Elal Lasola Travel & Photography: Photographs

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Metro Dumaguete Water Photo Contest (Finalist)

Entry that landed as finalist from the Metro Dumaguete Water Photo Contest with theme, "Valuing Water."

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Elal is a traveler, student of life and photography enthusiast who wants to experience and capture what is raved and not raved about. For more about her travels, subscribe here, email at elal.lasola@gmail.com, or visit her portfolio.

Seoul, South Korea Itinerary

My long overdue trip to South Korea was finally realized during my birthday week last August and I couldn't be more happier. I already got my visa last 2017 (thanks to the BPI credit card promo) and I have been meaning to use it before it expires next year. Moreover, in college which was (unbelievably) almost ten years ago, I was a Math tutor to numerous Korean students in Dumaguete and some of them are back in South Korea so a mini-reunion was bound to happen. And on top of all of that, I was a KDrama fan since high school (2003) so I have everything planned out for this solo trip!

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Subic | 2018 Commodore's Cup Regatta

The 2018 Commodore’s Cup Regatta Commemorates Our Maritime Heritage in Subic Bay

The Commodore’s Cup Regatta (CCR) has been attracting hundreds of top-notch sailors from all over the globe as they converge in the premier yacht racing destination of the Philippines, Subic Bay. This event is organized by the Subic Sailing Club headed by Mr. Jun Avecilla, Chairman of the organizing committee.

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Sabah | Kota Kinabalu Itinerary and Guide

Kota Kinabalu Itinerary and Guide, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo

Sabah is probably the most popular East Malaysia destination. So, after exploring some of the sights in East Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang) two months prior to this trip. I was eager to see the often heard from part of Malaysia due to its close proximity to the Philippines – Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. I actually went first to the other country in Borneo island – Brunei, then land and sea travel to Sabah’s city center – Kota Kinabalu. It was a long route to go but actually worth it once you’ve arrived in KK. Here’s the sample itinerary of this leg of my trip:

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Brunei Darussalam | Brunei River Cruise

A pretty good way to have a relaxing overview of the key points of interest in Brunei Darussalam whle leisurely cruising over the Brunei River. Here are what you would see from the cruise during the 2-hour cruise:

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Langkawi | Tropical Charters' Sunset Cruise

It was one fine Sunday noon when I arrived in Langkawi, I immediately settled at Tropical Charters’ Homes and leisurely strolled at the nearby and popular Pantai Cenang Beach before finally heading to the jump-off area for my booked Sunset Dinner Cruise with Tropical Charters.

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USA | Guam Itinerary and Guide

After several years of travelling around my beloved country. 2016 is the only year I started going out of its borders.

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Guam | Tao Tao Tasi

Gun Beach, Tamuning, Guam - Baldyga Tao Tao Tasi Dinner Show

It was the first night on the island, and I was ecstatic for the buffet which I read has more of it than that for it is a dinner show which highlights the story of Chamorro people, the native and first settlers in Guam.

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Photograph | Welcome to Guam

Tumon Bay, Tamuning, Guam - Tumon Bay with Two Lover's Point's (Puntan Dos Amantes) view, overlooking the Philippine Sea

Arrived at around noon time on a very sunny day in Guam.

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Manila | A day in USTe

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Photostory | Life of Wawa Lakes's Mamamante

In the middle of the lake, at the very tender age of 10, "Mang Unyot" began to learn his lifelong craft. Taught by his father who himself made a living from the same endeavor, "Unyot," or Dominador Guinto, Jr., started what would be his most prized art: fishing. Fishing is his livelihood―a means to provide for his family, and also his art―a way to see the world, partake in its goodness, and, from time to time, enjoy the beauty of Laguna de Bay―his most precious canvas.

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Faces of Aliwan (Aliwan Fiesta 2015)

Aliwan Fiesta, dubbed as “The Mother of All Fiestas” or “The Philippines Grandest Fiesta,” is the annual gathering if different cultural festivals if the Philippines.

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Photograph | Overlooking the Ambuklao Dam

Several minutes after we started our ascend, via jeepney, from Baguio City going to the jump-off point to Mount Pulag, I was crazily vomiting because I immediately got dizzy, thanks to seemingly endless zigzag road en route.

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Rizal Boulevard overlooking the Port of Dumaguete

Dumaguete City

“I want you always to remember me. Will you remember that I existed, and that I stood next to you here like this?” ― Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood

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Antique | Story behind Anini-y's name

The unique sounding name of the town from Antique, Anini-y, led me to repeat its name in my tongue 'til its sense no longer mean anything to me and with that I wondered how the name came to be.

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Photographs | Punta Hagdan and Taguimtim

En route to Tobias Fornier from Anini-y is a scenic view of palms edging the beach and the Sulu waves crashing over the rocky and non-rocky shore of Antique. I so wish to stay there until the golden hour but our Manggad Kang Antique or The Treasures of Antique Heritage Tour's itinerary tells us otherwise so I have to use the limited time I have to appreciate and frame this wonderful backdrop.

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Photographs | Taste of paradise at Apuao Islands

Agoho trees and the beach at Apuao Grande Island

Around 30 minutes upon departing the port of Mercedes, we were greeted with this beauty. I mean, come on, how can you not fall in-love with this place? It was, for me, a taste of paradise at the Apuao Islands waiting for the world to discover.

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Photographs | Bonifacio Global City

Bonifacio Global City or Fort Bonifacio is an urbanized central business and residential district located in the south-east center of Manila, in an area disputed between the cities of Makati and Taguig.

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Antique | St. John Church of Anini-y

St John Church San Juan Nepomuceno Parish Church Anini-y Antique

Second stop of the Manggad Kang Antique or The Treasures of Antique Heritage Tour is the centuries old church of St John in the town of Anini-y. Also known as Anitique's San Juan Nepomuceno Parish Church, this Augustinian church began in 1879 under the leadership of Fray Veronico Vaquerin during the Spanish Era. Somewhere on this postcard-perfect church is the Augustinian seal that proves its authenticity. St John is the only preserved colonial church left in Antique.

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Photograph | Mactan Bridge, Cebu

Mactan Bridge, Cebu

"If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is alive." - Eleonora Duse