Travel Guide: Legazpi City

A progressive city by the bay nested in the backdrop of the Philippines’ most beautiful yet active volcano – Mt. Mayon, dubbed as the world’s most perfect cone, is Legazpi City. The capital of the Province of Albay and regional hub for Bicolandia, Legazpi City beckons everyone with its amazing scenery, natural wonders, delicious cuisines and delicacy, and lovely people. But Legazpi City not only boasts of its own attractions, it also serves as gateway to the... Read More

How to Spend Less in Caramoan and Catanduanes

We had a chance to revisit Caramoan but this time via the easier and cheaper yet unpopular gateway – Virac, Catanduanes. It was like hitting two birds with one stone because Caramoan and Catanduanes are equally beautiful uncrowded places. Matukad Island of Caramoan Geographically speaking, Catanduanes is just a stone throw away from Caramoan, a merely less than an hour ride from Codon Port. While the usual route from Manila of Naga-Sabang-Guijalo-Paniman takes about... Read More

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

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

Surviving Caramoan (A Budget Friendly Guide)

Not everyone has a luxury of time for a long luxurious vacations. Some have to plan on a limited budget and take advantage of weekend breaks to unwind, relax and enjoy. But for us, beach lovers, it is a time for adventure, to explore and have fun, in a budget of course. This time – Caramoan. Caramoan is a peninsular town in Camarines Sur consisting of islands and islets that spread across the Pacific. Some say that the place is like Coron or El Nido in Palawan and Boracay... Read More

Calaguas: Paradise on a Budget! (A DIY Guide)

Are you contemplating on a perfect summer getaway but being held back by your tight budget? Do you prefer the quiet and laid back beach experience over the beach parties and active night life? Are you into adventure and want an unforgettable one? If you answered “yes” to all of these questions, then Calaguas is for you. Calaguas is for you too! It is true. With less than two thousand bucks, you can have your ultimate island experience in the hidden paradise of... Read More

Fall in Love in Calaguas

Unknown to many, there lies a paradise in the northern most province of Bicolandia that can compete with Boracay and will definitely beat this infamous beach in the Philippines, no questions asked. With its turquoise waters that rest in its long stretch of powdery white sand, complemented with the serenity of the place, Calaguas Island is your piece of heaven. It was February 14th of 2009, Valentines Day, when we went there and fell in love. Calaguas Islands is a group of islands... Read More