This is Viktor. He’s a Victorinox Sorbonne backpack. I met Viktor at Bratpack. I had just made the decision to go backpacking in Thailand, and I was antsy to start my preparations for the trip. I thought buying a backpack would be a great start. I chose Victorinox because it’s a brand you hardly see people toting. I’m weird like that. I believe I made a good choice; Viktor and I get along splendidly.<\/p>\n

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\nHe’s named not after the brand, but after Viktor Krum. Really.<\/em><\/div>\n
He went with me the first time I traveled alone to Cebu<\/a>, then went on to join me in Singapore<\/a>, and on to my first overseas solo travel in Thailand<\/a>. He also went with me to Bohol<\/a>. I didn’t bring him with me when I went to Melbourne<\/a>, but he followed me soon after, accompanying me to Sydney<\/a> and the Gold Coast<\/a>. <\/p>\n
On my second trip to Australia<\/a>, I made sure I brought him with me when I flew out of the Philippines. Viktor was with me and my sister’s family when we went to Ballarat<\/a>, through the Grampians<\/a> and Horsham<\/a>. He even went with us to Tasmania<\/a>. When I decided to stay put in the Philippines this 2008, Viktor supported my decision, joining me in exploring Donsol<\/a>, Coron<\/a>, Cebu<\/a> and Davao<\/a>. He will join me again in my upcoming trips before the year ends.<\/p>\n
That is our story. What is yours? Share the unique experiences you’ve had with your bags and get a chance to win a Hedgren, Timbuktu or Jansport<\/a> bag from Bratpack<\/strong>. Tell us about the places you’ve been to together, or how it helps you express your individuality. <\/p>\n
Contest Mechanics:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Contestants must write about their stories in their respective blogs.<\/li>\n
Be elaborate and give us details; plus points if you include pictures in your entry.<\/li>\n
Comment here or send a trackback so I’d know that you entered the contest.<\/li>\n
Your comment or trackback must be in before 11:59pm of November 14, 2008<\/strong>. Of course, entries must be written and completed before then. No comment or trackback disqualifies your entry.<\/strong><\/li>\n
The winning entry will be announced on November 19, 2008.<\/li>\n
Winners may claim their prizes at GeiserMaclang (c\/o Arbee Panga) Unit 7C, 114 Tuscan Bldg., V. A Rufino St., Legaspi Village , Makati City Tel: 812.8828\/ 812.9199, 0917.605.8122<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This contest is sponsored by Bratpack.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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