3d painting Exhibit at Buglasan Festival Dumaguete 2017

Buglasan Festival is one of the popular event held every year,month of October at Dumagute city. Each year people are celebrating the festival with different activities, they have street dancing competition,booth display contest and fireworks display contest.

Every municipality of Negros Oriental showcased their booth display according to their natural resources and one that is very attractive is the 3d painting of Bais City.

Carabao 3d Painting

This painting is unique 3d concepts. It looks normal but when take a closer looks the painting seems real. The carabao is staring at me.

Feeding the Dolphin

3d painting exibhit where dolphin is waiting for his food to eat. Its like im holding a fish to be feed for dolphin, yet it is just another awesome painting.

Inside the 3d painting room

With Jeanette Kadusale we spent time taking photos inside the 3d painting room. Its awesome exhibits during Buglasan Festival at Dumaguete City.
Its a unique art display indeed.

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Travel adventure with my hairless friend

Hi everyone, just want to introduce to you my travel buddy, he is Mark my old friend when we were in high school. After our high school days we seprated ways, He studied somewhere in Manila and i took my college degree somewhere in Visayas. 10 years we never had any communication until i knew that he is already in UAE working as a electrician engineer. Last month he went home and spend time visiting our place and we decided to have a round trip with our bikes.

Hairless friend plus dirty finger lol :)

I wrote an article about our travel with our bikes few weeks ago. But in this article i will write about him. Hahaha.. he is the guy with full of determination and a real friend. Despite of decades without seeing each other he never changed, he is still the hairless friend i have. Hahaha..just kidding,( he will be reading this once his steemit account got approved)

He tried to hide it, but i already had one exposing his hairless head

Common dude, dont be shy with your hair. Still looking good, dont you? Hahaha..well, during our trip he had to wait me all the time. He had a faster bike than me. I got a Raider 150 and he got a Rouser 200 a very nice bike.

He never removed his helmet

Haha..now he knew it. Everytime we took a break from a long ride, he never removed his helmet now, knowing that i will took picture of us. Hahaha..nice shot buddy.

Hope you enjoy reading my simple blog.

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5 places in Philippines that are worth to visit

Welcome to my travel related blog. Its been a while without posting any travel related articles. Today i will give you a tour to visit thr most worthy places in Philippines that will not cost you a lot.These places are not far from each other, it is part of Visayas area and accessing these places can be done in 24 hours.

Are you ready to travel now?

Pulang Bato Valencia, falls and pools

Welcone to pulang bato or can be translated to "red rocks". It is located at Valencia Negros Oriental. It is known to have a free flow water and 2 different falls and pool for a happy swimming. Why it is called Red Rocks? Water are clear but the rocks turn into read, for dome reason it was like an iron thing. Except from swimming here are some activities you can do.

• Climbing on top of the falls
• Getting yourself into smaller falls just few feet away from bigger on.
• Enjoy their pools for kids and they have for adults as well.
• Enjoy their foods and delcacies.

Tiera Alta, Resort on the hill top

People called it * Small sto. Reni*. People spend time to visit this place because of amazing views. From the top you can do a lot fo things, here are some activities you can do.

• Viewing the beauty of the city from below
• Enjoy the fresh air and beautiful surrounding from the top of their wartch tower. You can climb up there anyway.
• Enjoy the 600 meters zipline
• Enjoy affordable foods and drinks and comfortable stay

Puncak Tanawan, Sibulan Negros Oriental

It is newly developed tourist destination if is owned and managed by a family and its open for the public with only 50 php entrance fee. This place is only accissible by walking. No cars or any form of vehicles can go there, accessible by means of walking. It is known to be the climber station. People are getting there to see the beauty of overviewing city. Below are the things you can do at Puncak Tanawan.

• Enjoy watching sunrise if you go there early at 6am.
• You can put your tent and cook your foods if you want to stay over night.
• Its a peaceful place, you can enjoy watching the stars at night.
• There are strawberies being cultivated in that place, you can buyas many as you want.

Camiguin Island and white sand bar

This is one of the best place for you to enjoy summer vacation. Camiguin is an island with different tourist destination. One of their best place to relax, isnthe white sand bar. You can stay all day during low tide and enjoy swimming with different colors fishes. Below are the activities you can do.

