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...
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...
Homonhon plays a significant role in Philippine history. The first island where Ferdinand Magellan set foot on March 16, 1521, while rediscovering the country for Spain. This 20-kilometer long island under the municipality of Guiuan in Eastern Samar Province has 8 barangays survived by chromite mining and mostly fishing. I am forever grateful with the invitation of my very good friend Ms. Rina who...
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...
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...
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...
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 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....
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...
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....
