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Hi! I am Justin Vawter

I do design for a living. I do backpacking to live.
I am a designer from Manila, Philippines, and this blog is a journal of my trips around the country and soon, the world! To sustain my lifestyle and earn travel funds for my backpacking trips, I juggle multiple jobs. When not working, you’ll find me hiking and conquering the mountains or diving and exploring while taking photos in between.
Life is too short to live without adventure.
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Hi! I am Justin Vawter

I do design for a living. I do backpacking to live.
I am a designer from Manila, Philippines, and this blog is a journal of my trips around the country and soon, the world! To sustain my lifestyle and earn travel funds for my backpacking trips, I juggle multiple jobs. When not working, you’ll find me hiking and conquering the mountains or diving and exploring while taking photos in between.
Life is too short to live without adventure.
Read BlogContact me

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Syquia Mansion, Vigan, Ilocos Sur

Beyond the Doors of Syquia Mansion, Vigan, Ilocos Sur

January 7, 2020Justin Vawter
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Travel Guide to Mt. Kupapey and Fato, Maligcong, Bontoc, Mountain Province

December 14, 2019Justin Vawter
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Backpacking Thailand: 8 Days 7 Nights for just Php 7,500! (Itinerary + Budget Guide)

September 9, 2017Justin Vawter
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Explore Masbate: Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary

May 1, 2017Justin Vawter
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Explore Masbate: A 3D2N Backpacking Challenge

April 18, 2017Justin Vawter
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Baler, Aurora Budget Travel Guide: Where To Go, Eat and Stay

November 30, 2016Justin Vawter
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HOTEL REVIEWS

Soul Food at 5 Loaves & 2 Fish, Quezon City

July 6, 2017Justin Vawter
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Iron Cabana Food Park, Congressional Ave

June 7, 2017Justin Vawter
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2017 Subic Ecotourism Festival

May 10, 2017Justin Vawter
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Application for #JuanForFun2017 is now open!

April 20, 2017Justin Vawter
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Review: Supremo 4k Wi-Fi Action Camera

December 28, 2016Justin Vawter
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Review: Balay Valencia, Masbate City

May 3, 2017Justin Vawter

Review: The Linden Suites, Ortigas, Manila

April 22, 2017Justin Vawter

REVIEW: Coron Soleil Garden Resort, Coron, Palawan

September 11, 2016Justin Vawter

REVIEW: The Funny Lion, Coron, Palawan

September 6, 2016Justin Vawter

REVIEW: Caipirinha Villa, Boracay

June 18, 2016Justin Vawter

REVIEW: Azalea Hotels and Residences Boracay

June 17, 2016Justin Vawter

LIFESTYLE & MORE

Soul Food at 5 Loaves & 2 Fish, Quezon City

July 6, 2017Justin Vawter
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Iron Cabana Food Park, Congressional Ave

June 7, 2017Justin Vawter
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2017 Subic Ecotourism Festival

May 10, 2017Justin Vawter
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Application for #JuanForFun2017 is now open!

April 20, 2017Justin Vawter
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Review: Supremo 4k Wi-Fi Action Camera

December 28, 2016Justin Vawter
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HOTEL REVIEWS

Review: Balay Valencia, Masbate City

May 3, 2017Justin Vawter

Review: The Linden Suites, Ortigas, Manila

April 22, 2017Justin Vawter

REVIEW: Coron Soleil Garden Resort, Coron, Palawan

September 11, 2016Justin Vawter

REVIEW: The Funny Lion, Coron, Palawan

September 6, 2016Justin Vawter

REVIEW: Caipirinha Villa, Boracay

June 18, 2016Justin Vawter

REVIEW: Azalea Hotels and Residences Boracay

June 17, 2016Justin Vawter

TRAVEL INSPIRATIONS

20 Thai Series That You Should Watch This 2020

April 21, 2020Justin Vawter
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What Happened After I Decided to Quit Blogging: Lessons on Chasing Dreams, Finding Happiness and Figuring out your Purpose

August 20, 2018Justin Vawter
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A Romantic Date in Singapore

June 10, 2018Justin Vawter
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2021 will be a year of success and achieving goals 2021 will be a year of success and achieving goals! Claiming it! Manifesting it! #lawofattraction

Happy New Year guys! ❤✨ #2021
This year was a tough one. I lost my job and I had This year was a tough one. I lost my job and I had to go back home. I wasn't able to travel. I had to take a break from social media. I had to cut ties with people. I had to seek professional help for my mental health. However, despite those struggles, I have to say that this year forced me to take huge risks and it was worth it. I launched my own studio, Studio Vawter, and the business is doing really well. I reconnected and decided to keep only those who truly matter to me. I am now prioritizing myself above anyone else. I no longer crave other people's validation.

