Bicol is the largest island in the Philippine archipelago. It is the home of the iconic “perfect cone” volcano – Bulkang Mayon. It also offers seemingly endless beaches, lush greeneries, fascinating historical attractions, diverse cultures and popular dishes. It is known before as “Ibalong” before the Spanish colonization. Our Bicol trip was a ‘not-so-much’ planned…
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15 Destinations Near Baguio City
Dubbed as the “Summer Capital of the Philippines”, Baguio became one of the well-known tourist destinations in the Philippines. Aside from its cold weather and numerous pine trees, Baguio is famous for its Panagbenga Flower festival, no doubt, visitors come and go. Over the years, especially in the peak season, Baguio became too crowded and…
Masbate’s Untouched Beauty – Burias Group of Islands, Philippines
I was invited by my sister to try out a 2D1N weekend beach getaway, since the pressure in school and balancing other aspects of college life is already overwhelming; without further ado, I said yes. Burias Island is one of the three major islands of Masbate province in the Philippines. It boasts the islands of…
Get the Feel of the Cordilleran Blossoms – Sayangan, Atok, Benguet, Philippines
The municipality of Atok is dubbed as The High Heart of Benguet. There are plenty of attractions in here, this is where you can locate the Philippine Pali or the Highest Point of the Philippine Highway System with an elevation of 7,400 feet above sea level. And you can also visit the 3rd tallest mountain…
Little Boracay of the North – Potipot Island, Candelaria, Zambales, Philippines
When you hear the place “Zambales”, you will often think about the famous coves, the creamy white sand beaches, the pristine waters and the alluring sky. But more than that, Zambales offers islands which can be one of your destinations. One of these islands is the Potipot Island in Candelaria, Zambales. Tagged as “Little Boracay…
Taking the Road Less Travelled – Sabah, Malaysian Borneo with 14K ALL-IN
DISCLAIMER: Please note that the total costs, breakdown of prices and foreign exchange may vary. “I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” A line from the poem by Robert Frost, an American poet. It was 2010 when we went to the southern tip of the Malaysia- Johor Bahru but…
On the Edge of Paradise – Anawangin Cove, Zambales, Philippines
“To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles.” – Mary Davis Tranquil, calm and beautiful. Three words that best describe Anawangin Cove, Zambales. No electricity, no fancy hotels, no phone reception- just you and the nature. It will literally free you from agitation of mind and spirit. It will allow you to escape…
Boracay is overrated?
We, Filipinos, when asked about what’s the best place to visit in the Philippines, we often answer- Boracay. Most of us wanted to go to this place. Most foreigners list Boracay as their top destination in the Philippines. Boracay is an island located in the province of Aklan. Recently, Boracay was dubbed as one of…
Asia’s Biggest Floating Playground – Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines
Hailed as the Asia’s Biggest Floating Playground, Inflatable Island Philippines in Subic, Zambales will give you thrills, excitement and adventure. It is located in Subic Bay waters located at Samba Bluewater Resort, Purok 6, National Highway, Lower Kalaklan, Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines (outside the Freeport Zone). It became a famous destination since it became viral on social media….
BoliNow or Never?
I really have a keen idea of one-day fun-filled adventures, so we visited one of the trending destinations in Pangasinan – Bolinao. Bolinao is the last town and a 1st class municipality in the province of Pangasinan. It is the home of Patar Beach, the most popular among the pristine beaches in the beautiful province…