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September-October Travel Plans in Bicol, the Visayas, and Ilocos

Posted on August 31, 2011 by journeyingjames 62 Comments
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Hello dear reader!

 

Hi there!

 

First, I want to thank you for reading this blog. I appreciate that you continually support journeyingjames especially by retweeting my tweets and sharing my links.

Second, I want to keep you posted about my travel schedules in the following weeks. If you are within the area; maybe we could meet up, have some coffee (booze) or lunch together.

Third, I’ve been playing with the idea of traveling with a group and/or having a travel buddy to share the cost, exchange stories, etc. I think this would be cool!

 

So here’s my planned itinerary. This is flexible and very open to change, it depends on what I think would be cooler and crazier to do. So if you want to learn backpacking, you can join me. Just contact me beforehand.

 

September I’ll be roaming around Bicol Region for a week.

 

Come October, I would be in the Western and Central Visayas. I would like to visit provinces that I haven’t been to yet, like Antique and Siquijor. I will also run 2 half-marathons; dance in revelry at Masskara Festival; parteh in Boracay; beach-bum in Siquijor and soooo much more!

 

 

Why I’m divulging my travel plans?I want to meet lotsa locals and make friends to as many as possible while on the road. Or maybe you are planning your next adventure; you can join me.

 

Budget? I don’t want to spend too much on this trip. As much as possible I would like to practice more on spending less than Php500/day (all-in, transpo, food, accommodation, etc.). I would like to Couchsurf or maybe hang my hammock if I don’t find an accommodation of Php200 or less. Total budget would amount to not more than Php15,000 (less than US$360).

 

Objectives:

1. Learn the local language. I really want to learn Ilonggo and Cebuano while in the Visayas, so this would be a perfect time to do that.

2. Final practice: This is my final practice before I do my dream escapade.

 

Updates: Keep updated by connecting with me at Facebook (journeyingjamesFB) and Twitter (@journeyingjames). I assure you, its like you are traveling with me too.

 

see you again Boracay

So there you go, see you on the road!

 

LAST UPDATE: September 20 at  11:30pm

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62 thoughts on “September-October Travel Plans in Bicol, the Visayas, and Ilocos”

  1. mervz | pinoyadventurista.com said:
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    August 31, 2011 at 2:53 am

    wow! this is a lot!!! have fun James!!! 🙂

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 1, 2011 at 2:36 am

      thanks mervs! para ngang bitin ako sa central visayas.

  2. Marky said:
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    August 31, 2011 at 2:54 am

    Cool! see you at the Masskara Festival, James!

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 1, 2011 at 2:40 am

      yup marky, see yah and the rest of the PTB gang

  3. chique said:
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    August 31, 2011 at 2:59 am

    see u around iloilo po mr betia 🙂 ..

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 1, 2011 at 2:43 am

      sure chique, see yah around!

  4. Micamyx|Senyorita said:
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    August 31, 2011 at 3:02 am

    Nice travel plans and goals! Ako ilang beses na ako pumupunta ng Cebu pero hindi pa rin ako marunong mag-Cebuano 😐 although medyo nagegets ko naman yung ibang sinasabi nila hehe 😀

    Sama ako sa Laguna LOL

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 1, 2011 at 2:48 am

      anu ba maganda puntahan sa cebu? yung off-the-beaten path.
      sama ka sa laguna? hahaha funny!

  5. ayan said:
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    August 31, 2011 at 3:05 am

    oi ayos… akala ko natigil yon operations ng PNR… ok na pala ulit..hmmm
    tsk di p rin ako nkkpagCalaguas..

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 1, 2011 at 2:53 am

      i think tinigil nila last august. balik operation na this september. sana nga wala ng problem.

  6. toffee said:
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    August 31, 2011 at 4:04 am

    sir may bicol ako 2 days pero sa november pa, i want to swim w/ the butandings. im also looking for travel buddies para naman hindi masyadong lonely hehe. sir ano po gagawin nyo sa laguna?

  7. toffee said:
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    August 31, 2011 at 4:05 am

    sir may bicol ako 2 days pero sa november pa, i want to swim w/ the butandings. im also looking for travel buddies para naman hindi masyadong lonely hehe. sir ano po gagawin nyo sa laguna?

    projectlakwatsa.com

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 1, 2011 at 3:01 am

      ayos yan, maganda sa bicol diba?
      saka sakto yung punta mo to swim with the whale sharks.
      laguna? uuwi sa bahay at maglalaba hahaha

      • Jek said:
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        September 5, 2011 at 12:51 am

        waah.. natawa naman dito.. sige sir, ingat sa paglalaba ^^
        sana makasama po ko sa isa sa mga escapade nyo po. btw, anu po plan nyo sa Antique? thanks!

