A Letter to 2019

A Letter to 2019

 Thank you for the 365 days that we've shared together. It was really a memorable one. Unlike last year, I made sure to have at least one trip per month. I made sure that I have plenty of bonding time with my family and my cousins, hence we had a monthly hike to different mountains in the country.

Let's look back and see what milestones we've achieved this year.
1. This year, I was able to publish 77 articles (one article more than last year 😀). 

2. I have finally reached 2 million views. 


3. Several articles and photographs were published on different Facebook pages. I was also featured in next year's NAVI 2020 Travel Journal.

4. I got to travel back to Singapore with my QSR friends and to Japan with my family. I also got to visit several new destinations in the Philippines this year.


 Speaking of travels, here are the highlights of my travels for each month last year:

January

Kilometer 0 Marker [the best place to start this year's adventures], Manila

Kite flying bonding with Ella at San Lorenzo Ruiz Plaza, Manila

Short visit to Rizal Monument in Luneta, Manila

Conquered the 1st mountain for this year with my cousins- Mt. Batulao, Batangas

February

Ella's birthday trip - Splash Island, Laguna

Taal Heritage Town Field Trip, Batangas

Conquered the 2nd mountain with the cousins- Mt. Talamitam, Batangas

March

Food trip with the family at 4U2C Sidewalk Fud Hub, Cavite

Conquered the 3rd mountain with the cousins- Mt. Manabu, Batangas

My Birthday Celebration -Sambokojin, SM Southmall, Las Pinas City

April

Holy Week Out of Town @ Lian, Batangas

2019 Visita Iglesia -Batangas, Las Pinas City, Muntinlupa City

Conquered 4th mountain with my cousins- Mt. Buntis in Maragondon, Cavite

May

Company outing at Palm Beach Resort in San Juan, Batangas

5-day Albay road trip with the family

June

Dinner at Samgyupsalamat BF with our friend Injin

July

Another food trip at Samgyupsalamat Boulevard

Conquered 5th mountain with my cousins - Mt. Cayabu in Tanay, Rizal

Conquered 6th mountain with my cousins - Mt. Maynuba in Tanay, Rizal

August

Food trip with the family at Krazy Katsu in BF

September

5-day Google Innovator Program 2019 - Singapore

October

Tagaytay Bonding moments with my friends from Taiwan

Intramuros Ocular for Step Up 2020

November

UNDAS - Quezon family bonding trip

December

Japan Diaries 3 / Team Nicerio in Japan 2019

Christmas in Japan 2019


With this, I'm praying that 2020 won't disappoint. Again, thanks a lot 2019!

Sincerely yours,
Neil Alvin Nicerio
The Backpack Adventures



Location: Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines

Comments

  1. Carmen CastilloJanuary 3, 2020 at 10:20 PM

    Your 2019 definitely seemed very productive and fun! I would love to go on a trip to Japan someday. Fingers crossed for 2020!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJanuary 7, 2020 at 7:35 AM

      I'd pray for that Carmen. I'm excited to see pictures of your future Japan trip.

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  2. Zeeshan AliJanuary 4, 2020 at 12:18 AM

    nice work keep it up

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  3. LoritaJanuary 4, 2020 at 12:36 AM

    That was a lot of travel you did in a year! so jealous! Happy 2020 to you

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJanuary 7, 2020 at 7:37 AM

      Thank you Lorita. I hope your 2019 was amazing as well.

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  4. DjikseaJanuary 4, 2020 at 5:32 AM

    Looks like you had a great year! Happy for you 💕

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJanuary 7, 2020 at 7:38 AM

      I did! Thank you! I hope your 2019 was a blast too!

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  5. Ashli FergusonJanuary 4, 2020 at 10:15 AM

    What an awesome post!! 2019 seemed so good to you I hope 2020 is as well!

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  6. HinaJanuary 4, 2020 at 1:39 PM

    It’s refreshing to peek into how your 2019 was.

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  7. HensonJanuary 4, 2020 at 2:07 PM

    I relly like all the pictures above... It seems take me to that places..... thanks for sharing

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  8. TomJanuary 4, 2020 at 7:45 PM

    Well done on smashing your goals, here's to an even more successful 2020!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioFebruary 13, 2020 at 8:18 AM

      Thank you! So far my 2020 seems to be going the right track.

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  9. Ivana MearnsJanuary 5, 2020 at 4:33 AM

    wow, that's quite an impressive list of achievements. congratulations on getting so many views.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioFebruary 13, 2020 at 8:19 AM

      Thank you so much Ivana! 2 million views took a lot of effort and promoting. Hehehe

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  10. MayszJanuary 5, 2020 at 6:12 PM

    Wow, Your 2019 it was a great year from you and I'm so interested to join 2020 Navi Journal! Congrats to your 2 million views can't wait mine Lol! Happy New year!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioFebruary 13, 2020 at 8:20 AM

      You'd get there! Just keep on blogging quality content and enjoy what you're doing. =)

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  11. Fransic VersoJanuary 5, 2020 at 7:19 PM

    Congratulation for reaching such a milestone views and being in the list. You have great stuff and you deserve.

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  12. aisasamiJanuary 5, 2020 at 8:38 PM

    Congrats on getting 2 million viewers! Here is to many more! I hope you can come back to Japan and visit Nagoya someday!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioFebruary 13, 2020 at 8:28 AM

      That's my goal this year or next year. I would love to visit Nagoya and Sapporo soon.

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  13. Marjie MareJanuary 6, 2020 at 8:07 AM

    This is a beautiful post. I love all the pictures!

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  14. Traci EdwardsJanuary 7, 2020 at 1:51 AM

    I love looking back on the last year always so fun!

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  15. Amelia PollockJanuary 7, 2020 at 5:14 AM

    Cool recap of 2019!! You really had a successful and wish you the blast achievement for 2020.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioFebruary 14, 2020 at 9:01 AM

      Thank you Amelia. I'm praying for another awesome year as well.

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  16. SemmarysJanuary 9, 2020 at 10:24 PM

    Thank a awesome recap. you really seems enjoyed 2019. wish you all the best for 2020

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  17. Adventures with ShelbyJanuary 21, 2020 at 12:32 PM

    2 million views!! Congrats! That's awesome

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