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ABOUT PINOYADVENTURISTA.COM

Pinoy + Adventures + Turista = PINOY ADVENTURISTA

Pinoy Adventurista is a travel blog that aims to chronicle an adventure junkie's backpacking and adventure trips, his mountaineering and foodie adventures and to provide an online source of travel guides and climbing tips and more!

It started in 2005 with a simple personal blog on friendster and Multiply as a journal of sorts. Until 2009, when it slowly evolved into a travel blog on different tourist and "off the beaten track" destinations in the Philippines.

It seeks to encourage more people to explore and travel the Philippines and (re)discover how beautiful our beloved country is. It’s all about the adventures, the startling panoramas, the people met, the food tasted, the ride taken and the journey to reach a destination.

Travelling is about sharing with others, either stories, tips or good times. Pinoy Adventurista aims to inspire, persuade and encourage others to live their dreams, to travel and find their own adventure of a lifetime!

It was just another blog when it started. However, it dared to be different from the rest.


ABOUT MERVZ (THE BLOGGER)


Mervz is a travel and adventure junkie who aimed to set foot on all the provinces in the Philippines. On August 2013, his dream of visiting all the provinces in the country became a reality when he visited and spent Ramadhan in Jolo, Sulu in Southern Philippines. He is an advocate of promoting local tourism by sharing his experiences in all his travels to different parts of the country. He hopes that through his writings, he can encourage more people to spend time visiting the different beautiful islands in the Philippines and experience its innate beauty and charm.

He completed his primary and secondary education at St. Mary Magdalene School in Kawit Cavite, his Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree at AMA Computer University - Cavite, and Master in Business Administration and Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration degrees both at De La Salle University, Dasmariñas.

A daring traveler, mountaineer, foodie and adventure seeker. Join him in his journey as he explore the beautiful islands of the Philippines and beyond!


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54 comments :

  1. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    where can i contact you?

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  2. emma watsonJune 11, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    what places do you recommend in davao? is it wise to visit eden park coz its 4-5hrs drive?we will be there by july.2011
    its also my dream to visit every tourist spots in our country before i travel abroad.:) like you , i also love travelling.

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    1. AnonymousJune 19, 2013 at 12:18 PM

      It really depends on what your interests are. I would recommed visiting Samal Islands, museums, and the neighboring cities like Mati, General Santos City etc.. You can get more help if you go to Davao's website and it will connect you to more recommended destinations according to your taste and interets.

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  3. kelly lavertyJune 12, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    sana i can join one of your trips. i love travelling but im scared to travel alone...

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  4. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Pwede ba ba akong sumabit sa isa sa mga trip pag umuwi jan sa Pinas. Matagal na ako dito sa ibayong dagat at pangarap ko talagang libutin at makita ang ganda ng Pilipinas. Wala lang pagkakataon at means nong bata pa si ako. Ngayon tapos na ako sa pakikipagsapalaran dito sa ibang bansa takot naman akong maglibot ng mag-isa dahil sa mga balitang nababasa ko at naririnig na di kaaya-aya. Nitong hling ko jan ay napasyalan ko ang El Nido at puertoPrincesa sa Palawan. Boracay sa Aklan. Villa Escudero sa Quezon. Subic Bay sa Olongapo. Baguio City sa Mountain Province. At siyempre ang Lubang Island sa Occidental Mindoro ang isla kong sinilangan. Kaya naman marami pa akong dapat marating habang malakas pa ang tuhod ko. Kay ganda ng Pilipinas walang tatalo sa mundo sa kabila ng pagpapabaya at paglapastangan sa kalikasan.

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  5. henna diazJuly 3, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    "LIFE IS SO SHORT... enjoy it!" ---Sooooo true :)

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  6. AnonymousJuly 4, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    you're so cool sir :)) teehee'

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  7. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    boss mervin sang insurance company ka sa Makati?

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  8. JanuaryJenneJuly 13, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Love reading your blog! Very helpful! :D

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  9. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Great Job!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Magaling ka... :)

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  11. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Hi Pinoy Adventurista,

    hehehehe sir nah add nah poh palah kitah sah aking Blogroll.. pah exchange link poh sir... thanks...

    Thanks
    arze - pinasbackpackers
    Your Travel Guide in the Philippines

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  12. germzNovember 4, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    hello po, im one of your readers and it would be too soon to ask a favor from you=) travel blogger din kasi ako but still starting so kung pwede sana if mag guest post kayo sa blog ko, i would truly appreciate it. who else could inspire me in this travel thing but from one of my fave bloggers...tnx po talaga.

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  13. iamandie28November 30, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    hey! great blog and i like the topics you post. hope i can manage my blog like this :D

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  14. EdwardDecember 13, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    i really enjoy reading your blogs. Hope to see you and be with you in your next travels. Keep it up for helping to promote our local tourism industry.

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  15. UnknownFebruary 3, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    hi! i want to know you personally. i love your trips same as mine.

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  16. Drake Danaviir L. CataluñaFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    Im starting to like this blog and you mr. pinoy adventurista cos of ur courage... make me wanna start traveling around the philippines and abroad and journalized everything...

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  17. noel h. diazMarch 18, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    hi mervin,

    san miguel, bulacan is my hometown but i never knew there are places of adventure there, nauna ka pa, he he he. thanks for exploring san miguel, i went to biak na bato park once, but i didn't know it's a good jump-off to mountain adventure.

    noel

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  18. kapatidJune 20, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    an encouraging site....we hope 1 day we (interested bloggers here) can have nature tripin' together...its really nice to explore our own country....

