When people hear “Baler”, they immediately think of surfing in the capital of Aurora. What then follows are thoughts of quiet coves, pretty waterfalls, rocky shores and good hiking. The last isn’t surprising given how close the town is … Continued
Called Mararison by the locals in their dialect, the island lies across the water from the Northern Antique town of Culasi. As people referred to Malalison as the Visayas’ answer to Batanes, I was expecting that it’d be an extremely … Continued
Think of this as a budget guide to paradise. El Nido is home to dozens of white sand beaches, handfuls of lagoons and seemingly “undiscovered” coves – all of which are accented by majestic karst cliffs, colorful reefs, lush … Continued
El Nido, known for the spellbinding Bacuit Archipelago, has always held a special spot in my heart. More than the fabulous white sand beaches, dazzling karst formations and water of aquamarine shades, you can’t help but fall in love … Continued
Apo Island is the perfect combination of underwater wonderland and tropical nirvana. Although the sanctuary itself is still (temporarily) closed as of December 2016, the island has its own brand of charming allure for visitors. Can you say coral reefs? … Continued
Because of its lush marine ecosystem and pretty corals, Apo Island has become a mecca for divers, avid snorkelers and “I just want to swim in the sea” tourists alike. The island has a marine sanctuary and over 10 noted … Continued