About Me

Why Travel?

At one point in your life you will feel exhausted, bored and tired of your routinary life. When that day comes, just step out of your comfort box, move away from your usual self and see your life from different perspectives. Travel! Head out to the endless horizon and discover the world, go places and meet new faces, explore to understand new cultures, get lost to find yourself. In the end you will realize that traveling is not only about learning new cultures or meeting new friends or discovering new places, it also lets us discover our own culture, our limits, ourselves. It is a personal journey to self-discovery, because after all, it is only from the outside that we can look back in.

Annapurna Base Camp

Who is Lakwatsero

Angel Juarez is a backpacker, adventure seeker, son of a beach, hobbyist photographer, scuba diver, aspiring marine conservation biologist, environment advocate, runner, mountain biker, budget traveler, seasonal mountaineer and newbie surfer. An Information Technology Analyst on workdays who speaks languages that only computers understand, but on weekends and holidays he is most probably underwater, on the saddle or out-of-town. He started chasing sunsets, waterfalls, lighthouses and extreme adventures as soon as he finished college and started blogging in May of 2006 under the web name Bleue. He decided to focus on Travel in March of 2008. He dreamed of documenting and sharing his adventures to the world, thus he created www.lakwatsero.com.

Angel and his works and photos have already been featured and published in various websites and publications including Yahoo, Skyscanner, Choose Philippines, Spot.ph, Philippine Airlines’ Mabuhay Magazine, Cebu Pacific’s Smile Magazine, Lonely Planet Magazine, Health and Home Magazine, and Travel+Leisure Magazine.

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thelakwatsero
Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelakwatsero
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thelakwatsero
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelakwatsero

Accomplishments/Recognition

2020

  • Finalist: De La Salle Araneta University’s Gawad Lasallianeta – Most Outstanding Instagram Influencer

2019

  • Finalist: Village Pipol Choice Award 2019 – Travel Infuencer of the Year

2018

2017

2016

2015

2013

2012

2011

  • Winner: Cebu Pacific Wandering Juan Travel Blog Awards – Sports and Adventure Category

2009

  • Nominee: Philippine Blog Awards – Best Travel Blog

2008

  • Finalist: Philippine Blog Awards – Best Travel Blog

Citations

Mission

Lakwatsero.com is guided by the following missions:

  • To help tourists by providing information about different destinations
  • To guide budget travelers by providing cost-effective travel advise
  • To promote the Philippines by showcasing its different scenic spots
  • To document the Philippines and the world by capturing its beauty in stills and in narratives

Expect this site to feature not only photos and destinations where Lakwatsero have been to but also food, adventures, events and everything about life that is worth blogging.

For your comment, inquiries,  suggestion or other concerns, you may email me at angelcjuarez[at]gmail[dot]com or just leave a message at the comment section below.

About Lakwatsero.com

Lakwatsero.com, a partnership jointly owned by Angel Juarez and Kerwin Uy, is duly registered in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) of the Philippines.

Comments

  1. Ocean Island Travel
    Posted on

    Hi Angel,

    Hope your week is going great.

    We came across your blog and we applaud your efforts to share your travel experience to the world. Like you, we are a dedicated team of travelers who feel that the world is so vast, we need people to give us suggestions on where to visit, where to stay and what to do.

    Oceanislandtravel.com allows travel bloggers and individuals to post their comments, suggestions and advice to travelers and adventure enthusiasts. Our site is dedicated to less popular travel destinations that many websites overlook, but need the help to increase tourism. As a visitor to some of these destinations, we feel you can help promote their uniqueness to potential travelers.

    We would like to invite you to leave a comment on http://oceanislandtravel.com. Once you post a comment and a rating about a place you visited, those who visit the site can gain valuable information about the location, that they might not find anywhere else.

    After posting a comment, visitors can click on your name and view your profile, which would have a link to your blog or website. That way, you can promote your blog, thus increasing traffic to your website, and help bring exposure to these overlooked destinations.

    We look forward to reading your comments and ratings!

    Brion H.
    Ocean Island Travel
    http://www.oceanislandtravel.com

    Reply
  2. math
    Posted on

    Hi! Just want to say that I love your website. Its very inspiring to visit locations you’ve featured here. The photos and descriptions/stories you’ve posted are very encouraging and spikes my excitement to pack my bag and travel again. Somehow i’ve just visited four out of many places you’ve mentioned because of workload and graduate studies. Hope you still travel more places and inspire people like us to explore and enjoy the beauty of nature. Always take care.

