The Breakaway Traveller

The quiet side of Puerto Galera, Talipanan Beach. Taken in front of Mountain Beach Resort. (c)FayeHusena This trip was supposed to be a solo trip, the "soul searching" type but I thought why not invite a good friend to travel with me, my best friend! It was our first time to travel together after being best friends for more than 15 years now! Plus she tagged along her boyfriend with us. It was less than a week to prepare but thank heavens for all the detailed blogs I got to read that I was able to do a D.I.Y. trip for us. We woke up extra early to catch the 3:30am bus to Batangas Pier. I did not want us  to get stuck in the Manila traffic and the long lines (just in case there would be any). I actually failed to sleep well the night before as I was very excited to go to Puerto Galera plus this is my first time to travel with my bestfriend! Haha!

Patar Beach (c)FayeHusena This is a late blog post about our lovely trip to Bolinao, Pangasinan. It was supposed to be a group getaway but unfortunately our friends backed out. Nonetheless, I had this feeling that my boyfriend and I should still go even if we have to travel by bus. I made a good decision, indeed! Our trip to Bolinao was one of the best trips of my life!!! (The trip happened last November 29-30, 2014) How we went there: There are several bus lines that go straight to Bolinao, Pangasinan. We decided to ride via Five Star in Cubao. One way trip costs P490+ per person . We were able to ride at around 6:00am but since it was a weekend, seats were almost full and we sat at different areas of the bus. (Good thing, the guy seated beside me loaded off at the first stop over. Yey! I couldn’t have enjoyed the five hour trip if I wasn’t seated beside the person I know.) Anyway, we arrived at the Five Star terminal in Bolinao almost 11am. Passed by the Church

Panoramic Shot of Twin Rock Beach Front! It's a bit cloudy but nonetheless, it still is beautiful. (c)FayeHusena Who would have thought that I will be able to go to Catanduanes? Haha! I was not even aware where Catanduanes was since I have only heard its name during my geography classes in high school and college.  This province is known as the "Land of the Howling Wind" because storms usually passes by its way. Thank God I did not encounter any storm while I was here and just a cloudy day with few rains on some parts of the day, but that's all. :)  Note: This trip happened last January 2015. Sadly, I had no time to explore the whole Island because I went here for a business trip. :( Anyway, I should be back to explore many many more places in this beautiful province.  HOW TO GET THERE: The fastest way to get here is to take a direct flight via Cebu Pacific, this might be costly though so you better wait for more affordable flights during seat sal

Watching the majestic sunset. (c)FayeHusena A paradise, waiting for anyone who would visit the virgin islands of Calaguas. Mahabang Buhangin can be found in Tinaga Island, that is just one of the major islands of Calaguas. Prepare your camping and backpacking stuff as this Island offers nothing but its beautiful powdery white sand, trees and small huts that will serve as your temporary shelter from the sun. Sunset Photoshoot (c)FrancisRala This is probably the best birthday celebration I ever had! Celebrating it by the best beach I have ever been to with the people I love most! Will keep this as a photo blog - so to know more of how to arrange your trip to this Island you can contact the organizers directly! :) (P.S. Our Trip was organized by my friend Francis Rala of Calaguas Tribe Tours. You may visit their site here:  http://calaguastribe.weebly.com/ ) From morning till afternoon it might get a little too hot since there are not lots of shades you can hide