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. gio
    Posted on

    dude,

    are you planning to go somewhere this coming holy week.?

    gusto ko sanang sumabay sa travel mo if pwede, para may kasama ako with my gf to lessen the expenses lalo sa mga boat fees. 🙂

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Hi Gio, I rarely travel in the Philippines pag holy week, mahirap bumyahe eh. Most Pinoys go to the provinces kasi, so punuan ang mga boat/bus/plane, and then pagdating sa province scarce and transportation dahil holyweek ;-/

      Reply
  2. Ericka
    Posted on

    hi! i would like to ask your opinion about the future trend in travel and hangout. kung saan ang next na “patok” na puntahan ng mga tao this 2012 and the upcoming year. this is for our project. hoping for your response ASAP.THANKS!

    Reply
  3. van
    Posted on

    Hey papa A!! congrats..blogger ka na pala and a traveller..so happy for u 🙂

    van-plmbspsy2k1 🙂

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Uy van, thanks :))

      Reply
  4. dindo
    Posted on

    Greetings, we are please to inform you about our package tours to various destinations:

    1) Anawangin
    2) Talisayen
    3) Nagsasa
    4) Silanguin

    For more info, please just get in touch with us…
    Contact person: LIEZEL NIEVA / DINDO NIEVA
    Contact number: 09172022692

    Regards,
    DINDO NIEVA

    Reply
  5. Don
    Posted on

    my first time to visit your blog….mukhang mauulit 🙂 …..lots of catching up to do….

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Don 🙂

      Reply
  6. lonely_girl01
    Posted on

    Hi lakwatsero,

    It’s my first time to visit ur site and wow.
    this is what i’m looking for.
    I, myself, love traveling.
    but, i’m just starting since, kktpos lng mag-college.haha

    hmm.. have you tried, go-karting?? 🙂

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Hi Cha! Thanks so much 🙂
      I have a lot of friends na mga lakwatsero/lakwatsera na although they are still students. Like si ivanlakwatsero.com na graduating pa lang 🙂 For sure mas marami ka pang mapupuntahan, ako I started traveling medyo late na 😛
      Go Karting, yep! I’ve tried it a couple of times sa Go Kart sa Fort Bonifacio pero the last time was I think 6 years ago 🙂

      Reply
  7. Ernest John Relente
    Posted on

    Hey Lakwatsero,

    Kakabilib ang mga travel blog mo!!
    Ikaw na ang halos nalibot na ang Pinas, dapat sayo consultant ng DFA hehe
    on a serious note, sobrang helpful ang mga tips and suggestions mo; nagamit ko actually cya sa anawangin trip ko
    wish kong makasama sa mga escapade mo, hopefully it happened.
    Until to your next adventure
    Be safe, kokonti lang tulad mong ganito
    Thanks,
    EJ

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Hi EJ! Salamat din sa pagbisita 🙂
      I hope makapag-travel din with you someday 🙂 Ingat din po sa mga byahe and keep exploring 🙂

      Reply
  8. Bie1314
    Posted on

    Lakwatsero! salamat sa helpful and informative tips sa paglibot sa Pilipinas.. Suportado kita sa pagpromote at pgpreserve ng natural resources at scenic places ng bansa ntin! Mabuhay ka..

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks so much Bie 🙂

      Reply
  9. Roger
    Posted on

    Hey Angel!

    I will be visiting the Philippines for a whole month in July of 2012. I was born and raised in Manila and speak Tagalog fluently. If you have an adventure trip planned that month, let me know. Baka naman pwede mo akong pasabitin sa trip nyo! Ingat lagi and God Bless!

    Roger

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Hi Roger! Wow! You are the man behind zumbafest? Great work! Sure Roger, I will let you know if we have trip/s for July 🙂

      Reply
      1. Roger Yamat
        Posted on

        Hi Angel!

        Thanks for your kind words. It’s actually my team of Zumba instructors and I who are behind Zumbafest 🙂 My plan right now is to visit Palawan, Dumaguete, and Davao but not necessarily in that order. If I have time, hopefully Calaguas and Siargao, too!

        I am a certified scuba diver and a foodie. Sana naman makasama ako sa lakwatsa nyo!

        Ingat,

        Roger

        Reply
  10. rome
    Posted on

    hi, isa kang alamat angel juarez…
    ang ganda ng mga blogs mo, pati mga pictures astig din.
    astig na PINOY ka just keep it up and be safe… 🙂

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Hehe! Thanks so much for the flattering words Rome 🙂

      Reply
      1. rome
        Posted on

        aabangan ko pang ang mga susunod mong lakwatsa bro 🙂

        Reply
  11. Wimdu Philippines
    Posted on

    Dear Angel,

    Good day!

    We would like to introduce to you a global start-up firm that now made its way to the Philippines, Wimdu (www.wimdu.com)–a community-driven marketplace for private spaces. With over 10,000 accommodations in 50 countries, and an eleven-language website, we connect guests and hosts into unique destination properties that really make our travel experiences special-local and personal.

    From a penthouse in Paris, a castle in UK, a boathouse in Germany, a tent on a ranch in Texas and a room share in NYC, our community of travelers help us revolutionize the way we experience travel today.

