2019 Bicol Road Trip Summary

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Summary

Here's the summary of our 6-day 2019 Bicol Road Trip.

Day 1 - Off to Naga City

Places worth checking out:

Nagaland Hotel

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Day 2 - Cam Sur - Albay

Places worth checking out:

Naga Metropolitan Cathedral Revisited 2019

Ocampo Deer Farm

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Day 3 - Tour of Camalig

Places worth checking out:

Quintuinan Hills

Hoyop Hoyopan Cave

Solong Eco-Park

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Day 4 - Exploring Sorsogon

Places worth checking out:

Barcelona Ruins Park

Bulusan Lake

Dancalan Beach

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Day 5 - Legazpi City x Daraga x Camalig

 Places worth checking out:

Albay Park and Wildlife

Cagsawa Ruins

Sumlang Lake 

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Day 6 - Road Back Home

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#BicolRoadTrip2019
Location: Camalig, Albay, Philippines

Comments

  1. Digital Markhor TourismMarch 19, 2020 at 4:34 AM

    i love to travel and i wish i travel all these places you mention

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  2. ShelleyMarch 19, 2020 at 1:19 PM

    Great summary of your trip. The hike around the Bukusan lake looked really cool!

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  3. Raksha SolopassportMarch 19, 2020 at 6:38 PM

    This looks like you had an amazing time during the road trip. I will bookmark this so I can use the itinerary in future.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 19, 2020 at 9:53 PM

    This looks like a great road trip! I love road trip vacations.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 29, 2020 at 8:55 PM

      Yeah it is. :) You should include Bicol in your road trip plans someday. :)

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  5. Jessica LMarch 19, 2020 at 11:37 PM

    This looks like an amazing trip! We're only a few hours away, I'm going to have to add this to our summer list!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 2, 2020 at 11:47 PM

      Perfect. I hope to see pictures of your trip someday.

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  6. DanielleMarch 20, 2020 at 5:32 AM

    This looks like such a fun trip! I can't wait to see more!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 29, 2020 at 8:56 PM

      I'm currently writing about our 3rd Japan Adventure. You'd love it.

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  7. MayszMarch 20, 2020 at 3:24 PM

    What a great adventure! Bicol is on my bucket list to visit soon after Covid-19 crisis! Awesome photos

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 2, 2020 at 11:47 PM

      Sad but true Maysz. I hope this pandemic ends soon. I miss going out of town.

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  8. MonidipaMarch 20, 2020 at 10:27 PM

    I love to follow your travels. It cleans my cobwebs on all the trips, tours, etc we have done with our family.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 28, 2020 at 10:21 PM

      I hope you could also bring your family here in the Philippines someday.

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  9. aisasamiMarch 21, 2020 at 12:41 AM

    Look at the beautiful deer and horses! What is the church/cathedral in the first picture? It looks so beautiful at night!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 28, 2020 at 10:22 PM

      Oh that's the San Francisco Church. You should come visit.

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  10. JoannaMarch 21, 2020 at 6:08 PM

    You've seen a lot of great things during your road trip to Bicol. I like that you included in your itinerary so many beautiful natural places, such as lakes and caves.

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  11. Mila RMarch 22, 2020 at 9:07 AM

    OMG ... I love all the road trips and this one looks like a blast. I wish I can go the same path

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 28, 2020 at 12:41 PM

      You can! :) Well that is after the lockdown brought by CoVid 19

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  12. Our Redonkulous LifeMarch 22, 2020 at 1:08 PM

    Looks like such a lovely trip. I cant wait to travel. Hopefully soon!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 28, 2020 at 12:41 PM

      Same here. I wish everything goes back to normal already.

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  13. LoritaMarch 26, 2020 at 11:41 AM

    Nice! Another amazing article from you. As usual I learned something new from it. Thanks a bunch! :)

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  14. mariahkrystalMarch 26, 2020 at 11:55 AM

    all of the cities you visited looked like they had something different to offer, nice

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 25, 2020 at 6:36 AM

      I agree with you. I wish I could explore other parts of Bicol.

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  15. CoinmartMarch 26, 2020 at 1:26 PM

    Amazing article. Thanks for travel info

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