New Year, New Destinations 2009 Contest Winners
Marlboro Hills Grazing Cows in Batanes, Top Reader’s Choice
The New Year, New Destinations Contest 2009 has ended. It was really interesting to know what my readers wanted to visit and also would like to see more in ironwulf.net. So without further ado, here are the winners for the Xwrap Ballistic Armor and Snap Watch Series II.
Xwrap Ballistic Armor Winner HGarcis
Congratulations to HGarcis of Follow Your Foots
After inputting all the names of the valid entries at random.org he came up on top so he gets the Xwrap Ballistic Armor.
The winner for the Snap Watch Series II is really hard to choose as each answer has really good reasons why they chose the places and why. Drei’s entry:
…first would be my hometown, ILIGAN. the challenge is to see all 20+ waterfalls, and avoid random bombings of rebels hehe
Really challenged my adventurous spirit on going to places with insurgencies much like NatGeo’s Diego Buñuel on “Don’t Tell My Mother I’m In…” series. iRonnie and Ren’s idea of featuring something near and familiar places like Cavite and Baguio and to find something new and interesting about the place is also a good idea. Something for those people who only have time for weekends and don’t have to break the bank to travel.
I read all the entries and suggestions but I only have one Snap Watch to give so I have to give it to Awayfromhome. For one it was wittily written and his choice of Palawan and Cordillera is diverse. And his entry
“…Authentic chao long are as common manila’s fishballs. And contrary to popular beliefs, a Grande-size coffee in Starbucks is actually more expensive than a day’s food allowance in Palawan.”
Not to diss Starbucks, but it is a good comparison on how cheap Palawan travel can be. So Congratulations to Away From Home. I’ll contact each of you winners through email to get your details.
Sabitan Laiya beach and limestones in Caramoan
It was really interesting to hear your ideas. So let me do a recap.
Reader’s Top Destinations
1. Batanes
2. Sagada
3. Coron, Busuanga
Batanes seemed to have majority of votes and it isn’t surprising really. I hope to be back there and do a much more in depth feature than what we usually see.
Also mentioned:
Palanan (Isabela), Bongao (Tawi-Tawi), Tamauni (Isabela), Cebu, Vigan, Palawan Underground River, Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park (Kalinga), Marawi City (Lanao)
Destinations for Ironwulf
1. Caramoan
2. Dumaguete
3. Siquijor
4. Cavite
I’ve been to Caramoan years ago that I wouldn’t mind going back to see how it was developed. I’ve only seen a glimpse of Dumaguete and would also like to see more of its lakes ad outlying areas.
Also mentioned:
Sibuyan Island (Romblon), Samal Island (Davao), EAT Danao (Bohol), Masbate, Mt Kanlaon, Sablayan (Occidental Mindoro), Baler (Aurora), Calauit (Busuanga), Guimaras, Palaui (Cagayan Valley North), Northern Palawan, Iligan, Tubbataha, Spratly’s Island, Palapag (Northern Samar), San Juan (La Union), Baguio, Surigao, Calicoan Island (Southern Samar), Batanes, Cordillera, Palawan, Bacolod, Manila, Bantayan (Cebu)
These are a lot of places and it would be really great if I could visit them all. Thank you very much to all the people who participated and giving all those great suggestions. Congratulations to the winners as well. Hopefully next time I have a contest, I would be giving out bigger prices than these. Thank you!
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January 23rd, 2009 at 4:09 pm
batanes as top choice came as no surprise. kahit naman magpaulit ulit bumalik doon, ok na ok lang.
a big congrats to the winners!
January 23rd, 2009 at 5:13 pm
congrats sa nanalo. aabangan ko yung pa raffle ni ferdz na Olympus E3 ang price. Ha! Ha!
January 23rd, 2009 at 5:35 pm
sana kinopya ko nalang yung sagot ni awayfromhome para panalo din ako. haha desperate.
congrats sa mga nanalo!
sana may pacontest pa for chinese new year new destinations 2009. hehehe
January 23rd, 2009 at 5:52 pm
congrats sa kanila!
btw po, kakahanap ko ng inspiration sa wp designs.. ito po nakita ko:
http://sixrevisions.com/wordpress/beautiful_wordpress_designs/
na feature ang site nyo..
January 24th, 2009 at 1:07 am
nanalo din ako???
congrats sa mga nanalo. aliw sagot ni drei ha
January 24th, 2009 at 3:51 am
Congratulations to the winners. The way you featured a place it becomes a must see destination. I know that this year is no different from last year, filled with trips and adventures. Preview naman ng future destinations mo.
January 24th, 2009 at 8:52 am
congrats sa mga nanalo. d ako nakasaili.. baka next time heheh.. hope to see more blogs on batanes. pangarapa ko makapunta ng batanes sna may budget ako hehehe..
January 24th, 2009 at 9:45 am
I WON?! ***GRIN***
This just made my week. ’cause I love snap watches…kidding.
Thank you for considering my suggestion, I shall wait for your email then.
January 25th, 2009 at 9:17 am
Congrats to the winners!
January 25th, 2009 at 11:19 am
galing ng unang photo ferdz! tsaka nakakamangha pala talaga ang caramoan.
congratulations sa mga winners!
January 26th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
pwede ba mag-appeal lol. agree ako kay erick. ilalabas ko lahat ng powers of persuasion ko pag olympus e-3 na price haha.
by the way, ferdz, pwede bang autographed photo na lang ang consolation price kasi sumabit naman ako sa 10 eh. lol uli.
January 26th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
i agree with oman. kahit autographed photo tatangapin ko talaga yon.
January 26th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
syempre ako din.
dati ko pang request yon. na kahit di man ako manalo basta meron akong autographed photo nung monk in a high.
really loved it.
January 26th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
How about an autographed sketch like those of oggie?.
January 26th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
Hey Ferdz! Happy new year! Congrats to the winner. I missed being here. I haven’t blog much lately….5 kids and all that stuff…but it’s always a pleasure to visit here.
January 29th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Sagada was robbed!!!! hehehe
January 30th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
hi ferdz! got the package. thanks very much. all the best!