The 5 Signs you are a Traveler at Heart

1st - World Map

Recently I bought a World Map and posted into my living room, it is a fun way of tracking your travels by pinning the Countries or Cities you have visited. I pinned my first one which is my home country the Philippines then followed by a random pinning from the seven continents in the world. In total I pinned 88 countries and 101 cities so far and still pinning the ones that I had forgotten. What an accomplishment for an ordinary guy who dreamed of traveling the world. Visitors are amazed about how cool it is to see and use it as a tool of inspiration to conquer your dreams.

2nd - Fridge Magnet Collection

A refrigerator magnet is an ornament attached to a small magnet which is used to post items such as shopping lists or notes and now it became a popular collection for a traveler like me. The first thing I look for when I'm visiting a country is a fridge magnet and collecting it is very addictive. Colorful fridge magnets comes in a wide variety of forms and shape, some are made out of wood, stone, plastic, metal or rubber. It's a perfect souvenir and collection.

3rd - Globe Stand

Circle, Round, Ball a description that a traveler would firstly think about is planet Earth. My house would never be complete without a Globe Stand. I love spinning the globe and searching for the countries I visited or places that I would like to visit someday. It is a symbol of happiness and contentment, a world that I can hold a trophy of my success.

4th - Money Collection

I love collecting paper bill and who would not like to collect them if you are a traveler?  This is definitely a sign that you are a traveler at heart! Expensive though but it's worth it, I have a paper bill that is out of the circulation, one is from Italy they called it "Italian Lire" a money that you would be an instant millionaire, because a million Lira is equivalent to $500 dollar bill.

5th - Travel Blog/Vlog

Pinoy Travel Channel is born! A documentary of my travels around the world. The reason why I made this blog/vlog because of my family. My job keeps me  away from home for 8 months, and since I missed them a lot, my idea is to make a video and write something about my travels so they will not missed out what is happening about my life abroad at the same time they will be informed and learn something about the places, cultures and countries that I have visited. 

One of my documentary video 

traveling around the world!

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Rinell

The White Sea Expedition

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Dear Travelers,

Let me share you my 15-Day White Sea Expedition last June 2013. A Journey to the White Sea & Russian Arctic National Park an extraordinary experiences that satiate my thirst for infinite enrichment and knowledge, My voyage through the natural treasures of the Barents Sea and the seldom visited Russian Arctic National Park.

Every aspect of this detailed expedition will fascinate the readers and bring to life this fascinating part of the world. Adding to the exclusivity and excitement of this expedition I will access remote locations. Drive a Zodiac boat maneuvered it to explore the Journey of a Lifetime.

The expedition departs from Kirkenes, Norway, heads into the interior of the White Sea, then embarks on an ambitious voyage over 700 miles due north into the Arctic ice before entering Russian Arctic National Park. Following unparalleled exploration of the National Park, I will sail back across the Barents Sea into Norway to complete the expedition.

During the expedition, I was engaged with naturalists and Russian experts through captivating lectures and presentations to discover enticing aspects of Russian culture and history, while encountering the magnificence of this remote landscape.

An expert of expedition team hired to share those breadth of knowledge and broad skill. This team will provide hands-on experience and insight into the region�s rich history, culture, geography, eco-systems

and more as well as conduct excursions during the expedition. Lectures and other onboard experiences will add to the overall cultural immersion into the region.

Expedition Highlights

� Traveling through the Barents Sea � Arctic ports such as Arkhangelsk (Russia) and Murmansk (Russia) that edge the Barents Sea are typically ice-bound for five months of the year, but by visiting in early summer they can be seen at their best and offer opportunities to explore at leisure or by one of several organized shore experiences. During the course of sailing the Barents Sea, I can seek out the whales, seabirds and diverse species that ply these Arctic waters.

� Voyaging through the legendary White Sea � An inland seaway classified as internal Russian waters, the White Sea has a rich history that spans hundreds of years yet is maintained in the present day through many museums, galleries, countryside monasteries, historical forts, and local music and dance � all quite impressive considering the White Sea is frozen five months of the year.

