‘Sup guys! I am Renz Marione M. Bulseco, 20-something years old from Davao City, Philippines. People call me Renz or sometimes Renzy. I just recently graduated from University of the Philippines Mindanao with a degree in Biology.
I started documenting my travel stories last June 2011 but I have been to various places in Mindanao and some parts of Luzon and Visayas for some time. As a Biology student, I was assigned to conduct field works at different locations. At one point, I went to Iligan City, and the following week, I went to Camiguin Island. It had dawned on me that there are so many beautiful places in my own country in which some locals weren't aware about it.
Thus the inception of this travel blog.
You might be wondering why I chose ‘thetravelingnomad’ as my blog’s URL. I know it sounds redundant but here are the reasons. A nomad is (1) a member of a group of people who have no fixed home and move according to the seasons from place to place in search of food, water, and grazing land; and (2) a person with no fixed residence who roams about; a wanderer. Traveling on the other hand is defined as 'to go from one place to another, as on a trip; journey'. For me, traveling is NOT limited to transferring from one place to another. When I travel, I learn how to appreciate life. It is totally different whenever I’m not at my hometown, my comfort zone. Thus, I want to create another definition for traveling – one who transfers to another place and experiences life beyond his comfort zone.
I am a nomad who moves from place to another and I travel because I want to experience life in different places; in different perspectives. Hence, thetravelingnomad.
Only a few people will understand why some of us invest a LOT in traveling and end up penniless after the trip. But you know at the end of the day, it is all worth it – the memories and the experiences. Traveling is one of the best investments in life since you have the chance to choose your travel date. Unlike cars who have a fixed price, traveling can be really cheap as long as you know how to scramble your way through promo fares and how you plan your itinerary ahead of time.
Before conquering Asia (and possibly, the world), I shall visit various provinces and islands of the Philippines to showcase how beautiful my country is. Huwag maging dayuhan sa sariling bayan (Don’t be a stranger in your country).
Have a happy and safe trip everyone!
(Email at renzbulseco123@yahoo.com or tweet me @renzybenzy)
(Email at renzbulseco123@yahoo.com or tweet me @renzybenzy)
Wow you're sooooo young! I really envy you and others in PTB. You start out early in life, as in bagets talaga. When I was 21, wala pang internet and digicam, haha! I've had so many travels then pero almost limot ko na. In your case, you get to have everything documented. :)
ReplyDeleteNa sapul ako nito: "I believe that through traveling, I will find the real purpose of my existence and appreciate the beauty of life." hihi... I also want to know the purpose of my existence. I envy you and how I wish I have the same kind of life as yours. More Power! :D
ReplyDeleteThis kind of blog is something I wanted to start, but until now, I can't even give time for this! You're great. Yes you are.
ReplyDeleteNaks! Renz! Level-up.. :D -Noreen
ReplyDeletehey renz! congrats to you! i really appreciate what you're doing.. spreading the good news about our country, reconstructing the image of Mindanao especially to those who know so little. kudos! congrats to your nomination as well :)
ReplyDeletecongrats! i like ur blog.
ReplyDeletei like your blog bro. one of my inspiration para mag blog din. hehehe.. congratz sa nomination..
ReplyDeletehello po. You have a nice blog.It inspires me to widen more my horizon as a person. thanks! and more powers to you! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are good! bravo! :) keep writing, maka gaan ng araw!
ReplyDeletePerfect. Just exactly what we need... blogs about our country. It touches me to see our youth being proud of their country. This must be a new beginning. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!!! <3
ReplyDeleteGlad to pass by your blog! Will visit whenever possible.. Keep traveling! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog. I just found it through google, now going through all the stuff. Oh, and I was just in the Philippines for the first time last week - what a coincidence!
ReplyDeleteRenz, your blog is so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim! :)
Deletehey renz, im visiting Davao next month.....its my first time though. Hope ur free to tour me around hahaha bdw im Lo'renz lol
ReplyDeletehala ka!kaw najud ang gitagna sa mananagna!hahaha
ReplyDeleteHey Renz, Fred here... Finally, got to read your blog! you owreydi :D
ReplyDeleteWAAA PWEDE MAULAW? HAHAHA FRED EGG! Mag sorry na ako agad kung may mga mali ako sa grammar and minsan incoherent mga posts ko. Charaught :))
DeleteKa nindot sa imo blog. I like it. in return just Visit mine too. have a good Monday. http://www.nicehearts.net
ReplyDeleteInteresting words to introduce thyself as an avid traveller. You're lucky you are documenting you're travels at that age. I had travels when I was younger but never documented them so far they are just memories now. My recent one was at
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I love your blog design! Also because I have a soft spot for Sheldon Cooper.
ReplyDeleteGood insight on the traveler vs. nomad. I agree.
i read your blogs...and it was nice..very good.
ReplyDeleteI hope i could write like this...
Hi Renz! I came across this blog. I hope you don't mind if I add you in my blogroll. Keep traveling! =)
ReplyDeletehello sir! I just need an advise regarding travelling sa Davao, my friend and I will go there this thursday, 2 nights kami don.. pano ba mag travel from one place to another? i mean, mas mura ba ang rate ng taxi don or same lang sa manila? we want to go sana sa Eden Park then Crocodile farm tas dun sa mga iba pang parks, kaya kaya ng one day yun? around lunch time are arrival nmin eh.. then friday we're thinking of staying sa samal island..
ReplyDeletemaybe you have contacts or maybe better itinerary for us?
THANK YOU!!! ^_^ nirefer ako dito ni Marcos (ambot-ah! blogger..)
Nice blog! I like the way you write. Keep up the good work! :)
ReplyDeleteyou really have a nice blog po, its my first visit now and i really impress. keep up the good work renz and Keep travelling po.
ReplyDeletehi renz! so what's your student number?:) found your blog via trialaland's blogroll. he mentioned about you loving Davao and Mindanao. i'm trying to go over your blog and wow, your archive is a lot for me to navigate through at this moment. do you have a post on going to Surigao via Davao City? seen other blogs but it's different if coming from a local. let me say this in advance, salamat guid sang madamo!
ReplyDeleteHi cessie! Thanks for visiting my blog! Believe it or not I haven't been to Surigao. :(
DeleteHi renz! Idk if you still remember, but I think we were contacts at Multiply. I saw your twitter account suggested in my twitter sidebar, and I thought your name sounded familiar, then I saw your website :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats here on your new home (kahit di na sya new kasi 2011 pa pala to, hehe), and on your travels. Gusto ko rin mag-travel sa PH bago sa labas, there's just so much to see here.
Anyway, just dropped by to say hi! It's a small world wide web.
~akda