        • journeyingjames said:
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          September 7, 2011 at 2:51 am

          no plans in antique yet, i’ll find out when im there nalang. haha

  8. Karen said:
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    August 31, 2011 at 4:46 am

    ang saya naman ng itinerary…inggit ako…kailangan ko matutunan ang 500/day travel budget for my first ever solo backpacking trip nyahaha

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 1, 2011 at 3:16 am

      dapat ngang matutunan mo yan karen kasi tipsntravel ka. hahaha
      couchsurfing lang ang secret dyan at, disiplina sa food trips.
      kelan nga yung solo trip mo? saan?

      • Karen said:
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        September 2, 2011 at 11:22 am

        ayy di napost ung reply ko knina from mobile 🙁 ulit ulit…

        goodluck kung may maghost saken! Sa Dipolog ako next year January! waaaah makaka apak nako ng Mindanao! LOL

        • journeyingjames said:
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          September 4, 2011 at 3:58 am

          ahaha! wala akong kilala sa dipolog eh, pero meron yan. exciting at dipolog pa. haha haven’t been there

          • Karenskie said:
            September 4, 2011 at 4:24 am

            onga sinearch ko ung mindanao trip mo wlang dipolog haha! ang reason ko talaga para pumunta dun ay para macomplete ang rizal stamps…kaya thanks to Rizal! hahaha :))

  9. Jas said:
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    August 31, 2011 at 5:17 am

    Naga! My hometown! 🙂 Sayang, you will miss the Peñafrancia Festival, o sinadya mo talaga? 🙂

    I’m planning to hitch the PNR train next time I come home, so looking forward ako to see your post about it too.

    Enjoy Bicol and goodluck on your marathon!

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 1, 2011 at 3:17 am

      hi jas! ang maogmang lugar, naga.
      yup, i have earlier commitments kaya pass talga yung penafrancia. im not into festivals din kasi.
      thanks a lot! any suggestions while in naga? the cheaper the better

  10. lakwatsera de primera said:
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    August 31, 2011 at 7:49 am

    Safe travels James, dapat ang ending ng calendar ay travel for life 🙂

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 1, 2011 at 3:17 am

      thanks claire! ohhh yeah, i love that… pero wag muna ngayon. baka next year, TRAVEL FOR LIFE! FTW!

  11. lee said:
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    August 31, 2011 at 8:14 am

    I suggest you move or stretch your Bacolod schedule up to the 19th.
    This official website has the schedule fir MassKara 2011
    http://www.themasskarafestival.com/front-page/schedule/

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 1, 2011 at 3:20 am

      hi lee! thanks for the suggestion, we will see. but i think im already good with the street dancing thing and not the closing ceremony. haha
      thanks for the website link, need that.

  12. BPS said:
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    August 31, 2011 at 9:28 am

    wow sarap naman ng travel plans mo!

    goodluck sa marathon.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 1, 2011 at 3:27 am

      yeah, thanks BPS. sali ka rin ba sa camsur marathon?

      • BPS said:
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        September 1, 2011 at 10:45 am

        haha ciempre hindi! i just admire people who do marathons, lalo na ang 100k!

        ni 5k nga di ko pa naranasan. lols. =D

        • journeyingjames said:
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          September 2, 2011 at 3:03 am

          oo nga, adik naman yung 100K. ok lang yan, bundok naman ang inaakyat mo. sali ka nalng sa mga trail runs.

  13. Gladys | ByahengBarok said:
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    August 31, 2011 at 10:33 am

    have a safe trip! will look forward for your posts 🙂 have fun!

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 1, 2011 at 3:27 am

      weee! thanks gladys, that means so much! i hope i can find the time to blog.. hahaha

  14. tinathefrustratedtraveler said:
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    August 31, 2011 at 11:19 am

    Wow! Great Plan! Good luck James 🙂

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 1, 2011 at 3:27 am

      thanks thanks tina! see you on the road?

  15. pinaytraveljunkie said:
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    August 31, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    Action packed weeks, yet again. Safe trip! Sayang wala ako sa Pinas. Gusto ko sumama!

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 1, 2011 at 3:30 am

      sayang kompanyera! ahahaha sarcastic ka!!!!
      ang sarap ng mga byahe nyo. inggit naman ako kay luna.

  16. blissfulguro said:
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    September 1, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    if only I don’t have to work I would gladly join you…go go go james!

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 2, 2011 at 3:02 am

      ahahaha, i understand you bliss. all my friends say the same. panira talga ang work sa byahe. 🙂 hahaha thanks!

