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I ❤️ Siquijor 2024 - Day 6 - 09/16/2024

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Siquijor Sunshine Girls: Day 6 - Escape from Paradise - Break Through    The gods of travel must have heard our desperate prayers. After days of battling relentless rain and wind, the weather in Siquijor finally decided to play nice. We woke up at the ungodly hour of 2:30 am, feeling like zombies, only to be whisked away by our trusty tricycle to the Siquijor port.   It was 3 am, and the port was already buzzing with activity – a scene straight out of a zombie apocalypse, except instead of brains, everyone was after a coveted ferry ticket. Stranded tourists, their faces etched with a mixture of frustration and desperation, were camped out, determined to secure their escape from this idyllic island.   Now, you might think this sounds crazy, but trust me, this was the first time I’d ever wanted to leave an island during a vacation. The sheer tenacity of the other tourists, their unwavering desire to get off this "paradise," was contagious. W...

I ❤️ Siquijor 2024 - Day 1 - 09/11/2024

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Siquijor 2024: Day 1 - From Manila Mayhem to Island Bliss 🌴☀️   Okay, so let's rewind to Day 1 in Siquijor. It was a long, chaotic, but ultimately rewarding journey! I'm talking about a 4am wake-up call, a crazy commute, and a whole lotta caffeine. But trust me, it was all worth it for the island paradise that awaited.   My adventure started in Imus, where I was up at the crack of dawn, ready to conquer the world (or at least, conquer the journey to Siquijor). First up, a 50 peso jeepney ride to PITX, the new bus terminal in Manila. I was already feeling the travel vibes, surrounded by people heading to different destinations.   After a quick breakfast at Jollibee (because who can resist those Chickenjoy!), I hopped on a Angkas Ride to NAIA for 90 pesos. I had a couple of hours to spare, so I just relaxed and soaked in the pre-travel jitters.   Finally, it was time to board my flight! I was so excited to finally...

I ❤️ Siquijor 2024 - 09/11/2024 - Day 1 - Departure to Dumaguete

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✈️ Off to Siquijor! ✈️   Finally boarding my flight to Dumaguete! The past few hours have been a whirlwind of excitement, a little bit of stress (always gotta love airport chaos!), and a whole lot of anticipation. I'm ready to trade the city's hustle and bustle for the island's laid-back vibes.   Siquijor, here I come! I'm ready to explore hidden beaches, dive into crystal-clear waters, and soak up the island's unique energy. Stay tuned for updates on my adventures!   #Siquijor2024 #IslandHopping #AdventureTime #Wanderlust #Philippines #TravelBlogger #Travelgram #ExploreTheWorld #NewAdventures #LetsGo #Dumaguete #OffToAdventure