Saturday, May 25, 2013

Philippines Top Travel Blogs for 2013


Philippines Top Travel Blogs For 2013



I'd like to say that my blog is better and that is just me considering the hours I spent toiling with it. As a blogger we always have to start with something, as a Travel Blogger then, we change that something into a lot more, clearly by being able to take better travel photographs, writing engaging blogpost and travel more often. The latter is very important; a travel blogger would not be believable without personally experiencing the places and adventures that they are featuring. Hence, my hats off to a select number of travel bloggers that I personally follow well before I became one of them. While I can say I've been to a lot of places in the last couple of years, taking photographs and embracing culture, my efforts are easily dwarfed by these guys who are the personas behind some of the best travel blogs in the country today. Without much delay, here they are.

The Visual Entertainers
My travels are moored with the purpose of taking good photographs. As a photography enthusiast looking at these links always gives me the realization that I still have miles to waddle through my own brand of photography, but still, I look up to these guys for sheer awesomeness in travel photography.

Marcus Caratao | http://www.ambot-ah.com/
Christian Lucas Sangoyo | http://www.lakadpilipinas.com/
Ferdz Decena | http://www.ironwulf.net/
Oman Serapio | http://www.lawstude.net/
Allan Barredo | http://www.lantaw.com/


The Introspective and Most Sassy Writers
Now these next set of blogs are the ones that I read and enjoy thoroughly. It's not about photographs or travel guides, but for their undeniable talent that makes me want to read more. They're either poetic or just plain kick ass writer, now if you think these guys are hiding behind wide rimmed glasses, take their links and welcome a surprise. It's just a few among the many, but I'll give a little premise why I love them.

The Transcendental Tourist. Now this guy is a natural born poet. I've commented on his blogpost one's that his words make love with his photographs, and I meant it. What's more endearing is that he brings his Mom to his own travels and makes her the a central figure to his travel stories, now that's something I'd like to do knowing that my own Mom has given me so much and less for herself.

Here's a ray of light to the young mothers out there who wants to travel. Cool narratives, funny thought bubbles and the beautiful little princess she has in tow with her travel. You'd think it's easy to travel with a precocious child, but apparently she makes it happen, and not just on some quick weekend getaway but on a globetrotting level. 

I am a fan of this one, and you'll probably know why when you start to read her many blog posts. Honestly, most are very long narratives in Taglish, Kura claims it to be a personal niche that just morphed into a travel blog. I couldn't agree more, but I'm glad she does put into account her experiences, her side comments can sometimes bring me to tears because of laughing alone. Grammar Nazi's would have a field day with her writings, but who cares when you have the natural talent to make people laugh with your words.

I was a start up blogger when this lady made some headlines about her traumatic experience as an alleged drug trafficker in Bali Indonesia. She blogged extensively about the horrible experience which put into light the plight of Pinoy Travelers abroad. Bloggers can be nothing if they can't make some noise, but Chyng certainly made things clamour. I'm a follower and a fan since then.

Rogelio Gabiano Jr | http://www.pinoytravelfreak.com/
Short post, awesome photography and crisp writing skill, not to mention that Gabz is my regular travel buddy, I have hands down when it comes to his skill in writing, it's not really surprising if one is aware of his writing background, and he does copyrighting way better than I can. As always, all those travel tips and guides that he is posting are for real. I'm the daredevil who likes it spontaneous while he is the careful planner and strategists who make things happen. You'll certainly love his (mis)adventures, solo travels, travel photo Fridays and travel guides.


The Travel Guides And Daredevils
Now this next set are what you may consider as the ultimate backpackers who had contributed a lot to the places they've set foot, boosting tourism through their friendly travel guides and honest account of their adventures. May it be backpacking, hiking a mountain, island hopping's, cave spelunking, cliff jumping, diving or just plain headstand stunts in a beautiful beach, these guys are as daring as they come, not to mention that their travel guides are a must visit when planning itineraries and trips. You may have already come across these blogs if you have at one point tried to look up a place or target location in google. Check these out.


