About Me

Why Travel?

At one point in your life you will feel exhausted, bored and tired of your routinary life. When that day comes, just step out of your comfort box, move away from your usual self and see your life from different perspectives. Travel! Head out to the endless horizon and discover the world, go places and meet new faces, explore to understand new cultures, get lost to find yourself. In the end you will realize that traveling is not only about learning new cultures or meeting new friends or discovering new places, it also lets us discover our own culture, our limits, ourselves. It is a personal journey to self-discovery, because after all, it is only from the outside that we can look back in.

Annapurna Base Camp

Who is Lakwatsero

Angel Juarez is a backpacker, adventure seeker, son of a beach, hobbyist photographer, scuba diver, aspiring marine conservation biologist, environment advocate, runner, mountain biker, budget traveler, seasonal mountaineer and newbie surfer. An Information Technology Analyst on workdays who speaks languages that only computers understand, but on weekends and holidays he is most probably underwater, on the saddle or out-of-town. He started chasing sunsets, waterfalls, lighthouses and extreme adventures as soon as he finished college and started blogging in May of 2006 under the web name Bleue. He decided to focus on Travel in March of 2008. He dreamed of documenting and sharing his adventures to the world, thus he created www.lakwatsero.com.

Angel and his works and photos have already been featured and published in various websites and publications including Yahoo, Skyscanner, Choose Philippines, Spot.ph, Philippine Airlines’ Mabuhay Magazine, Cebu Pacific’s Smile Magazine, Lonely Planet Magazine, Health and Home Magazine, and Travel+Leisure Magazine.

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thelakwatsero
Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelakwatsero
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thelakwatsero
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelakwatsero

Accomplishments/Recognition

2020

  • Finalist: De La Salle Araneta University’s Gawad Lasallianeta – Most Outstanding Instagram Influencer

2019

  • Finalist: Village Pipol Choice Award 2019 – Travel Infuencer of the Year

2018

2017

2016

2015

2013

2012

2011

  • Winner: Cebu Pacific Wandering Juan Travel Blog Awards – Sports and Adventure Category

2009

  • Nominee: Philippine Blog Awards – Best Travel Blog

2008

  • Finalist: Philippine Blog Awards – Best Travel Blog

Citations

Mission

Lakwatsero.com is guided by the following missions:

  • To help tourists by providing information about different destinations
  • To guide budget travelers by providing cost-effective travel advise
  • To promote the Philippines by showcasing its different scenic spots
  • To document the Philippines and the world by capturing its beauty in stills and in narratives

Expect this site to feature not only photos and destinations where Lakwatsero have been to but also food, adventures, events and everything about life that is worth blogging.

For your comment, inquiries,  suggestion or other concerns, you may email me at angelcjuarez[at]gmail[dot]com or just leave a message at the comment section below.

About Lakwatsero.com

Lakwatsero.com, a partnership jointly owned by Angel Juarez and Kerwin Uy, is duly registered in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) of the Philippines.

Comments

  1. Enya Agravante
    Posted on

    Hi!

    My friends and I are planning a trip to pinatubo this weekend. I found your site very helpful! 🙂 Your tips will surely be useful for our trip!

    I was wondering if you can help me contact Ms. Bea Ramos because i tried calling her mobile number and it’s unattended. You were able to avail of the cheapest published rate so i was hoping to get in touch with your contact. Would you know how i can contact her?

    thanks so much!

    Reply
  2. Maria Alyssa Capada
    Posted on

    Good evening !

    I’m Maria Alyssa A. Capada
    Tourism student of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
    I’m a second year student and we will be having
    our on-the-job-training this summer vacation
    I hope that you can help me with regards to my OJT.

    I just want to ask if you are accepting OJTs.

    Thank you.

    Reply
  3. Lyndsay
    Posted on

    I love your blog! I’m signing up for subscription but for some reason I can’t, just gives me the blank page but the url of feedburner is still there…i’ll try it again later.. 🙂

    Reply
  4. gaye
    Posted on

    hi lakwatsero,

    i was looking for tips for pinatubo trek and i found your site. it is a great help while planning for out trip this april. i was checking other sites for more tips when i came across this blog from one asia satana: http://aisasatana.blogspot.com/

    i got surprised as i was reading the blog because the manner of writing felt familiar, as if i’ve read it before. as i read through, i knew it was similar to someone else’s blog. i went back to your site and true enough, the blog was not only similar. it was exactly the same entry (with a few minor edits like removing the “lakwatsero experience). well, as you are a “he” and asia santana is a “she” (she has a photo on her blog), i cannot logically surmise that only one person owns the two sites. hence, one or the other copied the content. and i’m sure it wasn’t you.

    you may want to check it out. if i were you, i wouldn’t want someone else copying my work and posting it as his own.

    by the way, kudos to you for maintaining this great site. 🙂

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Woah! Thanks for notifying me. Yes she copied my post word for word, and I feel bad. If she can’t compose her own, she should have credited her source. Will write/comment on her post.