Exploring the Solovetsky archipelago including Solovki and Anzerskiy Islands � I will arrive by Zodiac on Solovki and land adjacent to the walls of the iconic Solovetsky Monastery complex and the eight-tower kremlin that originally dates back to the 1430s. Now restored to its former glory, the monastery (which through the ages has been a church, prison, fortress and home to political exiles, artisans and clergymen) is a federal state memorial and museum.

An excellent hiking opportunities (such as ascending Verbokolskaya �Mountain� on Anzerskiy, the highest point in the archipelago), appreciating spectacular views of the tundra and broad seascapes, visits to Golgotha and Holy Trinity Monasteries (also on Anzerskiy), and Zodiac cruising to view seabirds.

� Chapoma River and Cape Kanin � Of particular note, the tiny �Pomor� village on the Chapoma River � a small authentic village that typifies daily life in this region.

After Cape Kanin, the last outpost of mainland Russia, I will skirt the ice edge looking for polar bears, seals, walrus and whales as it traverses the island of Novaya Zemlya before entering Russian Arctic National Park. Time and conditions permitting, Zodiac cruising will enable a first-hand visit to the icescapes of the midnight sun.

Russian Arctic National Park � Formed in 2009, this new national park encompasses sea ice, Arctic shores, mountainous peaks and glaciers. Residents & Guests will be among the first visitors to the National Park, enjoying island bird rookeries and a landing at North Cape to find glaucous gulls, Arctic terns, snowy owls, geese, eider ducks, among other animals including the polar bear. The National Park aims to preserve the natural habit of these animals as well as the cultural heritage of the area.

My Recent Expeditions

My Recent past expeditions have included an historic and record breaking voyage of Canada�s Northwest Passage (August/September 2012), Polynesia (May 2012), Melanesia (April 2012, Antarctica (December 2010/January 2011),Greenland (September 2010), and Papua New Guinea (November 2009).

Rinell

Hamburg GERMANY

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Dear Travelers,

I did some experiment on one of my travel around the world, this time in Hamburg Germany. I set my camera hidden, exposing only the street and the view of "Rathaus" a council house government building.

As I saw a lot of beggars in Europe with a lot of gimmick's I tried to played like them. Using my iPhone as my instrument, I will be playing "Fur Elise" Ludwig van Beethoven's popular composition as my music, then using my Bose wireless speaker to boost the sound and of course placing my hat as a basin for collecting money. (if ever someone decided to give :-P)

There are only three persons passing by the streets while I'm playing the music, some of them drop coins and one of them drop the big deal of money!! And how much would be?

Rinell

Where on earth is Rinell?

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A story of a Filipino who once dreamed of traveling the world....

One day I told to myself that I will travel the world!  Do you remember yourself when you were a child asked by your parents or teachers the famous question  "What would you like to be when you grow up?" and yes I still remember that "I want to be a Pilot!" as I wanted to travel the world at my very young age.

Everyone is asking me how did you do it? Are you rich? What kind of job is traveling and getting paid? These are some of the questions that I would like to answer but I can't disclose it. I signed an agreement between the company about confidentiality. A contract that will zip my mouth and protect the company's privacy. I have no against the policy because I respect the company and the people I worked with.

But how can I share my travel experiences to the world? "Pinoy Travel Channel" is born a personal documentary of my travels around the world. I blog, vlog, interviewing locals, eating local and exotic foods, plunging to the arctic and antarctic seas, driving a zodiac finding my way out of the icebergs, dancing and singing on the streets, riding a camel, swimming with the dolphins, going to Polynesia, Melanesia, Northwest Passage, White Sea and Antarctica for an Expedition, watching Lebron James as he dunk in front of me, these are the only few experiences that I share on my channel.