    Reply
  3. Zephyr
    Posted on

    Hi “Lakwatsero”,

    I loved your blogs, I am an avid reader, I also loved to travel during the weekends and if the budget allows it,..lol.,I need help in creating our in CDO-BUKIDNO-ILIGAN- CAMIGUIN trip this coming March..hope you can help me..thanks.I hope I can sent you a private message..:)

    Reply
  4. Pat Somera
    Posted on

    Hi!

    I am just wondering if you still have a day job? Like a corporate one? Because you seem to go on epic adventures every day! How do you manage to do it? Hahaha.

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Yes! I do have a day job! Hahaha! I just travel on weekends and holidays and with my leave credits 😛

      Reply
      1. Pat Somera
        Posted on

        Wow what an inspiration! Haha. Thanks! I also have a day job with 15 leave credits (grr) so all my travels this year are already planned out.

        Hope to meet you someday!

        PS. Sagada is also my fave place. Been there twice! 🙂

        Reply
  5. Jean
    Posted on

    Hi there!
    I’m Jean and we’re from a PR company and we were wondering you may wanna be interested in doing business with us or you with us.
    Can I get the person I have contact and the best way to get in touch so we could communicate better?
    Thank you so much!

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      You may email me at angelcjuarez[at]gmail[dot]com. Thanks!

      Reply
  6. Marta Buensalida
    Posted on

    Hi Angel! Sent you an email inquiring about advertising opportunity in your site. Hope to hear from you.

    Reply
  7. lang
    Posted on

    hi there mr lakwatsero,

    Can I have your email please? i really need to talk to you privately for my family travel concerns. Thank You 🙂

    Reply
  8. Arch
    Posted on

    Hiya!

    We’ve met during my first time visiting the beautiful Sagada – you were, I believe with Jill and Donna. That was in 2010 and I didn’t even know then that you are THE Lakwatsero!!!! You are such an inspiration and your articles about Sagada made me want to visit the place again and again and so far I’ve visited it for like four times now. Thanks to you and Happy New Year!

    Best Regards,

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Archie! Kamusta!? I hope we can travel again together. Wow, four times mo na kaagad navisit ang Sagada! Thanks too and Happy New Year!

      Reply
  9. Brando Rosales
    Posted on

    Sir, I must’ve met you before. Are you Shaefermeister on PMTB?
    If so, ikaw yung nakasama ko minsan paakyat ng Tagaytay.
    Great blog sir!

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      I am a PMTB Member too and Schaefermeister is a very good friend. He is my usual bike and travel buddy. So baka kasama din ako dun sa Tagaytay ride na yun. Hehehe! 🙂
      Thanks sir!

      Reply
  10. Joenald M. Rayos
    Posted on

    Sir, it’s so good to have visited your blog.. I found your work very credible and worth reading.. BTW, I am the publisher/editor-in-chief of Batangas City-based community newspaper, Pahayagang BALIKAS, a paper that concentrates on environmental concerns, nature, and community developments. May we request that we lift some of your posts to be republished via Pahayagang BALIKAS. Full credit are guaranteed. However, since Balikas is owned by a non-stock, non-profit NGO, we cannot pay whatever we can lift from your posts, but we can assure full credit to your name. Thank you and more power!

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Hi Sir Joenald, yes you may. Thanks!

      Reply
  11. gzel
    Posted on

    voted you for Hostelworld.com “photos that captivate you most”

    good luck!

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      THANKS SO MUCH! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Swiss Surfer
    Posted on

    Hi
    Concerning ferry schedules between Cuyo Island and Puerto Princesa and Iloilo

    I love your site and it can even be improved if you either correct the wrong ferry schedules or make a link to the always updated Ferry timetable on http://www.philippineswindsurfing.com/windsurfing/Ferry_Schedule.html

    Kind regards Swiss Surfer

    Reply
  13. Bob Mauer
    Posted on

    Hello,

    I really enjoyed reading through your blog posts on Lakwatsero.com. I felt a real sense of enthusiasm and passion in each post. I write Thetravelingtripster.com, a blog about my travel experiences and other information I feel travelers are interested in. I’m always on the look out for talented writers to work with. If you’re interested, I would love to have you on as a guest blogger. Just shoot me a quick e-mail and we can begin this potentially exciting affiliation together.

