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When travelling..

I love to eat. I love to sleep. But most of all, I love to travel.
I am a very practical person. I consider the expenses in hand, and average quality.
If travelling takes about 2.5 hours, then I'd consider the cost.
(Gotta find the cheapest ride) 
Otherwise, I'd consider the quality. Be it quality sleep or something else, it still depends on the day or season.

As a solo backpacker,  I don't mind struggling with heat since I'm well-adjusted under warm conditions than cold ones.
When I travel with my mom or friends, of course, I have to adjust it according to their preference. (Especially when they turn the aircon to 2 or 3(MAX)..Brrrr~,,)
I don't mind spending more for my parents' interest, and a little bit for my "closest" friends.

Generally, what's inside my bag?

• Food/Snacks/500 mL water bottle
• Alcohol/Powder/Cologne/Lip balm/Lipstick/Small mirror/Liquid Soap (size of an alcogel)
• Map/Compass/Low-end Smartphone (SGY Duos GT-S6102
• 1 Extra Outfit (decent one) + Another "Just-an-average-shirt"/2 Towels
• Pen/Small ntbk./Charger/Shades/Umbrella
• My secret weapon

Note: I bring Emergency Money for unexpected cases (All the time!).. It's hidden somewhere where even I also forgot where I place it.

How big was my bag?

All of my stuff can fit perfectly in a bag of 14" laptop with one side pocket..(Imagine!)
Backpacks are quite heavy, and sweats up my back..It's a big NO, NO for me..
In some, medium-high end places where thieves/goons are less likely to exist, I prefer wheeled travel bags.

What's my outfit-like?

Shirt, jeans, and watch, and a good shoes (A tomboy style..you could say that)
Oh well, at least I feel safer this way when I travel ALONE.

To young and solo backpackers out there, like me..

Always trust in yourself first than any other folks..

Ask twice, thrice, or a hundred of times. It's better to be sure.

Heck! they don't even know you. 

If you don't know the place, then inspect your surroundings..

Check for nearby police stations or city/municipal halls or crowded landmarks.

Dun ka magtanong kung wala kang tiwala sa iba.. 

It's night already, and there's only a few people around. There is already a ride going to your destination but if you could walk to that nearby street you can afford a ride for cheaper prices.

Beggars can't be choosy. Going alone at night? You don't live there, stop making a fuss.

For domestic flights,

Airline/Ferry Promos! Weather Forecast! Cheap Backpacker's Inn/Transient Room

Saan ka na ba nadala ng 300 mo? 500? o 1000? 

Ako marami na! :p

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Tips when traveling

I often go out travelling on my own. 
With that said, I've almost learned some of the basic stuff during those times.

Let me list some of the stuffs i need when going out/during my travel.

1. Rice - basically this is one of the important things you really need to bring. I often eat outside than bring my own food (baon) especially during group outings. These days, rice costs around 10 to 25 pesos. Some restaurants do have some corkage fee for wine/drinks or fee for bringing in outside food which I often try to avoid.

2. Stuffs for Hygienic Purposes - These mainly includes alcohol, travel toothpaste & toothbrush, comb, perfume, and soap (preferably liquid soap).

3. Emergency Money - This money is not something you must spend. This must be hidden somewhere close to your body.

4. Water bottle - Fill up your water bottle with water (not juice). Some juice will just make you  more thirsty because of its sweetness. It is advisable that you place it in the freezer or fill it up mostly with ice.  I own a 500 mL water bottle. 

5. Extra towel/shirt/undergarments & a small baby powder - Well, if you wanna smell like something then don't bring anything. If going for a long journey, probably you will need extra clothes.

6. Load cards - It would be a real hassle if you went to rural places so at least bring one. 

7. Smart phone - Selecting the right phone for your travel should be one of your priority. Most of our lives presently depends on this little machine, or so they say. Your smart phone must be equipped with GPS, durable, not eye-catching, and is not your most treasured phone. When I say durable, it must be something you can just throw without cracking the screen. Keep your contacts in sync with google account or whatever online account you have there. 

I hate to say this but most of my friends get lost when they travel, like seriously??..
GPS is really important unless you don't mind bringing a map with you.
(I still bring my own map since GPS is not something you can trust when phone signal fluctuates). Knowing the directions to that place is something you must find out first.

8. Umbrella - choose the foldable one for practical purposes. I advise that women must bring an umbrella everyday. Interviews were conducted in a certain group of prisoners some time ago. According to their survey, most of the "bad guys/gangsters/rapist..etc" try to avoid women who carries an umbrella (on hand). This also goes the same for men

9. Plastics/Eco bag - there are times that you really need this stuff for some purposes maybe-you-know-what-i'm-talking-about. 

10. Flashlight - you don't know if you will be walking in a dark alley. I guess you could use something small or enough to lighten up your path. If it is equipped with electric shock stun gun, then  much better.


THINGS YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE heading to somewhere:

1. Landmarks - usually malls/parks/convenient stores because everybody knows this place.
2. Main highway name - every driver knows this road.
3. Police Station and Known hospital location - for emergency purposes.
4. Safety - Is the safe place? 
5. Bus terminals

THINGS I DO THAT HAVE ITS PURPOSE IN SOME WAY:

1. Tell somebody where you are going - This is one of the measures you must do so your parents or loved ones will not worry too much.
2. Facebook - I'm not the super vain type, and super absorbed/proud of myself. At least, when I travel alone, I update my location. This makes it easier that if ever I got lost or people lost communication with me, they know where I've been.