Quote Originally Posted by ParticleX View Post
May forced leave ako on the upcoming weekdays so I can't count on my friends na papayagan sila mag leave on such a short notice

I have been to Pagudpud na, pahinga ko lang is the stretch from San Fernando to Vigan, nagpapalit na ako kasi I came from work that day, then Vigan to Pagudpud ay ako na ulit.

Ang initial plan namin is sa Matnog, Sorsogon which is kasing-layo rin ng Pagudpud. I haven't driven that long na solo

1. Tips on how to drive this far na solo lang?
2. I will be using Waze/Google Maps all the way, hanggang Lucena lang ako familiar. Reliable ba yun all the way to Matnog? Nung nag Pagudpud kami, Waze was on point.
3. I have the following already: tow strap, jumper cable, 2x15L diesel jerry cans, 2x spare headlights, basic tools. Baka may recommended tools pa kayo to bring
4. Any notable or recommended waypoints and stopovers?
Nakapag-solo drive na ko for 500-600kms many times, both northbound and southbond. No big deal naman. Kailangan lang may ample rest beforehand, at wag nagmamadali. Also, make it a day trip if possible. Yung tipong nasa Naga ka na before nightfall.

For your backup navigation, install OsmAnd then download the latest PH map sir. Both app and map are from OpenStreetMap. Reliable sila AFAIK. Pag walang data connection, yan minsan gamit ko in addition to my Garmin+Roadguide PH map.

For your stopovers, maraming kapehan/karinderya along the way if that's what you mean by stopovers. Or did you mean tourist spots like Mt. Iriga, Mt. Mayon, CWC, or maybe Donsol?

Another tip, I would suggest you go up via Camarines Norte and avoid Andaya Highway - laging sira/butas-butas kalsada dyan. One of the reasons why I suggested you go day trip.

BTW, pagdating ng Matnog, why not take the RoRo na rin and drive all the way to Tacloban? Sayang naman yung pagkahaba-habang byahe. Sulitin na yan hehehe.