Think your 600 pesos can’t get you anywhere? Wrong. With a little resourcefulness, research, and a sense of adventure, traveling within a (strict) budget is indeed possible! That is exactly what Partick Dan-Uya does. He travels, keeps track of his expenses, and shares his experience to encourage others to travel more as well.
Here is what he shared with us:
545pesos challenge.
Looking for a quick get away from the toxic city? Why not try Bato Springs resort in San Pablo, Laguna. Kung relaxation lang habol mo mag ihaw ng liempo, mag sabit ng duyan sa mga puno habang hawak hawak ang beer o ang inyong paboritong libro. Eto puntahan mo to just 2 and half hours away from Manila.
How to get there:
- Take bus going to Lucena sa buendia ng 4am 130+ fare per way.
- Magpababa sa Kanto ng Bato springs sabihin lang sa kundoktor at ibababa nila kayo doon pag lagpas lang yon ng Meralco.
- From there take trike hangang sa entrance ng Bato Springs 150/trike good for 5pax per way.
Expenses/Budget
- Bus : 130 + 130 = 260
- Trike 150 divided to 5 = 30 + 30 = 60
- entrance : 75
- locker : 150
- Total = 545
Entrances:
- Daytour 75
- Overnight 125
- Cottage 400
- Kubo good for 4 1500
- Tent pitching 200
Note: meron pool dun di ko lang na picturan hehehe enjoy!
Meron po silang canteen meron silang mga silog meals like tocilog hotsilog etc at mga good for 4meals Pwede mag baon at mag pasok ng food at inumin May mga ihawan din doon.
Pag hindi peak season no need for reservation rekta na agad kahit biglaan kahit umalis kayo mamayang madaling araw.
May mga malalaking rooms din sila can accomodate up to 16-24 pax/room pwede sa inyong mga team building o kahit simpleng reunion lang ng pamilya o tropa.
Enjoy
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Find Patrick’s original post plus more photos of Bato Springs Resort here.
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