nobody, even you.

It was a long moment of silence for the both of you before he nodded.

"I get it." He said and finished his can of beer. "But I still believe that his actions scream jealousy." He chuckled.

"Namjoon!"

Before you even have another argument with him, you hear the loud voices entering the cabin.

"Oh my god." You and Namjoon looked behind and you saw your friends as they entered.

"What are you guys doing?" Giselle asked with full of malice.

"Are you two supposed to make out or what?" After Seokjin said that, everyone laughed except Jungkook who's behind your friends.

That's when you realize where those malicious thoughts are coming from. You're still wearing your bikini and the only thing covering you is the scarf around your waist.

"We're actually having a bible study." Namjoon said sarcastically before standing up, getting another can of beer in the fridge.

"So what's the bible verse of the day?"

"Fuck yourself."

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The rest of the day is spent in the cozy cabin where everyone's resting and on their phone. It's been three days since you've arrived in Cebu and you still have two days before going back to Seoul. You'll be spending the next two days here in Bantayan Island doing a lot of water activities. And for now, you'll be resting to prepare for island hopping for tomorrow.

When the night came, you and your friends went to a restaurant to eat your dinner while spending the night by the seashore with a bonfire. Everyone is talking about random stuff and capturing photos to post in their Instagram stories.

You're all sitting in the sand circling the bonfire and Jungkook is in front of you. You got the chance to stare at him because he doesn't give you a single glance and it makes you pout. It looks like he really doesn't care. You took your phone and took a shot of him.

The weight in you is reduced after you've talked to Namjoon and it's good to atleast have someone to listen to you. It seems that Namjoon understands the whole situation so he finds a way to distance the both of you. He's with Jungkook the whole time and he makes sure that he's not left out.

This will be extra special if you have your best friend by your side and create the best moments but unfortunately, things happen.

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group1-emptech · 2 years ago

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Cebu City Attraction

Are you and your family making summer plans this vacation? How to find a wonderful yet affordable places to go?

Cebu City is the oldest city of the south. Cebu Tourist Attractions will help you to fulfill your vacation. A lot of places that you can visit in Cebu. Well, just have a look at the picture below and this will give you some ideas where to go.

Simala

Described by many as one of the most beautiful Churches in Cebu, Simala Shrine is a place of pilgrimage for devotees. Known as the Miraculous Mother Mary Church after the Virgin Mary statue housed within the Shrine was seen crying, it attracts hundreds of people every day hoping their prayers will be answered. There are various reasons why people come to visit the Simala Shrine. For Catholic devotees, the main reason why they visit the place is for them to offer their devotion, prayers, and petitions to the Virgin Mary .

Fort San Pedro

Why you should visit Fort San Pedro?

Here you'll discover the history of the province, the Spanish government, and well-preserved Spanish artifacts, such as paintings, sculptures, old photographs and items, and documents.

One of the best beaches in Daan Bantayan

Daanbantayan is now known for its pristine, white powder-like sandy beaches. Malapascua Island is the only place in the world where you can dive with thresher sharks nearly on a daily basis in their natural habitat.

In fact, thresher sharks are regarded as local celebrities on the island, with thousands of tourists visiting every year for guaranteed encounters. But diving in Malapascua is not the only thing that makes it a true island paradise.

One of the best beaches in Moalboal

With the rich and diverse marine life, a unique and enchanting natural phenomenon, constant sunny Moalboal weather, and beautiful sites, it really is a paradise for freediving and snorkeling enthusiasts. At first, this seaside town might seem just like any other sleepy provincial town.

Basilica Minore del Santo Niño

Why you should visit this church?

to see ancient paintings, gorgeous archways, stained glass windows, and overall, a piece of architecture that is awe-inspiring. Regardless of your religion, the church has great cultural significance, It is also a place for prayer and pilgrimage to a large number of people each year.

Magellan's Cross

Magellan’s Cross in Cebu City serves as a landmark that is considered as one of the most important historical markers in Cebu City. That’s because it was established upon Magellan’s order to mark his arrival in the country. This also serves as a reminder of the birth of Christianity in the Philippines. It is popular because the place serves as a historic symbol marking the birth of Christianity in Cebu.

Temple of Leah

The Temple of Leah is one of the must-visit attractions in Cebu. It has been attracting foreign and local tourists for its stunning architectural style and overlooking view of Cebu City.It's home to the treasures and memorabilia of the late Leah Albino Adarna, the grandmother of Filipina actress Ellen Adarna. Like Taj Mahal, Temple of Leah is a symbol of undying love, and built as a tribute to the owner's late wife. Owned by an affluent Cebuano family.

Tops of Cebu

Tops of cebu is one of the famous tourist spot in Cebu. There are reasons why they want to visit Tops of Cebu, one of the main reason is the view. You can see mountains, trees and also you can feel the fresh and cold air while enjoying the view.

#tourist #travel #cebu city

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bobbylagsa · 4 years ago

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Bike Touring the Philippines

Bobby Lagsa

For most of his life, Melchizedek "Merky" Aranas Garcia have been dreaming of traveling the entire Philippines-each of the 81 provinces, there is. His dream came true in 2019 when he biked around the country for the first time.

Merky is just one of the growing numbers of Filipinos who are taking the extreme length to pedal their ways around the country, exploring places most Filipinos can only dream of.

On February 24, 2021, Merky, along with fellow adventure bikers, Romeo Llante of Cavite and Valeri de Guzman of Baguio City started their journey to bike tour the archipelago all the way to Davao City where Merkey lives.

Garcia is a seafarer by profession and when he arrived in the country following a 14-months work onboard, he planned that he will bike his way home to Davao City.

Like Garcia, Llante is an engineer working in the Middle East for almost 10 years while de Guzman is a social entrepreneur.

This is not the first time for the trio to bike their way around the Philippines. Garcia did his first in 2019 right after getting off the ship. Llante also did an extended bike tour in 2019, spending six months on the road alone. de Guzman is also a veteran long-distance biker.

