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Lakbay Norte 3: Outdoor Adventures in North Philippines

17. January 2012, 0:0729 comments    1,259 views    ©Edcel Suyo 2012

I was so overwhelmed by the responses I received from my previous blog entry that I don’t know if I can come up with another ‘share-worthy’ post. But based on the comments, a lot of people have but a slight idea of my plans after announcing that I was going to resign in order to start a location-independent lifestyle. In reality, I don’t really have a clear idea on what I’m going to do. All I know is that I have a few tickets booked and I’ll pursue a freelance career online. Slow travel is what I aim to do. But before going on that trip, here's an event that also helped me decide to resign earlier than expected.

Lakbay Norte 3 Adventure

I was chosen by the North Philippines Visitors Bureau (NPVB), along with five other travel bloggers, as part of a media group to tour Northern Luzon dubbed as Lakbay Norte 3: Outdoor Adventures in North Philippines!

lakbay norte 3 bloggers
Note: Photos were taken from the bloggers’ profiles without their permission. Peace guys! :D

I first read about Lakbay Norte from Estan and Nina when they shared their stories during the second installment of this travel series. To be given an all-expense paid tour to different destinations in North Luzon and try out different extreme activities was something I could only dream about. But after submitting my application form, I was ecstatic to be chosen along five other bloggers.

Six Bloggers in Lakbay Norte 3

Here’s the official list of bloggers who were chosen for the January 22-29, 2012 event.

Angel Juarez – Lakwatsero.com
Gael Hilotin – ThePinaySoloBackpacker.com
Marcos Caratao – Ambot-Ah
James Betia – JourneyingJames.com
Edcel Suyo – SoloFlightEd.com
Christian Sangoyo – Lakad-Pilipinas.BlogSpot.com

Whenever I go to different places, one of the things I look forward to is to find out what physical activities I can do. I’ve cliff-jumped in Malapascua, wakeboard in Camsur, bungy jumped in Macau and so much more. Check out the other things I’ve done just to show how much lunatic I am: I’ve Been to Different Places, But I’ve Never Been to Boracay.

Surfing, Skimboarding, trekking, whitewater rafting, etc. – the tentative itinerary seems pretty sick! This is perfect for me as I’m always looking for something extreme whenever I travel. Not that I’m an athletic person, but I just want to find ways to release the energy that’s bottled up inside.

This Lakbay Norte program is a great way to help promote the country as we show to the rest of the world that it’s definitely “More fun in the Philippines!”. I am also looking forward to bonding with these Filipino travel bloggers as I get to know more of each one.

NPVB Facebook Page: facebook.com/northphilippines
Lakbay Norte Twitter Page: twitter.com/lakbaynorte

PS: At sa wakas, magiging sikat na ako kasi makukunan ako ng picture ni THE Christian of Lakad Pilipinas! lol

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Tags: adventure, lakbay norte, lakbay norte 3, luzon, north luzon, philippine travel bloggers, pinoy travel bloggers, trip

29 comments:

  1. mervz | pinoyadventurista.com, 17. January 2012, 2:21

    I'm sure mag-e-enjoy ka mag sandboarding sa La Paz Sand Dunes... Congrats Ed! and to the rest of the PTB guys! have fun! ^_^

     
  2. killerfillers, 17. January 2012, 3:10

    Nice one baka magkita tyo don kung yan ung range ng date na nandon kayo. Anyhoo san kayo by jan 28-29?:)

     
  3. soloflightEd, 17. January 2012, 4:40

    @mervz: Thanks Mervz! Jam-packed talaga yung IT. good luck sa sakit ng katawang nito! haha. Thanks! :D

    @killerfillers: not sure where we'll be, tentative pa kasi. hope to meet you! :D

     
  4. Jerome, 17. January 2012, 6:13

    parang super heroes lang hehehe...enjoy guys and good luck!

     
  5. Lois, 17. January 2012, 6:36

    Good luck guys! Will be following your Northern adventures!

     
  6. Micamyx|Senyorita, 17. January 2012, 10:52

    See you in Dagupan! 

     
  7. soloflightEd, 17. January 2012, 11:22

    @Jerome: onga noh? ngayon ko lang nalaman. lol. thanks Jerome! 

    @Lois: Thanks Lois! Riot toh. Enjoy din sa training! :D

    @Micamyx: See you mica! 

     
  8. MIitch, 17. January 2012, 14:31

    OO naman, up close mo picturan si Kuya Christian, idol lahat mga kasama mo, siempre pati ikaw.  Uber saya niyan!  Enjoy the moment and be in Boracay soon. hehe..