Rinell

Conquering Dublin by a Bike

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Dear Travelers,

Dublin is ideally situated between the mountains and the sea where just a 20 minute journey will bring you from the bustling city to the charming coastal towns and villages which dot the coastline providing boundless opportunities for golf, water sports, seafood, dining and picturesque walks. A little further and you'll reach the Dublin Mountains where hiking, biking and walking trails are in abundance.

Guinness Storehouse retained the top spot for a second year running in the listing of Ireland's top visitor attractions. The iconic Dublin attraction was closely followed by Dublin Zoo, while The National Gallery of Ireland continues its dominance of the free attractions in the capital.

Below are some of my pictures that will tell you stories.

Some of the students I met while exploring Dublin, they were also a Tourist a first timer in this beautiful city. 

I successfully reached the Aviva Stadium, as I raised my bike as a display of making a statement "I conquered Dublin." 
The stadium is located adjacent to Lansdowne Road railway station, officially opened on 14 May 2010. The stadium is Ireland's first and only UFFA Elite Stadium and in 2011, it hosted the Europa League Final. Some concerts held in the stadium artist's like Lady Gaga.

The girls from Liverpool visiting Dublin met by a chance and offered me a can of mixed berry cider. We were chatting about our experience in the city and enjoying the music and people passing by in front of us.

Met this young pretty artist girl named Katrina with his boyfriend. She is from Spain and was a street painter traveling around the world. Behind us is some of her art works.

Welcome to Dublin�s tour of terror! The Lady in White, graveyard torturers and grizzly ends on church grounds... Allow us to put you at your unease on The Dublin Ghostbus Tour.

A Gothic interior, blood red velvet curtains and a driver and guide in tune with the afterlife. This is no scary movie, folks � this is for real.

It�s a little known fact that Dublin was home to one of horror fiction�s most famous names: Dracula author, Bram Stoker. Learn about his origins as the tour creeps through Dublin�s darkened streets.

First Glance video of Dublin Ireland

Your Tour Guide,

Rinell

Kirkwall & Stenness Orkney SCOTLAND

Click here to visit the Stenness Standing Stones of Orkney SCOTLAND
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Dear travelers,

And I travel Scotland this time visiting Kirkwall and Stenness with their famous Standing Stones a 30 minutes drive from Kirkwall. My day start visiting St. Magnus Cathedral, finding my way I met Raema and Laurence who has a German Sheperd dog name "Magnus" what a coincidence same name as the Cathedral they were very friendly and showed me the way.

St. Magnus Cathedral - Britain�s most northerly Cathedral.

St Magnus Cathedral known as the 'Light in the North' was founded in 1137 by the Viking, Earl Rognvald, in honour of his uncle St Magnus.  The Cathedral belongs to the people of Orkney and its doors are open to all.  The Cathedral, set in the heart of Kirkwall, the capital city of the Orkney Islands, is a place of stillness, of inspiration, of warmth, and is steeped in the presence of God. 

After visiting the Cathedral I walked and find a very nice house with a garden, It was Bessy's garden but Bessy told me to visit another garden which is the Tarkennes House garden which is more bigger than the size of her backyard garden, she gave me direction which I followed and as a traveler I found it quickly.

to be continued....

#aroundtheworld

Rinell

ARCTIC POLAR PLUNGE (Franz Josef Island)

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Dear Travelers,

Are you ready to jump at -1 degrees of freezing ice cold water into the Arctic Sea?

Whoooo�. Splash!!!    Brrrrrr�.. Oh my! Needles piercing all over my body, temperature were -1 degrees when I jumped into the freezing ice cold water, location were closely 10 degrees to the North Pole.  Last minute when I decided to jump, the icebergs were starting to join us in this craziest stunt of our lives, well we live only once right? So why not go for that thrill!

Why oh why they call us crazy, insane? Of course doing this stunt is dangerous, well you must consult your doctor first as it may injure you for sure.  We did this polar plunge exactly midnight as the sun still shining; they called it the midnight sun as we are in the North during summer.

See you  again on my next adventure!

Your travel buddy,

Rinell