They left San Pedro, Laguna on the 24th of February, and for the next 45 days, they would pedal their way to Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Garcia said that bike touring is an entirely different approach than just doing the Philippine Loop. “With bike touring, your aim is to tour the country rather than just passing by, doing the Maharlika Route all the way to Mindanao and taking the RORO (Roll-on, Roll-Off) ship to cross the island,” Garcia said.

"The goal is to tour, not just speed your way around the country, without even stopping to enjoy the destinations," Garcia said.

“When I was growing up, I dream of biking my way around Mindanao. When I had my apprenticeship on board, I saw how beautiful the Philippines is,” Garcia said.

Garcia added that back then, he had no money and thought of just biking his way to get to places.

For Llante, it was an outlet to get away from the hustle of life in Cavite and from working overseas for an extended period.

OPEN TIME, OPEN BUDGET

What open time, open budget means is that they have no formal plans of what route they are going to take. “Anytime we can change our plan, we can change our route, we can change how long we are going to stay in a place,” Garcia said.

The trio agreed to their plan. They can spend as much time on the road as they can. They passed by countless tourism destinations during their 45 days on the road.

“I wanted to climb mountains,” Llante said. In his 2019 tour, he climbed 11 mountains including Mount Apo, Kitanglad in Bukidnon, Hibok-hibok in Camiguin Island.

They have crossed muddy road, climbed mountain roads just to get out-of-the-way waterfalls, rivers, and communities they wanted to explore.

“Our longest stay was in Samar, where we spent 2 weeks exploring the two provinces,” Garcia said.

They camped out in Huplag Adventure Camp in Bantayan Cliff, Ando Island, Borongan City where they get to experience sleeping on a hanging hammock with a 150 meters drop to the seas.

“We waited for the replica of Magellan’s ship the Juan Sebastián Elcano to arrive in Guiuan, Eastern Samar,” Llante said.

When the El Cano arrived in Homonhon Island, they rented an outrigger to get closer to the ship. “Sadly, we were not allowed to go on board because of Covid protocols,” Llante said.

After the El Cano crossing, they spend the next 2 days in Homonhon and Suluan Islands before heading back to the mainland and off their way to Leyte.

Along with their ways, they were met by fellow bikers who are only too eager to host them. “Sometimes, I informed friends who I met during the 2019 tour that I am passing by,” Garcia said.

“Sometimes, when they met us, they would bike with us to destinations, and when we get there, foods are already prepared for us,” Garcia said.

The trio, along with other bike clubs that hosted them, also held community engagement programs like feeding and giving school supplies for children.

LOGISTICS, PREPARATIONS

Biking for an extended period of time can be a difficult task and it takes determination and courage just to conquer steep climbs and muddy roads to get to their next destinations.

“Before I arrived from my work onboard, I already planned my bike tour, told some of my friends I’m doing a bike tour again,” Garcia said.

Garcia wanted to invite friends so that it will be more fun. “It is more fun to share the road with friends who share the same passion as you are,” Garcia said.

Llante and de Guzman rise to the challenge of Garcia.

“My bag only consisted of 3 short pants, shirts,” Garcia said. On his backpack, he carries his drone that would prove to be very useful in getting dramatic, scenic shots.

“You only need to bring light materials, all our clothing are quick-dry,” Llante said.

Their daily budget is only 500 pesos per person per day, except for destinations that they would need to spend more, 500 was their daily budget which include foods, hotels, drinks.

"On the road, you need to eat well and hydrate well," Llante said.

“The plan really is to set-up tents by sunset,” Garcia said.

“We would sleep in barangay halls, beaches, gasoline stations, roads with trees we can hang our hammocks,” Llante added.

But mostly, Filipinos welcomed them to their homes, offering sleeping spaces. Experiencing the hospitality of the Filipino people was a humbling experience. "We are strangers and yet they welcome us, provide us shelter and food as we share our stories with them," Garcia said.

“When there is nowhere else to sleep, we would pay entrance fees to resorts and just camp on the beach,” Llante added.

There were days also that they do really need to take a good sleep to recover physically and had to spend nights in resorts or inns. “We need to rest, but hotels are our last resort,” Garcia said.

They also agreed never to travel during nighttime, except for one instance during the first few days of the tour. after pedaling for almost 18 hours, they arrived in Naga City around 11 pm raking in almost 200 kilometers.

“We agreed to pedal only during daylight, where sunset catches us up, we would set up camp for the night, we are not in a hurry anyway,” Garcia said.

200 kilometers is the most the pedaled in a single day, after that, their average is just about 80 kilometers per day.

There are times that they would need to rest at noon for an extended time as the heat of the sun becomes almost unbearable. “We rest where we wanted to, we don’t plan of getting to this town or that town, we stop at sunset,” Garcia said.

When they arrived in Davao City where Garcia is from, de Guzman had to make her way to Cagayan de Oro and left the two. De Guzman could be in Cebu as of this writing, doing her Cebu loop on and on her way to Negros Island.

THE PHILIPPINES IS A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY

Garcia and Llante eventually pedaled their way to this city, spending two days along Sayre Highway, exploring Bukidnon. They arrived here on May 1 and spent 4 days here exploring and meeting with fellow Philippine Bike tour loopers.

Words on the biking community here were that de Guzman was met by an all-female bikers group and was given a warm welcome.

Bike touring the Philippines was a humbling experience for Garcia and Llante. They have pedaled almost 3 thousand kilometers and visited most provinces along the Maharlika Highway.

Garcia’s count crossed out 63 out of 81 provinces since he started his bike tour in 2019. Llante crossed out 11 mountains, and almost visited each province in the Philippines.

They have seen most of Filipinos can only dream of- touring the entire Philippines, learning cultures and traditions, meeting people, and experienced lgendary Filipino hospitality and conquering their own selves.

Garcia and Llante is a testament of achieving dreams even if it means just being armed with just bare necessities.

Garcia and Llante is now planning their next bike tour, hoping that more bikers would join them.

NOTE:

all photographs were provided by Merky Garcia

FOR THEIR 2021 Philippine Bike Tour, Garcia spent 35 thousand while Llante spent 50 thousand.

