Cheers to Three Years

By Lakwatsero On
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THE RESULT OF CHEERS TO THREE YEARS CONTEST IS HERE.
CHEERS TO THREE YEARS WINNERS!

Three years ago, I dreamed of documenting my travels in stills and narratives. I started www.lakwatsero.com.

From a personal blog I started in 2006, I shifted to travel niche in 2008. From then the lakwatsero in me didn’t stop. I went to different places, explored off the beaten tracks, dive unspoiled and popular dive sites, discover hidden beaches, and shared most of it through this blog.

Through these years, you were with me. Your visits, comments, recommendations, referrals, likes and feedback fuel me to go on and continue my journey. You all inspired me!

To return to my heartfelt thanks to all of you, I will be holding an online contest where you can win a round trip ticket to any Airphil Express’ destinations and other prizes. Read the contest mechanics on how you can join and possibly win.

Contest Mechanics:

  1. The contest is open to everyone.
  2. To participate, just simply tell us your hometown (or any place you love or consider as hometown) and any interesting spot, event, food that can be found there.
  3. Follow the Official Lakwatsero Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/theLakwatsero) and Twitter Account (http://www.twitter.com/theLakwatsero) to join thru Facebook and Twitter
  4. There are three ways to submit an entry:
    • By commenting on this post
      Example: I consider Sagada as my hometown. My favorite restaurant there is Yoghurt House.
    • By posting in Lakwatsero Facebook Page
      Example: Hi Lakwatsero, my hometown is Palompon, Leyte. Kalanggaman Island is loacated there
    • By tagging Lakwatsero on Twitter
      Example: @theLakwatsero my hometown is Manila. See Paco Church and Cemetery when you are there.
  5. Only one entry can be submitted for every media (one each for Lakwatsero Blog, Facebook Page and Twitter Account)
  6. Everyone can have a maximum of three entries by submitting on three different media.
  7. Submission of entries is from March 25, 2011 0001H to March 31, 2011 2359H.
  8. Valid entries will be electronically raffled using Random.Org.
  9. Winners will be announced on April 1, 2011
  10. Winners will be contacted thru email or Facebook and twitter direct messaging
  11. Lakwatsero has the right to disqualify any entry.
  12. Lakwatsero has the right to add more prizes and winners
  13. Prizes include:
    • Major: One (1) Round Trip ticket to any Airphil Express Domestic Destination (Travel Period June 2011 to October 2011)
    • Major: One (1) Seri Asia Spa Package Set
    • Minor: Gift Certificates and more

P.S. I will collate all submitted entries and make a post out of it. I will try my best to visit all the places mentioned and do/try/taste/visit the recommendations 🙂

Comments

  1. tiara
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    my hometown is davao city and when in davao be sure to visit Eden Nature Park and Resort. 🙂

    1. Lakwatsero
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      Thanks tiara! i love davao! And i love Eden Nature’s park buffet. Their sun dried tomato dressing is the best! 🙂

  2. Mhe-anne Ojeda
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    congrats Angel on your third year of blogging and traveling! my hometown is Camarines Norte and I love Bagabas beach which I frequented. Soon I would like to check out the Calaguas Group of Islands!! If you haven’t been there, I would love to join you haha!!

    1. Lakwatsero
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      Thanks Mhe-Anne! Wow taga Cam Norte ka! Lucky you, malapitka sa Calaguas 😛 You should visit the place soon 🙂

  3. Nicole
    Posted on

    Happy 3rd anniversary! 🙂

    My hometown is Marikina City,the shoe Capital of the Philippines and where you can find the
    world’s largest shoes at the Riverbanks Mall. 🙂

    1. Lakwatsero
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      Thanks Nicole. Would love to visit Marikina 🙂

  4. Ferdz
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    My mom’s home town is in Albay, Bicol. And of course you shouldn’t miss the magnificent Mayon Volcano there and the authentic bicol express food 😀

    1. Lakwatsero
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      Thanks Ferdz! My dad’s hometown is Albay too 🙂

  5. Ada Lajara
    Posted on

    My hometown is Marikina City. Go to the Marikina Sports Complex and visit the World’s Largest Shoes in the World.

    1. Lakwatsero
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      Thanks Ada! Bihira akong magawi sa Marikina, pero pag nastuck ako sa Metro on a weekend, dadayuhin ko yan 🙂

  6. theinaysolobackpacker
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    happy anniversary to your blog bro! 🙂 wag na tamarin mag-blog ah. haha tong mga PTB tlga oh, balato nyo na yan sa mga fans at readers ni Lakwatsero! hehe
    Stay humble Angel kahet super sikat ka na! 😉

    one of your biggest fan,
    ate jill

    1. thepinaysolobackpacker
      Posted on

      hahaha dameng PTB na sumali. so sali na din ako. hahaha

      My hometown is Sorsogon. Go diving in Donsol with the world-famous whale sharks and the manta rays, explore the Manta Bowl, the manta ray capital of the Philippines,ideal feeding and cleaning station for manta rays, especially from December to May. 🙂

      1. Lakwatsero
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        Thanks Ate Jill! Thanks for the support and everything!
        Pero teka, ang manta Bowl is Masbate di ba? Planning to dive there this June eh, via Pilar 🙂 Pero since Dec to May ang best time, mukhang sa Dec na lang 😛

        1. thepinaysolobackpacker
          Posted on

          It’s found in the middle of the ocean between Donsol and Ticao Islands.45 minutes off the Donsol shore.