• Diving is the best thing to do.
  *You can stay overnight at one of their cottages
• They have affordable rooms and foods
• You can enjoy your stay with their amazing accomodation.

Marigpe Island of Sipalay City

I been featuring this place from my previous articles. This place is still untouched and undeveloped by the owner. It is a private place but everyone can go and enjoy the place. No bars, No restaurant, No Hotels and rooms for you to stay. You can visit the place suring day time but they are not allow you to stay over night. Below are the things you can do.

• You can rnjoy swimming an diving.
• You can witness sea turtles swimming just beside the sea shore.
• You can enjoy picking up different live shells and cook some of it.
• The white and fine sand
• You can enjoy island hopping.

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Largest Solar Panel in town,Bais City Negros Oriental

hen you travel to Bais City from San Carlos or Mabinay you can find the largest solar panels installed in a vacant area near the Cross road Bais. These panels are source of electricty that supplies business establishments in town.

Solar Panels ay Bais City

Today, they are looking for more vacant places to install and build more panels as the number consumers of electricity are getting higher. They offer low flat rate for every kilowats consumed, lower than the the existing provider.

Multi Million project

They are offering good deals for land owners who will offer their spaces for rent to install more panels, free use of electricity no matter how big is your consumption and monthly rental payment from them. Most of the land owners gave up their sugar cane business for this project.

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37 hours travel, My last destination was the abandoned old port

I featured this beautiful place several times on my blog and yesterday i spend time together with friend to have a quick splashing time with this cool place again. It is a public place where everyone can go to swim. Yesterday, it was a quite place, no one in there except us. Saturday and Sunday is a crowded time people are gather in this place to enjoy the swimming.

The place was a Phelix Mining Port, its an international port was used to be a station transporting copper to other countries. Decade ago, the company decided to shut down the business. And today, it became one of the public tourist spot and destination.

The place is situated just in front of popular Danjugan Island located at Bulata Negros Occidental.

Not white sand but pebbles

This is free beach to enjoy, no cottages but you can bring tent, not white sand but febbles. You will enjoy the whole thing when you get there.

The place is still under the company name, so no one dares to put any cottages or anything that to make business. It just for everyone to enjoy the place, you can bring your things, bring your own foods and etc but no allowed to build any establishment in there.

There are blue guards monitoring the area, to make the place secure and to look over the metal scrap. But people going in for a break and enjoy the place to swim, they are free to go during day time. You can't stay from 6pm to 6 am.

Standing in front of the Danjugan Island

Danugan Island is wellknown island preserving wild and marine life. It was featured several times in National Geographic as well.

Standing in front of that popular island, wishing to be visit that place someday. It is open for everyone, for those who love to visit that island but you have to book your schedule earlier. You are allowed to visit for some reason, if you want to learn the advocacy of that area, if you want to write about species and different animals that can be found in that island, if you want to have take photos in connection of preserving wild life and marine life.

If you want to go there just to enjoy swimming and stay, better not to. This island is open to students and individuals who are concerned about biodiversity, protecting wildlife and spreading the same advocacy.

Rotten old port

Was once an active and productive port. Japanese vessels, american cargo ships and etc used to docked in that place to pick up and transport copper and other minerals to other countries. But today, its rotten port.

The history of that place will never be forgotten by the people around. It was once a company that gave several jobs to residence. It was like a city before that there even a hotels and motels and department stores. After the company stop their business, it became like a ghost town. Slowly waves destroy the area where you can see big rocks are emerged from anywhere.

Still the place provide good benefits to people, only the area where open for everyone to swim and picnic.

Hope you enjoy reading this article..

-@bobiecayao

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Travelling From Mabinay To Sipalay Via Candoni, Excitement and Fears makes me Crazy!

To travel is to take a journey into yourself. - Danny Kaye

When i do travel, i always doing it together with my ride alone, we always doing a long drive that sometimes takes 1 or 2 days journey. Once a month, i always spending time going somewhere based on my plan and budget but i usually going to somewhere i don't know, I want a thrill journey, i want to asks people where to go, where to stay and where to buy something. Real travel is to explore the place that you don't know.

My 2 days journey Begin with a selfie

Very relaxing place in earth, away from traffic, crowded city, away from stressful work and away from someone who knows you.

