Thursday, September 15, 2011

Bakasyonistas: Cheers to 16 Months

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"A group of people, each one having a distinct personality, but drawn to each other by a common love for travel. Despite the differences, they share and celebrate life, laughter, and love. Sounds cliché, but it's true." This is how Anne described the Bakasyonistas.

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May  15, 2010. That was the date when a group of 20 individuals met at the island of Cagbalete. We were all complete strangers then but as the hours passed, we've formed a great bond that was brought by one common passion - traveling.

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Since then, we've been traveling on and off, checking out seat sales and for more than a year now, the group has been to more than 40 destinations here and abroad. As of this writing I still continue to travel with most of these people. In fact, I just came from a recent trip to Palaui Island with a fellow Bakasyonista which I will blog about soon. And it's not just about traveling. Most of us even go out for food trips, videoke, theatre plays, movies, dance classes, nightouts and even birthdays.

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What I've learned from these guys is that I shouldn't live that life of "should haves" and "would haves". Ever since I was a kid I always have this dream of seeing those places that I've seen only textbooks and magazines. Now those dreams are slowly turning into reality one destination at a time and I'm glad that I was able to see these places with these group of travelers. Words cannot describe how much I am thankful for meeting these people who have inspired me to travel more and get out of my comfort zone. Having a travel buddy gives you the chance to share stories and learn more about life and I am grateful to have shared these stories with them.

To end this blog entry, here's a special video that I created as a tribute to these amazing people that I've shared my journey with.


So here's to 16 months of being a Bakasyonista and beyond. Cheers!

14 comments:

  1. wow nice video of your travels! I love your groups' all black fashion pic by edge of the rock, astig... Cheers to that beautiful travel memories and may more travels to happen!

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  2. you too ian. more travels to all of us! :)

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  3. buti naman naisip mo i-post yang epic 2011 video, hehehe !!
    also, maybe its time na din for bakasyonista expansion ^_^

    p.s. ilalagay ko 'to as link dun sa iloilo blog na nagawa ko ...

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  4. Happy 16 months anniversary to Bakasyonistas! :) It's great how all of you were able to form a strong friendship through your love of traveling.

    Btw, great video. Looking forward to more adventures of your group. :)

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  5. very cool shots you have here and some very awesome bakasyonistas. Inspiring me more to create more travel videos as well. Keep it up! :)

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  6. i am so proud to be part of the video ...
    upcomings would be on the next level ( i hope so, hehehe!!) ...

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  7. @crazy sexy fun traveler, glad to know you're also living yours :)
    @darwin, thanks!
    @andie, sure. next year na ulit haha
    @karla, thanks. keep on blogging for more useful travel tips :)
    @saggi, sure. i'll try to make more hehe

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  8. Happy 16th anniversary! :) Nothing can beat the happiness of traveling with friends. Sarap siguro magka-group of friends who share the same passion for traveling. Keep it up bakasyonistas and more power! :-D

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  9. wow congrats po!! ang gagaling ng shots nyo at yung video ang sayang panoorin.. i can't help but smile habang pinapanood ko sya..

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  10. @lovely, thanks! who knows, maybe you could travel with us soon :)
    @joan, yup, it always makes me smile whenever i watch this video hehe

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  11. Wow! I was quoted! It's touching nagkaron impression yung sinabi ko. :)

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