HomeAsiaSoutheast Asia 2014: Detourista Travel Year in 40 Photos By Marcos Detourista on January 6, 2015. Get inspired to go on your next adventure with 40 photos of Marcos Detourist’s 2014 year in travel. We all tend to look at the new year as a fresh beginnings yet it is also a time to reflect on moments and experiences that had shaped our lives. In 2014, travel took a back seat on my life, while I focused on starting new projects. In the past, you would either see me on an actual trip or prepping for a series of trips scheduled as far as a year in advance. My travels in the past year happened more as a surprise, which made them especially more memorable. I spent most of 2014 in Iloilo, where I had the chance to explore more of my hometown and visit nearby provinces in Western Visayas region. It’s pretty awesome to live in a city that is close to a lot of beautiful sights and itself offers many interesting things to discover. I also got to visit a couple more provinces and cities around the Philippines, and went on a family trip to Singapore, the first time that my siblings and I traveled abroad with our parents. Here are 40 photos that summarizes my 2014 year in travel. I hope you find inspiration in it for your next adventure: 1. Overlooking Malalison Island and mainland Antique in the Philippines. My first out of town trip of the year. 2. Malumpati Cold Springs in Pandan, Antique. It’s more fun in the Philippines! 3. Bamboo River Raft Cruise at the Bugang River in Pandan, Antique, Philippines. 4. Kawa Hot Bath in Tibiao, Antique, Philippines. It was more relaxing than it looks. 5. Canopy of untouched forest at Mount Madia-as in Culasi, Antique, Philippines. 6. Mossy forest at Mount Madia-as in Culasi, Antique, Philippines. 7. Tunnel of Calachuchi Trees at Nogas Island in Anini-y, Antique, Philippines. The underwater scenes were more beautiful but I didn’t bring an underwater camera then. 8. Sunset at Tiguis Beach, Tibiao, Antique, Philippines. The most beautiful sunset I’ve seen all year. 9. Maanghit Cave in Libertad, Antique, Philippines. 10. Lambaklad Fishing at the Malabor Coast of Tibiao in Antique, Philippines. 11. Seco Island in Tibiao, Antique, Philippines. The almost 3-hour boat ride just to reach this island was worth it. 12. Higaonon Tribe Blessing Ritual in Limunsudan, Iligan City, Philippines. 13. Limunsudan Falls in Iligan City, Philippines. The tallest two-tiered waterfall in the country. 14. Tinago Falls in Iligan City, Philippines. Formerly, my favorite waterfall in the Philippines. 15. Maria Cristina Falls in Iligan City, Philippines. My second visit to one of the country’s most famous waterfall. 16. Asik-asik Falls in Alamada, North Cotabato, Philippines. My new favorite waterfall in the country. 17. Rolling Hills of Alamada, North Cotabato, Philippines. A reason in itself to visit the highland town. 18. Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque in Cotabato City, Philippines. 19. Malaysia’s famous landmarks built from Lego bricks at Legoland in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. A replica of iconic destinations from many countries in Asia were also represented. I was amazed and felt very nostalgic, being reminded of beautiful places I had seen with my own eyes during previous travels. 20. Singapore Skyline with the Double Helix Bridge and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. 21. The Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay, Singapore. 22. Elephant Show at the Singapore Zoo in Singapore. 23. Mass Grave in Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines. Our visit coincided with the first year anniversary of Typhoon Yolanda that devastated Central Philippines. 24. Mangrove Forest at Taklong Island National Marine Reserve in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, Philippines. 25. Piagau Island at the Taklong Island Marine Reserve in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, Philippines. 