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The Jaro Cathedral (Church of St. Elizabeth of Hungary) was built in 1864, the year the district was named a diocese by Pope Pius the IX, by order of His Grace Mariano Cuartero, first bishop of Jaro. Destroyed in the quake of January 1948 and restored by order of His Excellency Jose Ma. Cuenco, first archbishop of Jaro in 1956. The cathedral’s style is basically Baroque, with the addition of Gothic elements over many renovations. #exploreIloIlo #bOhdjVentures #panayGala #jarocathedral . . . #itsmorefuninthephilippines #panaygroupofislands #iloilo #jarocathedral #cathedral #chooseph #choosephilippines #pinasmuna #pinoyako #asia #asian #iger #igph #igdaily #igtravel #travelphotography #travelgram #iamtb #iphoneography #tourph #igoverload #wanderlust #wanderer #couchsurfer #csmanila #csph (at Nuestra Señora Dela Candelaria Jaro Cathedral)

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The Jaro Cathedral (Church of St. Elizabeth of Hungary) was built in 1864, the year the district was named a diocese by Pope Pius the IX, by order of His Grace Mariano Cuartero, first bishop of Jaro. Destroyed in the quake of January 1948 and restored by order of His Excellency Jose Ma. Cuenco, first archbishop of Jaro in 1956. The cathedral’s style is basically Baroque, with the addition of Gothic elements over many renovations. #exploreIloIlo #bOhdjVentures #panayGala #jarocathedral . . . #itsmorefuninthephilippines #panaygroupofislands #iloilo #jarocathedral #cathedral #chooseph #choosephilippines #pinasmuna #pinoyako #asia #asian #iger #igph #igdaily #igtravel #travelphotography #travelgram #iamtb #iphoneography #tourph #igoverload #wanderlust #wanderer #couchsurfer #csmanila #csph (at Nuestra Señora Dela Candelaria Jaro Cathedral)

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The Jaro Cathedral (Church of St. Elizabeth of Hungary) was built in 1864, the year the district was named a diocese by Pope Pius the IX, by order of His Grace Mariano Cuartero, first bishop of Jaro. Destroyed in the quake of January 1948 and restored by order of His Excellency Jose Ma. Cuenco, first archbishop of Jaro in 1956. The cathedral’s style is basically Baroque, with the addition of Gothic elements over many renovations. #exploreIloIlo #bOhdjVentures #panayGala #jarocathedral . . . #itsmorefuninthephilippines #panaygroupofislands #iloilo #jarocathedral #cathedral #chooseph #choosephilippines #pinasmuna #pinoyako #asia #asian #iger #igph #igdaily #igtravel #travelphotography #travelgram #iamtb #iphoneography #tourph #igoverload #wanderlust #wanderer #couchsurfer #csmanila #csph (at Nuestra Señora Dela Candelaria Jaro Cathedral)

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Cagbalete Island, Quezon June 2014 A half kilometer of 'beach' during lowtide, where different creatures such as the hermit crabs. Being in Cagbalete Island was also my first time to join a CS Manila event--the Full Moon Party. I attended the event with my two friends, and went back to Manila with tons of fun, and new friends. 😊😊😊 #beach #sand #crab #CSmanila #Quezon #Luzon #visitpinas #choosephilippines #seepilipinas

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I guess it’s good to have massage bed for my tired couchsurfer. Massage is always good after a tiring travel! #ceragem #travel #couchsurfing #instant massage #CSManila

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KRIS: Tagalog speaking couchsurfer

I still laugh at the idea upto this day why I hosted him. One of the reason I hosted him is because of his close resemblance to Obama! haha! Plus the killer abs!

Kris is all over US and spend most of his Uni days in Hawaii. He studied BS Kinesthesiology. I admire him for this. He surely practice what he preach! He is in perfect shape and careful of what he eats! On his first night, Owl Girl and I were drinking and it was surely a crazy scenario. He won't drink and us dietetian ladies were drinking! hahaha! embarassing!! lol What we like about him is his Filipino Humor and speaks tagalog a bit! haha! i was rather comfortable to annoy him and make fun of him like he was an old friend. He doesn't get irritated nor get annoyed! how cool was that? lol I surely had a great time with this guy. We hardly hangout for he is busy with his friends here in Manila while Owl girl and I was busy drinking, getting a tattoo and preparing for my trip! hahaha!

Though before i left Philippines. We hanged out a bit at Resorts world to atleast catch up! We surely had fun and he also gave me a keychain from Hawaii that unfortunately got stolen in Thailand. :( He also gave me an awesome reference! Thank YOU! :)

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Sweetest CS Couple

I got a couch request from a Canadian Girl. She's beautiful, tall, clear skin and very articulate! Her name is Katrina. I love her heaps! She's multi-lingual. She speaks English, French, Spanish, Mandarin and Portuguese! How smart of her ey? She also teaches Salsa!! She's super talented! On her first few days I surely enjoyed cooking with her and walking around our City! She's very interesting and well traveled! She also help me with my violin! how cool was that? :)

Cath playing violin After few days, her BF, Hugo arrived from Mexico! He is not your average Mexicano! He look more of European to me. He is handsome, tall, kind and sweet! They are such a cute couple. Good looking and super sweet! I cooked dinner for them and Thank God Ate Angie helped me cooked and made the food more edible! haha! I also tour them at Kapitolyo in Pasig which is currently my latest addiction to go to. Heaps of variety and super affordable! We went to Ba Nois, a Vietnamese Resto for Hugo haven't tried it and also brought him to Juanito's, a local Filipino bistro to try my favorite local beer, Red Horse.

Kapitolyo After few days, they moved to another couchsurfer and before flying to Cebu.

pic infront of the house Couple of weeks after they flew back to Manila. On their first night we went to Chiuaua bar. One of the Brazilian Cser was hosting a unlimited Jalapeno Tequila.

This is my first time to a Salsa Dance Bar. Boy! Was I happy! Katrina thought me how to dance and the difference of salsa of different countries. She and Hugo dance really sensual and sexy! They are so sweet!! On their last night. I brought them to Bonifacio High street.

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Emergency Couchsurfer

There was a post by a CS guy from QC looking for host for 3 people that he supposed to host! Since I haven't hosted for couple of months and I love emergency CS for they always surprise me. He said they are Russians. During those times I was so fond of Russians for i was hanging out with Russians and Ukranians all the time. When they arrived I saw an Italian looking guy plus 2 Russian girls. I was kinda in panic for my mom somehow dislike Italians for the bad CS experience we had couple of Christmas ago. Fabio! is such a sweetheart and won my mom's heart! haha! He is really awesome. I brought Pares house in Pasig. Nothing fancy at all.

We also went to Bonifacio High Street. As we need to wait for Marvin, their original host. We end up in Kabisera for a ice cold beer.

Conversation was just flowing. They are really smart and i surely enjoy speaking with them. I've learned so much. When Marvin arrived. We had dinner at Elias.

After, my brother and his friend arrived.

Their visit was rather short. However, my whole experience with them was so good. They are smart, full of life, adventurous, easy to get a long, smiling face and hilarious. I still can't believe that they were country hoping all over Asia. How awesome is that? lol I love them! hope to see them in Europe! :)