    Attached are some company information, if you’d like to lift more details please check our website:
    http://www.wimdu.com
    Facebook page: (for press releases)
    http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.277384792274353.76747.222092504470249&type=3

    We would like to invite Filipinos who want to earn extra money by renting out their spaces as well as expatriates who want to save on finding places to stay when they visit their hometown. More than this, we would like to promote tourism and the real estate industry.

    Sharing this story on your website (www.lakwatsero.com) and promoting it to your contacts and friends will be highly appreciated.

    Hopefully, we can all work together for our country and for a more meaningful travel experience.

    Have a nice day!

    Roxanne Chan Montealegre
    Chief Marketing Officer
    Wimdu Philippines

    Charmagne Cruz
    Host Manager
    Wimdu Philippines

    Reply
  12. Lana
    Posted on

    i really do love your articles.

    I’m curious if this lakwatsero is already a team, cause if it is, i would love to join..

    please please let me know.,i wanna be part of the Lakwatseros..

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Hi Lana! Thanks for reading my blogs 🙂
      But I am the only one behind this site, though I have a lot of travel groups. If you want you can join us some time in one of our trips 🙂

      Reply
      1. Lana
        Posted on

        much appreciated! 🙂
        i really would love to go…

        kindly keep me posted…

        Reply
  13. Roger
    Posted on

    Hi Angel!

    Maraming salamat sa mga articles mo. Keep up the good work!

    Have you written an article about Polomolok, near General Santos City, in South Cotabato? I am living in the USA right now and planning to visit that area next year, God willing.

    Roger

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Roger! I’ve never been to Polomolok though.

      Reply
  14. itravellikelocal
    Posted on

    Good day Angel,

    We know it’s your passion to go places that’s why you’re on our guest list!

    You’re invited to Fiamma Fresh Friday this September 16 for Wimdu: welcoming the holiday season for the young and adventurous travelers!

    Party with the jet-setter crowd and win your way to Boracay or Coron!

    Post on Wimdu Philippines Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wimduphilippines

    and Tweet @wimdu_asia

    I WIMDU, DO YOU?

    then tag your friends!

    You’re instantly on the guest list with the chance to win the free trip!

    ***This is supported by Air Phil Express
    ***Guest list is unlimited

    Please let us know if you can make it. Thank you!

    COMPANY PROFILE

    http://www.wimdu.com

    Wimdu is a global marketplace for all types of accommodation, linking travellers and hosts from around the world. Wimdu is available in 11 languages and operates throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas. The platform offers more than 12,000 accommodation options in more than 150 cities across the world. Along with the opportunity to list and search for private rooms, the platform also provides destination information including travel tips and virtual tours. The investors include Rocket Internet and Kinnevik, who supported Wimdu with USD90million in the last round of financing.
    With the goal to help each and every traveller find the perfect accommodation however quirky their tastes–from a shared flat in New York, a luxury penthouse in Paris, a boathouse in Germany or something unusual like a rescue capsule, a crane, a treehouse or a castle–the company wants to define a new kind of travel experience. At the same time, Wimdu allows property owners to earn extra cash from a spare room while offering visitors a local perspective on their hometown.

    EVENT INFORMATION

    http://www.facebook.com/fiamma.fresh.fridays

    Now in the Philippines, Wimdu will host a Party this Friday, September 16, at Fiamma in Jupiter St. Makati City to welcome the Holiday Season especially for the young and adventurous travelers.
    Together with Air Phil Express, the company will give away a trip to Boracay and Coron through an e-raffle, so if you’re ready to party your way to a holiday,
    simply post on Wimdu Philippines Facebook Wall and tweet @wimdu_asia ‘I WIMDU, DO YOU?’ then tag your friends!
    You’re all good to go on the guest list for Fiamma Fresh Fridays with the chance to win your well-deserved vacation!

    Reply
  15. gmix map guide
    Posted on

    Hi, I would like to publish some of your articles to my map, same as your mission, I would like to help Ph tourism, ill give the map for free. Is that possible?

    Many Thanks,
    eds

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Sure you may, just mention me in the source/credits 🙂 I wish to have a copy of the map too 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
  16. tinytina
    Posted on

    galing ng site na to…was reading travel guide to nagsasa cove planning to go there with my friends …kakainspire magtravel and explore pinas! keep it up! God bless!

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks tinytina 🙂

      Reply
  17. Rhea
    Posted on

    Thanks for the very informative blogs. Natuwa talaga ako especially about Tubbataha! My friends and i are planning to see Palaui island. Hopefully, matuloy next summer. Maraming salamat sa mga informations! 😀

    Reply
  18. fritzie pan
    Posted on

    Hi there! Your site is very helpful for those who love to travel like me. I can see that you’ve been to a lot of places not widely known to the public. With that, I would like to recommend you to visit our place, Hinunangan Southern Leyte, especially San Pedro and San Pablo Island. It’s a beautiful place even foreigners who married locals always come back to place yearly. Attached is a link for you to browse some pic of the place. Thank you.
    http://leytegulf.multiply.com/photos/album/13/The_Life_in_San_Pedro_Island_Hinunangan_So._Leyte

    Reply
  19. marj
    Posted on

    hi! i read all your blog im so interested to go to the Calaguas island. Can you please give me some advice about calaguas? thanks 🙂

    Reply
  20. buboydc
    Posted on

    hi i love your website and its very interesting and informative. we’re having a 4day 3 nights tour in dumaguete. any suggestions where to stay, tour and have fun. thanks regards

    Reply

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