This may not be my favorite year but it reminded me to always stay grounded and be grateful. Tomorrow, we'll enter 2021 and I look forward to better things. I hope the same goes for you. Ikaw, what's your #TapangnaDisusuko story? #NescafeOriginal
I was browsing my Google Drive when I saw these ph I was browsing my Google Drive when I saw these photos again. These were the days where my life used to revolve around the mountains. I was climbing almost every weekend, meeting new people, creating friends, making new memories. Good times!!! ✨

Once this is all over, let's climb again? 🙏
Cheers to another year. Thank you all for the gree Cheers to another year. Thank you all for the greetings and thank you Universe for everything. ❤✨
No matter what happens, keep flying and never stop No matter what happens, keep flying and never stop growing. ✨ — Flight of the Hummingbird, 2020

First full artwork using procreate and I’m really happy with this! I can’t wait to create and do more art stuff. Aaahhh!! #artph
Once you learn you how to water yourself, your ent Once you learn you how to water yourself, your entire garden will start to grow. ☘️ 
✨#thingsittakesawhiletounderstand
Last month, I received a call from our hr telling Last month, I received a call from our hr telling me that I'm one of the employees that'll be laid off due to the pandemic. Last in, first out. I was kinda expecting it coz I'm basically on a no-work-no-pay setup since April. It was a rough time. I was emotionally unstable, bills were piling up, I'm basically a bum for 3 months taking on small projects just to sustain my daily living. I was hitting rock bottom. After that call, I knew I had to get my shit together.

The next day, I received some good news. I got 3 of my biggest contracts this year for #StudioVawter. I worked tirelessly and it's not always a happy episode. There were days where I had to work double time and sometimes that means no holidays. But working on my own studio was extremely fun. In just 6 months, I was able to exceed my annual salary back when I was working in the corporate world. But that also means more stress and more bills, I had to invest on new stuff, I had to study harder, I had to sacrifice a lot to reach where I am now.

Today, I'm just grateful to the Universe!! What's the point of this point? Wala, gusto ko lang iflex na nakabili na ako sa wakas ng ipad and apple pencil!!! Tagal kong pinagipunan to mga bes. Hahahaha! Supposed to buy the pro 2020 but realized that air 3 was a better and more cost-effective option.

But yeah, life can be tough but trust the Universe. It's always gonna guide you in the right path. Also, when life gives you lemons, don't just make a lemonade. Build a fucking lemonade stand!! ✨
May you always find peace within yourself. Good mo May you always find peace within yourself. Good morning from Studio Vawter! ✨

PS. This was supposed to be an ig story only but I feel like I'm super cute here so it deserves to be on the feed. Lol
You never gave a warning sign... You're not my hom You never gave a warning sign...
You're not my homeland anymore
So what am I defending now? 

#Exile #Folklore
Someone once told me that when you're lost and con Someone once told me that when you're lost and confused, just ask yourself this: what are you trying so hard for? 

What are you really trying so hard for, self?
Funny how fast time flies by. Exactly two years ag Funny how fast time flies by. Exactly two years ago today, I finished my week-long backpacking trip in Butuan-Surigao-Dinagat Island-Siargao. I remember how it feels to live that carefree life. Looking back, I can't believe I was able to do all those things. I was able to travel while working and studying full time. It was a fun time. 

Now, things have completely changed. I'm stuck in my room working on a design studio I recently started. Do I have any regrets? Definitely none. I knew that one day, things would change and these will just be memories I'm going to share. My life lesson: keep on creating memories. No matter what do you, create them. Because one day you'll look back and finally say, it was all worth it. ✨
It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. — William Shakespeare #selfportrait

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