About Me | Expedition Hobo

About Me

My interest in adventure travel was created during my years as a child. Growing up in an immigrant household in Orange County California, we didn’t have the means to travel. With both parents constantly working, my travels were based on how far I could peddle my bicycle. At the time, The Travel Channel or Anthony Bourdain didn’t exist so the only way I saw the world was by watching nature shows, Jacques Cousteau, or through National Geographic magazines before NAT GEO. Now that I’m able to travel I’ve been able to obtain my childhood travel bucket list of Brazil, Belize, Galapagos, and Alaska. I consider myself a citizen of the world, a Hobo waiting for the next train and wondering its destination. I’ve created this site to share my past and future expeditions in hopes to entertain, educate, and peak your interest in travel.

Travel inevitably opens your mind to so many things so I also created an Introspection page to address my inner thoughts and feelings.

The world is too beautiful just to see in images:

‘DON’T JUST SEE THE WORLD, SEE YOURSELF IN IT’

I hope to see you on the road.

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Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you’ll enjoy my site and continue to visit and please click the ‘follow’ tab for updates. Comments are always welcome. Just click the ‘leave a reply’ box at the bottom.

94 thoughts on “About Me”

Suzanne S. on January 12, 2015 at 6:43 am said:

Great page. First “About Me” page I’ve read so far where I’ve felt intrigued enough to also hit “follow”.

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- Rechito on January 12, 2015 at 7:08 am said:
  
  Thanks
  
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that traveling nurse on January 19, 2015 at 10:29 pm said:

Because I find your photos and travels amazing, I am nominating you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Thank you for following! Check out the link for the rules. Keep on blogging!

https://thattravelingnurse.wordpress.com/2015/01/20/the-versatile-blogger-award/

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darwinontherocks on January 22, 2015 at 1:31 am said:

Your blog sounds really interesting, I’ve been to Galapagos myself, I was fascinated by Darwin’s trip and I can’t wait to read your adventure in Alaska. Because it’s also a dream destination for me. But I have a confession to make. The background of your blog is hurting so much my eyes. The little dots, they are distracting you from the text (especially because the text is grey). Don’t take it wrong, I just want to be constructive 🙂

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- Rechito on January 22, 2015 at 1:57 am said:
  
  Funny you mention that, I’m working on my Galapagos blog now. Thanks for the feedback, I’ll keep that in mind.
  
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triphelpmate on January 26, 2015 at 8:53 am said:

Galapagos is in my bucket list….can’t wait. Anyway what resort hotel did you stayed in El Nido?
Thanks in advance.

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- Rechito on January 26, 2015 at 9:23 am said:
  
  El Nido Beach Hotel, it has beautiful views and reasonable prices
  
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  - triphelpmate on January 26, 2015 at 4:10 pm said:
    
    Thank you-Ill recommend it to customers.
    
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tinyexpats on February 2, 2015 at 6:31 am said:

Love the topic of your blog! Travel programs were also my favorite when I was a child :)) will be following!

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- Rechito on February 2, 2015 at 6:59 am said:
  
  thank you, can’t to read about the many places you called home
  
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  - tinyexpats on February 2, 2015 at 7:08 am said:
    
    Thank you 🙂
    
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izzy-grabs-life on February 2, 2015 at 9:15 pm said:

Awe-inspiring! Thanks for directing bloggers like myself here.

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- Rechito on February 2, 2015 at 9:24 pm said:
  
  thank you! just enjoying life on my terms and sharing with others, it’s been so much fun so far!
  
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Rainman on February 4, 2015 at 9:25 am said:

Hello! I love your blog, so I am nominating it for a Liebster Award. If you have received a Liebster nod before, then you deserve another! It is really just a way to spread the love in the blogosphere, but I have seen several I haven’t nominated, so you’re special. 🙂 Don’t feel like you have to participate, but I thought it was fun.
https://iamrainman.wordpress.com/2015/02/04/22-questions-a-liebster-bifocal/

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- Rechito on February 4, 2015 at 10:03 am said:
  
  Thank you. I’m honored. It’s always good to know I’m appreciated and thank you for following my blog.
  
