“The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.” — Don Williams, Jr. (American Novelist and Poet, b.1968)
In a couple of weeks, the year 2011 will come to an end and another one will begin. This December, the 14th edition of the Blog Carnival takes a look back at the memorable journeys taken by 34 Pinoy Travel Bloggers. From journeys on land, sea, and air on the way to a specific destination, to trying out various modes of transport, overcoming fears, and learning life lessons while on the road, this compilation pays tribute to the spirit of adventure that courses through the veins of true-blue travelers.
Join us as we focus on the often overlooked journey it takes to get to wherever we’re going.
BUSES AND TRAINS
For most tourists, long haul rides aboard buses and trains are just stretches of time one has to endure or sleep through to get to the next destination. But for travelers, the long rides are a chance to slow down and reflect on the journey, or are the key parts of the adventure itself.
Estan Cabigas of Langyaw recounts several long trips he’s taken – including being on a bus for two days while en route to Ormoc via Bicol. He recounts doing a masochist’s loop through Luzon and Visayas (a journey of 2,600 km and 63 hours total travel time), and taking a trip to the remote islands of Cuyo in Palawan through Negros and Iloilo. In his post “When the journey becomes the destination,” Estan describes how addicting it is to travel the “long and hard way.”
“Never mind if I am having difficulty at times, lugging a backpack, camera and laptop. Of experiencing disappointments, meeting people, enjoying the scenery and food. But most important of all, these long trips afford me to think deeper, to plan or just staring out into the distance as the world just passes by.” Read more.
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