Have you ever?

Have you ever felt so numb? So numb that your tears won't fall anymore? So numb that you just want to think of yourself and let go of all the things that makes you sad. You want to let go of the things that makes you happy, as well. I want to let you go. Not because of "trust" issues, but because I know that you're not happy anymore. That no matter how hard I try, it always ends up with sadness. I feel the need to give you freedom. The freedom to be happy with others, as well. I want you to feel that you can make your own decisions without worrying...

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Panguil River Eco Park

The eco park is located in the province of Pangil, Laguna. It is a couple of hours away from Manila. The place is perfect for campers and family outings. If you plan to go on a camping, swimming, water tubing and trekking, I highly recommend this place to you. There are two ways in which you can reach this place: through buses from EDSA and through jeepneys/fx van in Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. How to get there: Vans going...

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Majayjay Experience

Majayjay is a municipality located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. My boyfriend and I went to Majayjay on my 21st birthday (April). It was our first out-of-town trip together. How to get there: Bus from Cubao to Sta. Cruz - Less than P200 each- 3 hours If you're travelling on a weekend, it would be better to leave before 1PM. We left Cubao at around 3PM and we reached Sta. Cruz at 6.30PM. From Sta. Cruz to Majayjay - P250 - approx....

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Starbucks Planner Vs. Belle De Jour

Hi! I’m back! I would love to separate this post to another tab, but I really don’t know how. :( Anyway, there is no reason to be sad because I finally got what I’ve been waiting for! A 2013 Starbucks planner! But first, as the title suggests, I’ll write a brief comparison about the Belle De Jour, otherwise known as BDJ, and Starbucks planner. Belle De Jour I bought my BDJ planner last January of 2012 but I wasn’t able to write...

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Punta De Fabian

How to get there: If you’re traveling in a group. it would be better to use a van or a private vehicle because there are no public transportations that pass directly through this place. I advise that you travel during the day. Travel time: 1.5-2.5 hours away from Manila depending on the traffic. Site: www.puntadefabian.com/ Budget: Not more than 4,500 each (3 days and 2 nights) for a group of 40+ Punta De Fabian is a nice, quiet place...

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Let's get started

who is the traveling babe? I always wanted to travel. Time & money didn't let me to. Working as an online teacher for Koreans, it's really difficult to ask for a leave because attendance is important to them. that sucks, right? Anyway, I met this fine, young lad. I used to ignore him in class (still in college). He was VERY persistent in pursuing me. We belonged to the same clique in school. So, after a year of being consistently...

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I'm Joni Francisco, 22 years old, an English Teacher, a Political Science student from Polytechnic University of the Philippines and a travel blogger! I started traveling just a year ago and I am gradually wandering to the places I listed in my 2013 travel list. I grew up in Manila and regularly visit my hometown, Antipolo City. I lived in Antique and Iloilo during my early childhood years. If you have any questions, please e-mail...

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