A Letter to 2018


Thank you for the 365 days that we've shared together. It was really a memorable one. I was quite busy this year due to work-related stuff but I managed to squeeze in several local trips. Regardless, I made sure that I have a grand trip with my family too, hence we had a 22-day vacation in Japan as the highlight of this year's travels.

Let's look back and see what milestones we've crossed and achieved this year.


1. This year, there were 76 published articles (fewer than last year 😢). 

2. I have reached 1.7 million views. 

3. I was invited to promote a beautiful resort in Taal, Batangas.

4. Several articles and photographs were published in several magazines.

5. I got to travel back to Japan with my family and also visit several new destinations in the Philippines this year.

Speaking of travels, here are the highlights of my travels for each month last year:

January
(None)

February

(None)

March

Articles published in TravelPlus Magazine

Promotional trip to Abby's Garden Taal, Batangas

Cavite Loop Visita Iglesia

April
(None)

May

Mt. Sawi, Gabaldon Nueva Ecija
Plaridel Bulacan Sidetrip

Osaka exploration

5-day Kyoto Adventure

Awaji Island (Hyogo Prefecture)- Naruto Whirlpool (Tokushima Prefecture) viewing trip

Shirahama Beach Day Tour - Wakayama Prefecture

Revisiting Universal Studios Japan


June

Gifu-Nagano Road Trip

A mini trip to Inunakisan to visit Shipporyuji

One day exploration of Kobe City


July

(None)

August

(None)

September

(None)

October

Talita Kumi (Alfonso, Cavite) Student Seminar


November
La Verti Residences Ella - Daddy bonding time


December

Acienda Designer Outlet Yearend Shopping trip. 


With this, I'm sure 2019 won't disappoint. Again, thanks a lot 2018!

Sincerely yours,
Neil Alvin Nicerio
The Backpack Adventures


Comments

  1. Wow. You've done amazingly. And the view count is crazy. Well done.

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    1. Thank you Belle-Marie. I hope you had a fantastic 2018 as well. =)

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  2. 1.7 million views! That’s amazing. I’d love to achieve the .7 of that.

    Congrats.

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    1. You can do it Old Tom. =) Just keep on writing what you're passionate about and for sure you'd get a following for that.

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  3. I'm really thankful too to what I've learned from 2018 and I'm really excited to start 2019 😍

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    1. That's great. I hope our 2019 presents us with more success.

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  4. Wow! You are my blogging goal person. It’s amazing all you have been able to accomplish in a year. I look forward to seeing more.

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    1. Thank you so much. I hope I get to "infect" you with success this year.

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  5. Sounds interesting I love travel blogs espically when they give tips

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    1. Thanks so much. Please do visit my blog for more articles this year.

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  6. Wow! Keep up the good work! I love how travel blogs helps a lot of travelers.

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  7. Wow what a great year of travel you've had! Wishing you an even more prosperous one in the new year ahead!

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    1. Thank you so much Lisa. May you have a prosperous 2019 as well. =)

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  8. It looks to me like a successful and fulfilling year! Here’s to 2019 being more abundant and full of everything you want!

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  9. That's amazing! Glad you found the way to be happy with blogging along with managing time to spend with your family. I wish you to achieve more milestones in 2019 :)

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    1. Thank you so much Sanjota! Looking forward to a great 2019. =)

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  10. Congratulations for the successful year! More success to you this year.

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  11. Congratulations on your achievements.....you did a great job....I learned so much from your travel....keep it up.....

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    1. Thank you so much reveler for visiting my blog a lot last year.

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  12. I'm glad I'm not the only one who wrote a letter to 2018. I loved looking through your travel highlights, can't wait to see more of your adventures this year.

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    1. Thank you so much Chadden. From one blogger to another Happy New Year!

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  13. You have gotten to travel to such incredible places. What a great review of 2018.

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    1. Thank you so much Honest Reader. Praying for another great adventure this year!

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  14. To one of the nicest bloggers I know, congratulations on your successes. Wishing you many more in 2019!

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    1. Thank you so much. =) Wishing you a successful 2019 as well. =)

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  15. You have had a good year of 2018. I wish this year brings happiness and new opportunities to you.

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    1. Yes it did. Thank you so much. I hope your 2018 brought you happiness as well. =)

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  16. What lovely photos! What do you click with?

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  17. I can make out that 2018 happened to be most adventurous for you !!! Your pictures are beautiful !!!
    Keep rockin !!

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    1. Thank you so much Hiking Singh. =) It really is an adventure-filled year. I hope your 2018 rocked as well. =)

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  18. Loved reading about your 2018! Congrats on all the success :)

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    1. Thank you for being an avid reader Emilio. See you in my articles this 2019.

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  19. That is so amazing! So much to be proud of from this past year.

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    1. That's true Danielle. My 2018 was truly amazing. Thank you.

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  20. Yeah!! Love all your personal sharing here, let's continue to enjoy 2019, Happy New Year 2019 ya :D
    cheers, siennylovesdrawing

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  21. Those achievements are really amazing but I wish you more and greater ones this year.

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  22. Good for you... Keep that up Neil. Hope new year will bring you more success. Happy 2019!!

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  23. WOW! 2018 was a big year for you, congrats! I wish you the best of luck in 2019.

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    1. Thank you so much Brandi! May you have a great 2019 as well.

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