Barkada Trip 2014: The Aloguinsan - Barili Adventure

My friends and I were craving for an epic summer escapade. We wanted to do something we will never forget. Thus, we went on a road trip to the south side of Cebu, all the way to Aloguinsan and Barili

I've known these wackoos ever since high school. That's how long our friendship has endured over the years. It was our very first time to go on road trip together for we just usually checked in a resort for the weekend. We decided to go to Aloguinsan first since it was the farthest place on the itinerary.

We had lunch at the Secret Beach. We expected to have the beach all to ourselves as the name suggested. On the contrary, there were a lot of people. Almost all the cottages were rented out. There even was a class celebrating their Alumni Homecoming that day.

It was a Sunday.     

Family Day.

Nonetheless, the place was alluring. There were a lot of magnificent rock formations

and the beach just sparkled in the sunshine.

We swam for an hour or so and left for the enchanted Bojo River. 

We were supposed to go on a river cruise but found the cost a bit pricey.

They charged Php 450 per person.

But it was fine. This gave us reason to definitely go back to Aloguinsan.

We took some souvenir photos before heading to Barili.

They asked me to bring them to Mantayupan Falls since they have not gone there yet.

We ate and swam some more.

We bonded like never before. 

Alas, the time came for us to go home. We stopped by the Milk Station in Barili.

They sold ice cream made in goat and carabao's milk.

It had a unique savory kick to it.
The picture above shows other products the sold.

Side Notes:

- It's better to travel on a weekday rather than a weekend to avoid the crowd of beach goers.

-We bought lechon for lunch at Carcar for Php 250 per kilo.

-The nearest convenience store in the south is a 7/11 store in Carcar. We bought soft drinks, utensils and ice there.

-Entrance to Secret Beach was Php 50 per person.

-Entrance to Mantayupan Falls was Php 20 per person.

- Ice cream at the Milk Station costs Php 50 per scoop. 

We really enjoyed the sights and sound of each others company. 

We can't wait for our next epic escapade.

Out of the country this time maybe. HAHA.

Cheers and YOLO Responsibly.

Visita Iglesia 2014

The Visita Iglesia (Church Visitations) is one of the many traditions observed by Catholics during the Lenten Season.

Basically, you just have to visit 7 churches and pray in each of them.

It's just that simple.

This year's practice of the Visita Iglesia was different for me. 

Instead of the usual routine of praying and then just leaving, I took pictures of the churches my family and I visited. 

Here are the 7 churches my family and I visited:

Adoration Chapel of Divine Peace

Barangay Banilad, Mandaue City, Cebu

Chapel of Holy Relics, Tabor Hills

 Talamban, Cebu City 

Mary Coredemptrix Church

Talamban, Cebu City

San Isidro Labrador Parish

Talamban, Cebu City

Holy Family Parish

Maguikay, Mandaue City

San Roque Parish

Subangdaku, Mandaue City

National Shrine of St. Joseph 

Centro, Mandaue City

Other practices observed by Catholics during Lenten Season includes:

- praying the Way of the Cross

- abstaining from eating red meat

- fasting from food or vices

- joining a retreat or recollection

- receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation

- cooking and eating "Benignit" especially on Good Friday

I really had a very meaningful observance of the Holy Week this year.

It was filled with prayer and a whole lot of realizations about life at large.

God is always good! :) 

(The best even!)

I hope you enjoyed your Holy Week 2014 too.

See you, guys, on the next posts!

YOLO Responsibly. 

Sharpening the Saw

Hey guys! 

I'm finally back from my month long summer hiatus. I hope you enjoyed the summer as much as I did.

If you were wondering why I was dormant all of sudden that would be because I was taking time off to sharpen the little photography skills that I have. 

I took a lot of photos ranging from landscapes, architecture, lookbooks/editorials, and events.

So, here are some of my photos:

The "not-so-secret" Secret Beach of Alogiunsan 

The Entrance to Boljoon Cemetery 

Mashed Ink: University (Editorial)

Stylissimo 2014 at the Ayala Center Cebu

I do, Marry Me: A Bridal Fair at the Marriott Hotel

For the full gallery, please visit the official IAMKINGYOLO Facebook page by clicking the link at the right. 

