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Author: ian dela pena

Throwback 2017

March 4, 2018ian dela pena

February is over, yet here I am trying to write this post. A year-end-summary-post of some kind. Tradition, can’t break it. Albeit, late for 2017. Looking back at my year I think I did pretty well for some jobless dude.… Continue Reading →

2017, Year Enders travel, Year End Post

Must Eat food in Belize

February 15, 2018ian dela pena

Belize has Mexico towards its northern borders and Guatemala towards the west and the Caribbean Sea on the east side. Although overshadowed by its better-known neighbors, Belize is still able to hold on its own and shine on the map… Continue Reading →

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Corners Of Quiapo

June 5, 2017ian dela pena 2 Comments

ho doesn’t know Quiapo? Manila’s busy downtown diversely populated by people from different walks of life. Colors everywhere. I have been planning to go back to the streets of Manila and shoot. So when a friend invited me for a… Continue Reading →

Metro Manila, Philippines MANILA FOREIGNERS DO NOT SEE, old manila, PRE-WAR MANILA, quiapo, REAL MANILA, REAL PHILIPPINES

Mt. Ugo: Going Beyond My Limits

April 19, 2017ian dela pena

As I attempt to start this story, I try to recollect my memories on how it all started. How did I got my self hiking this monstrous mountain. Towards the end of 2015, I finally faced my fears and hiked… Continue Reading →

Benguet, Philippines benguet, Itogon, Kayapa, mountaineering, Mt. Ugo, Nueva Vizcaya

Finding The Best Hotels Via Traveloka

March 25, 2017ian dela pena

There are so many things that we learn by traveling. We learn from the places we go to, our experiences and the people we meet. On a recent trip across Indochina, I learned one thing that has helped me saved… Continue Reading →

Indochina cheap hotels, how to find cheap hotels, philippines, travel app

Ilocos Norte Backpacking Day 3

January 14, 2017ian dela pena

Last day, the most difficult part of the trip. There’s always this feeling that you don’t want to leave just yet but you have to. Waking up ahead of JR I decided to take a  last walk along the beautiful… Continue Reading →

Ilocos Norte, Philippines backpacking, ilocos, luzon, norte, philippines. beach, sur

The Year Blessed With Travel

December 29, 2016ian dela pena 2 Comments

To be honest, I thought that I have traveled less this year but as soon as I try to recollect the memories of the year that was I have realized that I was truly blessed with my travels this 2016.… Continue Reading →

2016, Year Enders Year End Post, Yearender

Ilocos Norte: Day 2; Life Is A Beach

December 17, 2016ian dela pena 2 Comments

Most of time paradise is where you least expect it, when you think that a place is over rated but then proves you wrong. Many have touted that Pagudpud is the Boracay of thee north, but I am one of… Continue Reading →

Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, Philippines, Travelogues beach, ilocos, luzon, pagudpud

Sagada: Mornings With Morrie

December 10, 2016ian dela pena

I remember this movie called Tuesdays with Morrie, it is about a student and his old professor. It tells us how we should appreciate the small things and how we should value each moment of our lives. Living life to… Continue Reading →

Mt. Province, Mt. Province, Philippines, Philippines, Travelogues backpacking, cordillera, hanging coffins, mountains, sagada

Sagada: Sunsets and Bonfires

October 16, 2016ian dela pena

Exploring the Lumiang and Sumaguing Caves is exhausting yet fulfilling. After freshening up we contacted the van driver for our afernoon tour. Honestly we were reluctant in seeing the other spots like Sagada Weaving but we did drop by the… Continue Reading →

Mt. Province, Mt. Province, Philippines, Philippines, Travelogues

Ilocos: My Northern Escape, Day 1

October 2, 2016ian dela pena

Brought about the pending burial of former president Marcos, I and a friend toyed with the idea of visiting his mausoleum in Batac, Ilocos Norte. The plan was just simple, visit Batac. But my friend was whining about how he… Continue Reading →

Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, Philippines, Travel Guides

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