https://www.istorya.net/forums/blog.php?153839-kat5252 en Wed, 20 May 2026 18:32:35 GMT vBulletin 300 https://www.istorya.net/forums/images/metro/blue/misc/rss.jpg https://www.istorya.net/forums/blog.php?153839-kat5252 https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?2128-My-Whale-Shark-Experience Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:55:53 GMT Whale Sharks in Oslob has been most people's destination since last year which I envied so much. I don't know why I wasn't able to arrange a trip to go there with friends when Oslob is just 3 hours away from the City!

Some reasons that held me back from making that trip were negative feedback I found from different blogs and websites like:
- Going there requires a lot of fees here and there
- So crowded; there's a chance you won't be accommodated
- The Whale Sharks are pitiful and has a lot of cuts due to boat bumping and etc...

But 2 weeks ago I really felt like I need to experience this one before I lost the opportunity so I invited my cousins and friends. Since I don't know a thing about the processes for the whale shark experience, I tried to search for available packages online and I found out about this one -- Watch/Snorkel w/ whale sharks, Sumilon Island Tour, and Trek to Tumalog Falls.

Unfortunately some of my companions found the package pricey so we opt for just snorkeling and a visit to the Falls. I'm so glad I found an Istoryan coordinator who assisted us with everything. We just paid and they processed everything for us (registration, boat, guide, etc..).

Here are my observations:
1)The place is already very organize and the waters are so clean and clear; there's a briefing area for those who want to watch/snorkel where they'll tell the "what is and what isn't allowed"
2) You wait for your turn/boat (you won't be waiting that long since there are a lot of boats available)
3) I didn't see cuts or the Whale Shark bumping a boat (they just follow the small boat feeding them) and guests are to maintain 14m distance
4) There are Whale Shark guards! lol - They swim near a guests's boats which I didn't notice at first and will stir you away from the Whale Shark should you unconsciously float near them (I've experienced this 1st hand :D)

So here are some of the pictures from our Whale Shark encounter:


My cousin with a medium size "butanding" in the background


A baby "butanding" passed below our boat; we thought it was just a large rock at first but it was slowly moving :D ]]> kat5252 https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?2128-My-Whale-Shark-Experience https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?2101-My-Latest-Fascination-%28The-Magic-Speaker%29 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:00:57 GMT

I've always been a sucker for cheap and unique stuff or items that hasn't been spread out in malls or any stores yet. There's just something with being the first of your friends to own such an amazing thing. I love bragging about it and I can't help but give them an evil grin when showing them how it works.

Lately I've stumble into something-- a mobile speaker/amplifier. I'm not really into this stuff, I don't usually listen to music when I'm away or travelling. While most people have their headphones and mp3 players ready when going somewhere, I just keep my phone to myself and only use it for sending important messages.


What caught my attention is the ability of this device to amplify a sound without configuring you mobile's Bluetooth or WiFi functionality. Just place it on top and poof! The audio or music sounds a thousand way better!

Of course my first move was check it out here on istorya.net. Unfortunately for me, no one seems to be selling this stuff so I eventually searched for it on other online shops. Still I got zero results for this or maybe I just didn't use the right keywords. Anyway, as impulsive as I am, I ordered it from the manufacturer myself or from where I first saw a picture of this item.

And here's a picture of the actual box.


The item has a built-in battery and is chargeable using a usb connection to a computer. I've used it a lot of times and even forgot to turn the power off for about 3hrs yesterday. I'm still not sure when I'll be recharging it since it looks like it still has a lot of power to give off.

And that's the story of my latest fascination. Can't help smiling whenever I use it. :D ]]> kat5252 https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?2101-My-Latest-Fascination-%28The-Magic-Speaker%29