SIARGAO 2015 TRAVEL DIARY – Island Hopping Tour: Guyam Island

Siargao has been in my bucket list ever since I saw how beautiful its beaches are. Obviously I am a sucker for white sand beaches and clear blue and turquoise waters. Whenever I have the opportunity to travel, I always choose a place where there’s a beach; I may not have the beach body and the confidence to wear two-piece swimsuits and I also don’t know how to swim properly, but the feel of sand under my feet gives me a certain high. 

Since one of my good friends is coming back to Manila this Summer, and we always make it a point that we will travel whenever she’s on vacation in the Philippines, I booked us a flight to Siargao Island. Most flights to Siargao are quite expensive especially for a regular-earning professional like me, but thank goodness for airfare promos and seat sales that I was able to book a flight to Siargao that was cheaper than normal. There is no direct flight to Siargao, you have to pass by Cebu and board a smaller aircraft to Siargao. There’s only one airport in Siargao – Sayak Airport in Del Carmen town, which is a relatively small airport compared to Caticlan’s or Coron’s airport. Only 1 flight arrives and leaves Sayak airport daily when it’s the lean season; but when there’s a surfing competition Cebu Pacific (the only airline that flies directly to Siargao) opens two flights per day and this is around May to September.

SIARGAO 2015 TRAVEL DIARY – Island Hopping Tour: Daku / Dako Island

Siargao has been in my bucket list ever since I saw how beautiful its beaches are. Obviously I am a sucker for white sand beaches and clear blue and turquoise waters. Whenever I have the opportunity to travel, I always choose a place where there’s a beach; I may not have the beach body and the confidence to wear two-piece swimsuits and I also don’t know how to swim properly, but the feel of sand under my feet gives me a certain high. 

 

Since one of my good friends is coming back to Manila this Summer, and we always make it a point that we will travel whenever she’s on vacation in the Philippines, I booked us a flight to Siargao Island. Most flights to Siargao are quite expensive especially for a regular-earning professional like me, but thank goodness for airfare promos and seat sales that I was able to book a flight to Siargao that was cheaper than normal. There is no direct flight to Siargao, you have to pass by Cebu and board a smaller aircraft to Siargao. There’s only one airport in Siargao – Sayak Airport in Del Carmen town, which is a relatively small airport compared to Caticlan’s or Coron’s airport. Only 1 flight arrives and leaves Sayak airport daily when it’s the lean season; but when there’s a surfing competition Cebu Pacific (the only airline that flies directly to Siargao) opens two flights per day and this is around May to September.

SIARGAO 2015 TRAVEL DIARY – Island Hopping Tour: Naked Island

Siargao has been in my bucket list ever since I saw how beautiful its beaches are. Obviously I am a sucker for white sand beaches and clear blue and turquoise waters. Whenever I have the opportunity to travel, I always choose a place where there’s a beach; I may not have the beach body and the confidence to wear two-piece swimsuits and I also don’t know how to swim properly, but the feel of sand under my feet gives me a certain high. 

Since one of my good friends is coming back to Manila this Summer, and we always make it a point that we will travel whenever she’s on vacation in the Philippines, I booked us a flight to Siargao Island. Most flights to Siargao are quite expensive especially for a regular-earning professional like me, but thank goodness for airfare promos and seat sales that I was able to book a flight to Siargao that was cheaper than normal. There is no direct flight to Siargao, you have to pass by Cebu and board a smaller aircraft to Siargao. There’s only one airport in Siargao – Sayak Airport in Del Carmen town, which is a relatively small airport compared to Caticlan’s or Coron’s airport. Only 1 flight arrives and leaves Sayak airport daily when it’s the lean season; but when there’s a surfing competition Cebu Pacific (the only airline that flies directly to Siargao) opens two flights per day and this is around May to September.

Bargain Hunting with Sheinside.com

I am someone who value my hard-earned money; I always make it a point to bargain hunt or take advantage of sales and discounts. I am not brand conscious either, though I buy branded items but if I can buy stuff that's of the same quality and design but on a much cheaper price I would go for the latter, always. Buying cheaper items doesn’t mean quality is always compromised. Like for example, when I buy clothes if there's a  counterpart of a dress from a branded store that I can find online or at bazaars I would choose the one where I can save more bucks and even buy another item.
 

Speaking of bargain hunting, one of my favorite online stores, Sheinside.com is most of the time my go-to clothes shopping destination. Why? Because they often, as in often, have sales, promos and give their clients coupon codes. And the best thing about Sheinside is that their clothes are super stylish and in with the current fashion trends.

SIARGAO 2015 TRAVEL DIARY – Surfing 101 at Cloud 9 General Luna

Siargao has been in my bucket list ever since I saw how beautiful its beaches are. Obviously I am a sucker for white sand beaches and clear blue and turquoise waters. Whenever I have the opportunity to travel, I always choose a place where there’s a beach; I may not have the beach body and the confidence to wear two-piece swimsuits and I also don’t know how to swim properly, but the feel of sand under my feet gives me a certain high. 

  Since one of my good friends is coming back to Manila this Summer, and we always make it a point that we will travel whenever she’s on vacation in the Philippines, I booked us a flight to Siargao Island. Most flights to Siargao are quite expensive especially for a regular-earning professional like me, but thank goodness for airfare promos and seat sales that I was able to book a flight to Siargao that was cheaper than normal. There is no direct flight to Siargao, you have to pass by Cebu and board a smaller aircraft to Siargao. There’s only one airport in Siargao – Sayak Airport in Del Carmen town, which is a relatively small airport compared to Caticlan’s or Coron’s airport. Only 1 flight arrives and leaves Sayak airport daily when it’s the lean season; but when there’s a surfing competition Cebu Pacific (the only airline that flies directly to Siargao) opens two flights per day and this is around May to September.

