Huge congratulations to our finalists in this region!
Here’s a little tally for you:
1 blogger from Singapore:
– Allan Lee
13 bloggers from Philippines:
– Nik Rielo
– Quez V
– Miguel Aquino
– Keith Andrew Pablico
– RV Panambo
– Tessa Michelle Go
– Maritzi Tullao
– Hazel Ureta
– Kathering Anne Cutar
– Aia Solis
– Anna Esguerra
– Fatima Elliz Balles
– Lyle Mark Bulado
3 bloggers from Malaysia:
– Jui Seng Quek
– Siow Lee Ng
– Jasmine Rajah
6 bloggers from India:
– Rupesh Nandy
– Elita Almeida
– Oindrila De
– Surya Bhattacharya
– Purujeet Parida
– Zachariah Joe
1 blogger from Indonesia:
– Lucky Haryadi
1 blogger from Nepal:
– Swati Pujari
But where will our wildcards be from?!
Oh, what a feeling to see this post! I am both ecstatic as well as humbled at the same time. It was a mad month and a half trying to garner all those votes, and I can only thank everyone who voted for me – including my fellow BBE contestants. Through the initiative, I’ve come to know of (and made friends with) quite a few bloggers from these parts… and that’s a good thing. Once again, thank you, HI, for the BBE. To the other finalists, good luck.
Good Luck Quek!
1 week to go 😁
Obrigado, amigo. How’s the weather over there?
At the moment is sunny all over the country!
By the time of the exchange the weather will be sunny and pleasant😎
As you may remember that I like winter, snow and winter sports you can imagine that this is not the best scenario for me, but still I enjoy kitesurfing and surfing and the weather is good for that 😉
Omg, i need so much sun and heat!!!!
That’s nice to know. Never been South America. So much of the culture there that I’d like to learn and know about. It’s perennially hot and humid here in Malaysia – 30degC average year-round – but the food is great. More so the people and sights. Come, meu irmao!
I love Asian food!
Mad is the word indeed as we only had two weeks. Hahaha. I followed Hostelling on Twitter last year but with so many things happening in our lives, we ended up becoming 31 days late. Anyway, congratulations on making it to #4 and thank you for making everyone feel welcome here. 🙂
Thank u, Tessa. Six days to go…… nervousssssss….
7 days to go.
By the way, to the nice people at HI reading this, a small typo in the post title. It’s “Oceania”. 🙂
Thanks for pointing that out – oops! Best of luck to you.
Nepal ❤ ❤ ❤ i would looove to go there..don't know anything about there, must be such an amazing place…
No No No 😃
You want to come to Brazil remember?
And I would like to go Asia ☺️
haha I would like to go to Asia too!! 😉
and for all those who want to come to south america.. you will be also enjoying the sunny days of spring in Argentina and the blossoming of the beautiful Jacarandá (purple flowers everywhere) ❤
ps: and amazing food!!
Agreed!
Argentinian food, specially the meat is one of the best! 👌
Brazil also has amazing dishes, full of flavour!! ^_^
take notes foodies of the world!!
OMG, i want to go to Argentina too !!sun and food, just what i need ! lol !! fortunately, we’re not going to choose the destinations, otherwise we could never manage to choose only one !!! 😉
Patagonia. Boca Juniors. Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Lionel Messi…… *blink blink*
Taking note on those 😍😍
Guys don’t forget asia also has amazing food 😍
Waouh! I only know Indonesia out of all these countries, but I am sure they are quite wonderful! Interesting that New Zealand and Australia didn’t make it… wild card?
Congratulations to all!
There are many beaches, landscapes and mountains here in the Philippines waiting to be explored! 🙂 My favorites are Mt. Pulag (where you can watch the sunrise across a sea of clouds beneath your feet), Mt. Pinatubo (whose bluegreen waters I always like to associate with gatorade..Haha), Taal Volcano (the tiniest volcano in the world), Mt. Mayon (The Perfect Cone). Then there’s Palawan for its beaches & the Ilocos region for its heritage. I honestly have a hard time picking favourites. There are 7,107 islands to choose from. 😀
Philippines is also in my wish list 😜
Lucie, visit Malaysia u must. Here are six reasons why: http://www.vincequek.com/2013/07/6-good-reasons-for-you-to-visit.html
I would love to one day!
You misspelt my name 😛 Good luck to all of us! 🙂
Mixed feelings seeing this post. Overwhelmed and just so thankful getting in here. If you’ve read my motivation, you would know why I felt this way. Yes, this is my second chance at life and I’m just honored to be part of this great adventure. At the same time, I am truly grateful for those who have voted (including fellow BBE Contestants). Thank you so much!
Thank you HI, you’ve build a great community (if you still don’t know it, I’ll repeat: this is a great community!!). I was able to exchange and know amazing bloggers here. Please know I’m holding thumbs with you. Let’s just embrace this community and make the most out of it. Last 6 days, I’m sure everyone can’t wait. Spreading #BBE love 🙂
I’ve made so many wonderful new friends in this group – crossing my fingers for each one!
I thought it was “holding thumbs” instead of crossing fingers for u, Karien.
Congratulations to Everyone! 🙂 I see that Zachariah Joe’s name is missing under the tally for India…
He’s on there now – thanks Jessica! Another huge congratulations to all of you, amazing work. Not long to go till the announcement, we are as excited as you are! 🙂