          1. Lakwatsero
            Posted on

            Wow! Thanks Ate Jill! Balak namin kasi magdive there!
            Kelan na kayo mag aral? 😛

  7. Patricia Benitez
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    Its not my hometown but I love Iloilo. I’ve discovered a lot of blog worthy places but to list my favorites are Crammers Cafe, which has a school theme with menu items named Drop Out and Valedictorian. They also have a mini library with a selection of books and board games.

    I also adore Lumpiga for its laid back atmosphere and good music. I especially love its banig floors and oversized pillows.

    After the last trip I had, I seriously considered living there. Iloilo is rich in culture and is now becoming a promising foodie destination. 🙂

    1. Lakwatsero
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      Thanks Pat! I’ve been to Iloilo only once and my feet are itching to return. Will take note of that 🙂

  8. Owen Ferrer
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    Hi Angel,

    Congrats for the 3rd year of blogging! 🙂

    My hometown is at Imus, Cavite. But I consider Coron, Palawan as my second hometown. At Imus, I like the Municipal Hall & Imus Cathedral. At Coron, I love Siete Pecados, CYC I, Lusong Wreck, Coron I, Calumbuyan I, North Cay I, Banana I… almost all the spots there. 🙂

    1. Lakwatsero
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      Thanks Kuya Owen!
      I love Coron too 🙂

  9. Erin
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    My hometown is Bato Leyte, try to visit canigao island. It has a sand as fine as that of boracay’s.

    1. Lakwatsero
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      Wow! Taga leyte din ang akong mama 🙂
      I should go there soon. Thank Erin!

  10. Travel with Me
    Posted on

    Hurray! Cheers to 4 years in travel blogging.

    I am also an aspiring travel blogger from Cagayan de Oro wherein the weekend street festivity or where locals call it Night Cafe is happening. =)

    1. Lakwatsero
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      Thanks! CDO is one of my fave cities in Mindanao 🙂

  11. estan
    Posted on

    hindi naman april fools day joke yan ha. hahaha

    My hometown is Talisay City, Cebu. It is the home of Cebu’s best lechon.

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Hahaha! Hindi naman bai 🙂
      Thanks for the support!

    2. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Magpa-Lechon Talisay ka naman 😛

  12. wanderlass
    Posted on

    from Manila, Philippines! Forget about Starbucks, check out Civet Droppings at Alamid Coffee Express inside R.O.X. Philippines

    1. Lakwatsero
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      Thanks Lil! Will try it pag napagawi sa R.O.X. 🙂

  13. chyng
    Posted on

    wala akong TWITTER or PLURK. can I still join? i liked your home page naman ^_^

    btw, panalo yung 3rd header!

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Sali lang Chyng Chyng! Hahaha!Di ko na uulitin yung ganyang header 😛

  14. Marco
    Posted on

    Happy 3rd Anniversary Lakwatsero.

    My Hometown is KIDAPAWAN CITY and its the quickest way to Mount Apo — Climb Mt. Apo in 1 hour.

    1. Lakwatsero
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      Thanks Marco! I will take note of that para pag nagpunta sa Mt. Apo 🙂

  15. dudan
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    my hometown is buhi, camarines sur where you can find the world’s smallest edible fish, sinarapan.

    1. Lakwatsero
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      Thanks Dudan! Madaming magandang puntahan sa Cam Sur and tyhe rest of Bicol. Come South, Cam Sur 🙂

  16. Jen Santos
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    My hometown is Baclaran, Parañaque where you can visit the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help also known as Redemptorist Church. Baclaran is also known for bargain shoppers’ haven where you can buy goods at a cheaper price.

    1. Lakwatsero
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      Thanks and Happy Birthday Jen 🙂

  17. doi
    Posted on

    sali ako angel! 😉

    Cebu is my hometown and Malapascua is a definite must-visit place here!

    Congratulations on your 3rd year anniversary!

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Daghang Salamat Doi! Malapascua is <3!

  18. dashashash
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    My parents’ hometown is Naga City in Camarines Sur and although I was born and raised here in Manila, I consider it my “hometown” as well. Every Holy Week, my family goes there and we never fail to have a serving of Kinalas at Cely’s and some sili ice cream from 1st Colonial Grill.

    1. Lakwatsero
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      I am a Bicolano too, my dad is from Albay! I should try that Sili Ice Cream! thanks for the info dashashash !

  19. apola
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    Hi Lakwatsero,

    My hometown is Victorias City in Negros Occidental. When you visit, don’t miss St. Joseph The Worker Parish Church which is more popularly known as Church of the Angry Christ.

    🙂 Thanks!!

  20. Dexter Roy Allan
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    My hometown is Baguio City and you have to try dining at O’Mhai-Khan restaurant! Enjoy your conversations with your friends along with great food and service. Affordable too!

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Dex! I think nakakain na ako dito. Is this the one in Dangwa?

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