  17. Mai Nolasco said:
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    September 2, 2011 at 2:15 am

    wow God Bless to your next adventure. I suggest you visit Nogas Island in Antique.
    I’ll be going there this december……

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 2, 2011 at 2:52 am

      nogas island? first time to hear that. will google now, thanks for the suggestion!

  18. happysole said:
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    September 3, 2011 at 2:32 am

    wow! hectic ang schedule! 🙂

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 4, 2011 at 3:59 am

      yep yep! i hop i have the strength to do all these. vitamins!!!

  19. chyng said:
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    September 4, 2011 at 3:45 am

    kita kits nila marky sa masskara!

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 4, 2011 at 4:01 am

      yeah! ayos pala, may ptb. i hope marami pang sumama.kita kits chyng!

  20. jegez said:
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    September 4, 2011 at 9:17 am

    Batak culture has millions of cultural treasures. Arts, culture and tourism are found in soil hobo made unique escorted elsewhere. Friendly community that welcomes foreign visitors. We loved Batak culture.

  21. Renevic said:
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    September 4, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    Cool! So many activities. Enjoy! and God bless.

  22. pinoy boy journals said:
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    September 5, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    idol!!! keep journeying!!! Ganda ng plans mo! For sure, maraming cocontact sayo! Di pa ako nakaka-comment sa running blog mo. isa pang pinagkakaabalahan ko lately. he he Thanks!

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 7, 2011 at 2:25 am

      yup, maraming nag-oofer ng lunch, dinner at home stay. actually, that makes the trip unforgettable. secondary nalang yung sceneries.
      tumaktakbo narin kayo sir? ayos!

  23. Zhian said:
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    September 9, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    Kuya James, hanggang October 28 po ba kayo sa Laoag or Vigan?

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 11, 2011 at 1:47 pm

      on the 28 afternon, maybe in vigan. then hanggang 29th 2pm sa laoag airport for the fly out to manila

  24. kim said:
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    September 13, 2011 at 8:03 am

    nice itinerary plan…sayang hindi ka pupunta ng siargao…surfing festival pa man sa last week ng sept…hope matuto ka na mag salita ng ilonggo at bisaya.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 15, 2011 at 3:04 am

      maybe next year i’ll visit siargao again. sayang, i’ll miss that.
      i really hope so na makasabot nako magbisaya. thanks kim!

  25. Janeille Faith Llenado said:
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    September 20, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    nice!!!!! sa summer 2012 na ako mag-explore ng Pinas. Mag-enjoy muna ako dito sa Bangkok

  26. Heiz said:
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    September 20, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    hi bro. (please allow me to call you so). heiz here. done with naga,camsur.bohol. — am looking for travel buddy. bacolod would be nice. oct 14-16 is free; would love to join. love your goals–budget trips. enjoy ilocos!after pagudpud, go as far as claveria (30mins from Balaoi), nice silvery gray sandy beach there.look for the I heart claveria sign along the main road. 🙂 enjoy! 😉

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 29, 2011 at 1:36 am

      see you then in bacolod, i think locals there are cooking up something like “free hugs”
      yep, you can call me bro. thanks heiz!

  27. Pinoy Travel Freak said:
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    September 20, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    Wow! What an itinerary! You’ll be in Iloilo – aside from Miag-ao church do visit Molo church too (it’s in my hometown). It’s known as the feminist church in the Philippines. In antique, do include Malalison Island found in Culasi.

    Btw, Ilonggo is the native of Iloilo. The dialect is called Hiligaynon. 🙂

    Have a safe trip!

    -Gabz

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 29, 2011 at 1:38 am

      molo church, a feminist church? hmmm… that’s new to me. and will definitely take a look at it again.
      thanks for the correction sir. 🙂

  28. ann llamado said:
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    September 30, 2011 at 10:22 am

    hope we could meet you this october 7 in boracay. I have some pictures of the locals in camiguin island as you wish but unfortunately some of them are experiencing difficulties in life and the rest is story. hope to see you in person.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      October 2, 2011 at 7:00 am

      wow, sure thing ann! thanks and see you in boracay

  29. chique said:
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    October 2, 2011 at 4:14 am

    cancelled ang RUN United now… got an option where to go?

    • journeyingjames said:
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      October 2, 2011 at 7:03 am

      go to san joaquin and miag-ao church down south, 1hour by jeep lang: http://journeyingjames.com/2010/07/snapshots-thursday-san-joaquin-church-iloilo/

  30. Mustachio said:
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    October 5, 2011 at 3:11 am

    Wow, you’ll be out and about the whole month! I guess this is your “job”…to travel the Philippines!

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