Travel Plan map, Mabinay to Kabankalan, to Candoni, then to Sipalay back to Mabinay in 2 days

Red dots are the places where i took photos and spent an hour exploring the area, some of them are cities and municipalities with tourist destination and spot and some of them are just a normal place with beautiful views. From Mabinay going to Siplay where i stayed for one night, it took me 5 hours ride with my motorbike.

I lived in Negros but i didn't explored some other cities and places in here ye, so i started this journey with my bike to take a long ride going to somewhere i don't know which is somewhere in Candoni City and spend the rest of my day and night at Sipalay. I knew few things about the place but traveling going there is my firs time. It was an exciting travel adventure indeed, and at the same time a little bit scary. The road going to Candoni is not safe and not good for riders especially who are doing it alone. I found out that NPA ( Anti government group) and Phlippine Army had an encounter days before my travel date. Should have extra careful and precaution.

However, I never mind of it. My plan is to get to Sipalay City and enjoy the ride while taking the road for the first time. While on my way, the excitement to see new places is always in my mind.

Meet my Best buddy, my partner in Travel Mr. Mot2x, Raider 150

Fully conditioned, new tires and new oil change. Making sure my bike is ready for a long ride. Checking the condition of it before going to travel is very important. Its for safety of the two of us.

Let me introduce to you my best buddy, he is very important to my travel adventure. He is fully conditioned upon taking this picture. This photo was taken at the Abandoned port area, we had a quick sigh seeing.

I started my ride from Mabinay @ 5:30 in the morning.

It's still cold and foggy around to have a start but its the best time to travel a long ride. Taking picture of Mabinay Complex, its has a hotel and bus terminal.

Mabinay is a Municipality where i considered my current place where i spent 6 months already. I put my small business here knowing that this place is very potential for printing business, decals and car stickers. Good thing, i am the only one having it in town.

Mabinay also known as the cave capital of the Philippines. They have tourist destination as well like Mabinay Spring, Caves and etc. Mabinay is far away from the beach, it is situated in between Dumaguete City, Kabankalan and Manjuyod.

Welcome to Kabankalan City, City or the Rising Sun

Known as developing city, but no popular when it comes to tourism. This city is the crossed section of 3 different cities. You will pass this city when you travel from bacolod or from sipalay and Dumaguete vice versa.

Not so interesting city for me, no tourist destination, no beautiful spots except malls, food chain and stores. But you know, Kabankalan is the nearest city in Mabinay where you can find Jolibee, 7/11, Malls and etc.

From mabinay it took me 30 minutes of Travel, the fastest compare to riding a bus or a Jeep.

Welcome to the road to somewhere i don't know.

Real adventure starts here, i am hesitant but i need to do it. This is my first time to set my bike tires on this land. A little bit scared by i am excited, Lets go!

Before taking the long way going to Candoni as they called it the next city that will take me 2 hours from the place where i took that picture. I asked one person if the road going there is find, no NPA check points and no danger zone? The man told me, if i felt something wrong better not to pursue going there. Yes, he confirmed that there was a Clash encounter between NPA and Army days ago. Do i need to go through?

I need to pass that mountains,yet everything is peaceful! Im going through!

This picture is in the middle of Kabankalan and Candoni, no turning back at this moment. Its a peaceful place, no other riders passed by me, no vehicles except me. The surrounding is very relaxing, i can hear the sound of birds and other insects. Hoping not a gun fire!

I stopped and took some picture of this beautiful nature. Its very relaxing, full of lovely plants and they seems so happy that they are away from the city. A beautiful place indeed! I am happy to have photos in this place.

This is the place where i took my first selfie. Everytime i saw these green fields, with full of plants it gives me energy and strength. I relieve stress indeed!

Stopped by to have some snack, Small store in a small Baranggay

I need to drink water, so i stopped by one small store. They have coffee as well and bread and other junk foods. I bought bread and drink hot coffee before taking another hour to my Destination.

How many hours does it take going to Sipalay? I asked the Tindera ( store owner). She replied, 2 hours dong!. May ghad!, i just spent 1 and 30 minutes but still have a long way down to Sipalay. I spent 10 minutes enjoying my hot coffee and bread. I need more energy now!

Hey buddy, We can make it?