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sassycare on February 16, 2015 at 3:48 am said:

Hey @Rechito! It’s my first time on your blog and woah, so much good things are going on in here. It can be quite overwhelming. I don’t know where to start! Maybe let’s start with the Philippines? Glad to meet you, Kabayan! 🙂 I’m definitely signing up to get updates on your new adventures. I’m happy for you, from bicycle rides to touring the world. Long way to go, you’re very inspiring! 🙂

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- Rechito on February 16, 2015 at 7:47 am said:
  
  thanks, so much to say it sounds like I’m boasting to my friends so I started this blog. Safe travels.
  p.s. I’ll be heading to Cebu in June
  
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Retired2Travel on March 7, 2015 at 4:59 pm said:

Congratulations on having ticked another item off your bucket list. One of mine begins in a few days 🙂

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- Rechito on March 7, 2015 at 7:34 pm said:
  
  Thank you, I covered both seasons now, summer and winter and they are so unique and beautiful!
  
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Dawn on March 20, 2015 at 8:05 am said:

You’ve been nominated for the Liebster Award. I apologize if you’ve already been nominated, but then again…it could be a good thing if it brings us more followers! I was nominated and picked 10 blogs to nominate. Some are under 200 followers, some are not. These are blogs that really spoke to me and the timer cut me off from spending too much more time scrolling the blogo-sphere looking for new blogs!
So just go here http://dawnengler.com/2015/03/20/liebster-award-nomination/ for all the pertinent info!

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- Rechito on March 20, 2015 at 7:15 pm said:
  
  Again, being recognized by your peers is always an honor and validations of my work and an inspiration to continue. Thank you.
  
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Ledgardo Lacson on April 12, 2015 at 4:05 pm said:

I want to experience to ride on the train dot know where to go , hope will bump it while bike riding here in some beaches in San Diego , remember the world is too small for traveller like us

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- Rechito on April 12, 2015 at 4:16 pm said:
  
  San Diego is beautiful, I kayaked La Jolla Caves last fall
  
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Nikki on May 3, 2015 at 5:27 pm said:

Clicked follow while reading the About Me section 🙂

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- Rechito on May 3, 2015 at 5:42 pm said:
  
  Thank you Nikki! I didn’t realize that waterfall was in the Philippines until I visited your site. I can’t wait to visit again. I’ll be there at the end of June.
  
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  - Nikki on May 3, 2015 at 5:48 pm said:
    
    Glad you’d be visiting Philippines again. 🙂 I just hope it wouldn’t be raining too soon
    
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  - Rechito on May 3, 2015 at 5:52 pm said:
    
    me too! thanks for visiting
    
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Lovely on May 9, 2015 at 8:16 pm said:

I like your About me description.. really cool! ^o^ Hope to see more of your travel blogs.. I am your follower now.. ^o^/

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- Rechito on May 9, 2015 at 9:14 pm said:
  
  thanks for visiting and special thanks for the follow!
  
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  - Lovely on May 9, 2015 at 11:48 pm said:
    
    you’re welcome! ^^
    
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1966colin on June 18, 2015 at 11:27 am said:

Great read, I love your take on being a Hobo waiting for the next train. Lovely imagery and I so wish I could travel with the carefree abandon of your spirit.

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- Rechito on June 18, 2015 at 6:10 pm said:
  
  Thank you
  
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lightravellerkate on August 1, 2015 at 12:01 am said:

I like the word Hobo and Cole Porter’s ‘Hobohemian’ term which he used in ‘The Lady is a Tramp’ . I also love your quote ‘Don’t just see the world, see yourself in it’. Thanks for liking my post

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- Rechito on August 1, 2015 at 7:06 am said:
  
  thank you for the compliments and thanks for visiting
  
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sadiecathcart on August 5, 2015 at 4:42 pm said:

Love what I’ve seen of your blog! Sounds like you’ve been some fantastic places. Looking forward to following.

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- Rechito on August 5, 2015 at 4:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks. It’s hard balancing a regular life and traveling but I do my best.
  
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Sirey on August 9, 2015 at 10:13 am said:

Great page! I love everything that you do! Keep doing what you do best!

