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[fangod9624]

Some conversation from PokéBeach.com that had me interested:

Let me tell you a story of what happened before Gold's Exbo (or should I say Ethan's Typhlosion) get his card after the leak:

When I first saw a blog post on Tumblr from Harlan, I was like: "Yea, NSFW stuff, leave that alone..." Until I saw people talking about Typhlosion being P Diddy.

And look, I haven't read the lore before the next week comes up, and for what can I say... Tol89 was RIGHT!

Sure I made roasts with Typhlosion being a predator before the Ethan's Typhlosion card but I feel bad for this adorable badger to get roasted by people cuz he's P Diddy fsr, EVEN ME!!!

And let me tell ya: the PokeAni HATED Typhlosion cuz he's ugly I think. But in 2022 a member of the Project Mew have a Typhlosion on his team, but he gave up.

Anyways, that is all! I still fondly remember the Typhlosion lore cuz for how they roasted him for being a predator. But now I know why everyone forgets it: the Mujina lore...

C'ya!😅

[aleksikessen-blog]

Buscalan Travel Guide – Expenses & Sample IT Included

Buscalan is home to tattooed women and warriors known as Butbut Tribe. The place has gathered special attention when the oldest mambabatok (traditional hand-tap tattoo artist) Apo Fangod was featured by an international documentary channel.

Kalinga is dotted with panoramic rice terraces. It is surrounded by lush mountains. The local people living in the mountainous region of Kalinga province and the natural beauty of the ecosystem will awe anyone who’ll set foot in the place. The Butbut Tribe of Buscalan has a unique culture and impressive intact tradition.

HOW TO GO TO BUSCALAN

HOW TO GO TO BUSCALAN FROM SAGADA

Since we came from Sagada, this was the route we took. **Check this link for Sagada Travel Guide.

Ride a jeepney to Bontoc. (Travel Time: 1 hour / Fare: ₱50)

From Bontoc, ride another jeepney to Buscalan. (Travel Time: 2-3 hours / Fare: ₱100)

Trek to Butbut Tribe. (Travel Time: 40 minutes to 1 hour / Guide fee: ₱1000 (5 pax)

HOW TO GO TO BUSCALAN FROM METRO MANILA

From Manila, you can reach Buscalan either through Tabuk (in Kalinga Province) or Bontoc (in Mountain Province)

Via Tabuk

From Kamias Terminal in Cubao, take a Victory Liner bus bound for Tabuk City. (Travel Time: 9-10 hours l Fare: ₱750-₱800)

Alight in front of St Williams Cathedral in Tabuk City.

Take a jeepney, van, or minibus bound for Brgy. Bugnay in Tinglayan, Kalinga Province. The first trip is at 7AM.

Van – terminal is located a few meters away from St. William’s Cathedral. These vans will go directly to the jump-off point. (You can skip the 4th step if you will take a van). (Travel Time: 2-3 hours / Fare: ₱150)

Minibus – mini buses bound for Bontoc, Mountain Province passes by the road in front of St. William’s Cathedral. Alight in Barangay Bugnay in Tinglayan. (Travel Time: 2-3 hours / Fare: ₱130)

Jeepney – terminal is situated several meters away from St. William’s Cathedral. Alight in Barangay Bugnay in Tinglayan. (Travel Time: 2-3 hours / Fare: ₱130)

From Barangay Bugnay, take a habal-habal (motorcycle ride) up to the jump-off point. Alight in Barangay Bugnay in Tinglayan. (Travel Time: 40 minutes to 1 hour / Fare: ₱100)

Via Bontoc

Coda Lines Corporation has a daily trip from Cubao Terminal to Bontoc. The bus leaves daily at 8PM, 9PM and 10PM.  (Travel Time: 11 hours / Fare: ₱750-₱800)

From Bontoc, take a jeepney or bus bound for Tabuk City. They pass through Tinglayan. The first trip is at 7AM and the last trip at 11AM. Ask to be dropped off to the junction to Buscalan and trek for an hour to reach the village.