We took some rest after 1 hour from the place where it ate my snack. My buddy need some rest as well.

We don't know what next on the curved road. Its a place away from the village, no people around, to houses. We and my buddy is there. We took a few break to have some rest for 3 minutes.

Welcome to Sipalay, oh, Someone Driving my Bike?

Welcome to Sipalay, City of Barungoy ( lol). My friend Mark met me at Sipalay with his Big bike. And he brought his friend to take over my bike so i can have rest while we travel to our final destination.

Hungry! Eating in one of their best "Carenderia" in town. Nilagang Baboy with hot chili and Toartang Eggplan

Filipino way of eating if you are not so familiar with the place. It is already part of Illonggo dialects area, people speaking different language as i used to, but i can understand. And most of Illoggo can cook best "Nilagang Baboy". I don't know how this thing called in english. Lol!

I am so excited, finally we are here. Sipalay is a small city surrounded with different resorts. There, you can find white sand beaches, caves as well. I spent day and night at Sipalay and we enjoy a lot of adventure things.

• We visited the Langub Cave
• Motor boat adventure
• We visited the old abandoned port

Visiting the Langub cave in Sipalay

Langub is known for its name, Langub means cave. Our fist destination was the langub beach and we visited the langub cave where you can find the natural made pool inside the cave.

At my back is like a dark room, its a passage way going to a pool. Its a huge Langub or cave with a pool. Before going there, you can take bath and swim on the pool but you have to bring flash light. Its really dark in there.

read more about it: Langub Pool of Sipalay- Natures made pool inside the cave

Vsiting the abandoned Old port, Bulata

This is another cool place where we spent 2 hours enjoying the clear blue water. Bandoned old port is now a tourist destination in Sipalay. Its free for everyone.

One of the coolest place we been and spent time was the Abandoned Port. Its cool, its quite place and its very relaxing.

Read more about it: 37 hours travel, My last destination was the abandoned old port

Bonus pictures of me half naked at abandoned port ;)

After a cool journey at Sipalay, i spent my night at Punta bulata.

Thank you for reading!

Credits: All photos are originally mine, using Samsung Note 3 and Note 4

@bobiecayao

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Quick Sight Seeing at Mabinay Spring, Cool place for Family Outing and Picnic

Earlier today i had a quick sight seeing of Mabinay Spring just to ask the rate of their cottages and motels, i went at 8am and it still cold and foggy around. The place is open for everyone with entrance fee( 20 for kids and 50 for adults). Next week, @steemit-again and friends will have an outing in here, so i need to get the prices of their accommodation and booking the schedule prior the date of outing.

Its is 5 minutes away where i stayed but i never had any chances to stay longer and enjoy the place since i been here. Too busy for work? Yes, i only have 5pm onward available time without any appointments or tasks. So maybe next week will be my time with @steemit-again enjoy the place.

Quick Snap shot of the Spring

The place is a little bit quite, its too early for the visitor to come in. This is the spring where you can enjoy Kayak, swimming and snorkeling. Life Guard on duty are early reporting in their respective area.

The color of water define how deep it is. Yes, according to them the middle part area the deep measured 150 meters and no one is allowed to go there without any life vest, or kayak. Its too dangerous to have free swim. You can do kayak around but you have to wear life jacket. Kayak rental at 200 php. per hour.

They have also area for kids to Swim

Kids have their area too but parents are advised to supervise their kids while on the water.

Parents are advised to take a look of their kids when they are on the water. They are only allowed at lower part area of the water to avoid accident. The spring is cold and its clean. The Municipality of Mabinay took their water supply from this place. If you wish to visit Mabinay, Consider this Spring as one of your Destination.

They have Several Houses to stay

Very affordable cottages for an overnight stay. For 1,000 pesos a night good for 2 and additional 100 pesos for additional person. One house can accommodate 8 persons, have own cr and own shower as well. You can bring foods and you can use their cooking utensils inside.

There are around 5 cavanas or the houses for rent for those who wish to stay and experience the cold night at Spring. There are guards roving around during midnight and they are not allowing visitors to swim during night time.

Curfew is also implemented. Before 10 Pm the main gate will be closed. No from outside can go in. Every gates are occupied with 2 guards. They very strict during night time. So before you will visit and planning to stay longer better bring all necessary things, like foods and water and etc.

