Risky Princess

Spelunking is the exploration of caves as a hobby. In Sagada, they have a cave connection between Lumiang and Sumaguing Cave and the journey to go through it will take 3-4hours, depending on how fit your team is and how long you pause for photos. Of all the extreme activities I have ever done, this I believe is the most challenging (and trust me, I already did a lot). While doing this, I was tested not only physically and mentally, but spiritually as well. We were not provided with gloves and helmets (like they did in Palawan) and to be honest, I don’t think you will need any. In fact, halfway through the cave, I was asked to remove the shoes I bought before the trip. So much for my so called preparation. You will not need any equipment but here are the things that you must have: STAMINA - the whole activity took 3.5 hours so with that alone, you know that you have to have the strength for this activity.  You also have to be able to pull yourself up or push yourself ...

"We travel to see the world not to take photos" Some people have this mantra, but not me. Others might find it narcissistic but I wanna be seen in the places I've been. Maybe a lot of travel photographers find that cringe worthy but in my opinion, if I want to just take a photo of the place, I can just buy a post card in the airport or something. Besides, I'm a traveler and a tourist (I don't care about the labels). I am not a travel photographer either so I'll do what I want no matter what other's opinion is. I encourage everyone to do so as well. After all that rant, I just want to share the #InstaWorthy places I've been in my recent trip. I will start doing this from now on. :) All pictures were taken by my friends. Feel free to copy our poses if you want. Lol Francisco Bangoy International Airport This city is so full of beautiful spots for pictures that right after getting off the plane, we were already able to take a good snapshot to ...

Eden Nature Park Bo. Eden, Toril, Davao City, Davao Del Sur It is my second attempt to visit Eden Nature Park because when I first tried last December, some wealthy family in Davao had it closed during the days I was there. (It's ok, I got over it.) My friend Zeli who is from Davao planned our itinerary and I'm so glad she included this. She said that it is one of her favorite places in the city. In fact, her family booked to stay there for the night because she will come home. They know her so well. Photo from Eden Nature Park and Resort's website It is a an hour drive from Ma-a, where we were staying but with all the chitchats (Yes, it is a known fact that girls can talk for hours), we didn't even notice it. The place reminds me of Baguio because it's cold and they have a lot of pine trees. There is a mandatory entrance fee but it's ok because it comes with food already. You can choose between a plated snack (choice between Tuna Melt or Spaghe...

Photo from Blue Posts Facebook Account UNLIMITED SHRIMPS . These two words was enough to make us change our itinerary. I have always loved to eat seafood which is why I never considered myself as a mermaid no matter how much I love the ocean (because I'm pretty sure Ariel won't eat her underwater friends). What caught my attention as well is that it's only Php399. Can you believe that? Shrimp bucket has theirs at Php 560 by the pound. So yes, I am ditching the crocs (cause we're scheduled to go to Crocodile Farm) for this.  We had to go there by ourselves because my friend who is a local at Davao will stay the night at Eden. We don't have a ride and we don't even know where the restaurant was but we are determined. So determined that we rode a tricycle from Eden to Pan Pacific Highway just to get a cab because if we wait for the cab service that Eden Nature Park will get for us, it will take an hour. We cannot waste an hour more because it was al...

I was ecstatic when I first saw the Slidefest ad in social media and right there and then, I knew I wanted to be part of this event. So I gathered my usual fun buddies and being the child-like that we are, we were all sold by the idea. We booked the first one which was held in Subic Freeport because of course, we want to be the first ones to experience it. Yes, we’re competitive like that. Maybe it’s because they were effective in marketing this online that the VIP slots were almost full when we registered. Take note, we signed up the very same week they said that the website is already open for reservation. We were 9 altogether but only 3 of us (me included of course) was able to get VIP. My other friends booked the Wave Riders in 2 different time slots. Registration   - It is organized because they had it in alphabetical order. I had my own voucher printed so I did not encounter any issue. However, for my friends that did group booking, they were confused at ...

