A cursory look at 2008 destinations
The way 2008 started looks really promising and exciting as well. Getting a citation from WikiPilipinas.org as Wikipinoy of the Year for Bloggers under Geography and Travel on the first weekend of the year was quite a surprise. It’s really heartening to know that somehow, in this little corner of blogosphere, I’m able to contribute some information on the web regarding our beautiful country. And in 2008, I plan on continuing that by venturing into more adventurous destinations, more off-the-beaten paths and possibly (re)discovering some hidden gems in our 7107 islands and beyond. So here’s what to expect on 2008.
Most of the first half of the year are already booked or planned out. If there are any changes it might be minor:
- + Back to Pangasinan (Bolinao and Alaminos). I have been here but this will be a whole family affair since members of the family would be coming back after some time from abroad.
- + Iloilo. Haven’t been in this part of the island and would be exploring a lot of it soon.
- + Ultimate South West China Backpacking Adventure. This will be a long trip and is a very exciting one for me.
- + Donsol. I would like to swim with the whale sharks this year around. I think we already blocked out when this one will be.
- + Hoping to come back to Baguio and Sagada as well
- + Palawan’s El Nido and Coron.
- + Climb Mt. Apo.
- + Virginia USA. If things go well, I would be accompanying my dad here sometime mid to the end of the year.
I guess, that’s it for now. We’ll see from this list which ones will be achieved by the end of the year. Of course, there would be unplanned trips in between to add to the surprise.
Taken 2004. A beach shot from a Popular Island
For the meantime, tomorrow morning I will be flying to the beach pictured above. A slice of the famed island. Last time I was here was 2005 so I kinda missed the place somehow even I’ve been there for like the nth time when I used to work as an Art Director for an airline magazine. And what better way to start the year of travel with? A gathering of some of the Philippine’s well known travel bloggers on one of the country’s most popular island destination. I’m sure you’ll be hearing a lot about this on the coming weeks from the blogosphere. Let’s see how this one will go. Happy weekend everyone!
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January 10th, 2008 at 8:17 am
Oh wow, exciting year ahead for you! Southwest China sounds exciting, I guess you will be going to Kunming?
Happy New Year!!
January 10th, 2008 at 9:48 am
you deserve the citation! i really admire your blog.. youve been to sooo many places in Pinas.. that im listing every place i find interesting. hehe
January 10th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Grabe Ferdz, bigla ako na-excite. Have a safe trip.
January 10th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Wow, it’s only the start of the year and you’ve areas planned out to visit already! Grabe!
January 10th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
hey congrats bai. idol ka talaga
January 10th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
I need to travel more!!! Have a great one!
January 10th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
wow! congrats for the citation! you really deserve it! You’ve showed how beautiful our country is!
January 10th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Happy New Year! I wish you all the best for 2008!
It seems it already started with a bang ! Congrats for being a Wikipinoy ! Well deserved! You got a wonderful blog.
Great travels ahead of you! If you need someone to carry you bags give me a call !
January 11th, 2008 at 1:58 am
See you in a few hours!
January 11th, 2008 at 11:08 am
why not say boracay? hehehe we’re also targetting Mt. Apo July this year.
and have a safe trip always.
January 11th, 2008 at 11:36 am
the list is impressive. i’m particularly looking forward to your Iloilo trip because although i frequent the place, i don’t know what exactly makes it a special city to visit.
keep on inspiring us to go places!
January 11th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
enjoy your travels this year!
January 11th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Hope you will visit Siquijor again….
January 11th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
Southwest China? Meaning Tibet? Yunan? aba naman, I am excited for you and the beautiful photos you’re going to take. My friend might go to Tibet this March and she’s looking for company. Di ko alam kung kaya ko ang lamig (9 degrees C is relatively okay kaya lang , di ko alam kung kaya ko ang acclimatization). Oki has been to Yunan and has nothing to say but good praises about the place. Excited din ako sa Mt. Apo mo. Grabe, astig mo! Congrats sa wiki citation, more to come. ganda ng first pic!
January 11th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
sikat na ang boracay-bound
January 12th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
seems an interesting year ahead Ferdz! good luck on your travels :p
January 12th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Man, that sounds like an exciting itinerary. I gotta figure out a way to travel as much as you do. hehe
January 13th, 2008 at 5:48 am
wow!Very well deserved yung award!!:)
Looking forward to see more of Ironwulf this year! Thanks for all your stunning photos you’ve shared in 2007 ferdz!!All the best to you!
January 13th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
hi, ferdz! i heard el nido is heaven!
January 14th, 2008 at 10:48 am
Great sked ! Hope to see and hear from you on these trips
January 14th, 2008 at 11:48 am
wow! congratulations ferdz! you deserved it! im one of the great fan of this site/blog.. feeling ko kasi narating ko na din yung mga places na napuntahan mo sa pictures pa lang
but still hoping to visit some of the places you’ve been lalo na yung dito sa pinas
kudos!
January 14th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Those are some great travel plans…
Congrats on the citation!
January 19th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
WOW! Haba rin ng itinerary mo, Ferdz! Looking forward to your trip reports!
Enjoy the super pasyal!