Travel Guide: Capul Island

Monday, May 6, 2013

The story behind the island’s present name can be traced back to the early Spanish era, but the island’s history and stories began even beyond the chronicles known at our time. Capul, an island municipality of Northern Samar, is a tiny village in San Bernardino Strait. The current name is coined and shortened from its previous name, Acapulco Island, to commemorate its importance during the Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade of 1600s. In the late 1800s, the Spaniards built a lighthouse in the island that marks the importance of Capul in the maritime navigation of their time. It served and...

Travel Guide: Coron (Updated)

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Coron, a second-class municipality in northern Palawan is a paradise blessed with rich marine life, endemic flora and fauna, and magnificent landscape. With its stunning limestone cliffs, pristine white sand beaches, picturesque lagoons and lakes, amazing underwater ship wrecks and natural scenery, the place imprints an indelible beauty to everyone who falls to its unique charm. The town is also home to seven enchanting lakes which are sacred cultural sites of Tagbanua tribe. Of these seven lakes, only two are open to public – the Kayangan Lake which is named as the cleanest lake in the...

Travel Guide: Siquijor

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Nested in the western corner of Bohol Sea and surrounded by bigger islands of Visayas and Mindanao, is the lovely province of Siquijor, a small island that offers big surprises. Formerly called “Isla de Fuego” or Island of Fire during the early Spanish era, Siquijor used to be a town of Negros Oriental until it became an independent province in 1971. It is the third smallest province in the country with a total land area of only 343.5 square kilometers. Today, Siquijor is a fast becoming tourist favorite in Central Visayas due to its natural beauty and mystical charm. Its white sand...

Travel Guide: Carabao Island (Hambil)

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

For years, Carabao Island, the southernmost island of Romblon, has been living in the shadow of the world famous Boracay Island of Aklan, its so called “twin sister”. Popularly known as Hambil to the locals, Carabao Island is only an hour away from the hustle and bustle of the famed party island. But despite its close proximity to Boracay, Carabao Island offers an entirely contrasting ambiance. Carabao Island is politically known as the town of San Jose in the province of Romblon. It has five barangays, home to less than 10,000 inhabitants. While the island’s primary source of...

Travel Guide: El Nido (Updated)

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

North of the mainland Palawan is a paradise considered by many as one of their dream destinations. With 45 islands and islets that harbor some of the country’s best white sand beaches, hidden lagoons, picturesque cliffs and rich marine life underneath its Earth, El Nido is indeed a piece of paradise. The town is a managed and resource protected area of Palawan, 238 kilometers from Puerto Princesa. Contrary to common notion that El Nido is an expensive destination, the place is in fact, can be explored on a budget. With plenty of budget accommodations lined up on the streets of the town and...

Updated Travel Guide: Sagada

Friday, November 23, 2012

Fifteen hundred feet above the sea is a small and tranquil town of Sagada in Mountain Province, 275 Kilometers north of Manila. A remote town with so much to offer to anyone who chooses to experience its distinct appeal. With its temperate weather, wondrous caves and cliffs, lofty rice terraces and waterfalls, luscious foods and delicacies, rich heritage and traditions, Sagada promises everyone an unforgettable and truly remarkable experience with nature and culture. Sagada also embraces its visitors with the warm hospitality of the locals that complements the beauty of the place. Undoubtedly,...

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Colorado Falls of Tuba, Benguet

Nature,Spots: Tuesday, May 21, 2013

One of the spots near Baguio City that tourists usually bypass is the Colorado Falls of Twin Peaks, Tuba, Benguet. It is one of the four waterfalls in the town, the others include Canyon Falls in Camp 3, Bridal Veil Falls in Camp 4 and Hydro Falls in Camp 6. Colorado Falls and natural pool of Tuba, Benguet Located... Read More

Slideshow: Truly Amazing Sablayan

Photo Blog,Slideshow: Monday, May 20, 2013

On my supposed fourth visit to Apo Reef, the unfavorable sea condition made the trip impossible. But it turned to be a blessing in disguise for I have explored and rediscovered the town of Sablayan in Occidental Mindoro, a place I always overlook. Needless to say, Sablayan is more than just Apo Reef.... Read More

Travel Guide: Capul Island

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Baler on a Folding Bike

Travelogues: Sunday, April 14, 2013

I was supposed to go to Sinulog on the third weekend of January but the flights to and from Cebu on that weekend were already fully booked. So I thought of another place to go and for some reason I ended up choosing Baler. Baler is the capital of the province of Aurora, a town increasingly becoming popular... Read More

Quick Getaways Near Manila

Spots: Saturday, April 6, 2013

I have been receiving a lot of inquiries over SMS, email, twitter, facebook, through my blog and even personally about places to go near Metro Manila that are ideal for a quick getaways so I thought of publishing my compilations of my usual answers. For those planning a quickie weekend or a day trip... Read More

Slideshow: More of Corregidor

Photo Blog,Slideshow: Tuesday, April 2, 2013

The island of Corregidor holds countless secrets that only the ruins could probably know. But there are stories, previously untold and now declassified, that will surely pique our interests. Stories that we probably know or heard of albeit only on the surface. “Of Bombs, Big Guns and Lost Gold“,... Read More

Travel Guide: Coron (Updated)

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As a supporter and a part-time volunteer of Save Philippines Seas (SPS), I am inviting everyone to gear up and join the first ever Seatizen’s Festival, a second year anniversary celebration of SPS that is expected to draw around 2,000 attendees. Seatizen’s Festival is a birthday party-slash-fundraiser with a fun run, Sunday market, and concert [...]

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Pahiyas Festival 2013: A Thanksgiving for a Bountiful Harvest

All roads lead to Lucban Quezon this May for the staging of Pahiyas Festival 2013, an annual celebration of thanksgiving for farmer’s bountiful harvest in honor of their patron saint, San Isidro Labrador. Various activities are lined up starting May 1st, with the main event on May 15th. Considered as one of the most awaited [...]

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Snapshot: An Ultralight Aircraft Ride Experience

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