    In return I can also provide a guest post. I have been published on several blogs and websites over the years. I can send samples and discuss topics whenever you’re ready.

    Looking forward to hearing from you.

    Thank You,

    Bob Mauer
    Travel Blogger | The Traveling Tripster
    http://www.thetravelingtripster.com

    Reply
  14. Olivia Alarcon
    Posted on

    Hi Mr. Lakwatsero,

    I saw your website and was captivated with all the photos and all the information about travelling within the country. I am looking for tour guides in Laoog and Vigan and wondering if you know anyone that can recommend.

    Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you soon.

    Regards,

    Reply
  15. Jenna Cruz
    Posted on

    Dear https://www.lakwatsero.com/,

    This is Jenna. I am a freelance writer and loves to write on various Travel and Business topics. I’m writing to you because I want to take my author identity to the next level by supplying informative articles . I don’t believe in writing promotional articles, instead I feel informative stuff are something users are most interested in reading.

    I would hereby like to request an opportunity to write a guest post on your site, of course free of charge.

    I must say, you are doing a great job on with your blog .

    I would be happy if you could answer either way!

    Sincerely,

    Jenna Cruz

    Reply
  16. DN
    Posted on

    Hi Lakwatsero,

    How are you related, if at all to Gio? Anyway, been trying to plan a cheap 3 day roadtrip with a friend.. Leave MNL on Nov. 1, come back on Nov. 3. Sana with beach destinations pero cheap talaga na road trip ha.. Please suggest naman an itinerary as it’s our very first adventure trip and we do not want to regret it.. nor spend more than we can.

    All by car.. cheap but safe accommodations (with parking for the car!) please naman.. para madivert negative energies namin… Would really appreciate your immediate reply sa email ko… Please include recommended budge too. Thanks a bunch!

    Reply
  17. Himal ghale
    Posted on

    I like this site. it is very informatics and nice design site,

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thank you Himal! I’ll see you in Nepal next week 🙂

      Reply
  18. jay bautista
    Posted on

    Hi would you have photos of the capul light house? Sorry but saw this link from the smilephilippines.com and would want to ask how I can get in touch with them. or if you may have. I’m also looking for Malabrigo. This is for a 2014 desk calendar project.

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Hi Sir Jay,

      Yes I have photos of Capul Lighthouse but not Malabrigo. I also have Capones, Cabra, Burgos, Apo Reef, Tubbataha and Palaui.

      Reply
      1. Jay Bautista
        Posted on

        Would you have close up of Tubbataha Reef Lighthouse with a portrait orientation. Also can email me Malabrigo, Palaui and Apo Reef lighthouses close up and portrait for my client’s approval? Thank you so much. My email is [email protected]

        Reply
      2. Jay Bautista
        Posted on

        Email also the Capul lighthouse, close up and portrait orientation. Thanks.

        Reply
  19. Malaking Unggui
    Posted on

    I explored Sohotan Lakes and Siargao/Dinagat in 1995. ThatsamenyearI started sea kayaking on Coron Island.My concept with Natural history By Sea Kayak Since 1983 is to help local people develop their own enconomy. I am also Ecotourism Advisor and Developer for IUCN Thailand-Philippines. I’m taking some old friends from Hawai’i to Coron and I was then thinking of visiting Sohotan to see how it is progressing. I cecked out the two resports on Trip Advisor but also noted three local commnty projects that I would probably prefer supporting. However, I must also take care of my friends in a good way.

    Can you give me a read on how Sohotan is doing now, and if its goingnto be agreeable with my friends. They are easy going but affluent. What do the three community associationsn provide? Do they have kayaks?

    John “Caveman” Gray
    Phuket, Thailand
    [email protected]

    Reply
  20. Tina Paras
    Posted on

    Hi dear!

    I have browsed thru your blogs and like you i too love traveling! The world has so much to offer indeed! 😉 I have also learned that your blog, and evidently has been such a great influence in promoting not just places but our country, Philippines as well!

