El Nido - Tour B

To be honest, I enjoyed today’s tour than yesterday. Maybe because we already knew who we are with unlike yesterday and also the places are jaw dropping!

FIRST STOP: PINAGBUYATAN ISLAND

  

Can you see my sexy tummy? 

SECOND STOP: CATHEDRAL CAVE

This is a cave on the side of a limestone cliff. Our tour guide told us that it was called Cathedral Cave because the cave formation looks something like, uhm, idk what it’s called. The thing where you put the “saints” in the church. Well, yeah. HAHA!

THIRD STOP: CUDUGNON CAVE

This is the place where we will be having our lunch but while they’re cooking the foods, we can get to enter the cave! This was really fun and embarrassing. It was embarrassing because the cave had a small entering and I entered it smoothly with my chin up and I was so confident that I can simply go out but then my head hit the rock and a lot of people laughed at me, like, wtf?!? HAHA!

I found the hidden Mickey!

After entering the cave, we did some snorkeling! It’s so fun especially to me that can’t totally swim in the deep. I got to see a lot of different cute and colorful fishes, corals and it was totally cool like so cool!

FOURTH STOP: SNAKE ISLAND

This place is my favorite among all the Islands that we’ve been. This Island is called Snake Island because of a long sand bar that looks like a snake from afar. On both sides of the sand bar are shallow swimming areas. The “S” was caused by the two opposing currents. An 8-minute hike to the top of the island leads to a view-deck. The view was totally superb. Very lovely.

 Me and my aunt with some people in our boat.

JUMP SHOT!

LAST STOP: COVE 3

The tour ended but I enjoyed it a lot! Last tour tomorrow! It should be memorable! xoxo

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El Nido - Tour A

Today has been so awesome! No, it’s marvelous! No, today was rad! I had so much fun!

There are 4 different types of tour here in El Nido. Well, Island hoping to be precise. The prices depends on the tour that you’ll be taking. Anyway, here’s the list of prices:

• ·         Tour A = 1,200
• ·         Tour B = 1,300
• ·         Tour C = 1,400
• ·         Tour D = 1,200

These prices already includes boat transportation with life jackets, snorkels and goggles plus a delectable lunch which is my ultimate fave.

Today, we had the Tour A. I was so excited this morning. I’m not much of a nature lover but I adore the beautiful scenery outside. It was like a piece of heaven. I admit, I got scared at first on the big but beautiful lime stones outside. HAHA, but I fell in love with it. LOL, I’m confusing you, aren’t I?

Okay, I woke up without an electricity because it's already past 6 and believe me, I won’t get up if my aunt didn’t wake me up. HAHA, then we had breakfast which is very important. The tour will start at 8 in the morning and a tricycle picked us up in the hotel leading to the sea side. Our tour guide welcomed us and led us to the boat that we will use for the whole day. We also waited for some people that will join us on the tour! We were like 12 in the boat plus the boat driver, the tour guide and two life guards.

I’m going to tell you a secret so *whispers* don’t tell anyone. I CAN’T SWIM. Yeah, it’s not that I’m afraid of water, but I can’t float in the water regardless that I am fat. LOL, that’s why I wore a life vest. Okay, let’s move on HAHA, that’s a bit embarrassing tho xD

FIRST STOP: SMALL LAGOON

I absolutely fell in love with the beautiful view. The water is so clear like you can see your own reflection. You should be careful because there are territorial fish that will bite you if you’ll stay in one place. The place is absolutely awesome plus there are wonderful corals under that made me say WOW while under water.

SECOND STOP: Shimizu Island

We stopped at this Island to have a lunch. It’s amazing because the sand is so fine and you’ll definitely love it there because it’s so peaceful like I can stay there forever. They cooked a lot of dishes! We mobbed the foods due to our extreme hunger xD.

Have you seen my aunt? 

Lunch Time!

THIRD STOP: BIG LAGOON

I’m going to say this word again because nothing can describe the Big Lagoon more than AWESOME! It’s so beautiful! But we just quietly boat through in stunned silence as we soak in the colors and clarity of the water. Truly beautiful!

LAST STOP: SEVEN COMMADOS BEACH

We stopped here to have some relaxation but I’m so hyped so I walked around the beach, drew something on the sands and of course enjoy the water. The place is great to think and relax and the waves will definitely made you calm.

Look who's 1D AF!

So Tour A, checked! Can’t wait for tomorrow’s tour! xoxo

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El Nido, Palawan

It’s night and we are so tired but when I look outside, I feel at peace because we are in El Nido, Palawan. El Nido is a first class municipality and managed resource protected area in the province of Palawan. According to CNNGo, it is the Best Beach and Island destination in the Philippines for its "extraordinary natural splendor and ecosystem." It took us 1 and a half hour from Manila to Puerto Princesa and 7 hours from Puerto Princesa to El Nido Palawan.

We are currently staying here at Ipil Suites. This hotel is cool. They have internet connections, clean and spacious rooms at a very affordable price with a complimentary buffet breakfast but there’s no electricity here from 6AM- 2PM. The blackout not only occurs in this suite but in the whole province of El Nido.

We are so tired but I’m still awake but my aunt and uncle is already snoring so shhh! HAHA! I can’t wait for our tour tomorrow! Wayhey! 

Check Out the tours we had:
Tour A  
Tour B 
Tour C

Manila

23^rd of July. I arrived in Manila at 8 in the morning. It’s been a year since my last visit so it feels so good to be here again! My uncle is already waiting for me and it’s nice to see him again after a very long time! We arrived at our ancestral house before noon because of the heavy volume of cars in Manila. I’m sorry but all the cars are like tied ropes twisted in different directions. I arrived in Manila first before my aunt because she has more things to do at work. We picked her up at the airport early in the morning last 26^th of July. We have nothing to do but to eat and eat in different restaurants around Manila and of course, shopping! It’s so wonderful to see my family again! I had fun with my cousins (mother and father’s side) and other relatives.

While we are in Manila, me and my aunt stayed at Princeton Residences. We don’t want to be a nuisance so we just rented a room. Princeton Residences is a condominium which was developed by SMDC. The place was wonderful and luxurious! The people will treat you special. The place has a spacious fully air-conditioned lounge, function halls, and a 24-hour security.

Our room wasn’t that big but it’s spacious enough for me and my aunt. It’s clean and well organized. The staffs are very friendly too especially the owner of the unit, Mariel. She’s very accommodating and I admire her because she’s so business minded. HAHA, The place is also very accessible to malls, banks, and restaurants. We had a marvelous stay and I already recommend it to a lot of people so maybe you should try it too! Oh, and did I told you that it has pool which we never used because we are so busy and we always go home late and it made me sad because I always ask my aunt if I can go swimming and she always says, maybe tomorrow until we checked out :( lol!

Anyway, if you guys are interested and will have to visit Manila and you have nowhere to stay, I truly recommend this place. You can already book your stay and contact them through this website: 

http://www.ibilik.ph/short_term_rentals/154627/condo-studio-luxe-princeton-residences