Jerrica Pericano

Travel Writing and Photography (BSTM 601P)

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"No matter how hard your life may bring, it will come to a beautiful ending."

This photo was taken last July 22, 2022 at exactly 6:42 PM at Butanguiad, San Francisco Quezon Province while we're on the boat going to town.

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RETURN TO ROOTS

There are a few days without school that's why we took it so we could go home and have a vacation in our province, in town San Andres, Quezon . It's been a long time since we last came home, so I'm making the most of the beauty of this province, so I don't waste the opportunity to get pictures that make me happy.

(It was taken Last April 4,2024 our first day in the province, wherein we were going to our cousin's house)

Every time we leave and get into our car we prefer to ride on top of it to see the beauty of the road. Fresh air and waving coconut trees as if waving and saying "welcome back"

(This photo was taken on our second day April 5,2024 when me and my family went to Aroma Beach.)

Fine and white sand is one of the things we keep coming back to this place. There are few people here that's why you can enjoy and appreciate its beauty even more, every time we come back here I am still amazed at how God beautifuly made this place.

( It was taken on April 9,2024 before we go back to Cavite. We went to our cousin's farm to get "Langka" to bring home as pasalubong.)

How beautiful it is , If I can just stay here for long , I will. Our God perfectly made this place, which is why my family and I have always desired to return. Here, we have our own version of Siargao. This place narrates a story about my childhood, thus I shall be returning here again and again.

TYPE OF PHOTO ESSAY: LOCATION

THEME: LANDSCAPE

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Keep on Hustling to satisfy your cravings.

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BEST WAY TO ESCAPE; FREE UP YOUR MIND

As the world immerse on travel, people tend to visit scenic destination to relieve from stressful life. Especially for the Millennial generation who are known as the "Busy people" with regards to their personal life. Millennials are too engaged to earn money which lead to forget to take a break and enjoy life .

Here are some places in the CALABARZON that offer different activities that may give millennial a escape on stressful life:

1. CRYSTAL WATER IN ALIBIJABAN OF QUEZON

It is on the top on the list , It is stunning because of its natural beauty . It is known for its pristine mangrove forest and coral reefs, with its crystal-clear waters, abundant marine life, and interesting floating cottages. Alibijaban is a paradise for people who want to get away from the noise and chaos of the city.

2. HIKING IN MT. DARAITAN

It is famous for Sunrise view as this is the highest peak in Calabarzon region. Mt. Daraitan is a great sampler for hiking up the relatively unexplored Sierra Madre mountains, and along with other attraction in Daraitan, particularly the scenic, lunaresque Tinapak River, is a highly recommended dayhike or overnight destination from Manila.

3. EXPLORE TAGAYTAY

This considered as the second summer capital of the Philippines. It is known for its cool climate, stunning views, and abundant activities, this city offers a serene retreat from the bustling metropolis of Manila. 

4. 360 CLOUD 9 ANTIPOLO

It is one of the most visited places in Rizal province which is located on the Sumulong Highway in Antipolo City. The hanging bridge is one of the main attractions and it’s one of the most visited hanging bridges in Rizal. From the viewing deck it offers tourists a panoramic 360-degree view of Antipolo City, the Sierra Madre mountain range as well as the entire Metro Manila skyline. On a clear afternoon, visitors can have an impressive view of the sunset.

5. ROB'S KITCHEN & CAFE IN BATANGAS

This location is ideal for anyone looking to get away from the city while also enjoying wonderful cuisine.Rob's Kitchen & Cafe is a restaurant and café with beautiful views of the crystal-clear ocean and even more breathtaking sunsets. Food options at this establishment include a multi-course menu and a la carte servings of various cuisines. The food offered here is a combination of local and foreign favorites.

ARTICLE TYPE: WEEKENDER

TARGET  AUDIENCE: BUSY MILLENNIALS

TOPIC: BEST SCENIC DESTINATION TO TRAVEL IN CALABARZON 

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JOURNEY THROUGH TRENDS: NAVIGATING PAST & FUTURE

In the past five years, Life is not that easy. There's so many struggle that we faced and so many things happen unexpectedly, but we still here going along with the flow of life.

Travelling is of the thing that we can do to help us to temporarily forget the problems of life. Let take a look what are the travel trends that what have been incline in the past five years. Group Travel isa one of the trend happen is the "Experience are more important" Based on my research last year 2018 Booking.com found out that 4 of their travelers are planning to travel to a destination that is written on their bucket list. People attach more value to experiences rather than material matters, Next is the "Group travel", in the past Five years travel with friends become a popular in traveling, when you ask people what kind of travel they want , majority of them answered with a group of friends, it's no longer about the destination but who be with you on that trip.

One of the trends happen also is the "Travel Like a local", were most of the traveler is wanted to have a memorable experience in the place were they want to be with the local people instead of renting a hotel to stay in. If you will interact with the local you will know how beautiful the place is. "Wellness wonderlust" is not new to us but in the past five years it become a travel trend were travellers wanted a travel for health and wellness when most of activities is helping their wholeness and where they can find calmness, it become more popular when right after the pandemic happens. Lastly, technology becomes a big part of us every time we travel, "App assisted Travel" here the use of technology in people's travel is more widespread. Where every time we travel there's a technology that truly helps us to navigate.

As we think for the future what would be the possible trends that may happen in terms of traveling. One of the trends I see in the future that will be "traveling alone" the same with the wellness trip it is not new to us , but for me it become more popular in the future since many of us experiencing some traumas or mental health issues that we think only ourselves can help us with it and with the help of traveling it help us to find our self again and be more cautious in our surroundings, we can never trust people one hundred percent except to ourself, and most of the people now a days are learning to love their self even more and most of the people now a days are more stronger than before. Next is the "Staycation" in the present time it is now slowly recognized by the people , the condominium are become popular today were we can stay and have fun with our family and friends and experience the hotel amenities for a cheapest price , For me it will become more popular in the near future because of how easy to avail it. In the next five years many travellers will want to travel more in "nature" regardless of how much it cost as long us they will see a beauty of the earth and were they can find peace because like in the travel alone traveller will want to have a peace of mind even if in the short period of time.

As I embark on these future adventures, I eagerly anticipate the countless memories, experiences, and friendships that await, each journey a testament to the boundless beauty and diversity of our world.

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EASY TECH GOING TO YOUR DESTINATION

Travel is an important element of people's lives not only in the Philippines, but around the world. Travel is one of the things that makes people happy, relieves tension, and calms them down. There are various methods to travel, but nowadays, travel preparation is made easier with the help of technology. But how can technology help in our world, particularly in travel?

We are all aware that technology has become a vital component of our daily life. Technology has made life easier for many professions, including those in the tourism and hospitality industries, where technology has become a significant component of companies' or individuals' travel. Companies use technology to sell their products, and customers use social media to share their experiences. As a tourist, technology has made it much easier to arrange my activities and trips. With the use of technology, it has made it easier for me to contact with travel companies and other fields that will be required throughout my journey. It has also made it easier for me to share my experiences wherever I go.

Technology will literally make it easier for you to get to your destination. We can't deny that technology really helps a lot in our travels, there are applications like maps, gps, travel booking apps and many others that help us in our travels, there are also social media like Facebook, Instagram, youtube, which really take us to the places we want to go. We can't deny it because I'm sure that most of us would prefer the advanced technology today compared to the previous times. Technology simplifies our lives in many areas, not just in travelling but despite of it we also need to be careful using it because of the rapid improvement of technology and are also the rapid increase of scammers and hackers in the world, so we will constantly remember the saying, "think before you click".