26. Alubihod Beach in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, Philippines. 27. Lunch at Camiña Balay nga Kawayan in Sibunag, Guimaras. One of the culinary highlights of my whole year. 28. View of Diversion Road from the rooftop of Injap Tower Hotel in Iloilo City, Philippines. 29. Calle Real at night in Iloilo City, Philippines. 30. Sunset at Fort San Pedro in Iloilo City, Philippines. 31. My hangout place at the viewing deck in Bucari, Leon, Iloilo, Philippines 32. Pine Forest of Tabionan in Bucari, Leon, Iloilo, Philippines. 33. Overlooking view of Iloilo Province from Bucari, Leon, Iloilo, Philippines 34. Bonifacio High Street in Metro Manila, Philippines. 35. Resorts World Manila in Metro Manila during my visit to some of the Philippines most exciting urban and tourism developments. 36. Fairways and Blue Water Newcoast in Boracay Island, Philippines. No crowds here compared to White Beach. My kind of beach. 37. View of Davao cityscape from Eden Nature Park in Davao City, Philippines. 38. Forest Tour at Eden Nature Park in Davao City, Philippines. 39. SM Lanang Premiere, Davao City, Philippines. The longest dancing fountain in the country. 40. Night shot of the Iloilo River in Iloilo City, Philippines on the last night of 2014. Happy New Year and see you on the road! Before you leave, you may also want to check out my travel photo compilations in 2013 and 2012. Don’t leave yet. There’s more! Everest Base Camp Travel Goals Achieved - EBC Trek Part 4Singapore Itinerary + Budget Travel Guide for first-timersBoracay Itineray + Travel Budget Guide Discover more blogs and travel tips in: SingaporeMalaysia Asia See all places Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.Comments julius estur | lakwatserong tsinelas says January 6, 2015 at 5:00 pm this is an awesome gallery! more safe travels to you sir for the year to come. Reply Marcos Detourist says January 6, 2015 at 5:17 pm Thanks Julius. Same to you too! On my last trip of the year, my na sira na yung trusty tsinelas ko that I’ve clung to for the past two years :D Reply Darwin | Tracking Treasure says January 6, 2015 at 5:41 pm yung Mount Madia-as grabe ang ganda! Reply Marcos Detourist says January 7, 2015 at 6:56 am You’ll love it Darwin! I will post more photos on future posts. Reply Ryo says January 7, 2015 at 2:26 pm I also have to agree with you mate. I was awestruck by that part there to. Reply docgelo says January 6, 2015 at 5:52 pm Stunning photos, Marcos! Here’s to more inspiring travels this year and beyond! Reply Marcos Detourist says January 7, 2015 at 6:55 am Thanks Doc and congrats on your new book! Reply Micamyx|Senyorita says January 6, 2015 at 6:29 pm Oo na, sige na, babalik na ako ng Iloilo! I’m curious about Antique (alam mo ‘yan hehe) and maybe its time for me to pursue that long-delayed trip. I also miss Guimaras. Sabi ko noon every two years ako dadalaw. Lovely pics as usual. Daan ka naman ng Pangasinan! :D Happy New Year Marcos! :D Reply Marcos Detourist says January 7, 2015 at 6:55 am Thanks Mica, balik ka ng Iloilo! Reply Claire says January 6, 2015 at 11:23 pm Beautiful photos. For some reason the cemetery photo was one of the most striking for me. I missed the forest when I went to Antique last time. From your photos, it looks dreamlike. =) Happy New Year and cheers to more travels! Reply Marcos Detourist says January 7, 2015 at 6:54 am That trip was quite an emotional experience, I actually came for a medical mission in Leyte, the first time that I’ve joined one. The forest of Madia-as in Antique was indeed dreamlike and immaculately beautiful. Hope to see you on the road, Claire. Reply Mae says January 7, 2015 at 12:36 am Completely blown away with the beauties of Antique & Iligan!! Thanks for sharing. I must visit these places next time I get a chance to go to Philippines. Reply Marcos Detourist says January 7, 2015 at 6:50 am Thanks for the comment too Mae! Reply Reynan