Since Valerie de Guzman was already in Cebu, she was not around for the interview.

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warofroyalsrpg · 4 years ago

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— ♔ In the past, people were born royal and for ROSAMIE AQUINO the TWENTY-SIX-year-old PRINCESS of THE PHILIPPINES, that is a tradition SHE intends to keep. To others, SHE looks an awful lot like CASSIE STEELE and has been painted as THE ONE WITH HER HEAD IN THE CLOUDS but behind closed doors, SHE is NAIVE and DRAMATIC but also OPTIMISTIC and CURIOUS. It has also been said they are BETROTHED to THOMAS ADLEY. (Kayla/30/CST/She/Her)

Welcome Princess Rosamie Aquino, we hope you enjoy your stay and represent your country of The Philippines well! The fc of Cassie Steele and the country of The Philippines are now taken! Please check out the checklist and send in your account within twenty-four hours.

What is your character’s gender?: Cis Female

Are you filling a wanted connection? If so, which one?: Thomas Adley’s betrothed, Jayme is cool with it.

Please provide three headcanons about your character:

Headcanon One: Ever since Rosamie was a little girl she’s been certain that fate and true love were very real. She lived off of true romance, the girl taking in as many of the epic love stories written throughout the years along with all the romantic comedies that came her way. She’s a sucker for love and she believes that everyone has their own stories to play out while on the path to their person. Soulmates, friends to lovers, hate to love, she adores it all and will most likely bug everyone about their own love lives to get her fix. Unfortunately for her, she hasn’t been so lucky in that department herself. This doesn’t do anything to quell her beliefs with each failure only fueling her more and more to find her epic romance, and she’s hoping that her and Thomas will be the beginning of her own novel.

Headcanon Two: She’s pretty loyal when it comes to her country and she’s insisted that she be a part of her older siblings’ training in case she may be needed to step in one day. Or in case she ended up marrying a crown. She’s someone who would never want to go into a situation involving her lineage without the knowledge she needs to help the monarchy along. Despite how naive she can be she never wants to be in a situation where she can’t hold her own and most people are surprised when Rosamie gets into political rants. Her sense of duty also outweighs her dream of finding romance. She goes where she’s told, does what she has to do, and has barely any complaints about doing so.

Headcanon Three: She doesn’t know her own privilege. There have been times when she didn’t understand why other people weren’t always able to do the same things that she’s been able to do in life, especially when she was younger. She doesn’t think about money the way she should and has also been known to put her foot in her mouth with the staff or less privileged people are around. She’s someone who will accidentally take advantage of the staff and their duties to her without realizing she might be running someone ragged and she complains when she has to do something for herself. Lazy might be a good word to describe her on occasion. She doesn’t do this to be cruel, she just doesn’t realize that she might not be treating them in the best way.

Bonus Headcanon: Rosamie has Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). She has a mild form that can cause a range of different symptoms including joint pain and fatigue to name a few. It’s never hindered her life too much and it had never gotten serious enough to cause any internal damage. Nobody outside of her family and her doctors (including the castle doctors) know about the disease. She tries to do things to keep up her physical strength, mostly swimming or horseback riding, but there are times when her disease does make it harder. This is when she’s mostly considered lazy and she lounges around most of the day.

Please provide two or more connection ideas for your character:

Connection One: Older brother who is the crown - I imagine they get along very well and have always been close. He’s probably a little protective over her with her idealistic ways.

Connection Two: Best friend/Friends to Enemies - Someone she could have grown up with and they could still be close or something could have happened to tear them apart.

Please answer the following questions IC:

What is one thing you are proud of/love about your country?

“I will always be in awe of my country’s beauty. Have you ever seen Bantayan Island. The white sandy beaches, the clear water, the friendly locals, it’s all amazing and thats just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to my home and unexplored gems.”

What is the most important thing in your suitcase?

“I have a rare copy of Romeo and Juliet that my mother got me for my twelfth birthday. I probably shouldn’t have brought it but I did and…I will cry if it gets lost.”

Who and/or what will you miss most from home?

“Honestly? Aside from my family, the obvious answer, I would say the weather. I don’t know what to do with snow.”

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johnmharldecastro · 4 years ago

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Top 5 places you can visit in the Philippines after this Pandemic.

5. Cebu’s Beaches and Diving Spots

Cebu is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas (Region VII) region, and consists of a main island and 167 surrounding islands and islets.

Cebu has been recently awarded as part of UNESCO’s Network of Creative Cities but its main treasure lies deep down. The island draws over two million foreign travelers every year, greeted by rich waters teeming with abundant marine life.

Cebu boasts some of the best diving spots in the entire country and even the world, featuring underwater caves, shallow shipwrecks, and marine sanctuaries.

White sand beaches of Cebu await visitors of Mactan, Camotes, and Bantayan Island. Off the northernmost tip of Cebu, tiny Malapascua Island packs a lot of surprises, including diving with thresher sharks. Check out other Cebu tours that you can add to your itinerary.

How to go to Cebu

You can go to Cebu by Via Air or Via Sea.

4. Cloud 9, Siargao

Siargao Island is a tropical paradise located in the Surigao del Norte province of the Philippines. This teardrop-shaped island has grown steadily in popularity over the past few years and is often known as the country's surfing capital.

Siargao’s inclusion to the top tourist spots in the Philippines is nothing short of meteoric. Once a sleepy island in Surigao del Norte, it has become one of the most favorite destinations and playgrounds for travelers, and it is primarily because of one activity: surfing.

It is now known as the surfing capital of the Philippines and some even regard it as the surfing mecca of Asia.

Surfers are drawn to Cloud 9, the most famous wave in the entire country. From November until April, all is well with Cloud 9’s thick tubes, making it a perfect place to get stoked (note: it is recommended for advanced surfers only).

But you do not need to be riding the waves to enjoy this island destination as there are also other fun Siargao activities and beautiful attractions like rock pools, waterfalls, and the nearby Sohoton Lagoon where you can swim with thousands of non-sting jellyfish.

