October 1, 2016 by carmelaporal As I’ve mentioned on my previous post, here is the crazy story of how things really went during my 4-day birthday trip in Cebu, Philippines. Traveling on your own is both freeing and limiting at the same time. It is freeing in a sense that you have your time in your own hands – you can do whatever you want, whenever you want. Also, it is freeing in a sense that your self-discoveries liberate you. You count on no other person but yourself and you get to know your capabilities and limits better. You grow. On the other hand, it is also a limiting experience. Well, maybe not for all. But for those who are just starting, there might be some struggles. In my personal experience, being the awkward person that I am was somehow a hindrance to me doing things. I don’t have that much photos to show from the trip because taking photos in public wasn’t really my forte. And as a solo traveler, I try to be as inconspicuous as possible when in publi