Hello everyone! I'm back with the "In the Limelight" segment! Today, I'm featuring a travel writer who dearly loves cats, Filipino heritage houses, and historic churches. Her creativity in writing well-rhymed poems is worth mentioning too. Just recently, her itchy feet have led her to explore India. Today is her much-awaited birthday too! So read more, know her travel favorites, and discover some snippets of her wonderful travel experiences here.
Name: Paula O
Address: Sta. Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines
Blog: Pondering Paodaolei (www.ponderingpaodaolei.net)
Number of countries visited: 6
Number of Philippine provinces explored: 18
Most embarrassing travel moment:
So far, I can't think of any yet.
Something I learned about myself while traveling:
Being independent
One thing I always bring while traveling:
Money
Injuries/illnesses incurred while traveling:
I'm not sickly. But I remember last 2012 I traveled every weekend in between work weeks, after those travels, I got sick with flu. My friend Heiz call it "after-travel sickness".
Lost items/gadgets while traveling:
Watch out for the next feature that will be posted in the next few weeks! :)
Name: Paula O
Address: Sta. Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines
Blog: Pondering Paodaolei (www.ponderingpaodaolei.net)
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| While in Hongkong. |
Number of countries visited: 6
Number of Philippine provinces explored: 18
Favorite travel memories:
My very first travel: Bacolod City. It is simply unforgettable and it is the reason I started sharing my travel stories. I'd like to share it here: 20 Hours With Him.
Favorite travel destinations:
- The Enchanting Enchantment of El Nido
- Breathless in Biliran
- Miag Ao
- Calaguas Islands, I Love You
My very first travel: Bacolod City. It is simply unforgettable and it is the reason I started sharing my travel stories. I'd like to share it here: 20 Hours With Him.
Favorite travel destinations:
- The Enchanting Enchantment of El Nido
- Breathless in Biliran
- Miag Ao
- Calaguas Islands, I Love You
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| Enchanted by the beauty of El Nido in Palawan. |
Most embarrassing travel moment:
So far, I can't think of any yet.
Something I learned about myself while traveling:
Being independent
One thing I always bring while traveling:
Money
Injuries/illnesses incurred while traveling:
I'm not sickly. But I remember last 2012 I traveled every weekend in between work weeks, after those travels, I got sick with flu. My friend Heiz call it "after-travel sickness".
Lost items/gadgets while traveling:
My wallet and my mobile phone. I was left with nothing. Good thing I was with a friend. We were in Cagbalete Island, Quezon.
Things/persons I miss when I am on the road:
My cat, my books, my family, and friends.
Future travel plans:
Explore India this year. Cambodia and Laos and the rest of the Philippines next year.
Travel books I would recommend:
I'd rather read travel blogs.
Travel movies I would recommend:
I'd rather read travel books.
One tip for fellow travelers:
Be road smart!
Sum up your travel experiences in one sentence:
Amazing!
Favorite travel quote:
"Traveling is food for the itchy feet."
Things/persons I miss when I am on the road:
My cat, my books, my family, and friends.
Future travel plans:
Explore India this year. Cambodia and Laos and the rest of the Philippines next year.
Travel books I would recommend:
I'd rather read travel blogs.
Travel movies I would recommend:
I'd rather read travel books.
One tip for fellow travelers:
Be road smart!
Sum up your travel experiences in one sentence:
Amazing!
Favorite travel quote:
"Traveling is food for the itchy feet."
Watch out for the next feature that will be posted in the next few weeks! :)