How to Go to Siargao:

By Air

To Siargao Island has an airport - Sayak Airport only Skyjet and Cebu Pacific fly there direct from Manila.

There are two additional airlines - Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific , which offer flights from Manila to Siargao, however, they will all make a stop in Cebu

By Boat

There is also the overnight passenger boat from Cebu to Surigao City with "Cokaliong Shipping Lines". The ferry departs from Cebu daily and you can book even a private cabin.

3. Puerto Princesa Underground River, Palawan

Palawan is the largest island of the province of Palawan in the Philippines and the fifth largest island of the country. The north west coast of the island is along the South China Sea, while the south east coast forms part of the northern limit of the Sulu Sea.

The gateway to Philippine’s Last Frontier, Palawan, is its capital Puerto Princesa. It is here that you can find the world’s longest navigable underground river and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Puerto Princesa Underground River or the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.

Paddleboats of the Puerto Princesa underground river tour cruise through scenic limestone cliffs as it makes its way through the 1.5-kilometer underground river cave.

The park is also teeming with wildlife like crab-eating monkeys, monitor lizards, and bats. Island hopping escapades in Honda Bay and a visit to the Crocodile Farm are also highly recommended among the many things to do in Puerto Princesa.

How to go to Palawan

The easiest and most common way to go to Palawan is by riding a plane, with Puerto Princesa as the main jump-off. There are also flights going to El Nido, Coron, and San Vicente. However, more flights are going to Puerto Princesa, and it covers international flights aside from domestic

2. Chocolate Hills, Bohol

Bohol is a province of the Philippines, in the country’s Central Visayas region. It comprises Bohol Island and numerous smaller surrounding islands. Bohol is known for coral reefs and unusual geological formations, notably the Chocolate Hills. On the main island, near the town of Carmen, these 1,200 or so symmetrical mounds turn cocoa-brown in the dry season, contrasting with the surrounding jungle's greenery.

Included in the UNESCO World Heritage Natural Monuments list, the Chocolate Hills of Bohol are a geomorphic wonder and truly a sight to behold. It is one of the best places in the Philippines to offer a unique landscape, with its 1,268 cone-shaped hills that turn chocolatey brown during the dry season, hence its name.

The limestone hills vary in size but almost look similar in shape and range from 30 to 120 meters in height. It’s a must-add in any itinerary for Bohol trips.

Make your way to the town of Carmen, where the Chocolate Hills Main Viewpoint can be found. Aside from the Chocolate Hills, there is also a treasure chest of natural wonders and other fun things to do and places to see in Bohol.

Some of which includes Panglao Island tours, Loboc River Cruise, and the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary visits, where you can see the world’s smallest primate.

How to go to Bohol

You have to fly from Manila or from Cebu City to Tagbilaran City, the Bohol Airport. There are daily flights with Philippines Airlines, Cebu Pacific or Asian Spirit. If you come from abroad and you want to avoid going to Manila, you can also fly directly to Cebu City airport and take the ferry boat to Tagbilaran City.

1. White Beach, Boracay

Boracay is a small island in the Philippines, 7 km long and 1 km wide, located in the Western Visayas approximately 315 kilometres (196 miles) south of Manila and about 0.8 kilometres (0.50 mi) off the northwest tip of Panay Island.

Long hailed as one of the best beaches in the entire world, Boracay’s claim to fame is its 4-kilometer stretch of pure white, powdery sand called White Beach.

Cliche as it sounds, but White Beach is truly postcard-perfect, with tall coconut trees lined up and crystal-clear calm waters rounding up its unmatched beauty making it a top attraction in Boracay trips.

Its prominence in global publications has drawn in an influx of tourists over the last decades and there is no shortage of hotels, restaurants, and bars in the entire island.

How to go to Boracay

There are no direct flights into Boracay; all visitors must fly to either Caticlan (the closer airport) or Kalibo (a more distant airport 60 kilometres favoured for its cheaper flights), take a vehicle to Caticlan Jetty Port, and then take a boat from Caticlan Jetty Port, where there is a 10-20 minute boat ride to Boracay.

Which of those places are you going to visit first?

#travel

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starting-new-adventures · 5 years ago

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Let’s go surfing now, everybody’s learning how, come on and safari with me...

Siargao is a bigger island than Bantayan, where we were previously, but still not huge. Nearly all traffic is motorbikes, or ‘tricycle’ (a motorbike with a compartment attached to allow passengers to get in. The tricycles drive up and down the main road, from a place called General Luna, to Cloud 9, all hours of the day and night, offering lifts for 30pence per head. They take a minimum of 2 passengers (for just one person you have to pay to go on the back of a motorbike instead), up to 6 or 7...or as many as can hang on for the duration of the ride.

As the island is famous for surfing, I decided we should give it a go. We found a shop in town offering surf lessons. For two hours of 1-1 instruction, plus board rental and motorbike transfer to another area of the island to do the lesson, it was just £15. It was a small family run business and having popped in with various questions and then finally booking, we’d come to meet their 1-month old puppy. The puppy was only as big as a stretched out palm, and we were told her two brothers had already died, and the mum had been hit by a vehicle and died. They were feeding the puppy milk 3 times a day, which evidently didn’t feel enough judging by its size and the prior loss of the brothers, who had apparently been bigger. The little boy of the family had been holding the puppy and jumping up and down, possibly not realising, but also not being told, that this would distress it. After 30 seconds or so he came and put the puppy in Steve’s hand and we let her calm down and sleep for a while while her heart rate slowed down. Seeing how we enjoyed holding her, while paying for my surf lesson and Steve’s board rental, the lady offered for us to ‘borrow the puppy’. The man also then arrived to told us more about the surfing, also offering ‘if you want you can borrow the puppy’. We wandered to ourselves that this must be the beginnings of a very informal ‘Borrow my doggy’ in the Philippines. Despite me wanting to take the offer seriously, and give the puppy a break from being shaken for a few hours, we left her where her home was and saw her again the next morning before the surfing.

