Essential Elements of Awesome Travel Experience

“Exciting Travels on a Shoestring Budget?” by Anton Diaz, Founder

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How to have an Awesome Time in Philippines?

How to have an awesome good-value-for-money experience in the Philippines?

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Do you go to the usual “touristy” places?

Do you travel to see and check off your list?

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Do you go to the usual “touristy” places?

Do you travel to see and check off your list?

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or to Awesome Destinations Uniquely Filipino?

Do you travel to feel and be felt?

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Essential Elements of anAwesome Travel Experience

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Part 1Awesome Travel

Experience Formula

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The BEST Filipino Meal We Ever Had!

1). Bonding with People that Matter Most

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2). A Combination of

Best Time +

Best Insider’s Guide+

Best Place to Experience

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3) Return on Experience = Value of Experience / Cost

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Part 2Value-for-Experience

Destinations

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Hiking in Mt. Pinatubo, Tarlac

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Experiencing WorldWar2 in Corregidor

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Hike to Taal Volcano in Batangas

A Lake Within a Volcano Within a Lake Within an Island

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Viaje del Sol Food Trip: Ugu Bigyan

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Pahiyas FUN in Quezon :)

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Claude Tayag’s 5-way Lechon, Pampanga

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Historic Town of Vigan - World Heritage Site

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White Water Rafting in Chico River, Kalinga

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Batad & Mayoyao, Banaue - World Heritage Site

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Tapiya Falls, Batad, Banaue

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Fundacion Pacita, Batanes - Best Boutique Hotel

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Highlight the Natural Wonders thru Photos

Filipino Hospitality, and Bayanihan in Batanes

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Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River Natural Park

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Kayaking in Big Lagoon, El Nido

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Whale Sharks in Donsol, Sorsogon

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Boracay, Philippines - Best Beach in Asia

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Waterfall Jump in Mapawa River Trek

Waterfall Jump in Mapawa River Trek

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Canyon Swing in Danao Bohol

Canyon Swing in Danao Bohol

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Part 310 Essential Travel Tips

to get the best value

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1. Travel Off-Peak

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2. Insist on Local Food

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3. Hunt for Deals (Groupon, Airline Site, Travel Fair)

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4. Plan 1 Year Ahead

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5. Stay in Local Inns or Homes

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6. Road Trip with a group of 5-8

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7. Local Research (Insider’s or Frequent Travelers)

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8. Join Photo Contests

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9. Allot P500/monthbudget for travel

(Collect as a group)

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10. Blog your Travels

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Travel for memories and to make a difference!

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Live an Awesome Life!

Anton DiazFounder, OurAwesomePlanet.com

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