One of the most awesome holidays I had in my life was spent on this magnificent island. It has all the adventure one is looking for. From the mighty Mt. Mantalingahan which is the highest mountain in the area to the crystal clear waters surrounding the mainland Palawan, one will never be bored hopping from one area to another....
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...
Biri is a group of islands in the province of Northern Samar politically subdivided into 8 barangays with a population of more than 11,000 as of 2015 census. Facing the Pacific Ocean to the east and San Bernardino Strait to the west.
Been to this island for four times and not much changes except for additions of few accommodations and...
When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half of your clothes and twice the money.
I met Ron months ago after their Samar trip with his friend Bing Radoc who’s also a couchsurfer (couchsurfing.com). The rain is pouring outside of the van terminal and the aroma of brewing coffee outside was tempting. The van...
I had been to this island several times but still didn’t write something. So far my favorite among all the scattered islands around Biliran province due to accessibility and affordability especially when traveling with a group. A few years ago, when I set foot into this paradise, there were no structures standing except those big boulders perfectly sitting on...
I can’t remember how did we come up with this trip. It was a combined group from mountaineering and couchsurfing friends. The only thing I remembered was we took a bus from Molo Terminal to Anini-y and alighted at Sira-an hot springs. From there, we rented a motorboat that took us to the island for less than 25 minutes. Bring your...
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...
You'll probably ask me why this is my number one island? Suluan's location makes it vulnerable to frequent exposure from numerous typhoons every year. The resilience of the people living in the community, the uncomplicated island life, the raw beauty of the island, and hospitality are just a few of my reasons why I considered Suluan as my number one island in...
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...
After a few days in Laoag, my friend and I decided to head to Palaui Island. Situated in the northernmost part of Luzon. In Cagayan Province. I heard so much about this since they hosted 2013 “The Survivor” show. From Laoag City, we hopped a GMW bus going to Sta. Ana, Cagayan which is the jump-off point to the island....
