I Heart Travels

Boracay 2024 Day 4: Back to Manila – A Whirlwind Farewell   Okay, so Day 4 in Boracay was all about the bittersweet goodbye. The alarm screamed at 4 am – brutal, I know – but the thought of that last Boracay sunrise kept me going. A quick freshen-up, a frantic bag-packing session (seriously, how do I always manage to accumulate so much stuff?), and I was ready to roll.   First stop: Laud's breakfast buffet. Let me tell you, it was the perfect send-off. Think mountains of delicious pastries, tropical fruits bursting with flavour, and enough coffee to fuel a small army. I seriously piled my plate high – one last chance to indulge in that Boracay goodness!   By 7 am, it was time to face the reality of leaving paradise. A trike ride to the Boracay port cost me 150 pesos – a small price to pay, really. Then came the inevitable: paying the terminal fee again (seriously, these fees add up!). The boat transfer was another 540 pesos, plu...

Siargao 2023: Day 1 - From 4 AM Bus to Bliss (and a Jollibee Pit Stop)   Alright, folks, buckle up because this is the tale of my epic journey to Siargao, a tale that began with a 4 AM bus ride and ended with the salty kiss of the sea breeze. It's a story of buses, bikes, and a whole lot of Jollibee, so grab your sunscreen and your sense of humor, because we're about to embark on a wild ride.   My adventure started in the heart of Quezon Province, where I boarded a bus that could only be described as a rolling freezer. The air conditioning was so powerful, it felt like I was stepping into a giant refrigerator. The music was a chaotic blend of pop hits and local ballads, and the air was thick with the scent of sweat and excitement.   After what felt like an eternity of honking and weaving through traffic, I finally arrived in Magallanes, Makati, specifically Alphaland. My next challenge was to navigate the city's infamous traffic, and let me tell yo...