We’d agreed to meet them there at 8:30 the next morning. On arriving they said actually we should wait until 9, as the tide would be higher and therefore safer. I also think the instructor just hadn’t arrived yet. We sat with the puppy, eating our breakfast while we waited. Steve had to hire their motorbike to get to the surf area (it wasn’t possible to fit all 3 people and boards on one bike), and then we set off. After about a 20 minute drive through the countryside of Siargao we arrived at a roadside sign called ‘paradise surf spot’. We parked the motorbikes and walked 5 minutes along a palm tree jungle path to a small beach. We surfed for 2 hours, at times in the torrential rain. Slowly learning to stand up and ride the waves, gliding towards the palm tree lined shore, the beach boys soundtrack played on repeat in our minds for the rest of the day.

A bit more exploring and beach time, and Steve has another few hours of diving tomorrow afternoon, and then we head to Singapore on Tuesday!

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cheesecakexpringles-blog · 5 years ago

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HOW TO GET TO BANTAYAN

From Hagnaya, ride a Ferry Boat going to Santa Fe in Bantayan Island. The boat ride will take around 75 minutes and the fare is approximately P170.00. That’s is why travelling early is best because the ferry boat going to Bantayan Island has a daily schedule. The boat’s schedule starts from 5:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. only.

Going to Bantayan Island is a must included in your bucket list. Experience an adventure that no other island can give. If you are planning to visit Bantayan, you can book now to one of the island tour packages.

WHAT TO DO IN BANTAYAN

Bantayan Skydiving – A new adventure is up for grab in the island; it is the skydiving in Santa Fe. Despite the great risk, many are still so anxious to try the adventure especially those that thirst for adrenaline rush. It’s a must try, they say, as long as you have the courage and money to do it.

Bantayan Churches – The island has many historical places. among those are their old-aged churches like the St. Peter and Paul Parish Church which was built in 1863. It is the seat of the very first parish in the Visayas and Mindanao which was founded on June 1580.

Bantayan Natures – In Bantayan, there are still a lot of places that you can go to where you can just sit down and appreciate the nature and God’s creation. At dawn, you will be fascinated by the beautiful sunrise by the seashore and also at twilight, the sunset is a perfect sight. You can as well have a romantic night while stargazing together with your loved one.

FIRST STOP

COLINA ISLA DE BANTAYAN a place where

Difficult roads often leads to beautiful destination. The place have beautiful sunrise and sunset. When you're at the top, you can see the beauty of BANTAYAN ISLAND.

2ND STOP

MADRIDEJOS KOTA PARK

Kota Park in Madridejos, Bantayan Island was a beautiful park and there was a connecting bridge from the beach to a lookout tower in the middle of the sea. In that 3-storey tower, you can see a lighthouse far out to sea and also a big “Welcome to Madridejos” sign in the seaside.

A walk through the bridge will also

allow tourists to see different

underwater creatures including

jellyfishes and different colored fishes. For adventurists, one can take a dip into the strong waters, which has become a common swimming ground for native children. According to legends, the baywalk was constructed by the people amidst a whipping current. For those who wish to stay in the park, there are aircon rooms available at Lawisanon Cafe inside Kota Park.

BY: Mark Lubern S. Locaylocay

@karyawarx

#PowerDirector #Montage #Bantayan island #Colina Isla De Bantayan #Madridejos Kota Park #Beauty #sunrise #sunset #Travel #morning #Time lapse #@karyawarx

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moonyansev17-blog · 5 years ago

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SEARCH. PLAN. CREATE LISTS. PACK UP. EXPLORE.

Discover the wonders in Bantayan Island and experience the wonderful moments while visiting these most showcased tourist spots where locals are proud of.

Bantayan Island is an island located in the Visayan Sea, Philippines. It is situated to the west of the northern end of Cebu island and it is included as a Province of Cebu. Many tourists are visiting here because of postcard-perfect white sand beaches in here and clear blue sea to spend their vacation and explore some other tourist spots in here.

But the idea of chilling at these beaches doesn't ends the exploration in this island, you can go and check out the amazing spots in here take some instagramable shots while being amazed by the scenery and everything that satisfies you to get enough vacation in Bantayan Island and make it worth memorable.

Here are some places that are considered as

the most showcased tourist spots in Bantayan Island for sure you guys will be excited to see these places in personal soon if you guys are planning to add these in your bucket lists.

First stop, here in Colina Isla de Bantayan. Colina is from a spanish word meaning "hill" and if we're talking about hills and elevated places, you already know what will be the outcome of the scenery above there. It is one of the chilling spot in Bantayan Island because of the scenic view and it is where you can embrace the love of the nature. There are also some vintage style decorations in here that are worth instagramable to capture. So if you love staying at the higher places and feel the breeze above here, well then Colina Isla de Bantayan is the perfect place for you to chill out.

Next, the Kota Park in the Municipality of Madridejos. Kota Park in Madridejos is a destination that you shouldn’t miss when you are in the island of the “living paradise". It is just a simple park yet marks the history and the humble beginnings of native Bantayanons. Kota Park was built sometime in 1880’s. It was a Spanish fort that serves as watch tower of the natives in protecting themselves from the Moro Pirates during the Spanish era. Currently, it is one of the common visited tourist spots in Madridejos because of it's historical features and of course this is where you can see the perfect sunset while staying at the bridge or even at the seashore. Want to catch up and capture some perfect shots of the sun kissing the sea? Then let's go at the Kota Park and create memories out there!

Lastly, the Church and Plaza in the Municipality of Bantayan. Plaza in Bantayan proper is a perfect place for recreational activities and bonding area. The most exciting part to see is the ceiling painting of Saints Peter and Paul Parish. This painting is called "Dibuho sa Kisame". The parish church’s bare ceiling was transformed into a visual Biblical spectacle and illustrates in great detail the Creation, Fall of Man, and Redemption, along with images of various patron saints. It also weaves the story of how the parish and a group of talented artists came together to undertake a momentous project.

So what are you waiting for? Just go and list these places in your bucket list, make a plan, set a date, pack up your things, and roll up your sleeves because Bantayan Island is waiting for you to discover not just these places but also for you to create great experiences as you explore!