      Thanks again Gaye, and thanks for reading my blog 🙂

      Reply
      1. Marjorie
        Posted on

        Were you able to contact her about the copied posts?

        Reply
    2. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      I also noticed that she copied my Pagudpud post word for word 🙁

      Reply
      1. gaye
        Posted on

        Hope she removes the posts when she hears from you.

        Reply
  5. Jade Vincent
    Posted on

    Really nice blog Lakwatsero. Very informative post. Really a big help for my future travel. Kudos!

    Reply
  6. johanis
    Posted on

    hi there..i consider myself as CHAUVINIST of this site..(LAKWATSERO)thanks GOD i found it…
    ..given a hectic schedule from a government agency…its been a great palliative for me to watch ur pictures from different places…(parang narating q na rin ung lugar viewing it..at parng nagbakasyon na rin aq at no cost..haha!
    i am a outgoing person and inclined to travel din, d problem is..i cant do it alone..anybody out there wid the same case?
    feel free to e mail me and lets explore beautiful spots..
    you can also try MARINDUQUE..d untouched beaches and virgin islands will definitely complete ur dreams at very low cost..plus the MORIONES FESTIVAL for holy week.. napaka hospitable pa ng mga tao…
    thanks angel., i hope you can visit the place..with ur friends…sagot q ang tourist guide fee…hehehe..

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      WOW! Thanks Johanis! Comments like yours fuel me to explore and write more 🙂
      Marinduque has long been in my bucket list, I hope I can visit the province this year! You should tour us ha 🙂

      Do not be afraid to travel alone 🙂 You will meet friends along the road.

      Thanks again!

      Reply
  7. Enob
    Posted on

    Can you please send me a mail. I really like your style.

    Reply
  8. kristina cruz
    Posted on

    hi sir! my uncle is asking kung meron po bang naghihintay na mga 4×4 sa tarlac kasi gusto po nya pumunta pero ayaw nya magpa-book sa mga travel agency kasi po hindi pa naman sya sure kung pupunta ba sila talaga. gusto po nya pumunta na lang sa tarlac at dun maghanap kung may 4×4. please po need some info. thanks po!

    Reply
    1. Ren Gumapit
      Posted on

      just happen to surf the net on how to go to Mt Pinatubo. i think ur query is papuntang Mt Pinatubo since u were asking if there are available 4×4 there. yes, there are a lot. copied this from a blogger as well:
      How to get to Pinatubo Spa Town
      1.From Quezon CIty take NLEX until the DAU Tollway.
      2.Take SCTEX, exit Concepcion
      3.After you exit SCTEX, take a LEFT headed towards Capas, Tarlac
      4.Follow the road until you see a McDonald’s then an intersection. Turn LEFT and head South on McArthur Highway (turning right will lead you to Baguio)
      5.Watch out for a Mercury Drug on your right and/or a Jolibee at your left. Once you see a Mercury Drug, try making a right. (Some roads are one way). Last resort turn right after you see the Jolibee on your left.
      6.Turn RIGHT on the next major road.
      7.Follow this road and stay on the MAIN ROAD. There will be a point where the road will become a small minor road, the main road will be to your LEFT. Landmark is an Iglesia ni Cristo at your left.
      8.Follow this road until the end. There will be two checkpoints along the way.
      9.Just stay on the road till you get to Pinatubo Sky Town in Barangay Sta. Juliana in Capas Tarlac. If you are early, your land mark will be all of the jeeps and 4x4s on the road.
      Fees vary based on number of people… if you are 3-4 pax the fee is P1,500/pax. P4000 if you are 1 person. Inclusive of lunch (Filipino or Korean) and showers after.
      Be sure to make arrangements before hand: My contact is Bea Ramos at 09297025058

      HOPE this helps you 😉

      Reply
  9. weng
    Posted on

    Wow! I love your site! I just started writing blogs and got inspired by many like you. Keep it up!

    By the way, I have also visited Sagada and I love it there. The place is so serene but is also packed with adventure. Hope we meet in one of our travels! 🙂

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks so much weng! I saw your blog Good job! Keep on traveling and blogging 🙂 I hope we meet in some of our travels nga 🙂

      And yes, Sagada is love 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kim
    Posted on

    Love your site! I’ll definitely visit more often. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Ace Tiamzon
    Posted on

    Hi! Lakwatsero..