While I still insist that my blog is better, that is because it is mine. Knowing the rigors of maintaining a travel blog and keeping followers up to date, I fall behind these links. Surely there are more out there, if I could add more to a Top 15, so I've got it more than saturated. Certainly for my dear readers, these bloggers are some of those that are inspiring and entertaining at the same time. As I keep myself abreast with this time and age, with people needing to stretch their legs and widen their horizon, to fill their life with colorful travels, one will realize that it's not just about the aesthetics that you can enrich, but that this world is hopeful and adventures can be spelled with every twist of faith you can find along the road.


Francis Balgos is a Call Center Agent, Weekend Travel Warrior, Amateur Spelunker, Sometime Surfer, Newbie Mountain Climber, Photography Enthusiast, Certified Beach Bum, A first born son, Faithful lover, True Explorer...

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23 comments:

  1. Bro, thanks for the honorable mention. Cute description! :) Much appreciated cuz even though my blog is not popular and does not aspire to be, you still included it in your list.

    But hey, I bow to your photography.

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    1. Ey AJ, you owe me. Hahaha! Kidding! You know I'm a true fan. I probably opened a lot of travel blogs to come up with this list but yours, w/o a question comes first among the best writers. Keep it up bro. B-)

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  2. Amazing list! I wish I can make my "travel blog" more exciting just like Gay. Will definitely check out everyone on the list ;)

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    1. Hey Rovie! Who doesnt want to write like Gay? She's a true kick-ass writer. It doesnt matter if her articles can be long or short, she can keep us glued to her travel stories. B-)

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  3. Woah! Travel Guides And Daredevils! I 'luv et! :) Thank you Francis for including me on your list! it's an honor to be listed by you... hope to meet you soon! cheers! :)

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  4. Wow. Thanks for including me on your list. Appreciated much. See you around Francis.

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    1. Hi Sir Oman,

      I'm really one of your silent followers.
      I was hoping you wouldn't find out about this post.
      But now I'm glad you did..
      Hope to meet you soon! :)

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  6. Hey Francis, wow, thanks for including me cause yah know... I'm a very insecure writer. It may not be obvious, but I am. So this means a whole lot :)

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    1. hey Gay,

      Everyone can write, can hone their skills and what not, but w/o the talent for storytelling, the write ups would end up forced and unnatural.

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  7. I personally read and follow some of these travel blogs, and I'll definitely check the others you've listed here. I might not be a travel junkie, but I love reading travel blogs to learn more about different places, cultures and food -- hoping that some day, I'll get to experience other travel bloggers' adventures too and maybe create my own unforgettable memories :) Anyway, if I have a list of my Philippine top travel blogs, yours will definitely be there! ;)

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  8. Thanks for the recommendation. Will definitely check out these blogs ;) Based on your descriptions, they're definitely worth reading.

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  9. These are really my personal list..
    So I think they great!

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  10. i saw your blog and read it's content good quality blog.

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  11. I like your list, I even read one of the blogs, would be visiting more to check out one of your blogs.

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  12. wow blog is nice and wonderful . i like this blog

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  13. I read your post and it is very useful information for me. I want to go to Philippines trip. This will helpful for me.

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  15. I,m a tourist by profession and explore many countries and states yet.I like you blog because there is a very informative stuff on this for all travelers.I wanna go to Philippine in my summer vacation in June,So its helpful for me.I like it so much.

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    1. Tourist by profession? Whoah! I'd love your job. Hahaha!
      Think you'll gonna love the Philippines if you go beyond the usual touristy spots and just take on an adventure. These blogs here can surely help you with the planning and logistics. :-)

      Thanks for visiting Andrea!

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  16. Travel agent it self is a very vague word, however if you would like to join a travel company, go to a travel school, get internship in good agency and join a good agency. Thanks for sharing the useful information.

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