GOING BACK TO METRO MANILA FROM BUSCALAN

There’s a jeepney that goes directly to Bontoc. It leaves the jump-off point at 9AM. From Bontoc, you can ride the Coda Bus bound for Manila.

WHERE TO STAY IN BUSCALAN

Homestay is the only accommodation option in the village of Buscalan. We stayed at Charlie Homestay and the rate is P350 per person

WHAT TO DO IN BUSCALAN

Get a tribal tattoo, ideally from Apo Whang-od. Securing a tattoo session with the Apo is quite a challenge because she’s so in-demand, busy, and frail now. When we were there the only tattoo she does was her 3-dot signature (not even her real signature) for ₱500. Tattoo rates vary depending on size and design. Cheapest is ₱500.

See the splendid rice terraces of Buscalan.

Coffee! Take a sip even if it’s freaking 45 degree Celsius hot outside. Bring home a bag, too!

If you haven’t been to Sagada, visit the attractions they have there! Here’s a great travel guide to keep you going. You’re welcome.

SAMPLE BUSCALAN ITINERARY  (via Bontoc)

Day 0 Manila to Bontoc

1800: Departure from Coda Lines Cubao to Bontoc

Day 1 Bontoc to Buscalan 0600H: Arrival in Bontoc. Breakfast 0700H: Ride a jeepney bound for Buscalan 1000H: Arrival in jump-off. Trek to Butbut Tribe 1100H: Arrival. Find a homestay. Settle. Lunch. 1330H: Free time. Tattoo. Roam around. 1800H: Dinner. Socials.

Day 2 Going Home 0530H: Wake up and see the sunrise in Padjao Rice Terraces 0630H: Breakfast 0700H: Trek back to the jump-off point 0830H: Catch a jeep back to Tabuk or Bontoc then Manila

BUSCALAN RATES & EXPENSES (projected)

ITEMS RATES NOTES Eco-cultural fee ₱75 per person Local guide ₱1000 per day This is mandatory – 1 guide to 5 tourists Homestay ₱200-₱350 per person Tattoo ₱500-₱2,500 Depends on its size and complexity

LET US GO VISUAL!

Check out our Buscalan Vlog so you can at least have an idea on what to expect from the trip.

TRIVIA

Trivia 1 – Apo Wang-Od’s real name is Apo Fangod. Contrary to popular belief, she can actually write. Her original signature was her full name and not just three dots.

Trivia 2 – Apo Fangod (Wang Od) was once branded as the “The Last Living Mambabatok” because no one from the generation after her studied the art. That is no longer applicable now as a lot of youngsters in Butbut Tribe have already acquired the skills and talent in hand-tap tattooing.

Trivia 3 – Before their promotion, not everyone who visited the tribe and asked to be tattooed got one. Their ink is sacred. In fact, they once had a ceremonial tradition where they need to kill a chicken before tattooing. The color of the liver of the killed chicken will determine if you deserve to be inked or not, and only Apo Fangod has a say on the design. It’s a different story now. All you have to do is pay, choose the design you want to be imprinted on your body, and that’s it. This is the reason why I did not bother to get inked. I personally think the “batok” has already lost its relevance.

TRAVEL TIPS

No ATM in the area.

No restaurants in Buscalan. Bring your own baon/food. You may also use cooking facilities in the homestay.

Tattooing schedule is on a first-come-first-served basis.

Taking a bath is prohibited after the tattoo session so it is best to take a bath first before getting inked.

For arranged group trip to Buscalan, you may contact our travel agency partner Sole Adventours. You can message them here – https://www.facebook.com/SoleAdventours/messages

For more virtual and interactive live updates, you can check our INSTAGRAM PAGE or follow us on TWITTER.

Be part of Love. Eat. Wander. Facebook Community Page for more updates and travel tips. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel for videos.

Thank you for dropping by!

