Lesson 2: Writing a Travelogue

by: Ivy Rose L. Justiniani

I. Learning Outcomes
The trainees shall be able to:
1. define the meaning of travelogue
2. watch a short video documentary on “Cagayan River”
3. discuss the benefits of the Cagayan River using the semantic web
4. create a travelogue photo collage with teammates
5. develop cooperation and appreciation of the artwork

II. Subject Matter

Writing a Travelogue
A. Key Concepts: Travelogue
III. Materials:
Indigenous materials, laptop, colored papers, sound box
References:
Bilasano, J.B and Iglesias, J.E.V (2016) Writing Manual 7 for K to 12,
Educational Resources Corporation, Quezon City
Photo Images Retrieved from Google Images

Video Clip by mchuidem (2008). Retrieved August 3, 2017 from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaRh6ejNcDc

Vigattintourism (2017) Retrieve August 1, 2017 from

https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Cagayan-River-The-Longest-
and-Largest-River-in-the-Philippines

Values Statement:

Creativity, Cooperation, Fun

IV. Procedure:

a. Motivation: The teacher will ask questions:

Are you the type of person who likes to travel and take photos?
Do you share memorable moments through Instagram or Facebook?
Do you travel alone or with a set of friends?
When you are on a vacation, what are some of the activities you mostly do?

b. Presentation:
 Travelling means getting experiences and enjoying the moments with your
friends and family. Some people travel because they wanted to relax, write a blog
and they wanted to have a peace of mind. Others, they travel because they
wanted to be familiar with the culture of the place and meet people along the
way. From your travels, what lessons have you learned?

c. Lesson Proper
Writing a Travelogue

“A Travelogue is a movie, book, booklet, or an illustrated lecture about the

places visited and experiences encountered by a traveller (Bilesano and Iglesias,
2016, p. 42)”.

People like to read travelogue to know the information of a particular place

before deciding to visit. A travelogue gives detailed information about a specific
place, the wonderful attractions and beautiful areas to visit so that tourists will be
tempted to go on for a vacation.

Sinha (as cited in Bilesano and Iglesias, 2016, p. 42) suggested seven tips in
writing a travelogue.

1. Research about the place. Before writing a particular story of a place, be sure
to ask complete information. You can interview locals or have a sight visit
if it’s near to you. Read books or surf the internet.
2. Give a photographic description of the place. Describe the place in such a
manner that the reader can visualize it.
3. Highlight Various Tourist Attractions.
4. Mention the ways and means to reach the destination. A traveller must know
how to get to the place he would like to visit. You can give details of the
transportation fee, the transportation arrangement or any detail that you need.
5. Name a few good hotels. You can suggest a cheaper hotel near the location
of the place you would like to visit, the costs per room.
6. Aside from the tourist attractions, you can also pay a visit to places such as a
souvenir shop, museum, local winery, shops, bargain or elusive items sold at
the local market.
7. Give some cultural background. Giving some information would give the
information richer in content.

c1. Task: Read the following selection and answer the questions that follow.

Cagayan River: The longest and largest river in the Philippines

The Cagayan River is also known as the Rio Grande de Cagayan, is the
longest, largest, and widest river in the country. It is located in the Cagayan
Valley Region in the northeast part of Luzon Island and traverses the provinces
of Nueva Viscaya, Quirino, Babela and Cagayan (Vigattintourism, 2017)
 The small stream from Balele Pass, Cordillera, Caraballo and Sierra
Madre Mountains meet other streams and river and flew to the Cagayan River.

Photo taken by Bert Balonzo of flickr.com, Retrieved on August 3, 2017 from

https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Cagayan-River-The-Longest-and-Largest-River-in-the-
Philippines

The river passes through one of the few remaining primary forests in the
country and its biodiversity is truly remarkable. It supports the endemic and
endangered species like the Luzon bleeding-heart pigeon (Gallicolumba
Luzonica), Philippine Eagle (Pilhecophaga Jeffreyi) and a rare rivervine fish
ludong (Estreaus Plicatilis).

Courtesy of Google Image

Cagayan River has a total length approximately 350 kilometres (220 mi)
and a drainage basin which covers 27, 753 square kilometres (10, 715 sq. mi). It
is located in the Cagayan Valley Region in the northeast part of Luzon Island. It
traverses the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Isabela and Cagayan
(http://en.wiki.pedia.org/wiki/Cagayan_River).

The rivers headwater is at the Caballo Mountains of Central Luzon at an

elevation of approximately 1, 524 meter (5000 ft). The river flows north for
 some 350 kilometers (220 mi) to its mouth at the Babuyan Channel near the twon
of Aparri Cagayan.

Courtesy of Google Image

Many tourists and locals are visiting the place because of its clean river
and greenery surroundings. Aside from visiting Cagayan River, tourist can also
enjoy white water rafting and kayaking.

c2.video clip Presentation

Here is a short video clip of Cagayan River by mchuidem (2008). Retrieved

August 3, 2017 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaRh6ejNcDc

How to get there:

By Plane – Airline Companies

 Airphil Express, Cebu Pacific routes to the Provincial Capitol of Tuguegarao
from Manila

By Bus – Bus Companies

 Florida
 Baliwag Transit Inc.
 Victory Liner
 Dominion

Scheduled Trips: Manila to Tuguegarao

Travel Time: 8 to 12 hrs.

Accommodation:
 Ivory Hotel and Suites located at Buntun Highway/Tuguegarao, Cagayan
Valley, Isabela
 Villa Blanca Hotel can be found at 13 Pattaui St. Ugac
 Norte, Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley, Isabela
  Mango Suites located at 1 Rizal St St., corner Balzain Road, Tuguegarao,
Cagayan Valley, Isabel

Source: Vigattintourism (2017) Retrieve Augut 1, 2017 from

https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Cagayan-River-The-Longest-and-
Largest-River-in-the-Philippines
C2.Comprehesnsion Question
Answer the following questions:

1. How would you describe Cagayan River?

2. From the reading selection, are you interested to visit the place?
3. If you are a foreigner reading the travelogue, would you like to visit
Cagayan River?
4. Can you consider Cagayan River as one of the tourist attractions in Cagayan
Valley Region?
5. What do you think will local do to promote Cagayan River in the whole
Philippines?

IV. Activity

From the reading selection, what are the benefits of Cagayan River to the lives
of people in terms of tourism, economic, social and domestic aspects?

a. Generalization:

Cagayan River known as Rio Grande de Cagayan is the longest,

largest and widest river in the country. It has rich and abundant water
supply. It has benefited the people in the community as well as the tourism
industry of Cagayan Valley Region.
V. Application
Work by pairs. Create your own travelogue story by describing your
hometown or any place you have travelled in Visayas. Describe the beautiful
attractions you can see or the activities you can enjoy while on a trip. You can
use pictures and any creative materials to make your travelogue collage fun and
interesting.
VI. Assignment

Choose a place you would like to visit in the Philippines or abroad. Place
a picture why would you like to visit the place? Write your output in a short size
bondpaper.