@karyawarx

#bantayanisland #itsmorefuninthephilippines #exploremore #discover #paradise

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ellenlocaylocay-blog · 5 years ago

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"Living and Exploring Bantayan Island"

In our generation, we encounter different kinds of problems, conflicts and issues in our lives. As a teenager one of my way to relieve my stress is to cope up with it and make myself busy with different things and stuffs. We cannot predict what might tomorrow will bring us. One day we might feel we are the happiest and luckiest people on earth. And then the next day we're the loneliest and saddest people who needs comfort.

For me, the sorrounding has a really big impact to a person especially to it's mental health. We might not notice it but it is a big help that we live with nature sorrounding us. The breeze of the fresh air as it touches my skin makes me feel relieved that I have survived another day. It is like a hug of comfort from nature saying that you're not alone. First thing in the morning, as I go out of our house I can already hear the sound of the waves as it wash up on the sand. It is like a music to my ears saying that a new day has come, more opportunities to arrive and don't lose hope on everything.

In my hometown which is Madridejos, there are 14 different barangays. I was raised and lived my 18 years of existence in one of its barangay called "Malbago" and I am proud that I have a great childhood in here. I remember when almost everyday I would go to the sea and swim with my friends. The times when I was scolded by my mom because i would play the whole day at the seashore. When things were so innocent in my eyes as a child and nothing matters.

Today, seeing the sunrise and sunset was the greatest healing of my tiredness the whole day. It is like a pill that eases all my worries and what ifs in the future. Being with nature and appreciating it calms my mind and soul. As I watch the warm blue sea makes me think how the world was created with so much beauty. It's the simple things that makes the world happier and beautiful. No matter how stress and tiring your day might become, nothing can beat the healing and relieveness of nature can bring.

#bantayanisland #islandlife

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povadoraexplorer-blog · 5 years ago

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"LITTLE BORACAY OF CEBU"

Undeniably Bantayan is one of the best beaches in the Philippines. Do not be confused with Daan Bantayan which is separate municipality on the main island of Cebu. Try to roam around at your own pace,and be satisfied with panoramic scenery all over the island. The island is abundant in fresh,very cheap seafood. If you go around its municipality you can see various shops, micro public market and retaurants. I highly recommend that you go and check out Bantayan Public Market. To witness the abundance of seafood and if you are also buying dangit, you can get at a cheaper price with many variants.

HOW TO GET TO BANTAYAN ISLAND

The island is abundant in resorts and other accomodations.

Anika Beach Resort

Sandira Beach Resort

Ogtong Beach Resort

Mayet's Resort (budget friendly) for as low as P600.00

We stayed in Ogtong Beach Resort, I highly recommend this place their rooms are clean, mattresses are comfortable and the room rates are reasonable. The resort's landscape is pretty basic, what makes it extra special is the cave inside the resort.

WHAT TO DO

Arriving at Bantayan,smell the cleanliness of the ocean and feel the warm ocean breeze. You should not worry about the safety since the town is rarely see a big vehicles along the road but still be cautious.

OGTONG BEACH RESORT

For the guests, you do not need to pay extra,but for the visitors or outsiders you must need to pay P200.00 for thr entrance fee. The cave is only open from 8:00-9:00 Pm. The cave has a crystal clear water perect for a short dip.

AMMENITIES

2 swimming Pools

1 swimming Pool (exclusive for the guests only)

Jacuzzi (for guests only)

Restaurants

Ogtong Cave

PARADISE BEACH RESORT

Not far from the Ogtong Cave is another beach,it has a clear and white sand and is good for pictorial perfect place. It is beautiful place where you can enjoy and relax at the very moment. The entance fee is only P50.00 the beach is only open from 9:00-5:00 pm only. There is no food available on the area so you will need to bring your own.

OMAGIECA OBO-OB MANGROVE ECO PARK

The walkway is a great to check on everything on the mangrove garden. The eco-park has its own restaurant right on the water. A piece of advice do not buy inside the restaurant because it may cost you double the price. Almost all the corners on this area is a picture perfect. The bamboo tower is a bit scary to climb with and it becomes slippery when wet.

I definitely want to visit and keep coming back to this island not only of their wonderful created by God sceneries but because of the locals as well. They are very friendly to everyone they meet, I love how they treat a strangers like us. This island always reminds me that life is not need to be complicated.

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jchrisssss-blog · 6 years ago

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TRAVEL IN NATURE: AN ADVENTURE AND A HOME VISITATION

Traveling has always been the best activities I always wanted to do especially when you are with friends or family. It reconnects and strengthens the bonds that unite you in them. This will also help you know more about the significant people around you. You can laugh, eat, enjoy, and live life together to the fullest. Moreover, it is one of the recreational activities I always wanted to do. It is not only about the enjoyment and excitement that you will experience. Also, when you travel, you are also experiencing the deepest joy which you cannot feel even at the hardest laugh that you do.

According to Couch (N.P)(2013), “In our power-hungry world, all the talk about energy—what's safe and what's risky, what's clean and what's dirty, what's cheap and what's easy—tends to generate more heat than light.”. So I still remember the first time I came to visit the beautiful island of Santa Fe, Bantayan with my close friends. We had been planning and preparing for the trip for a month. We searched in the internet on which spots we have to visit when we reach the island. We made room reservations and discussed what food to prepare in every meal. Even if my friends and I were still in the planning stage, it already gave me so much excitement because that was my first time to visit the island. I asked friends who have already been there about how beautiful is the island, the best restaurant to eat, and best place to stay. I even counted the remaining days before we can go to the island. The plan of going there becomes the ship towards my dream in experiencing the island.

