Need Advise: Road Trip to and from Mindanao

[travajante]

Galing kami ng Misamis Occidental August last year.

Longest drive is going to Matnog. May fastcat sa Matnog port pero ang daong mo is either San Isidro o Dapdap.

Pagdating namin ng San Isidro ng 7:30PM, dumirecho kami ng Calbayog at doon nagpalipas ng gabi.

Yung daan sa Samar siguro maayos na ngayon dahil nung pauwi kami ng September, halos tapos na lahat ng reblocking doon.

Puro day trip kami kasi habol namin yung sight-seeing. From Calbayog, direcho kami hanggang San Ricardo pero Montenegro lang ang RoRo doon.

Kung FastCat ang habol mo, sa Liloan ka sasakay ng FastCat papuntang Lipata port.

Nasa 6k pala inabot ng gas ko back and forth so baka mas konti lang sayo since Surigao ka lang. Mobilio pala dala namin noon. 5 pax plus bags tapos pauwi dumagdag ang mga prutas.

Also, prepare a photocopy of your OR/CR para sa RoRo. Get enough sleep prior to your trip.

Safe trip po.

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[Egan101]

We are contemplating of taking a road trip from Manila to Davao by land. I guess the journey going there will be great with all the sight seeing but I am worried how bored my passengers will be on the journey back to Manila.

[yubby24]

We are contemplating of taking a road trip from Manila to Davao by land. I guess the journey going there will be great with all the sight seeing but I am worried how bored my passengers will be on the journey back to Manila.

My passengers (wife and her parents) did not get bored the whole trip because we talked about our experiences and the sights we see. Plus our son is makulit kaya may libangan sila. At least one passenger should be talkative para di kayo mabagot.

[travajante]

My passengers (wife and her parents) did not get bored the whole trip because we talked about our experiences and the sights we see. Plus our son is makulit kaya may libangan sila. At least one passenger should be talkative para di kayo mabagot.

I don't mind passengers dozing off....for as long as I have my caffeine & playlist. I'd give em a jolt on rest stops.[emoji4]

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[Dr.Kamiya]

I don't mind backseat passengers dozing off, but if someone calls shotgun I expect him/her to properly act as my wingman and help me stay focused and attentive for the drive.

[otomobil]

We are contemplating of taking a road trip from Manila to Davao by land. I guess the journey going there will be great with all the sight seeing but I am worried how bored my passengers will be on the journey back to Manila.

[StockEngine]

We are contemplating of taking a road trip from Manila to Davao by land. I guess the journey going there will be great with all the sight seeing but I am worried how bored my passengers will be on the journey back to Manila.

two Ipad Airs with headrest mounts. Globe has good reception all the way to Surigao. With YT Premium and Netflix Family, you can download pretty much everything.

[Egan101]

We are contemplating of taking a road trip from Manila to Davao by land. I guess the journey going there will be great with all the sight seeing but I am worried how bored my passengers will be on the journey back to Manila.

I wanted to this road trip this year but COVID happened. Yes, I have the sane concern about the trip back but I was thinking of taking the Bukidnon route going back.


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[yubby24]

We are contemplating of taking a road trip from Manila to Davao by land. I guess the journey going there will be great with all the sight seeing but I am worried how bored my passengers will be on the journey back to Manila.

August 2019 nagbyahe kami papuntang Misamis Occidental. We took 4 days kasi nastranded kami sa San Ricardo port dahil sa bagyo.

Ilan po ba kayong babyahe? We were 5 when we went there last year. Me(lone driver), wife, 3 y/o son, and my 2 in-laws. Di kami naubusan ng pagkukwentuhan at stop-overs sa mga famous sites. They sleep sometimes pero never a time na lahat sila sabay-sabay natulog.

Same din byahe pabalik. Kwentuhan at stop-overs. 3 days lang namin nakuha pabalik.

[Suzumiya]

Just a follow up, since I'll be passing Pagbilao-Atimonan area, is the old zigzag road (aka bitukang manok) safe to pass at around let's say 4-5 AM in the morning?

We decided to leave Paranaque at around 2 AM, so we might hit the area around 4-5 AM. if it's a no go then I'll just go with the diversion road. Thanks.

[glenn_duke]

Just a follow up, since I'll be passing Pagbilao-Atimonan area, is the old zigzag road (aka bitukang manok) safe to pass at around let's say 4-5 AM in the morning?

We decided to leave Paranaque at around 2 AM, so we might hit the area around 4-5 AM. if it's a no go then I'll just go with the diversion road. Thanks.

Yup, much safer and faster than the diversion road.

[Suzumiya]

Yup, much safer and faster than the diversion road.

Alright, thanks

[glenn_duke]

Alright, thanks

Important note, the sharp curves uphill and down hill on both ends of this highway are one way and STAY LEFT traffic.

[Suzumiya]

Update: Just reached Surigao yesterday, Andaya highway in Bicol is in a terrible state due to roadworks, I'll just go around Daet in my return trip; overall the drive was a pleasant experience except the crossing from San Ricardo to Lipata which was full of bullshit.

[yubby24]

Update: Just reached Surigao yesterday, Andaya highway in Bicol is in a terrible state due to roadworks, I'll just go around Daet in my return trip; overall the drive was a pleasant experience except the crossing from San Ricardo to Lipata which was full of bullshit.

Congrats sir. Why did you go until San Ricardo? Di kayo umabot sa byahe ng Fast Cat sa Liloan? Kabwisit talaga sumakay jan sa Benit kasi Montenegro lang ang RoRO jan. Palakasan ang sistema. Kahit late ka dumating, basta may kapit o padulas ka, pwede ka muna. Take Fast Cat sir pabalik para Liloan na baba mo. BTW, how's the Saddle Pass sir?

[yubby24]

Just a follow up, since I'll be passing Pagbilao-Atimonan area, is the old zigzag road (aka bitukang manok) safe to pass at around let's say 4-5 AM in the morning?

We decided to leave Paranaque at around 2 AM, so we might hit the area around 4-5 AM. if it's a no go then I'll just go with the diversion road. Thanks.

It's safe during that time. May mga tao naman na nagga-guide sa mga motorista. Pag sa baba ka puro mga truck at bus na harurot kasabay mo.

[Suzumiya]

It's safe during that time. May mga tao naman na nagga-guide sa mga motorista. Pag sa baba ka puro mga truck at bus na harurot kasabay mo.

Noted, Thanks.

[travajante]

We are contemplating of taking a road trip from Manila to Davao by land. I guess the journey going there will be great with all the sight seeing but I am worried how bored my passengers will be on the journey back to Manila.

Fly them to & fro....but you drive, bai.[emoji4]

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[Egan101]

My passengers (wife and her parents) did not get bored the whole trip because we talked about our experiences and the sights we see. Plus our son is makulit kaya may libangan sila. At least one passenger should be talkative para di kayo mabagot.

Kumusta naman roads within Samar at Bicol? Di naman malubak? Puwede ba humataw ng todo?

Fly them to & fro....but you drive, bai.[emoji4]


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My wife wouldn't agree to that. She is my speed enforcer.

[glenn_duke]

For long drives, I tecommend Nescafe Ice Coffee Mocha flavor. You can buy this at Shell Shop or 7-11. In can siya. This will keep you awake for 18 hours. Tried and tested up to 20 hours straight drive. Dont get the Uson brand you might spend more time in hotels than on the road

For first time drives I tecommend day only drives and you plan and select your pit stops in tourist spot sites. This will keep you and your passengers from getting bored.

Watched out for the rail road crossings it can wreck your suspensions if you drove fast over it.