The place is 5 minutes away from the center of the municipality. If you wish to buy something, you need to take 5 minutes ride from the entrance gate.

It is really a nice place to stay, enjoy the night and day with your family. Except from enjoying the spring, they have also swimming pool, hanging bridge on the trees and zipline. Was not able to take some photos of it, since i had a quick sigh seeing there.

Credits: All photos are originally taken by me.
@bobiecayao

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3 Beautiful and Famous Beaches in Boracay Philippines

Known to the world as one of the top most visited island for summer vacation in Philippines, Boracay still gaining popularity up to now. Because of its characteristics that most people are looking for when it comes to travel destination. Boracay is indeed making its name when it comes to beaches and resorts. 

Being one of the famous beaches here in the Philippines, Boracay Island has a lot to offer. It has three unique beaches that serves different purposes.

source: pinterest

.   Puka Beach

Located at Yapak, Puka beach is known for its serenity and unique shells. According to locals, it's name is derived from the "puka" shell which can  be found only in this side  of the island. This place is less crowded compared to front beach which make it a good find for those who love romantic sunset viewing and "alone" time. Though the sand is not that fine compare to that of the front beach, Puka beach sand reflect the color of the sunset making it even more beautiful. This side of Boracay island has less restaurants and shops so you must bring your food if you want to stay longer. You can also use the cottages for free if you buy fresh fruit shakes from the locals who own the cottage.

Front Beach

This is the most crowded and longest beach of Boracay. Divided in three stations, each giving you a different vibe of beach experience. Station 1 & 3 are less crowded place compared to that of station 2. You can find a lot of hotels, restaurants, bars and shops near the beach side. A lot of tour guides could be found be found roaming in this area so if you’re looking for adventures on the island you can just approach them. People also love this place for the grotto located on the beach itself which looks beautiful during sunset.

Bulabog Beach

Located at the back of Boracay Island. Winds are stronger on this side so if you’re a type of person who loves extreme water adventures that requires strong winds such as kite surfing, this place is perfect for you.

If you’re in Boracay, make sure to remember D’Mall. It is the center market of the island and mostly the starting point of all tourist destination in Boracay. Once you’re in D’Mall you can just call for a tricycle and tell the driver where you want to go and they will bring you to your destination. Enjoy the beaches in Boracay!

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Cebu City Escapade

Cebu city is one of the biggest city in Visayas, it is consider as metro in central Visayas area. Cebu is composed of wide range area with different large cities including the Mactan, Mandaue and Cebu capital. When it comes to vacation you can consider Cebu as one of a kind where you can find the best place for your family. You have the best luxury hotels, luxury resorts, amazing views and memorable tourist spots.

Cebu city is just one of the best city in Visayas showcase different interesting things inviting people and tourist fro different places because of its beautiful tourist spots and historical places.

Visiting cebu city is the one of the best choice that you have to consider during your vacation time. Though it’s a wide place to visit different tourist spots like mactan shrine, magelan’s cross and other well known historical places taking taxi or private car is not a problem anymore. Traffic? Its not heavy compare to other cities in Philippines, but once you reached one of the tourist spots you will be amazed the beautiful scenery.

Below are few things to remember when you visit cebu city.

• 1.       When it comes to budget but enjoyable vacation, do not consider staying at any hotels at the center of cebu. You can find any hotels at Mandaue it is the middle city between cebu and mactan. You can find hotels at Mandaue that are affordable yet satisfied with their rooms and services. Mandaue could be the best place for your drop off, it is near the airport, less than 30 minutes going to different tourist spots located at cebu, mactan and any part of the city
• 2.       Taxi could be the best options to travel, but remember each taxi can accommodate only 4 passengers. Flat rate is 40 pesos and you can spend 100 to 200 pesos going to any destination you want within cebu, mactan and mandaue city.
• 3.       When you get there, these are the popular foods that you have to try. Visit Lechon Belly, the original boneless lechon located at Mango Avenue, Fuentes. They have best taste of Cebuano delicacies.
• 4.       Figure out how Mactan and Cebu are being connected with the beautiful and biggest bridges in town.
• 5.       Don’t miss these places before you leave. Tops mountain cebu city, mactan shrine, magellans cross, mountain view park resort, fort san pedro and many more.

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