The Wandering Log

Today is June 25th, and I finally left Tagbilaran. It was a super hot day with lots of crazy hills, but the local hospitality made it amazing. From getting free water from a Nature's Spring truck to catching a ride with a friendly local after eating grilled bananas, the kindness just never stops! I even ended up sleeping at a Barangay Captain's house. Grab a drink and join me on this exhausting but beautiful day on the road to Batuan.

Today is June 22nd, and it is officially Day 18 of my Philippine adventure. It’s a huge moving day because I finally said goodbye to Negros Island and took a ferry across the ocean to Bohol! The arrival was pretty crazy with a massive crowd of taxi drivers swarming me, but things quickly turned around when I found quiet roads and made some awesome new friends who gave me a random cookie. Grab a drink, get comfortable, and join me for my very first day on a brand-new island!

today's diary is all about my final, epic push to my goal line in Dumaguete. From an emotional send-off in Polo to crashing multiple Father's Day parties along the road, this day was full of Red Horse beer, good food, and amazing locals. Listen in as I reflect on walking over 230 kilometers and why challenging the unknown is the absolute best part of traveling. Grab a drink and let's celebrate reaching the finish line together!

Today is June 20th, and I finally hit the road from Bais City. I planned to camp outside, but when the rain started, an amazing local family invited me into their home for a delicious dinner and some Netflix! Along the way, I also hung out with over 60 awesome locals in a small village and even fixed a bike. Grab a drink and join me on this heartwarming day as I get ready for the final stretch to Dumaguete tomorrow!

Today is June 19th, and it is a complete rest day here in Bais. I took a break from walking, but I still had an amazing time exploring the city thanks to the hotel owner's husband who gave me a ride in his electric car. From checking out a colorful fish market to eating street BBQ at night, this town has been so welcoming. Grab a drink and join me as I recharge for the final two days of walking to Dumaguete!

Today is June 18th, and it was a crazy 25-kilometer walk from Bindoy to Bais. I started the day with zero motivation and an empty stomach, and even saw a traffic accident happen right in front of me! But thanks to some friendly locals, a much-needed late lunch, and a super sweet hotel owner at the finish line, I survived the day. Grab a snack and hear all about this exhausting but unforgettable adventure!

Today is June 17th, and it was definitely a day full of ups and downs. I woke up to an incredibly loud thunderstorm, and my stomach was in so much pain all morning! But despite the rough start, I managed to walk 30 kilometers toward Ayungon. Along the way, I received some unexpected kindness from locals and had a lot of time to think about why I love traveling so much. Plus, I'm getting super close to Dumaguete! Grab a coffee and join me for day 13 of this crazy adventure.

Today is June 16th, and I finally left the town of McKinley. It was super hot today, and I was really struggling to keep a smile on my face. But then, I met some awesome construction workers who let me hang out and even sleep at their place! It really taught me that rushing isn't everything, and sometimes you just need to stop and connect with people. Grab a drink and join me for today's crazy story from Iloilo City, Western Visayas!

So, today is June 15th, and it's another free day for me. I got a few chores done today, but I'll be packing up and hitting the road again tomorrow. But honestly, I just had to turn on the mic and tell you about the amazing things that happened today.

Today is June 14th, and it’s finally a much-needed rest day after walking over 50 kilometers. I thought I was just going to relax at the hotel and do absolutely nothing, but finding cheap food turned into a real adventure. I ended up making some amazing new friends at a local sari-sari store who treated me to lunch and invited me back for some fresh squid caught right from the ocean! Grab a snack and listen to how an ordinary day off turned into one of the most fun nights of my trip.