Parisienne Tres Chic with Dresslink.com

I recently received these items from Dresslink.com and while I was taking photos of them, it just dawned on me that they somewhat had a Paris theme in them. There’s a timeless Paris glamour that is exuded in these items and they somehow have the essence of that beautiful and romantic city. It has been a lifelong dream for me to go to Paris one day, and these pieces gives me a perfect excuse to channel the inner French beating in my heart.

I don’t really know why, but that what came to mind; probably because of the black and white combo and the lovely details of the items that screams “Parisienne”. Just take a look at these Paris Theme rooms:

SIARGAO 2015 TRAVEL DIARY – Magpupungko Rock Formations and Tidal Pools

Siargao has been in my bucket list ever since I saw how beautiful its beaches are. Obviously I am a sucker for white sand beaches and clear blue and turquoise waters. Whenever I have the opportunity to travel, I always choose a place where there’s a beach; I may not have the beach body and the confidence to wear two-piece swimsuits and I also don’t know how to swim properly, but the feel of sand under my feet gives me a certain high. 

 

Since one of my good friends is coming back to Manila this Summer, and we always make it a point that we will travel whenever she’s on vacation in the Philippines, I booked us a flight to Siargao Island. Most flights to Siargao are quite expensive especially for a regular-earning professional like me, but thank goodness for airfare promos and seat sales that I was able to book a flight to Siargao that was cheaper than normal. There is no direct flight to Siargao, you have to pass by Cebu and board a smaller aircraft to Siargao. There’s only one airport in Siargao – Sayak Airport in Del Carmen town, which is a relatively small airport compared to Caticlan’s or Coron’s airport. Only 1 flight arrives and leaves Sayak airport daily when it’s the lean season; but when there’s a surfing competition Cebu Pacific (the only airline that flies directly to Siargao) opens two flights per day and this is around May to September.

Sheinside's In Memory of Winter Sale

Winter is so behind us, and I personally am glad that it is over. Even though we don’t get to experience snow falling on our land, the chilly wind and I were never best of friends. I get easily cold and my allergies and asthma always  threaten to attack when the weather is cold so I never really like the cold season. I guess I was never meant to be born in a place where there is Winter; I love that I live in the tropics because I love Summer and the beach.

When it comes to Winter fashion, I only love to wear leather jackets. Although I only have two of them as of the moment and I would also love to wear high cut boots, but in a country that can be considered with a 365 days of Summer, I guess it would look very inappropriate. Well unless, it’s raining or it’s that super cold. But who knows where God may take me in the next few days or next few months, and I’ll end up in a place where the weather is cold, so I need to be prepared at least.

SIARGAO 2015 TRAVEL DIARY – Siargao Inn Beach Resort

Siargao has been in my bucket list ever since I saw how beautiful its beaches are. Obviously I am a sucker for white sand beaches and clear blue and turquoise waters. Whenever I have the opportunity to travel, I always choose a place where there’s a beach; I may not have the beach body and the confidence to wear two-piece swimsuits and I also don’t know how to swim properly, but the feel of sand under my feet gives me a certain high. 

  Since one of my good friends is coming back to Manila this Summer, and we always make it a point that we will travel whenever she’s on vacation in the Philippines, I booked us a flight to Siargao Island. Most flights to Siargao are quite expensive especially for a regular-earning professional like me, but thank goodness for airfare promos and seat sales that I was able to book a flight to Siargao that was cheaper than normal. There is no direct flight to Siargao, you have to pass by Cebu and board a smaller aircraft to Siargao. There’s only one airport in Siargao – Sayak Airport in Del Carmen town, which is a relatively small airport compared to Caticlan’s or Coron’s airport. Only 1 flight arrives and leaves Sayak airport daily when it’s the lean season; but when there’s a surfing competition Cebu Pacific (the only airline that flies directly to Siargao) opens two flights per day and this is around May to September.

Caipirinha Sunset... ALON Island Essentials’ Summer Kick Off Party

I believe I was destined to be born in a place with warm weather, I easily get cold and can’t even stand to stay long in a place with too much air-conditioning. I love it when sunshine hits my skin, when I feel the sand under my feet and smell the sweet scent of the ocean breeze. I want to believe I am a sea nymph with mermaid dreams…  who doesn’t know how to swim properly and cried the first time she tried to snorkel LOL! But I have slowly overcome them and I plan to take proper swimming lessons very very soon. I also love going to the beach and when it comes to beach fashion, I believe I am more of a resort-type kind of beach girl, I love to wear pretty summer dresses and cover-ups complemented with well-thought of accessories. Speaking of something related to the beach and sea… last weekend I was invited and I attended a pool party entitled Caipirinha Sunset, by my officemate/good friend Leia, to her sister’s ALON Island Essentials’ Summer Kick Off Party. It was the launch of ALON’s Summer 2015 collection and where they also introduced new products and  partner brands. It was held at the pool deck of Bramante Piazza Renaissance Towers in Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. The party had an island vibe complete with soothing music, free massages, summer-inspired food,  drinks and cocktails and a beautiful set up showcasing ALON and its partner brands have to offer. Even though the rain almost threatened the event, the party definitely transported everyone to the beach and made everyone excited for the upcoming Summer.