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- Rechito on August 9, 2015 at 10:20 am said:
  
  Thanks and thank you for the follow.
  
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freethinker on September 9, 2015 at 11:03 am said:

You seem to be a high spirited person. Nice to come across someone like you. 🙂
All the best in life!
Following.

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- Rechito on September 9, 2015 at 12:27 pm said:
  
  At times it’s all I had.
  Thanks for the follow.
  
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greenpete58 on September 26, 2015 at 8:02 am said:

Thanks for liking my blog post. Keep on traveling, and I’ll see you on the trail!

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jwuollife on September 27, 2015 at 12:20 am said:

Thank you for visiting my page. Travel safe on your life’s path.

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- Rechito on September 27, 2015 at 2:22 am said:
  
  Thank you, and you as well!
  
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The Doorstep Traveller on October 1, 2015 at 5:26 pm said:

Haha I thought I read your quote as “Don’t just see the world, see it yourself” and I thought whoa… that is a great observation of people travelling digitally (seeing pics) versus physically (visiting in person)!

And then I realized I’d read it wrong lol but it’s still great! Awesome motto!

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- Rechito on October 1, 2015 at 6:12 pm said:
  
  LOL!
  That would have worked too.
  
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JohnRH on October 8, 2015 at 7:34 pm said:

Love your banner photo. Is that Monument Valley in the background?

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- Rechito on October 8, 2015 at 7:35 pm said:
  
  Yes it is. Thank you!
  
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- JohnRH on October 8, 2015 at 7:35 pm said:
  
  Never mind. I see your post about it now. Good photos.
  
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Merly on October 15, 2015 at 6:57 pm said:

Do you have plans to come to Australia?

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- Rechito on October 15, 2015 at 7:10 pm said:
  
  It’s definitely on my list, near the top. With a career and the cost of travel, it’s tough.
  
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venusmarierojas on October 25, 2015 at 8:01 pm said:

Thanks for giving my blog post a like 😀

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- Rechito on October 25, 2015 at 8:27 pm said:
  
  thanks for sharing such a beautiful place
  
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Maria Michaela Jamora on November 6, 2015 at 3:36 pm said:

Thanks for dropping by. 🙂

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- Rechito on November 6, 2015 at 4:36 pm said:
  
  Welcome, my father was from Mindanao but I’ve never been there
  
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  - Maria Michaela Jamora on November 10, 2015 at 2:51 pm said:
    
    Wow. that’s good to hear. you should be visiting here then 🙂 Mindanao is a wonderful place and has so much to offer. 🙂
    
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  - Rechito on November 10, 2015 at 2:57 pm said:
    
    I know but there so many beautiful places in the Philippines, one day I’ll find the time
    
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  - Maria Michaela Jamora on November 12, 2015 at 2:43 pm said:
    
    That’s a nice decision. You’ll never regret it, I swear. 🙂
    
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mairemoisto on November 11, 2015 at 6:41 am said:

I like your page. I know the struggle wanting to travel but my family wasn’t exited about traveling. Your blog gives me more inspiration to keep traveling now when I can.
And I can’t wait to visit some of those places you’ve visited!

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- Rechito on November 11, 2015 at 8:45 am said:
  
  Thanks. If you plan and budget your life properly, anyone can travel. There’s many options, it’s up to your imagination and desires on deciding where to go and how to go.
  Safe travels!
  
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Clare on December 16, 2015 at 9:52 pm said:

Hi! Thanks for dropping on my site. I find it interesting as you have been in the Philippines.

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- Rechito on December 16, 2015 at 10:17 pm said:
  
  I was born in Cebu City and we immigrated to California when I was young. My parents retired in Cebu so I visit almost every three years. I wish it was closer so I could visit more often.
  
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Hilda & Elba on January 7, 2016 at 1:52 am said:

Rechito!, thanks for visiting my page , I was also influenced by national geographic magazines ..before natgeo! 🙂

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Hilda & Elba on January 7, 2016 at 1:53 am said:

Rechito!,
Thanks for visiting my page , I was also influenced by national geographic magazines ..before natgeo!

