Travel to Ravel

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The year 2022 is about to end, and a new era is about to begin. What better way to celebrate the end of 2022 than with a compilation of my best travel destinations?

In this post, I'll be sharing my TOP 5 TRAVEL DESTINATIONS that I visited this year.

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Shangri-la Mactan, Cebu Philippines

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On the 25th anniversary of my parents' marriage, we decided to celebrate in Shangri-la Mactan, Cebu Philippines.

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We booked a family room and were treated like royalty by the staff. The hotel itself was beautiful and spacious, with a pool and spa on site. I felt like I had stepped into a different world when I entered this suite.

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The food was amazing! They had everything from local Cebu dishes to Western favorites. The service was impeccable, even if we were the only guests at one point.

It was an unforgettable experience that we will always remember!

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Canyoneering in Badian, Cebu Philippines

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Badian is a small town located on the southern part of Cebu island. It is one of the oldest towns in Cebu province and has a rich history dating back to before Spanish colonization.

There are many things to do in Badian, but canyoneering was one of our top priorities.

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Featuring the JERDS SQUAD: @eeventuree, @playwith.rylai, @journeywithsha <3

We had a blast canyoneering with family and friends! The Kawasan falls was a perfect place to do some canyoneering. We had a great time exploring the gorge and trying to find our way down the river by JUMPING OFF CLIFFS! And for the record, My 8-year-old-sister wasn't even scared of such experience, kudos to our brave and mighty tour guides for ensuring our safety.

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Parklane Bohol Resort and Spa

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We stayed at Parklane Bohol Resort and Spa for 2 days and had a great time. The resort is located in Bohol, Anda Philippines. It's a very quiet area with a beautiful beach and lots of palm trees. The rooms were clean and comfortable, with views of the ocean or gardens from every window. There were many activities to do like volleyball, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, fishing, and lots of other fun things to do around the resort. Plus, there's free Wi-Fi throughout the resort so you can directly upload your photos on instagram hahaha

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View from our room

The staff are friendly and helpful, too! They will take care of any requests you have immediately so that you don't have to worry about anything. Over all, our experience was a 5-star worthy.

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Oslob,Tan-awan Cebu, Philippines

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Oslob is a small town on Cebu Island in the Philippines. The town is home to whale sharks, and you can see them up close! It's an incredible way to spend a day.

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Featuring my fellow free diver: @playwith.rylai

The best part about whale watching is that you get to swim with the gentle giants, given if you're a good swimmer. Swimming alongside with Sandro, The biggest whale shark in Tan-awan, was my highlight for 2022.

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After that, we chilled out at Tumalog Falls for the day. They have a very unique environment there—there are tons of trees, but also giant rocks and waterfalls everywhere you look.

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Camiguin Island : The Island Born of Fire

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I recently went on a trip with my family to Camiguin Island, the birthplace of my mom.

The island is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the Philippines. It has a distinct culture, with several indigenous tribes that still live in their traditional homes and have retained many aspects of their ancient lifestyles.

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We did a lot of hiking around the island, which we really enjoyed because it was nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. There's also so much history here, including old churches and monuments that date back centuries.
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It was great to see some friends and relatives that I hadn't seen since I was a child, as well as meet new ones!

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I can't imagine a year without having to travel. The year 2022 taught me that life is meant for great adventures, and adventures are meant to ravel and rediscover our souls. In this busy world, we definitely deserve a breather and I am so lucky that I was able to travel with my friends and family.

I hope you travelers out there enjoyed my top 5 destinations. I might be making a part 2(?) because I still have more things to share. Can't wait for you guys to also travel to ravel. See you on the next one!

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Sana all freediver oe! I always love to try pero talawan Lang kaau ko. Hahaha. I love your travel post RJ! Keep it up? :)

Thank you teh. Laag nya ta puhon ha

Where to next? 😅

MALDIVES

I've been to Cebu only once and it was work related, still got a chance to visit Mactan..

Thus, I know that there are so many beautiful places to explore and travel

Love your Mom's smile!

Aweee thank you ❤️Please visit Cebu again, I recommend you the whale watching in Oslob. It’s very from Mactan but the travel is worth it.

oh wow the pictures with the whale shark are amazing

Thank you! Surprisingly, these whale sharks are photogenic hahaha

Oh my god, I have never been to any of these places, but I would love to one day... I am particularly attracted by Camiguin Island : The Island Born of Fire, do you know why it has that name?

Its named after that because of a HUGE volcanic eruption that formed the island. Camiguin island is also known for there volcanoes and hot springs.

Ohhh cool, thanks for the explanation 😊

Hala ka wow Ani wui. Bisag naa rakos Cebu wala pa gyud ko kaanha mga lugara. Haha..
Nasuya kos diving nga pinahikap sa whale. Huhu
I hope I can do that one day.

Hopefully ma achieve ni nimo this coming year hahahaha Dili raman pud ta ma hutdan ug kalaagan gihapon.

Hehe...you're right.☺️

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beautiful places and what pleasant experiences, it is seen that they had an extraordinary year 😃😃😃

Indeed. I’ll be making a part 2 soon 🤞my 2022 was a year of traveling and adventure. I still have lots to share hahaha