Lim says January 7, 2015 at 1:28 pm Wow … Sir Marcos, you helped me made a list on where to go next summer .. :) Specially the Bambboo ride on your Number 3 .. :) Wish you Happy New Year and good Health … More travels to come … hahaha :) -Reynan Lim Reply Ryo says January 7, 2015 at 2:28 pm Cheers mate Marcus! You sure have wonderful year , a very productive one and wish hope you can roam and wander more places this year. Keep on posting! XD Reply Oxymind says February 2, 2015 at 8:32 am Great photos! i’m really inspired to travel more by just reading/browsing on your blogs/posts…wish I could do more :) Reply Marcos Detourist says March 2, 2015 at 11:05 pm Thanks Oxymind! It starts with just one step at a time :) Reply Evelyn C. Patio says August 21, 2015 at 7:35 pm Amazed with what you’ve got sir. I wish we can be friends at FB ? Reply Marcos Detourist says August 21, 2015 at 8:18 pm Hey Evelyn, Thank you so much! I can find me on facebook :) https://www.facebook.com/marcosdetourist Reply
julius estur | lakwatserong tsinelas says January 6, 2015 at 5:00 pm this is an awesome gallery! more safe travels to you sir for the year to come. Reply
Marcos Detourist says January 6, 2015 at 5:17 pm Thanks Julius. Same to you too! On my last trip of the year, my na sira na yung trusty tsinelas ko that I’ve clung to for the past two years :D Reply
Darwin | Tracking Treasure says January 6, 2015 at 5:41 pm yung Mount Madia-as grabe ang ganda! Reply
Marcos Detourist says January 7, 2015 at 6:56 am You’ll love it Darwin! I will post more photos on future posts. Reply
Ryo says January 7, 2015 at 2:26 pm I also have to agree with you mate. I was awestruck by that part there to. Reply
docgelo says January 6, 2015 at 5:52 pm Stunning photos, Marcos! Here’s to more inspiring travels this year and beyond! Reply
Micamyx|Senyorita says January 6, 2015 at 6:29 pm Oo na, sige na, babalik na ako ng Iloilo! I’m curious about Antique (alam mo ‘yan hehe) and maybe its time for me to pursue that long-delayed trip. I also miss Guimaras. Sabi ko noon every two years ako dadalaw. Lovely pics as usual. Daan ka naman ng Pangasinan! :D Happy New Year Marcos! :D Reply
Claire says January 6, 2015 at 11:23 pm Beautiful photos. For some reason the cemetery photo was one of the most striking for me. I missed the forest when I went to Antique last time. From your photos, it looks dreamlike. =) Happy New Year and cheers to more travels! Reply
Marcos Detourist says January 7, 2015 at 6:54 am That trip was quite an emotional experience, I actually came for a medical mission in Leyte, the first time that I’ve joined one. The forest of Madia-as in Antique was indeed dreamlike and immaculately beautiful. Hope to see you on the road, Claire. Reply
Mae says January 7, 2015 at 12:36 am Completely blown away with the beauties of Antique & Iligan!! Thanks for sharing. I must visit these places next time I get a chance to go to Philippines. Reply
Reynan Lim says January 7, 2015 at 1:28 pm Wow … Sir Marcos, you helped me made a list on where to go next summer .. :) Specially the Bambboo ride on your Number 3 .. :) Wish you Happy New Year and good Health … More travels to come … hahaha :) -Reynan Lim Reply
Ryo says January 7, 2015 at 2:28 pm Cheers mate Marcus! You sure have wonderful year , a very productive one and wish hope you can roam and wander more places this year. Keep on posting! XD Reply
Oxymind says February 2, 2015 at 8:32 am Great photos! i’m really inspired to travel more by just reading/browsing on your blogs/posts…wish I could do more :) Reply
Marcos Detourist says March 2, 2015 at 11:05 pm Thanks Oxymind! It starts with just one step at a time :) Reply
Evelyn C. Patio says August 21, 2015 at 7:35 pm Amazed with what you’ve got sir. I wish we can be friends at FB ? Reply
Marcos Detourist says August 21, 2015 at 8:18 pm Hey Evelyn, Thank you so much! I can find me on facebook :) https://www.facebook.com/marcosdetourist Reply