Maculabo Island, Paracale’s Gold

Paracale, a Camarines Norte town made popular by its active gold and copper mining industry, has hidden treasures that are worth more than the precious metals underneath its soil – one of which is Maculabo Island. Maculabo Island Maculabo, a small island off the coast of Paracale, is approximately 300 hectares in land area. Home to a fishing community, the island is almost an hour boat ride from the fish port of Paracale. It boasts of fine white sand beach on turquoise water,... Read More

Tambobong Beach

The quaint town of Dasol, Pangasinan harbors a coast of cream sand and bountiful sea harvest. A spot that offers more than what you can think of, for a not so popular tourist destination – the Tambobong Beach. Tambobong Beach, a long stretch of cream sand of barangays Tambobong and Osmeña in Dasol, is Pangasinan’s another secret. Tambobong Beach on Barangay Tambobong Side   An hour-and-a-half ride from Alaminos, Tambobong promises a more relax and quiet... Read More

Travel Guide: Hundred Islands National Park (Alaminos)

The most popular tourist spot in Pangasinan, Hundred Islands National Park is a group of islands in Lingayen Gulf, Alaminos City. It is made up of 123 islands and islets (124 on low tide), believed to be formed more than two million years ago. Only five hours away from Manila, Hundred Islands is a perfect retreat from the busy city life. A cheap and fun way to experience the tropical Philippines, be it for a day tour, camping trip or overnight accommodation on any three developed... Read More

Travel Guide: Caramoan

In the farthest  coast of Camarines Sur is a paradise hidden in an underdeveloped and rural soil, where white sand beaches, limestone cliffs, islands and islets are common scenery. This is Caramoan! Caramoan, a peninsular town, is a group of islands and islets scattered in the Pacific Ocean, endowed with nature’s beauty and preserved by its seclusion. Made famous by the hit global reality show franchise “Survivor”, the group of islands is blessed with numerous... Read More

En Route to El Nido

This is the day one travelogue of the five-day trip to El Nido. The Tubbataha June 2010 plan was shelved for some reasons. But it didn’t stall our plan to pursue our backup trip. The equally enchanting El Nido, also in Palawan. Helicopter Island, El Nido El Nido, a protected area, is a town in northern mainland Palawan, 238 kilometers from Puerto Princesa and considered as one of the prime tourist spots in the country. A dream destination for some, the town is composed of... Read More

Sunburned at Culebra Island

Who says summer is already over? Not for beach people like us (Anj, BJ, Donna, Grace, Jonard and me). The gloomy forecast and scattered city showers didn’t stop us on our planned beach bumming up north. This time at Culebra Island, Pangasinan’s secret jewel. Culebra Island Culebra (Colibra) Island or formerly Camaso Island is a tiny island off the coast of Barangay Tambobong in Dasol, Pangasinan. It is located on the western side of the province fronting South China... Read More

Travel Guide: Malapascua

For years, this northernmost island of Cebu is a haven for scuba divers aiming to have an encounter with the Thresher Sharks – the Malapascua Island. The island has been synonymous to the Threshers since it is the only known place in the world that guarantees daily sightings for sharks of this kind. A barangay of the town of Daanbantayan, Malapascua is five hours away from the city capital. The island boasts of world class diving spots and white sand beaches, making it a... Read More

Kalanggaman (Calanggaman) Island: Leyte’s Hidden Gem

I never thought that an island named Kalanggaman (Calanggaman) exists. Not until my friend Tatz posted some photos of the place in her Multiply account last year. To my surprise, the island is part of Palompon in Leyte, the hometown of my mom. When I learned of it, I quickly approached my mom and ask if she knows the island and she answered positively in Cebuano, “atbang sa Palompon” or off the shore of Palompon. Wow! Kalanggaman Island, Palompon, Leyte I excitedly... Read More