Page 3 of Happy Loner Traveller Travel Blog Posts


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October 9th 2011

Most of the people think that what I am referring to as an “Extraordinary Life” is a life lived luxuriously, eating pleasurable foods and travelling lavishly in many parts of the Philippines. But they are all wrong… Because what I mean by an “Extraordinary Life” is deeper than what many people think, it is filled with more purpose and meaning, it is a life lived significantly with the discovery of true inner joy and faith formed within oneself… All people has this but only few realize that they have this gift given by our God to influence and change all the people in the world to have a better view about their lives and the world as how they see it… So now, I can finally say that Armie “Happy Loner Traveller” Yuson, a simple ... read more



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September 6th 2011

I’m always passing by to La Union whenever I travel from Baguio to Manila and vice versa but I never had the chance to stop by and explore La Union because I was so focused in discovering those off the beaten track Philippine destinations. But I was given a chance to explore it for free, thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Sy for inviting my Grandfather Armando Leyva as a principal sponsor for their wedding. And I accompanied my Grandpa to the said occasion. So the reception was held at this fabulous resort named THUNDERBIRD RESORT, it is of greek architectural design facing the vast South China Sea where you can see the strong waves splashing into the rocks. Its setting is windy and romantic. Truly, Love can be felt in the air and as ... read more




The Lens of the Camera will always be insignificant when compared to the Eyes of the Photographer who appreciates and sees art through whatever medium he uses. Whether it be from a Cellphone camera, DSLR, Digicam, Underwater camera or even if you still add high quality lenses. No matter how costly and high the specificities of a camera is, when you don’t know how to capture a great story, it’ll all be useless. Great Photos will always be defined by the stories behind it and not with its Lenses… For a Traveller like Me? I’m more focused on what our environment and animals are saying to us Humans, who are the highest form of Species occupying the blue and green Earth. I’m capturing and sharing Nature’s stories to All of You. I’m shouting their call ... read more



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June 23rd 2011

BUKIDNON Province located in Northern Mindanao Philippines has vast plantations of Pineapple thus it is known as the Pineapple Capital of the Philippines. Its setting is similar to that of Baguio in Northern Luzon, it is cold and mountainous which is very perfect for Horses and Cowboys thus, having been dubbed the name as “Little Baguio of Mindanao”. Here in BUKIDNON, You can see the New Longest and Fastest Zipline in Whole of Asia which is found in DAHILAYAN ADVENTURE PARK. It contains 3 Ziplines which are 150 meters, 320 meters and 840 meters, all for the price of 600 Philippine Pesos only. The Fastest and most convenient way of getting to Bukidnon is riding their roundtrip van transport for only 350 Philippine Pesos. You will just need to have a reservation to their office and ... read more




MOUNT PINATUBO located in ZAMBALES has created one of the biggest natural destructions in Philippine History and in the World. The Volcano erupted from July 1990 to June 15, 1991 and formed Ash-falls from Northern Luzon up to Northern Visayas for months, raising Death Tolls from Ash-floods, closing roads and disrupting land, air and sea travels in the area of the Northern Philippines. And that is Nature’s Destructive and unparalleled power and it can’t be stopped. However, after 20 years, Mount Pinatubo is considered as one of the most recommended Tourist spots in Central Luzon where locals are already earning from the ruins of gray ashes… My Voyage to the top of Mount Pinatubo is one of my most memorable adventures because I endured a lot but it was all worth it. From a 2 hour ... read more




When you feel so stressed that you become so problematic of it, why do you have to be so patient in dealing with it? You are just leading yourself towards Self-destruction. My best advice to you would be to escape, run and recharge yourself even for a while then come back with a stronger and better “YOU” to face all of your daily problems and stressors which is a part in the Cycle of Life. And that quick escapade that I’m suggesting to you is very affordable and it’s just 45 minutes away from the metropolitan Manila City, the Capital of the Philippines… It is ISLAND COVE in Kawit, Cavite. It is literally a separate Island from the main road where it is connected by a concrete bridge. For me, this is the ultimate vacation for ... read more



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April 13th 2011

Well, I don’t think this place still needs an introduction because it is the most popular Philippine destination in the World. Very well-known to Foreign Tourists that even Hollywood Stars visit this so-called Beach Capital of the Philippines and it is BORACAY. I’ve been to Boracay a lot of times during the lean months and I always try Parasailing, Nature Trekking, Jetski, Banana Boating, ATV, Aquanot and their famous Island Hopping. This place is seen by Filipinos as the “Las Vegas” version of the Philippines because it is a Beach filled with lots of Hotels, Restaurants and Bars. And it’s more alive at night than daytime. So people go here because of the all out nightlife party. But… For a Nature lover, Traveller and Adventurer like me? I wouldn’t prefer the nightlife version of BORACAY ... read more



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April 9th 2011

BISLIG CITY, Surigao Del Sur in the Southeastern-most part of Mindanao facing the Pacific Ocean is the home to the most beautiful Tourist Spot in the Whole of Philippines. I have been around the Philippines, from the Northern-most part of Luzon up to the Southern-most part of Mindanao, even to other countries like Hong Kong, Japan, China and USA and I can only say this… That the most astounding, majestic and breath-taking view I have ever seen is found in BISLIG CITY and it is known as the “NIAGARA FALLS OF THE PHILIPPINES”, The TINUY-AN FALLS. For me, this is my Top 1 of the most wonderful spots in the Philippines. It’s 55 meters high and 95 meters wide, with a 4-tiered Waterfalls. It may not be the biggest in the World but the thing ... read more



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April 4th 2011

DAVAO is a Metropolitan City and is the Capital of Mindanao, it is a host for numerous activities such as the Pearl Farm White Beach Resort located in Samal Island, the Philippine Eagle Center, Crocodile Park, White Water Rafting, Mount Apo Hiking and the OUTLAND ADVENTURE which I tried in my limited stay in Davao. Davao also has popular restaurants that serves delicious cuisines like the Roadhouse Cafe, Karlyn’s Steak, Coco’s Grill, Nanang Bebeng’s Eat All You Can and Penong’s Barbecue Seafoods and Grill. I arrived at the Davao Airport at 6 in the morning and from there, I took a taxi to Outland Adventure located near the Diversion Road of GAP Farm. I was too early so I waited until it opened at 8 in the morning. While waiting, I already toured the place, ... read more



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April 1st 2011

SURIGAO CITY is known as the Gateway to Mindanao. It is part of Surigao Del Norte Province, CARAGA Region. It is also the Doorway to the Famous SIARGAO Island. Surigao City also boasts of its own Tourist spots which is unique in many different ways and in my short stay in Surigao City, I had to include all of these in my Itinerary. It is only in Surigao City where you can find the only PEBBLED BEACH in the Philippines which is located in MABUA. The Beach is all white stones and no sand. I was astonished with this kind of Beach because it is a Natural Wonder of Science, Earth sculptured this Pebbled Beach into the way it is. It is not a Man-made scenery but a pure miracle of nature. There are also ... read more






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