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From Kuya @lanewilcken -- [PLEASE SHARE] I'm working on a new book on Filipino tattoos titled, “FILIPINO TATTOOS: ANCESTORS & DESCENDANTS.” This book will explain the meanings of our ancient tattoos with a focus on the SPIRITUAL nature of our traditional hand-tapped tattooing practice. I am looking for individuals who want to share their spiritual experiences with receiving a HAND-TAPPED batok / tattoo. (NO MACHINE WORK PLEASE.) Many of you are familiar with my books, “Filipino Tattoos Ancient to Modern” and “The Forgotten Children of Maui: Filipino Myths, Tattoos and Rituals of a Demigod.” Unfortunately, because of my original publisher's restrictions, my books have not been widely available in the Philippines. Because of this, I am creating this new book that will be released both electronically and in hard copy, and most importantly, AVAILABLE IN THE PHILIPPINES. If you would like to have your story considered for being included in this book, please: 1. Write about your spiritual experience. (500 to 1500 words) 2. Include who was the mambabatok / tattoo practitioner who did your tattoo, where you received it, and when you received it. 3. Include a high resolution image of your tattoo and / or an image of you receiving your tattoo. 4. E-mail your story and images to lane_w2@yahoo.com DEADLINE for submissions is June 10th 2017. Those chosen to be included in the book will receive a free e-copy of the book and an opportunity to get an advance PRINTED copy for just the printing cost and shipping. Feel free to message me via Instagram or Facebook with any questions. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat, Lane Wilcken #FilipinoTattoosAncienttoModern #FilipinoTattoosAncestorsandDescendants #KATAOlivingtraditions #ForgottenChildrenofMaui #handtapped #handtaptattoo #filipinotattoos #austronesian #mambabatok #spiritualtattoos #ApoWhangod #Whangod #fangod #filipinotattoo #batok #batek #buscalan #katributatu #lanewilcken #onlyinthephilippines #babaylan #ritesofpassage #pinoy #pinay #pinaytattoo #maganda #astig #mythologymadeflesh #ancestorsremembered

[fangod9624]

Another day, another headcanon history of my cursed world at the Euro 2020.

As you see at the image, what we're going to talk about is something that the "competition" somehow returns: Greedent and Morpeko rivalry.

Although we didn't get enough of this rivalry enough cuz... JN... *chuckles* there was a KINDA lore about this:

Russia was participated in the Euro 2020, right? (if you ever saw my previous post about the 3rd anniversary of this Kira comic) Well... if you discovered how CURSED this language detector was from 2010 to early 2022 (if I get this right cuz I need information for this language detector thing...) Skwovet was RUSSIAN!

Now some Google Translates have fun with the original pronunciation of those names (take an example of Daniel or Elevenlabs), just like Dedenne which its original pronunciation, DEH-den, is Danish. (excluding Minun since Minun means "my" in Finnish).

Now 5% of Russians joined the protest (i have a protest about it lol) because of Skwovet being Russian. They were some voice of concerns, Pop Team Epic's Pokémon collaboration...AND THE WORST PART? Putin invades Ukraine because he doesn't want Ukraine to join the NATO!

James's Morpeko was in charge of commiting war crimes in other countries because this Pokémon's language detector was in Russia. THEN, they're not guilty cuz 2022 change of the language detector.

This was THE craziest stories ever told by me.

C'ya! 😃

[fangod9624]

So next week will be its 3rd anniversary of this meme I made back then. Well, not knowing what Minun ACTUALLY means in Finnish (means "my" lol), let me tell you my lore of Finland and its 3 month chaos.

Well, excluding Brawl Stars cuz idk what happened lol, on April 9th 2021, the Plusle and Minun handymen episode was aired in Japan. With COTD like Devi (Minun) and Multa (Plusle), guess who injured after he/she got tripping: Devi.

Finnish fans were ok but they weren't ok with the episode, because it's boring and shit. 2 months later, Eriksen got injured really bad and almost died in the Euro 2020 match Denmark vs Finland. 15 minutes later, Finland scored. It ended 1-0.

American hours after the match, Kira posted this comic featuring Odette for her #ViserLeagueTournament thing. While Mana releasing her Minun (or being like a following Pokémon ig...), 25% of fans was mad because Minun means "my" in Finnish and it's not a coincidence.

