Private tour in Manila John Elton C
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John Elton C.
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Mabuhay! I'm John and I grew up in Manila and in the Visayas. I started taking people around the Philippines when I was in university, and have made lasting friendships with tourists both local and from abroad. I love traveling. I love taking pictures. I love nature, the environment, and everything that forms it, both living and non-living. And I love its Creator. Additional words from friends: "He's no shy guy. Soft-spoken yet highly credible, educator and photographer John Elton is 'The Manager'. He has this way of conversing with common folk such that they're exchanging smiles and contacts in no time. But hey, that's not flirting, just establishing connections. He is a walking directory of contacts--local guides, accommodation, tourism officers, caterers. Name it, he probably has it. And by the way, he loves puns and corny jokes. Expect a lot of sitcom moments. " This local guide is a licensed (national) tour guide; accredited trainer (tourism, caving, environmental protection); an environmental impact assessment system specialist; licensed scuba diver; trained UAV/drone pilot; trained cave explorer and mountaineer; university graduate and has taken a masters program at an international graduate school.
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Different places has its different beauty, I can say. I've seen the Tangkuban Perahu's crater in Indonesia, swam at Mt. Pinatubo's crater lake and saw Mt. Mayon' s hot lava flow at its foot and I can say all these places are masterpieces of Nature! But I'm not to tell you of this places of course, it's on another list of tours :). There are other beautiful Nature - crafted work of art out there and one among the lists is Taal Volcano. Having the 2nd most active volcano post in the Philippines, Taal Volcano has its own splendid statuesque. Whether you see it from the ridges of Tagaytay or Mt. Maculot, or you trek "the heck" a long dusty rough road to the crater lake with the heat of the sun and the volcano, surely you can tell how Taal volcano is different from other wonderful sights.
Elton John is highly recommended as he is very efficient and knowledgeable and is able to meet all our needs. We learnt lots about the culture and history of the Philippines. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves n hope to spend more time to visit the islands one day
We really enjoyed our tour to the Taal Volcano with John Elton and his knowledge about typhoons, earthquakes etc., for his flexibility to let us get the photos when and where we wanted, for a wonderful meal in the hotel restaurant near the volcano and for the opportunity to get to know John on the personal level. A pleasant surprise for this tour was a visit to the Puzzle Museum. This personalized approach is just what we wanted out of a vacation.
After a bit of confusion in meeting, John Elton and my family had a wonderful day. They started at the American cemetary, which was very moving for my mother, who lived through this period and had people she loved who fought in the war. Then they drove to Tagatay and had a lovely lunch overlooking the volcano. They visited a local market and had a great view of Manila from the apartment of John Elton's sister. A great day and John Elton was friendly and informative.
Let's make it local style and custom fit for you! Leave the plan and its execution to me. But be aware that Nature not only has its beauty, it has its own behavior as well! But don't worry I will have to check from time to time if it's erupting so we can turn back as soon as possible. Our safety must be the first priority. :)
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