On the day that we have to travel already, it gives me excitement like a child experiencing the playhouse for the first time. I woke up early as 4:00 o’ clock in the morning preparing all the stuff that are needed and cooking breakfast for the group. After all the preparation, I already went to our meeting place around 5:30 o’ clock in the morning bringingthe bag full of personal stuff, joy and excitement. It is indeed very early because we need to travel 6 to 7 hours before reaching the island. However, it never hindered the enthusiasm that I was feeling. Furthermore, when my friends and I were already complete, we rode a jeepney going to Cebu North Bus Terminal. In the CNBT, it gave the group more delight seeing buses which will be going to Hagnaya port, a port going to Bantayan Island. During the travel, there are experiences also that I did not anticipate. Since I was sitting near the window, I saw and appreciated the beautiful scenes of nature. It seems that I really was home because of the feeling of relief. Eventually, I fell asleep because I slept at late night and woke up very early. After sleeping for an hour or two, we’re almost there in Hagnayaport already. After an hour riding the ship from Hagnaya port to Santa Fe port, we finally reached one of the famous tourist spots in Cebu. The excitement I felt when I made my first step of the island was indescribable like an OFW working for many years abroad and was already home. The people were great, places were magnificent. The island is indeed a paradise that you can experience. My friends and I swam together in the white fine sand beaches, island hopping, cliff jumping, and caving. However, the most wonderful experience during that day was the connection that we were all enjoying.

With that experience, I forgot the pressures, handwork’s and stresses related to work and personal matters. Traveling does not only limit you to be far from home and enjoy the places you wish to visit. Traveling let you experience the reality in you who is free from frustrations.

Hence, travel for at least once every quarter because it is not a liability but a reward. When you travel to your favorite places, you are traveling to the inner you. Travel with people that are significant to you because at the end of the travel, these people will always give us joy.

#ENJOY #happiness

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Cheap ways to travel to Bantayn Island , Cebu Philippines

When asked where the best summer destination in Cebu is , I always answer Bantayan Island. Aside from the beautiful pristine beaches , Bantayan is also home to the best sea food in Cebu. Since Bantayan has been a popular tourist destination for both foreign and local travelers , traveling to this beautiful island may not be cheap especially if your alone or in a small group. So if you have a shoe string budget and still would like to travel to this gorgeous island, here are tips I can give you.

DON’T BOOK A HOTEL , STAY AT A HOME STAY

The first time I traveled to Bantayan , I stayed at a budget beach resort, this resort was located near a popular beach and was known for its cheap prices. Although their prices are somewhat affordable , The resort would not offer the same options a home stay could. Staying at a home will allow you to cook meals , would not charge for late check out or early check in , staying with a local means they can help you navigate the island swiftly. In our case our Host even made an effort to haggle our land tour for us.

YOU CAN USE WAZE IN BANTAYAN

Having the option to use waze in bantayan means you can get to the tourist destination without a tour guide. You can rent a motor bike , ride to the famous destinations in Bantayan instead of chartering the local land tour. This gives you the freedom to decide where to go , what to do and just lazily sit on the beach should want to do so.

YOU CAN CAMP IN BANTAYAN

If you are an avid camper like me this is the best news there is , you can pitch your tent in Bantayan and spend your nights alongside the beach waves. Paradiso Campsite offers such amenities to camp near the famous paradise beach of Santa Fe , you just need to pay PHP 100 per person to do so. Paradiso Campsite also offers tent rentals and a canteen you can buy food from.

NO SUPER MARKETS IN BANTAYAN

There is no big super markets in Bantayan Island although there is a mini grocery store inside the MJ square but price can still be higher than the big grocery stores in Cebu, so my advice buy all necessary items before hopping on the ferry to Santa Fe , all items you may need in the island such as snack, biscuits, coffee, tissues , shampoo, conditioner ahahah I could go all day but you get the gist.

BEACH FRONT ACCOMMODATION NOT NECESSARY IN BANTAYAN

So a lot of hotel and home stays advertise beach front accommodations , whose prices are higher that those that are not. Bantayan is a literal island surrounded by a number of beaches and you can bike your way from point A to point B. No need for beach front. All you have to do is get a bike and bike your way to the beaches of your liking.

LEARN TO HAGGLE AND COMPARE PRICES

On the last trip I had to bantayan , I asked the driver who took us to our home stay on how much his land tour is , he said it was 800 pesos for 3 destination but if I want to include all of the famous spots and have him at my disposal all day it would be a thousand , I went quiet and did not respond , that is because I knew that said driver was quoting way to much and you can expect that every where, no matter where you travel. So learn to ask , learn to haggle , learn to take options. In my case ahead of time I ask people local to Bantayan how much prices are. I haggle prices from land tour to fishes and fruits so you get the picture.

Traveling is not cheap , yes! but you don’t have to break the bank just to visit the best beaches there are you just have to be smarter and wiser on how to do it. Remember the best travels rest not on the destination but the experience that comes along with it. Take it from me the broke beach traveler. Now imagine me fading into nothingness and you reading this gives you the coolest ou-tro there is.

#tavel #philippines #bantayanisland #pinasmuna #brokebeachtravels

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vincilion · 2 years ago

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Palawan

There is a boy who lives in the Kingdom of Luzon in the north who dreams of traveling and exploring the world outside the big walls and write down what he discovered and learned in the world he traveled and this is Pal. Pal is a kind and intelligent child who dreams of traveling the world and making people believe that there are beautiful places outside of their kingdom and outside of big walls, but he has a serious illness that cannot be cured. There are as many people in their Kingdom who don't want to believe outside of the big walls and no one even tries to enter what is on the other side of the wall because what they have in mind are wild monsters that live there. Pal wants to change the views of the people in their kingdom, he read in a book that there are beautiful places outside THE walls and there are other people who live here. He wants to know if what is written in that book is true and if it is true, he will convey it to the whole world that if how beautiful is the world outside the walls, but his life is certain, so he thought of a way to make it faster for him to travel around and discover the world outside the kingdom of Luzon and outside the big walls.

