Traveling is a hobby I haven't had the chance to do as much lately. I'm not necessarily a hardcore traveler; although, I wouldn't mind living out of a suitcase (or even a backpack) for a while. For now, I have to settle for and enjoy trips to paradise destinations within a bus ride from manila. Enter: Baler. It still serves as one of my favorite 1-bus-ride-away destinations for weekend getaways.


One weekend, we went there for my friend's birthday trip. None of them have ever been to Baler, so I was really excited to show them around (or pay a tricycle driver P800 pesos to show us around). It was a lovely time.


Even if I have gone to Baler before, I'd say this was my best trip there so far. I suppose you can't always cross out a place on your travel bucket list even if you have already been there. Because even when you already know what you'll see when you get there, the people you're with can help you see another side; more so, have a different experience with a place you're already familiar with.

So, if you're itching to travel but have no time, traveling to someplace familiar still works. It's a trip that's easy to put together because you already know what you need, but a trip that can have an entirely different experience altogether. Give that paradise a second chance. I'm sure it won't disappoint! :)