    Hence, i would like to tap you if it’s not too much to help us promote the FDCP Dubbed All-Masters Edition gathering country’s most accomplished film directors – with respective bodies of work that have spanned decades to substantially form part of Philippine cinema heritage. The festival promises to be the biggest and most distinguished motion picture event of the year. A grand reception to formally kick off Sineng Pambansa National Film Festival 2013 is slated on September 7 at the Atrium of SM Mall of Asia. Full selection of festival films will screen exclusively at SM cinemas in over 45 SM malls nationwide from September 11 to 17.

    During the red-carpet presentation of directors and films last Saturday, where each director used respective provinces as the backdrop for their films, highlighting the beautiful vistas as well as real urban settings to be found around the country, as each teem with life and come with stories to tell — noticeably few of my favorites which apparently were the most applauded during the FDCP Masters Edition yesterday were the following:

    *Isang Tag-araw ni Twinkle by Gil M. Portes with brilliant actors Cris Villanueva and Arnold Cruz Reyes , Pinky Amador, Rina Reyes & Ellen Adarna.
    Synopsis: The rebellious Twinkle Marie’s life is about to get turned on its head due to a visit from an, unbeknownst to her, biological father with secrets to share. Entering into a tailspin of drugs, sickness, and lies forces her to reevaluate and asses things, then ultimately deciding on what’s truly important. Trailers from my chosen films: Tag-Araw sa Buhay ni Twinkle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43Mv-dJe2Xg&feature=player_embedded

    If anything, the performances of the lead cast can’t be ignored. Reyes and Villanueva come close to stealing the film for their mature take on their contrasting roles. — Manila Bulletin Entertainment / Nestor Cuartero

    I agree! The effort that these actors put on this film cannot just be ignored! Cris Villanueva needed to stop going to gym to get that late 60ish flabby look of a retired general and lose all the muscle cuts from his normal toned body; while Arnold Cruz Reyes needed to shed off 20lbs to look like a terminally ill NPA. At the end of the day, these brilliant actors both did all these due to their high respect and love to their crafts, FDCP and Gil Portes!

    Pls read more about this MUST SEE movie:http://www2.mb.com.ph/twinkle-twinkle-sineng-pambansa/

    *Lihis by Joel Lamangan with controversial actors Jake Cuenca, Lovi Poe, Joem Bascon.
    Synopsis: Set in the 70’s during the darkest hours of Philippine History, we follow the story of two young NPA warriors who find themselves entangled in a web of frustration, despair and victory as they fight not only for democracy but also their love for each other.
    “Lihis” by Joel Lamanganhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COxdbaly8qk&feature=player_embedded

    *Ano Ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pangarap by Jose Javier Reyes with leads Rustica Carpio, Angel Aquino, Ryan Agoncillo, and Bobby Andrews
    Synopsis: Concerned with themes of loyalty, old age, mortality and memories, the film traces the life of Teresa, a nanny who has dedicated sixty years of service to a middle class family at the expense of her own happiness and fulfillment. Though upon the death of the family patriarch, Teresa’s fate is now up in the air as the family decides what sort of future is to come.
    “Ano Ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pangarap?” by Joey Javier Reyes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XazGT-PsrZc&feature=player_embedded

    ** In addition to the master directors’ entries comprising the main slate for this year’s Sineng Pambansa festival are a number of special features. A masters’ master tribute seeks to honor the memory of Celso Ad Castillo with the showcase of the last film he directed, Bahay ng Lagim. Taking place in a convent, we follow the story of Sister Sofia whose life takes a grave turn upon the arrival of, the troubled and haunted, Fatima. The documentary, The Gospel According to the Kid, will also be shown, which brings us into the life of Celso Ad. Castillo himself and his works.

    Indeed it shall be a fun week ahead for all of us. This week reward yourselves with great movies. You may read more about the other featured of the masters at http://www.fdcp.ph/contents/news?id=Sineng+Pambansa+NFF+2013+%22All-Masters+Edition%22

    PS>> I do not work for FDCP nor a producer of any of the films; i am simply a believer of this FDCP project and any assistance on promoting this event may help the Film industry in our country to produce more films our children and our children’s children to watch 😉 Thank you in advance and i wish to soon read your write up about this event on your blog! God bless!

    Reply
    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Tina for this! The film lineup looks good and exciting! Will definitely share this to my readers!

      Reply

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