When I first thought of this project last year, I was kinda hesitant to pursue it mainly because it would be expensive and it is going to be an exhausting journey. Then, I thought about collaborating with hotel and resort owners as well as regional, provincial, city and municipal tourism offices and see if they can help me out one way or another.
I started contacting them and luckily, a number of them have responded positively about the project. When I started receiving emails from companies and tourism officers, I felt really happy and excited. It’s a confirmation that my advocacy to promote local tourism to the rest of the Filipinos and the world is doable.
I spent weeks just to lay out the itinerary. There are a lot of considerations to be made like bus and ferry schedules, travel time and etc. Last night, I have finally came up of a schedule where I am heading to in this epic 50-day journey.
Please contact me should you be interested to meet up with me in any of the destinations listed below. If you are a company and would like to help me out in this advocacy, please contact me by email at info(@)escapemanila.com.
Leg 1 |
Leg 2 |
Leg 3 |
Apr 1 : Davao del Norte |
Apr 21 : Manila/Tuguegarao |
May 2 : Manila/Batangas |
Apr 2-3 : Surigao City |
Apr 22 : Tuguegarao |
May 3-4 : Romblon |
Apr 4 : Maasin City |
Apr 23 :Tuguegarao/Sta. Ana |
May 5 : Carabao Island |
Apr 5 : Ormoc / Tacloban |
Apr 24: Sta. Ana |
May 6 : Caticlan/Antique |
Apr 6 : Tacloban |
Apr 25 : Sta. Ana/Pagudpud |
May 7 : Antique |
Apr 7 : Calbayog |
Apr 26 : Pagudpud |
May 8 : Iloilo |
Apr 8 : Allen |
Apr 27 : Laoag |
May 9 : Iloilo/Bacolod |
Apr 9 : Biri |
Apr 28 : Zambales |
May 10 : Bacolod |
Apr 10 : Biri/Matnog |
Apr 29 : Subic |
May 11: Kabankalan |
Apr 11-12 : Sorsogon |
Apr 30 : Bulacan |
May 12-13 : Dauin/Dumaguete |
Apr 13-14 : Legazpi |
May 1 : Manila |
May 14 : Dapitan |
Apr 15-16 : Naga |
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May 15 : Dapitan/Ozamis |
Apr 17 : Daet |
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May 16 : Ozamis/Iligan |
Apr 18 : Daet/Lucena |
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May 17 : Iligan City |
Apr 19 : Lucena |
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May 18-19 CDO |
Apr 20 : Manila |
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May 20 : Davao City |
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Mark Joseph Gesite
11 Feb 2013Why is Cebu not part of the list? If you'll happen to change your itinerary I might tour you around. Good luck on this one sir!! looking forward for your next adventures.
Franc Ramon
11 Feb 2013Good Luck on 50 days of backpacking. I'm sure you'd really enjoy the experience.
Wanderer Juan
11 Feb 2013I admire how you planned this entire thing out. I would like to be able to do this as well if time and money permit haha
MaryJane Tauyan
11 Feb 2013great plan and advocay conquering backpackingi n philippines! keep safe! its gonna be hard if typhoons will or other so pray! and goodlck! xx
Glen Santillan
11 Feb 2013I really wanted to go there but it's kinda out of way. It's going be really more expensive if I drop by Cebu or Bohol.
Glen Santillan
11 Feb 2013Hmmm, that's why I am going to do it in summer. Chances of strong rains/typhoon is rare.
Gigi Beleno
11 Feb 2013Goodluck to you and hope to hear more about your activities when you get there. You're such an envy for having the luxury to travel. Keep safe.
Maritel Ledesma
11 Feb 2013If I were in my 20's< I'd go. hahaha, but now the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Have fun, staay safe and when you are in Bacolod, give the negrense bloggers a knock, we can bring you around 🙂
Joseph Holguin
11 Feb 2013Wow, I really envy you on this project, I would love to come with you but right now I'm having problems with the budget. Good luck and God bless on your journey.
Dust
11 Feb 2013I also like to do backpacking whenever I travel. It makes me feel so hippy. In a good way. 😀
wandering soles
11 Feb 2013Yay this is it! Goodluck and have fun!
btw your room at Hotel de penNath is now ready hehe
see you soon! 🙂
Glen Santillan
11 Feb 2013thanks for the support peNath! I'm sure I will have soooo much fun there 🙂
Mai Flores
11 Feb 2013I know you'll be able to finish your 50-day challenge. And I'm glad that so many establishments agreed to host you with this journey. it's definitely more fun when you're traveling in the Philippines! See you in August sa Davao ah. 🙂
Glen Santillan
11 Feb 2013Thanks Mai. Yes, see you in Davao 🙂
Noks Sosa
11 Feb 2013Cool. Dreaming of making a project like this. You're going to meet a lot of people, taste different food, amaze with the scenery of our country and many more. Travelling is so much fun, just don't forget to enjoy and be safe.
Glen Santillan
11 Feb 2013Thanks man, I'll update everyone as soon as I am on the road 🙂
Quima
11 Feb 2013Well, I think I'm gonna see you too in Davao? 🙂
Quima
11 Feb 2013Wow, I really hope to do something like this too. I can say that this is not an easy thing to do but with total dedication and determination, I know you can do it. All the best! 🙂
Francis Balgos
12 Feb 2013Oh and Ijust followed you Glen, so I could be abreast with your updates. Godspeed!
Francis Balgos
12 Feb 2013You are on the way to being an inspiration to travelers and back packers in our country..
Im just envious of this, and perhaps with what you do for living.
Tripsiders
12 Feb 2013Great Advocacy… Lets continue to promote the Beautiful spots in our country..:) Good Luck!
nanardxz
12 Feb 2013I hope you can still include SOCCSKSARGEN in your "to-visit" list, our bloggers group would be very happy to see you here.. 🙂
Glen Santillan
12 Feb 2013Thanks Francis – I also thank the rest of the PTBs for the inspiration 🙂
Glen Santillan
12 Feb 2013Thanks man, who knows, there maybe changes in the plan 🙂
ralph
13 Feb 2013definitely, you really love to travel… please update us with your adventures. Yahweh bless.
myrna roman
13 Feb 2013wow! wow! i'm still thinking how to do what you are doing . so determined , and you are really wonderful someone ! hope to meet you sometime in the future. Good luck and be blessed always !
papaleng
13 Feb 2013With vision and determination, I believe you can accomplish this feat.
Ron Leyba
13 Feb 2013Good luck bro. I wish you great success in this journey of yours. Ingat!
markpogi
13 Feb 2013All the best to your 50-day trip. If only I'm not married with a kid, I could have pursued the same probably before settling down.
Kenneth Ravida
15 Feb 2013Great advocacy, with great rewards too, you can travel the whole country, a nice experience if that was me. nice
Kat
27 Feb 2013I'm sure this is going to be one memorable journey. I wish you luck and success with this project. Keep inspiring travelers. 🙂
Glen Santillan
27 Feb 2013Thanks Kat 🙂
Anna
25 Mar 2013Nice itinerary mo Glen, Biri, Pagudpud, Zambales, Dumaguete, Antique.. Sagada na lng kulang hehe, lami-a muuban uie.