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  19. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    what's your full name?

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  20. AnonymousAugust 5, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    I like you......................................... :) i mean your adventure <3 i really love it..

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  21. AnonymousAugust 8, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Hope to meet you in person and join one of your trips

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  22. Happy TravelsSeptember 24, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    isa ka sa paborito kong adventurista... ur postssss help me so much on my own travels..... sana we can have kahit isang trip lang together.. hehhe

    happy travel

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  23. UnknownSeptember 24, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Love it mervs! :)

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  24. AnonymousOctober 23, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    thanks for the info..its a great help to everyone who long to visit different places..keep it up

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  25. ThomNovember 18, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Nice site Sir Mervin :) very informative!

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  26. GersDecember 16, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    thumbs up to you Mervin!

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  27. TrekkerTrailFebruary 19, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Keep posting informative travel tips my friend! I really enjoyed reading your travel logs. Very informative!

    Two thumbs up!

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  28. junemargaretteFebruary 28, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    Hi! i am so inspired by your trips. Thanks for posting detailed information...such a big help :)

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  29. UnknownMarch 21, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    hi! thanks sa itinerary mo for Laog trip. we'll be there by May of this year. we'll be following your set of gala. tnx!

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  30. AnonymousAugust 27, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Hi! Hoping you would share your last name. I used your article as research for my school project and I needed to cite proper APA format :)

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    hi pwede d akong maka join sa mga trips nyo kc gusto ko din makarating sa mga narating nyo. i like to travel but , but im scared to travel alone so i want to join .

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  32. AnonymousApril 21, 2014 at 11:43 PM

    madali lang bang kumuha ng hotel kung bakpackers ka lang papuntang batanes

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  33. UnknownApril 25, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    Hi Mervin,
    Can we use your photos of Boac HOly Week procession for a publication about a survey of Holy Week procession in the Philippines? I am hoping for your generous response... all photos will be credited under your name and your blogsite... Have a wonderful weekend.

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  34. Benedict Mary P. AmbosMay 24, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    Hi Sir Mervin,
    I started being a blogger last 2009 but I had it just like a personal album only. It was only in July 2013 that I took time to at least improve my travel blog. I have been reading your blog and hope we can exchange links. Hope you can give me some tips to improve my travel blog. It has less viewers and I find it is isolated in the world of of travel blogging. Thanks.

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  35. UnknownJune 8, 2014 at 1:00 AM

    i admire your persuasiveness in achieving your goal..
    Hands up to you SIR!!

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  36. UnknownJune 8, 2014 at 1:02 AM

    I admire your persuasiveness in achieving your goal..
    Hands up to you SIR!!

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  37. JONtotheworldDecember 1, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    Travelled to all provinces in the Philippines, now that's a wow!

    Keep on writing and inspiring us all Mervz!

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  38. UnknownDecember 24, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    Thanks For Posting This Useful Info For Travelrs

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  39. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Your blog is really wonderful! I already have this vicarious experience just by reading the articles on this blog. It's amazing to see and know that you've gone to many places in the Philippines (something that I'm really envy of! hehe!). Continue sharing your amazing adventures with people who have the passion to travel just like me! We're learning from you! :)

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  40. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    hoho......gusto ko ring magtravel, i hope sthat someday malibot ko ang pilipinas.

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  41. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2015 at 3:34 PM


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  42. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Hi there, Have you got any plans to do some mountain climbing this year. I am looking into joining a group.

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  43. Rolly DavoMarch 7, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    Join naman ako syo minsan

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  44. Lester MooreMarch 30, 2015 at 9:36 PM

    Very awesome blog sir! :)

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  45. AnonymousJuly 4, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    goodmorning po . pwede ko po bang malaman surename ni Mr. Mervin ... gagamitin ko po kasi sa thesis as RRL po and kailangan po ng name . thank you po !

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  46. UnknownSeptember 28, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    be be be be and make it a treasures of youre own that completed as you,more power and god bless...

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  47. UnknownOctober 31, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    Hi Mervz! I'd like to to be in touch. I'm thinking of joining you, if you allow that idea, in one of your trips in the future. I've never been to a lot of places in the Philippines. I'd like to do it when I get the chance to visit the Philippines again. Is there a chance for me to email with you?

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  48. TaeJooApril 17, 2018 at 12:05 PM

    Hi I'm a reader from Korea. I found your blog on google. After I read your blog, I was so interested in Philliphines and travelling!
    Your climbing skill is so awesome.
    I'm really looking forward to read your next posts.
    Thank you for your interesting posts!

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  49. UnknownFebruary 12, 2019 at 10:03 AM

    hello!
    Am planning to go to Sorsogon this month. What places to go you can recommend? Thanks!

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  50. UnknownDecember 6, 2019 at 6:49 AM

    Can u recommend any group of traveller to go with..i plan to travel in our country but im alone..tnx

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  51. UnknownDecember 17, 2019 at 12:25 PM

    dami budget pang travel akalain mo yon napuntahan mo provinces sa pinas eh ang pricey dito sa pinas lalo na sa batanes lol

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  52. UnknownSeptember 20, 2020 at 11:45 AM

    Wow! This is really informative, galing in details lahat.

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  53. RobertApril 21, 2022 at 7:38 PM

    sir Mervzzzzzzz, kamusta na? I am one of your student sa AMA Laspinas year 2000. Regards sa iyo. God Bless

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