Cagbalete Island
Posted by Lakwatsero in Destinations, Luzon on 17. Aug, 2009 | 17 Comments
Off the coast of Mauban, Quezon, an unforgettable island experience awaits everyone – the Cagbalate Island.
Cagbalete is another jewel of the Quezon Province. Located in the Lamon Bay fronting the Pacific Ocean, it is another paradise in the province of Quezon surrounded by fine white sand that exposes during low tide.
Anawangin Cove
Posted by Lakwatsero in Destinations, Luzon on 05. Jul, 2009 | 31 Comments
The eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1991 changed the landscape of Central Luzon, and among the changes is the emergence of a secluded cove dotted with Agoho trees on ash and sand mixture – the Anawangin Cove.
Anawangin Cove is in the province of Zambales, facing the South China Sea. It can be reached via half an hour boat ride from Barangay Pundaquit or San Miguel in San Antonio, Zambales or via a four to six hours trek of Mt. Pundaquit.
Bucas Grande Islands/Sohoton National Park (Socorro)
Posted by Lakwatsero in Destinations, Mindanao on 19. Jun, 2009 | 13 Comments
On the other side of the surfing haven Siargao lies the town of Socorro in Surigao del Norte, home to the Bucas Grande Islands also known as the Sohoton National Park.
The group of islands is blessed with numerous caves, some still undiscovered, white sand beaches, waterfalls, mangroves, iron woods, inland lakes, vast fishing grounds, and wonderful corals that are ideal for snorkeling.
Mt. Pinatubo
Posted by Lakwatsero in Destinations, Luzon on 11. May, 2009 | 8 Comments
In 1991, a dormant volcano north of Manila discharged millions of tons of sulfur dioxide in the air when it was awaken after more than 600 years of nap, on what is considered as the largest and most catastrophic volcanic eruption in the recent years. Ashes covered the entire Luzon landmass and even reached Vietnam, [...]
Jomalig Island
Posted by Lakwatsero in Destinations, Luzon on 16. Apr, 2009 | 113 Comments
On the easternmost part of Polilio Group is an unknown and unspoiled paradise of Jomalig, an island municipality of Quezon Province. Jomalig (pronounced as humalig) is a sixth class municipality, consisting of five barangays and with a population of 6,111 based on 2007 census. The locals, “Jomaligins”, being so kind, are the pride of the [...]