This year, I have decided to make a deal with myself. I intend to lose the extra pounds off before the end of summer. Through the years of working in the BPO industry again I have managed to gain a hefty 30lbs without me realizing it. After thoroughly scrutinizing my daily habits, I was able to identify the reason why I arrived at this undesirable body weight. Abnormal sleeping pattern Sedentary lifestyle Increased appetite (Food became my source of joy. so pathetic. lol) Since I made a declaration in my facebook account that I intend to remove this extra weight (thank you to the 103 Likers, it really meant a lot), I am more determined than ever. This time, I have a clear goal in mind and a systematized plan in place. I have carefully thought of all the things that have happened in the past and arrived at these  Controlled amount of better food choices (No amount of food over my fist size and steer clear to all the C's no matter how much I love them)   C=Choco...

This is one of the best articles I have ever come across and I want to post it here on my blog for me to always be reminded of these things - Noelee We have taller buildings but shorter tempers; wider freeways but narrower viewpoints; we spend more but have less; we buy more but enjoy it less; we have bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences, yet less time; we have more degrees but less sense; more knowledge but less judgement; more experts, yet more problems; we have more gadgets but less satisfaction; more medicine, yet less wellness; we take more vitamins but see fewer results. We drink too much; smoke too much; spend too recklessly; laugh too little; drive too fast; get too angry quickly; stay up too late; get up too tired; read too seldom; watch TV too much and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values; we fly in faster planes to arrive there quicker, to do less and return sooner; we sign more contracts only to realize fewer pr...

Feb 2015 Dear my Future Prince, Hey you! I am writing this letter because it’s that time of the year in which I actually hope that you’d already be here. Valentines is just around the corner and much as I want to dismiss the thought, I am somehow saddened by the fact that you are not yet here with me. Boo you! You see, ever since a child, I have wondered who you might be, what you’re going to look like or how we’re gonna meet? These never ending questions that always make me hope for the best love story one can ever think of. You know, San Cai’s Dao Ming Si, the Edward of Bella and Miaka’s Tamahome, that special someone who will promise to protect her even though she can take care of herself. After a heartbreak, I started wondering if I was really meant to have that happily ever after I had been hoping for. It became very hard for me to believe that you are still out there given all the tragic stories I hear about couples breaking up and cheaters everywhere. Someti...

I have time in my hands since I am waiting for my flight. I cannot really sleep because I am excited today (always giddy before heading towards a destination) so I am going to give this blog another chance. People always ask me how I go about my trip. So I am sharing this to all of you today. Step 1: Seat Sale Hunting I usually start my journey by buying the ticket. So when the Piso Fare hits the website of  Cebu Pacific , I'm already checking for available seats. No fixed destination. Not sure which and how many friends I'll go with. Once I see that magical 'piso', that will enable me at least a 3d2n stay on that destination, I take note of it (not book yet). Step 2: Finding Accomplices Once I found the best date (meaning it is on an American Holiday or the weekend), I bug my friends (mostly my seatmates or my travel buddy). I remember everyone who said they'd want to join me in the future. I tell them the date, destination and the amou...

We were really hesitant to go through this since we are both girls and you know how paranoid the parents get The problem is, our ticket to Manila is coming from Siem Reap. So we tried with all our might to check for flights from Bangkok to Siem Reap, but they are too expensive for us  (yes, 125dollar one way is already costly for us) .  Being the frugal people that we are, we don't want to waste our return ticket so we searched for alternatives. One of the most helpful blogs that I found was from  Lakwatsero . We are already determined to follow his path when I ran into a news from  Bangkok Post . The first blog is really helpful however, I felt uncomfortable with the transfers. I'm really anxious with the thought of not having a vehicle from the border to Siem Reap (although I know it's close to impossible and it's just the paranoid me talking). So our agenda on our first day in Bangkok is to go to Mochit Station then took a cab to Northen Bus Terminal and book thi...