A few years passed, he was old enough and he started to walk and travel, he was nervous that the monsters on the other side of the wall might be real but he said with confidence that "I will prove to everyone that the beauty outside is real" . He went to the South of their place. Here he started walking and after a while he saw with his two eyes that what the people in their place believed was a paradise. There were people he could see, he happily said to himself that "This place is so beautiful, I will write in my book the things I learned about this place so that they will know and believe that the beauty of the world outside the wall is true". He continued walking and after a few days he reached a kingdom in the south of their kingdom. He entered here and pretended to be a citizen of that Kingdom to find out, explore and study THE culture, lifestyle and so on. Until he read something written in a palace and it was the kingdom of the Visayas, he went to a library and read all the important information such as the culture they grew up in. It was the different songs of "They Said", Other cultural dances and celebrations such as "Tinikling" and "Ati-Atihan". He immediately wrote this in his book, a few days after he left the Kingdom of the Visayas and he began to visit the beautiful places mentioned in the book that he read such as Boracay Bantayan Island, Chocolate Hills, Panglao Island, Cambugahay Falls and There's a lot more.

A month passed and he decided to leave and travel outside the walls of the Kingdom of Visayas and there was a woman running and he bumped into him, he asked her "Are you okay?" The woman replied "I'm fine, I'm sorry I bumped into you in a hurry because I was going west to visit an island outside the Visayas wall" Pal was surprised and asked "Are you a traveler?" The woman answered "Yes, I am a traveler for several years, from the Kingdom of Mindanao and I am Samantha, just call me Sam". Pal was even more surprised by what he found out and he also introduced himself "I am Pal. I am also a traveler from the Kingdom of Luzon.",

Sam: "Ahhh, you are from the Kingdom of Luzon, I came from there a long time ago, a few years ago. It is also a place with beautiful scenery."

Pal: "You've been to Our Kingdom? Does that mean you've traveled the whole world?"

Sam: "Yes, I've traveled to the three Kingdoms, but I haven't been around the whole world yet. According to my studies, there is an island to the west and I want to find out and find out if it's really true."

Pal: "I'll go with you when you travel before that. Can you tell me all about the culture you have in the Kingdom of Mindanao?"

They went to a nearby house in the South, Sam started to tell about all the cultures they have like their Islamic culture and Pal was happy with what he heard and knew. He immediately wrote it down in his book and after that they went to sleep to prepare for their trip the next day.

It was morning, they started their journey and they walked towards the west, and they reached the end of the west. It is surrounded by the ocean, so Pal and Sam immediately built a boat to begin the real journey. THEY started boating, when FOR a few hours the weather changed and there were strong waves until their boat broke and they were swept away by the waves.

Pal was stranded on the island and he didn't know where and what island it was, he wondered where Sam was. Because they had the same wave, why didn't they go to the same place. He just walked and thought that this was his new journey. Without him by his side. His new friend Sam, Pal was walking and suddenly he came to a place that he couldn't believe was so beautiful.

Pal: "Is this the so-called paradise? This Island is Beautiful and it is the most beautiful Place I have ever been to in my entire Life."

He continued his journey and when he saw people here, the people who live on this island were surprised because this was the first time someone had been to their island. They accepted Pal and told him about the place where he showed the beauty of this island, just like a cave in the river and they called it the Underground River, just like what they celebrated like the Balayong Festival. He has learned and discovered a lot on the island he calls paradise, he asked An Old Man;

Pal: "Tay, do you know the story behind the big rocks in the Kingdom of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao?"

Old man: "yes, the importance of those big stones is important."

Pal: "Why is this big stone important?"

Old man: "Because once upon a time there was a king who had three sons, prince Luzon, prince Visayas and the prince Mindanao. When the King of the Philippines died, the entire Kingdom was bequeathed to them. They argued over who would be the king and the they did, they divided the whole kingdom of their father and they erected large stones that formed their careless brothers".

Pal: "I understand everything, thank you very much, Tay".

They rested and for a few days Pal said goodbye so he could leave and return to his place and tell everyone what he had discovered. Before he went home to their place, he left a sign that said "I am Pal, the first to reach this island" and loaned him a boat, and he immediately left.

Before he returned to his hometown, he left a copy of his book From Mindanao to Luzon. He told their beloved king what he had discovered and he immediately pointed to The Island which was the most beautiful paradise he had ever seen. And he immediately pointed to the island, but the king's son was jealous, maybe if Pal proved that beautiful island, he might be replaced as king one day. So he paid the boatman to take it to the east when Pal fell asleep to what The Prince was going to do, the Prince talked to Pal to give him the food that has sleeping pills.

Prince: "Pal, have you eaten? Maybe you haven't eaten because of your journey."

Pal: "Thank you very much for the food Dear Prince"

And after a few minutes, Pal fell asleep, and their boat went east. After a few minutes, Pal was woken up to find that the Island he said was beautiful where they went to the west was not there, Pal wondered how it had disappeared, it was just there in the west. Because of that he was called a Liar by the King and condemned to death because of his lie, The Prince was very happy because of what happened because he thought that Pal would not be able to replace Him as the next king. After they arrived in the Kingdom of Luzon, they were told that Pal was a liar and should be punished by death, Pal did not regret what he said because it was all true but no one believed him, Pal died calling him a liar.

A few days passed, in the Kingdom of the Visayas, Sam was holding Pal's Travel Book, Sam ran into the wall of the Kingdom of the Visayas when Pal's boat broke down. Sam went to the Kingdom of Luzon to say hello to Pal, and he was shocked to see Pal dead because he was punished by death and called a liar. Sam was very angry and went to the king's palace and showed Pal's Travel Book, the king read it and decided to travel around the world outside the wall with Sam. One by one they went to the Places that were written in the book of Pal's journey, When they went to the west they already saw The Island referred to by Pal and When they got down they immediately saw The sign that proves that Pal is the first person who had been to that island and even confirmed that the old man who spoke to the King of Luzon. The King regretted killing Pal, The king decided to name it Pal+ wan(one) Because Pal was the first person to go to this island, so this island was named Palawan. The King has also spoken to the leaders of the people in Palawan to make Palawan a part or subject of the Kingdom of Luzon in remembrance of Pal, and as payment for the sin of the King He stepped down from the throne and handed it over to Sam, at the same time This is where we ordered the prince to pay him to go to the east of the boat, so the prince was imprisoned.

Sam: "Pal, if you can hear me, Your trip is the most beautiful trip I've ever seen and I hope you're happy wherever you are now. Your biggest dream has come true".

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