     
  9. Asiong32, 18. January 2012, 5:44

    Edcel, sana mameet kita in person dito sa norte. dito lang ako sa dagupan-baguio area. nameet ko na si Gael last week during the mt. timbak trek. sana mameet din kita. hehehe

     
  10. soloflightEd, 18. January 2012, 17:35

    @MIitch: wow thanks! Haha, Matagal pa siguro bago babalik ng Boracay. :D

    @Asiong32: EY Asiong! hope to meet you din! Ayos nakasama mo si Pinay Solo Backpacker! :D

     
  11. batanggala l Tindoy, 18. January 2012, 23:17

    Galing!
    sana magaya ko din kayo.. MGA ALAMAT! :)
    kip inspiring aders, Guys!

     
  12. vin, 19. January 2012, 6:42

    i've seen the itinerary for this trip and it looks exciting. have fun ed!

     
  13. journeyingjames, 19. January 2012, 10:30

    ako din, magiging sikat na!
    isama mo ako sa pagsikat mo ed!
    see you in 4 days

     
  14. journeyingjames, 19. January 2012, 10:31

    btw, ginamit ko yung photo mo na 6 tayo with the lakbay norte3 logo. yun ung lumabas nung naggoogle ako e

     
  15. soloflightEd, 20. January 2012, 4:34

    @batanggala: wow, di pa kami alamat! but thanks! hehe

    @vin: thanks vin jam-packed adventure toh! 

    @journeyingjames: papicture tao ni Christian - sya gawin nating photographer! hahaha. see you in 2 days and no worries sa photo! :D

     
  16. Byron, 20. January 2012, 5:12

    Agree with jerome, parang nag team-up ang ilan sa mga travel blog heroes! :> Looking forward to the documentation of this trip! I'm sure it will help people be more aware of the joys in travelling :)

     
  17. Renz Bulseco, 20. January 2012, 7:00

    Nice! Muapil jud ko sa 4th installment ani soon (unta naa pa) and hopefully madawat. Wanna explore North Luzon man gud kay taga dira akong mga ninuno! Oh diba, laagan kaayo sila, naabot silag Davao. :) )
    Ingat and enjoy your trip! BTW, basig mag salisi ta sa airport ani.

     
  18. thepinaysolobackpacker, 20. January 2012, 8:22

    was talking to Marcos knna, I lost track of the date, kala ko bukas na toh. hahaha agree with you, excited for the adventure travel, saw the IT na, and excited to see you all! :)

     
  19. lawstude, 20. January 2012, 8:32

    welcome to my side of the world, hope you enjoy north and central luzon :)

     
  20. gayE @ pinaytraveljunkie, 20. January 2012, 13:04

    Lapit na! Take care guys. What a rockin' line up!

     
  21. kura, 21. January 2012, 0:42

    e di kayo na! lol! Anong kaguluhan to?!?! bakit nagsama sama ang mga bigatin ha?! hehehe! Ang galing naman. Full force. Exciting! Mahihiya si alvin and the chipmunks. ^_^ Goodluck guys! enjoy!

     
  22. dong ho, 23. January 2012, 12:44

    enjoy the Norte trip. regards sa ibang byahero. awaiting posts from the adventure.

     
  23. Vida Sioson, 26. January 2012, 14:47

    Awesome! Hope I can join one of those next time. :)

     
  24. soloflightEd, 27. January 2012, 16:03

    @Byron: haha, good luck with the documentation talaga! But yeah, will need to catch up on this fast! :D

    @Renz: Go Renz! They're planning for the next Lakbay Norte! :D

    @thepinaysolobackpacker: haha, how's the trip gael? hehe.

    @lawstude: Enjoying it a lot Oman! bitin lang. hehe

    @gayE: thanks gay! 

    @kura: hahaha, daming ginawa, excited na ako sa spa tomorrow at nang makapagrelax naman! :D

    @dong ho: sayang kay wala ka niapil man dom! hehe. :D

    @vida sioson: You can join next year! :D

     
  25. BalitangNews, 28. January 2012, 5:20

    Kaylan kaya ako makakapg gala sa norte! Thanks for shariang this adventure to us! :) GOD BLESS you always po!

     
  26. Dave (Trails & Lifestyle), 2. February 2012, 4:11

    Wow! Norte! That would be my next trail after Palawan,soon! hehe! Enjoy the travel ed! You guys inspire me to continue my newly started blog. 

     
  27. Dave (Trails & Lifestyle), 2. February 2012, 5:26

    Hi Ed! I just added you in my blog roll. http://www.trailsandlifestyle.blogspot.com
    I love the head stands! Keep your trails going!
    -Dave

     
  28. Christian | Lakad Pilipinas, 2. February 2012, 14:57

    oi wala pa ba updates? mukhang busy-busyhan sa backpacking ah hehe

     
  29. ian|going places, 3. February 2012, 5:49

    Go for it! All for the love of travel.... and I agree, Christian of Lakad Pilipinas in one great travel photographer - his works are superb!

     

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