The 75% believed everyone didn't knew this until now, and it was a coincidence. Finland loses to Russia 1-0 and didn't make it to the playoffs.

Like, ik other shit just happened but idc. I ONLY need these because it's near and during Euro 2020.

C'ya!😃

[fangod9624]

Real talk:

I'm........... Pissed.......... VERY PISSED............

Let me tell you what happened: In my country I had this anime-media with subs or dub version. It so fun and games until one day, JUST ONE FUCKING DAY, this site was shut down or moved because of copyright issues or money.

Now what's the other thing that I'm pissed is that you already know Harlan, the original page of Jadeazora, didn't covered a lot of the filler episodes this month and age until February 9th, y'know, but they're covering Hazbin Hotel's new episode. Remember one time when Verbalace, known for his cartoon beatbox battles, has sell 50k dollars for a Hazbin Hotel's "hide away" project? Yeah, that's what I meant...

Another part of why I'm pissed is that Bulbapedia servers are down. Yes, you heard that right, THEY ARE DOWN FOR NO FUCKING REASON, and I saw that during my school episode.

Honestly, idk how February is going to ruin my miserable life even WORSE, and I don't wanna know.

C'ya! 😄

[aleksikessen-blog]

Buscalan Travel Guide – Expenses & Sample IT Included

Buscalan is home to tattooed women and warriors known as Butbut Tribe. The place has gathered special attention when the oldest mambabatok (traditional hand-tap tattoo artist) Apo Fangod was featured by an international documentary channel.

Kalinga is dotted with panoramic rice terraces. It is surrounded by lush mountains. The local people living in the mountainous region of Kalinga province and the natural beauty of the ecosystem will awe anyone who’ll set foot in the place. The Butbut Tribe of Buscalan has a unique culture and impressive intact tradition.

HOW TO GO TO BUSCALAN

HOW TO GO TO BUSCALAN FROM SAGADA

Since we came from Sagada, this was the route we took. **Check this link for Sagada Travel Guide.

Ride a jeepney to Bontoc. (Travel Time: 1 hour / Fare: ₱50)

From Bontoc, ride another jeepney to Buscalan. (Travel Time: 2-3 hours / Fare: ₱100)

Trek to Butbut Tribe. (Travel Time: 40 minutes to 1 hour / Guide fee: ₱1000 (5 pax)

HOW TO GO TO BUSCALAN FROM METRO MANILA

From Manila, you can reach Buscalan either through Tabuk (in Kalinga Province) or Bontoc (in Mountain Province)

Via Tabuk

From Kamias Terminal in Cubao, take a Victory Liner bus bound for Tabuk City. (Travel Time: 9-10 hours l Fare: ₱750-₱800)

Alight in front of St Williams Cathedral in Tabuk City.

Take a jeepney, van, or minibus bound for Brgy. Bugnay in Tinglayan, Kalinga Province. The first trip is at 7AM.

Van – terminal is located a few meters away from St. William’s Cathedral. These vans will go directly to the jump-off point. (You can skip the 4th step if you will take a van). (Travel Time: 2-3 hours / Fare: ₱150)

Minibus – mini buses bound for Bontoc, Mountain Province passes by the road in front of St. William’s Cathedral. Alight in Barangay Bugnay in Tinglayan. (Travel Time: 2-3 hours / Fare: ₱130)

Jeepney – terminal is situated several meters away from St. William’s Cathedral. Alight in Barangay Bugnay in Tinglayan. (Travel Time: 2-3 hours / Fare: ₱130)

From Barangay Bugnay, take a habal-habal (motorcycle ride) up to the jump-off point. Alight in Barangay Bugnay in Tinglayan. (Travel Time: 40 minutes to 1 hour / Fare: ₱100)

Via Bontoc

Coda Lines Corporation has a daily trip from Cubao Terminal to Bontoc. The bus leaves daily at 8PM, 9PM and 10PM.  (Travel Time: 11 hours / Fare: ₱750-₱800)

From Bontoc, take a jeepney or bus bound for Tabuk City. They pass through Tinglayan. The first trip is at 7AM and the last trip at 11AM. Ask to be dropped off to the junction to Buscalan and trek for an hour to reach the village.

