Finally, after 4 years, I had the chance to revisit these pristine islands with a big group of friends from Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, and Manila. Big changes had occurred especially in Digyo Island. It was in 2009 when I first set foot to this group of islands. Followed every after 4 years in 2013 and in 2017. Derived...
After a long battle at the Five Star bus terminal in Cubao, my friend and I arrived at Alaminos, Pangasinan past 3 in the morning. We found ourselves inside the tourism office, it wasn’t opened yet but we were welcomed by the security guard. After we got bored, we decided to hire a tricycle for 50.00 pesos to the...
Located in the municipality of Guiuan in Eastern Samar is a paradise that had stood from the test of time. Always visited by strong typhoons including the strongest recorded typhoon Yolanda in 2013. This island is a popular destination among backpackers, travelers, nature-lovers, surfers and worshippers. My favorite hangout during college days usually after midterm and final term examinations....
“It is not how much we have, how much we spend, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness”
It’s a talk of the town. A place where a tourist or traveler should spend a night. After hopping from Limasawa Island, I decided to jump into this tiny island located in the municipality of Matalom. Few kilometers away from Maasin...
Dubbed as an “island of no return”, this magnificent islands bordered by bigger islands of Luzon in the north, Samar in the east, Masbate in the west and Tagapul-an in the south. Now I know why they call it like that. One of my former colleagues found the love of her life on the island. It was a rewarding...
A province with 5 towns truly gifted with fertile soil producing the best mango in the world, abundant marine resources, natural and dramatic landscapes, friendly and inviting people. This sums up our travels in some parts of Guimaras. There's more to explore!
Living in Iloilo for almost 5 years, Guimaras has been part of our life. I missed this island...
Located in the Central Visayas Region, this island is the 3rd smallest in the country. Legend tells of a King Kihod as the source of the island's name. Known to be "Islas de Fuego" or "Island of Fire" from the early explorations of Spanish conquistadores when they first saw the island lit by fireflies at night flocking at the molave trees.
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Capul is a 5th class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines with a recorded population of more than 12,000 (2015 census). It is one of the least populated island municipality in the province. Derived its name from the word “Acapulco”, an old trading post in Mexico. Their ancestors used to call Capul as Abak. Their unique language called "Inabaknon" is...
Two years ago, I had dreamt of exploring this laidback island. Unfortunately, I missed the boat at Banica port so I decided to just go there some other time. It was after 2 years that I grabbed an opportunity to fulfill this dream. I'm persistent and don’t easily give up. This was my second attempt to cross this island...
This famous island located in Northern Samar Province in the Visayas is one of my favorite blessed with beautiful coves, beaches, caves and hiking trails where only a few would venture on this nature trip. With less than 10,000 population in 2015 census, this tiny strip of the island can be navigated in an hour or two with a rented...
