The last time I saw fellow Boholano Andy Digal Doria was in 2015
during a whirlwind visit to Los Angeles.
Andy, an insurance broker
in California, is a fashionista famous for his sexy facial hair.
When at home, he loves to
cook using Saladmaster, the world premium 316 surgical stainless steel cookware
that inspires better cooking, healthier living and a variety of delicious
opportunities. He’s really confident when he’s in the kitchen with Saladmaster.
"Santorini erupts with charm,” says Boholano traveller Andy Digal Doria, who visited the island recently which is immortalized by poets and painters. |
Just recently, he visited
Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary and Greece for 14 days!
What’s in Andy’s backpack
when he travels?
Of course, first and
foremost on the list is his passport, cash and sunblock.
“They are a must,” he
said. “Otherwise, I would get lost.”
The reasons why people
love to travel are varied. But for Andy,
travel is not about how many new cool things you see, but how you experience
them.
“Travel definitely makes
me happy,” he said.
Whether it’s your first
time visiting Europe or you visit multiple times per year, Andy said avoiding
some of the most common travel mistakes will make your trip so much more
enjoyable.
Here are tips for
travelling Europe:
1. Check visa
requirements. “A quick search online will find tourist visa requirements and
whether you need to acquire a visa upon arrival at the airport or online prior
to arrival,” said Andy.
2. Make reservations in advance. “Booking airfare, hotels, train tickets, and tours in advance also ensures that you are getting the best price,” he said.
3. Visit on Off season.
Traveling during the off season is the best way to avoid the crowds and save
money on accommodations, airfare, train tickets and tours.
4. Use budget airlines.
5. Bring comfortable shoes
to walk everywhere. As one of the best ways to explore a city, you will do lots
of walking during your European vacation, therefore having a pair of
comfortable walking shoes is a must
6. Bring suitcase you can
carry. Packing light. “Bring a backpack. You’ll need something to carry your
phone, camera and souvenirs while you’re out exploring in Europe,” he said.
7. Pay with cash mostly,
use your credit card sparingly.
8. Travel by train and
stay longer in one place.
9. Do as the locals do.
10. Learn the language.
Andy’s dream trips are to
Moscow in Russia next year.
“I would also like to
visit Scandinavia,” he said.
Scandinavia covers the
three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
In the meantime, Andy
is busy preparing for his homecoming this week. He plans to explore Cebu,
Bohol, Siquijor, Dumaguete and Leyte.
In Bohol, Andy would like
to visit his relatives in Loboc, Sevilla and Alburquerque. And of course, he
would want to attend every fiesta.
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Speaking of fiesta, in
every sitio, barangay (village), town, somewhere, we are celebrating the merry
month of fiestas here in Bohol province.
The island sinks about an
inch during May because thousands of Bol-anons who come home to attend the many
town and barrio fiestas celebrated during the month.
The fiesta celebration is
not complete without the famous lechon (roasted pig), humba (stewed pork) and plenty of beer and tuba to match.
If you are adventurous
enough, you can practically go round the whole province without any money and
eat for free and experience the famous Boholano hospitality.
Everyone is welcome, no
invitations required!
May 1 - Tagbilaran City
(Saint Joseph the Worker)
May 4 – Alburquerque (Santa Monica)
May 4 – Mabini (Santa Monica)
May 4 – Sagbayan (San Agustin)
May 8 - San Miguel (Saint Michael)
May 10 - Calape (Saint Vincent Ferrer)
May 15 - Bilar (Saint Isidore the Farmer)
May 15 - Trinidad (Saint Isidore)
May 15 - Tubigon (San Isidro Labrador)
May 19 - Candijay (Saint Joseph)
May 29 – Talibon (Blessed Trinity)
May 4 – Alburquerque (Santa Monica)
May 4 – Mabini (Santa Monica)
May 4 – Sagbayan (San Agustin)
May 8 - San Miguel (Saint Michael)
May 10 - Calape (Saint Vincent Ferrer)
May 15 - Bilar (Saint Isidore the Farmer)
May 15 - Trinidad (Saint Isidore)
May 15 - Tubigon (San Isidro Labrador)
May 19 - Candijay (Saint Joseph)
May 29 – Talibon (Blessed Trinity)
Last Saturday of May (Holy
Trinity)- Talibon
P.S. Pakapin lang ning
June He! He! He!
June 13- Sikatuna- (Saint
Anthony de Padua)
June 15- Loay (Holy Trinity)
June 24- Garcia-Hernandez (Saint John the Baptist)
June 29- Loboc (Saint Peter the Apostle)
June 30 –Inabanga (Saint Paul the Apostle)
June 15- Loay (Holy Trinity)
June 24- Garcia-Hernandez (Saint John the Baptist)
June 29- Loboc (Saint Peter the Apostle)
June 30 –Inabanga (Saint Paul the Apostle)
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