GOING BACK TO METRO MANILA FROM BUSCALAN

There’s a jeepney that goes directly to Bontoc. It leaves the jump-off point at 9AM. From Bontoc, you can ride the Coda Bus bound for Manila.

WHERE TO STAY IN BUSCALAN

Homestay is the only accommodation option in the village of Buscalan. We stayed at Charlie Homestay and the rate is P350 per person

WHAT TO DO IN BUSCALAN

Get a tribal tattoo, ideally from Apo Whang-od. Securing a tattoo session with the Apo is quite a challenge because she’s so in-demand, busy, and frail now. When we were there the only tattoo she does was her 3-dot signature (not even her real signature) for ₱500. Tattoo rates vary depending on size and design. Cheapest is ₱500.

See the splendid rice terraces of Buscalan.

Coffee! Take a sip even if it’s freaking 45 degree Celsius hot outside. Bring home a bag, too!

If you haven’t been to Sagada, visit the attractions they have there! Here’s a great travel guide to keep you going. You’re welcome.

SAMPLE BUSCALAN ITINERARY  (via Bontoc)

Day 0 Manila to Bontoc

1800: Departure from Coda Lines Cubao to Bontoc

Day 1 Bontoc to Buscalan 0600H: Arrival in Bontoc. Breakfast 0700H: Ride a jeepney bound for Buscalan 1000H: Arrival in jump-off. Trek to Butbut Tribe 1100H: Arrival. Find a homestay. Settle. Lunch. 1330H: Free time. Tattoo. Roam around. 1800H: Dinner. Socials.

Day 2 Going Home 0530H: Wake up and see the sunrise in Padjao Rice Terraces 0630H: Breakfast 0700H: Trek back to the jump-off point 0830H: Catch a jeep back to Tabuk or Bontoc then Manila

BUSCALAN RATES & EXPENSES (projected)

ITEMS RATES NOTES Eco-cultural fee ₱75 per person Local guide ₱1000 per day This is mandatory – 1 guide to 5 tourists Homestay ₱200-₱350 per person Tattoo ₱500-₱2,500 Depends on its size and complexity

LET US GO VISUAL!

Check out our Buscalan Vlog so you can at least have an idea on what to expect from the trip.

TRIVIA

Trivia 1 – Apo Wang-Od’s real name is Apo Fangod. Contrary to popular belief, she can actually write. Her original signature was her full name and not just three dots.

Trivia 2 – Apo Fangod (Wang Od) was once branded as the “The Last Living Mambabatok” because no one from the generation after her studied the art. That is no longer applicable now as a lot of youngsters in Butbut Tribe have already acquired the skills and talent in hand-tap tattooing.

Trivia 3 – Before their promotion, not everyone who visited the tribe and asked to be tattooed got one. Their ink is sacred. In fact, they once had a ceremonial tradition where they need to kill a chicken before tattooing. The color of the liver of the killed chicken will determine if you deserve to be inked or not, and only Apo Fangod has a say on the design. It’s a different story now. All you have to do is pay, choose the design you want to be imprinted on your body, and that’s it. This is the reason why I did not bother to get inked. I personally think the “batok” has already lost its relevance.

TRAVEL TIPS

No ATM in the area.

No restaurants in Buscalan. Bring your own baon/food. You may also use cooking facilities in the homestay.

Tattooing schedule is on a first-come-first-served basis.

Taking a bath is prohibited after the tattoo session so it is best to take a bath first before getting inked.

For arranged group trip to Buscalan, you may contact our travel agency partner Sole Adventours. You can message them here – https://www.facebook.com/SoleAdventours/messages

For more virtual and interactive live updates, you can check our INSTAGRAM PAGE or follow us on TWITTER.

Be part of Love. Eat. Wander. Facebook Community Page for more updates and travel tips. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel for videos.

Thank you for dropping by!

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Should you want to add/dispute something in this article, please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!

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