    I enjoyed reading your blog specially we are planning to go in Sagada by May this year.

    I am also like photography, I just want to ask if we can join you in your adventure?

    Thank you a lot..

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Wow! I am so flattered!
      Thanks Ace! Pag may mga open trips ako sama ka 🙂

      Reply
      1. Ace Tiamzon
        Posted on

        Thank you..

        It is my honor to join in your adventure. . .

        See you soon!

        Reply
      2. Tereh
        Posted on

        Hi Lakwatsero,

        That’s what I also want to ask, if puwedeng sumama sa mga adventure mo.

        Thanks,

        Reply
  12. rian
    Posted on

    Hi Bro,
    I chanced upon your site reading the Pinay Solo Backpacker. By the way I am always on a search for a travel buddy and I am just wondering if you could also join me in my travels hehe. I want to go anywhere. My schedule is very flexible. I can travel anytime I want so I’d like to adjust some of my travel dates to yours. Kahit saan pwede ako hehe gusto ko lang magtake ng pictures from different places. I am always on the lookout for cheap tickets and it seems na marami naman palang affordable. If you have time, I can go this Feb and March anytime. sa 22 nasa CDO naman ako. hehe. paki email na lang ako just in case you are interested. Thanks.
    Richard

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Hi Richard,

      Thanks for the invite 🙂
      I envy you, you can travel anytime you want 0_o
      I cannot do that, I have an 8-5 work T____T
      Sure, I will invite you on my open trips 🙂

      Reply
  13. anewor
    Posted on

    hello lakwatsero…just seen your shots…ang galeng!!!

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      thanks anewor 🙂

      Reply
  14. Joeanne
    Posted on

    Hi Lakwatsero,

    We need ur help were planning to go to Calaguas island this december. is it safe to go there next month and if ok ung budget na 2k each for transpo and food. and if we rent van, mas makakamura po ba kami? kesa sa mgtravel via philtranco? we need ur help po..

    please send me po an email regarding with ur response po..

    Thank you.

    Reply
  15. emman
    Posted on

    yo dude., i don’t know how u do it.,
    but dis site is awesome.,. i like the mission thing u have.,. lakwatsa lang.,.:-)

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      thanks eman 🙂

      Reply
  16. Jam
    Posted on

    I like your site. I am also a traveler and adventurer 🙂

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      thanks jam 🙂

      Reply
  17. mai sapinit
    Posted on

    hi lakwatsero, i admired your trip to Calaguas for only 2k, how i wish that i can tarvel too with that amount, i’m starting traveling because i found it very relaxing and fascinating, but i had only limited time due to my work, sometimes i grab the opportunity to travel my 0ne week vacation, i’m just starting to have fun with it, thank you for that inspiration..hope i can travel soon.God Bless thank you.

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks mai! Lakwatsa lang 🙂

      Reply
  18. Ina
    Posted on

    hi. i can’t seem to find the “My Travels” link in your site. i’ve read some of your articles about Davao and it was stated that an itinerary can be found in “My Travels” but i can’t find that link. i’m hoping to get an idea on my Davao trip. any help would be appreciated. thanks.

    Reply
  19. Meghann Zaragoza
    Posted on

    Good day!

    My name is Meghann from Dusit Thani Manila.

    Dusit Thani Manila has just relaunched its blog writing competition and was wondering if you and your fellow travel-bloggers would like to participate.

    When you avail of a room at the hotel, you are entitled to send in as many entries on your blog as you can describing your grandest Dusit Thani Manila experience. Participants get a chance to win great prizes such as overnight accommodations at the Presidential Suite among others.

    Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact the PR Department at 867 3333 local 3253 or [email protected] and to spread the word!

    Thanks for your time and have a good one!

    Reply
  20. tonic
    Posted on

    hi lakwatsero! i really enjoyed reading your blog about the “2k-budget calaguas challenge”!
    i would just like to ask, is it possible to have a wedding there? or have you seen or do you know anyone na ngpakasal na don? ive always wanted a beach wedding and when my officemate told me about calaguas and i saw the pictures i was really amazed! this has to be the place! simple lng nmn and ceremony, walang ekek, immediate family members lng and the pastor. baka sunrise wedding then in the afternoon balik na din sa vinzons (my friend is friends with a resto-hotel owner there so we can get discount) coz may kasama kaming kids. though i would love na mg-overnight don. what do you suggest? is it doable? and pwede ba mgpakasal don? may fee ba? kugn may idea k nmn or suggestions or other info pls tell me. thanks! we’re planning the wedding late next year pa nmn so marami pa time to prepare. thanks in advance sa reply mo! =)

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      hi tonic, i replied sa calaguas post 🙂

      Reply

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