I can't wait to share my travel escapades with you in the upcoming posts!

Thanks for visiting. Cheers for now and YOLO responsibly. :)

Things to do in Badian, Cebu: Kawasan Falls

Kawasan Falls is located in Matutinao, Badian, Cebu. 

The beauty of this place made the two hour drive so worth it. 

The place was as captivating and enchanting as it can be.

I will just have to let the pictures speak for itself.

To get to the falls, My family and I walked for as little as a kilometer from the main road. (That's roughly a 10-15 minute walk, give or take.)

In this picture, my dear mother and brother posed for a photo-op in one of the bridges you will meet along the way. HAHA

There are a lot of things one should know when coming to Kawasan Falls:

1. On the main road, you will be greeted by locals who pose as tour guides.

You don't really need them because the falls is just basically at the end of the road.

2. There are pension houses and restaurants at Kawasan. The food is a bit pricey but yummy.

3. Life jackets, cottages and the rafts are for rent.

The picture you see is just one of the three levels of the Kawasan Falls. 

For me, the base waterfall is the best because the water-drop is higher and the swimming area is bigger.

We rented a raft to go under the falls.

 Once there, we had the water's current give us a soothing full body massage.

My brothers and I did canon-balls and wacky jump shots into the water.

Dad just stayed ashore to take our pictures.  

Everything  was perfect.

Nothing could have ruined my mood that time for I had everything I needed: my family, adventure + nature and my camera.

More adventures straight ahead!

Cheers and YOLO Responsibly.

Player Layer

I bought this cardigan from a thrift shop a few years back.

But I only had the opportunity to wear this today.

After all, summer is an opportunity to wear all things bright and colorful. 

I was channeling my conservative sexiness in this look right here. HAHA.

I was conservative enough to hide my sunburn prone areas such as my arms and back but also

sexy enough to show the beach body I have been working on.

Cardigan: Thrift Shop
Trunks: Speedos
Slippers: Havainnas

Can you see yourself rocking a look like this? Be brave and embrace all your perfect imperfections! HAHA

This is my last post of my 5-part entry about my stay at Crown Regency Hotel and Villas in Mactan.

Stay tuned, ladies and gents, for more styles to come. 

Cheers for now and YOLO Responsibly. 

Things to do in Moalboal: Basdako Beach

Powdery White Sand. 

Clear Pristine Waters.

Peaceful Tranquil Serenity.

Surely, one does not have to go too far in search of a haven like this.

Travel to the South Side of Cebu, all the way to Basdako Beach in Moalboal. 

Where the sand is as fine as powder and the sea is the reflection of the clear blue sky.

The place can be compared to the beaches of Boracay, minus the loud music and rowdy crowd. 

There are a lot of cottages/rooms for rent ranging from 1500- 2500 pesos.

If you think the price is over your budget, you can always opt to bring a tent and set up a camp along the shoreline. 

 You don't have to worry about food either.

There are a lot of food establishments ranging from restos to carenderias offering deliciously cheap meals.

This was one of the many stop-overs my family and I had during our Southern Sojourn.

Catch more of my summer travel adventures coming soon.

Cheers for now and YOLO Responsibly. 

Summertime Sadness

May is rolling in which means that we only have a month of summer left.

My favorite season's about to end.  :(

Talk about Summertime Sadness. HAHA.

(I am so literal about it.)  

Seriously speaking, they say it's not advisable to wear dark-colored clothing during fiery days.

Dark clothes attracts the most heat.

However, some brands are using light material on their dark pieces...

Just like this outfit I am wearing. The shirt is from Giordano 

while the tank top is from Topman. I wore this brightly colored floral board shorts from the Robinson's Department Store and slipped on a pair of Havaiannas. 

Don't be afraid to bend the rules by wearing black this summer.:) 

Check out more of my outfits and adventures in the upcoming posts.

Cheers and YOLO Responsibly.