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- Rechito on January 15, 2016 at 8:02 pm said:
  
  We’re old souls
  
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Rechito on January 15, 2016 at 7:57 pm said:

Thanks for the offer but I’m not planning any giveaways. Thanks again.

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tearemartinadventure on January 24, 2016 at 4:46 pm said:

I love the way you’ve designed your page and why you’ve made it 🙂 happy travels and perhaps someday we’ll meet up!

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- Rechito on January 24, 2016 at 5:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks and safe travels to you!
  
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Erin Waldie on March 22, 2016 at 11:54 am said:

Really enjoyed your posts! Keep up the good work 🙂

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- Rechito on March 22, 2016 at 1:01 pm said:
  
  Thank you for such kind words!
  
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Lovely on April 5, 2016 at 2:13 pm said:

Hi sir I am promoting my facebook page! Please Like if you have time.. hehe.. Thanks!~ https://www.facebook.com/thelovelyrhythm/

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- Rechito on April 5, 2016 at 8:36 pm said:
  
  I liked your page, please do the same for mine, thanks
  https://www.facebook.com/EXPEDITIONHOBO/
  
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  - Lovely on April 5, 2016 at 8:37 pm said:
    
    Sure sir! no problem… 😀
    
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  - Rechito on April 5, 2016 at 8:40 pm said:
    
    Lovely,
    Don’t call me sir, you make me feel old. 🙂
    
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  - Lovely on April 5, 2016 at 8:42 pm said:
    
    Ok, Rechito… Thanks for the like.. I already liked your page too.. 🙂
    
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Retirement Lifestyle / Nomadic Adventurer on April 25, 2016 at 7:03 pm said:

You have a great site and I love your about statement of only having the means to travel as far as you bicycle could take you. As a child, I oftern dreamed of far off places based on the televisons show like the Marlin Perkins, Wild Kingdom and others. I will follow your journey as I begin my traveld of the US by RV, touring the US National Parks, with a focus on hiking. 🙂

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- Rechito on April 25, 2016 at 7:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks. I’m now living out my childhood dreams and creating new ones, discovering the world an a little of my self on the way.
  
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DinaOnTheGo! on July 4, 2016 at 9:27 am said:

all post are all interesting and adventurous!

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- Rechito on July 4, 2016 at 9:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you Dina. I’m just a man from Cebu trying to satisfy my curiosity of the world.
  
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Wanderlustspirit on August 6, 2016 at 8:19 am said:

I like the way you introduce yourself. I’ll learn so much from you.

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- Rechito on August 6, 2016 at 9:49 am said:
  
  Thanks, it’s straight from the heart, didn’t reinvent myself to fit a certain stereotypical traveler personality
  
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  - Wanderlustspirit on August 6, 2016 at 9:52 am said:
    
    you’re welcome 🙂
    
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Wendy Ong on December 26, 2016 at 8:54 pm said:

What a great phase/motto to live your life and travel by.

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- Rechito on December 26, 2016 at 9:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks, and thanks for stopping by!
  
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I.G. on December 27, 2016 at 11:13 pm said:

Great blog! Will start searching your archive for travel ideas 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

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- Rechito on December 27, 2016 at 11:48 pm said:
  
  Thanks! I’ve done the same and been inspired by other travel bloggers as well.
  
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Martin on January 3, 2017 at 10:53 pm said:

Happy new year! Just want to say thanks for liking our post on the Part-Time Travellers FB group. Love the name of your blog!

If you’re planning on visiting Singapore this year, we hope that you will check us out (www.thelocalfella.com) and consider getting a customised travel guide for your trip.

Happy travels!

God bless,
Martin

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- Rechito on January 3, 2017 at 11:03 pm said:
  
  I’ll be in Thailand and Bali in March. I wanted to do a short visit in Singapore as well but just don’t have enough time.
  Thanks and safe travels!
  
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lynelleg on July 26, 2017 at 2:06 am said:

Thanks for visiting my blog today. Your travel journey looks amazing. Come see Cape Town sometime.

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- Rechito on July 26, 2017 at 6:25 am said:
  
  I would love to!
  It’s one regret I have during my Africa trip that I didn’t have enough time to visit Cape Town.
  
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