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
Aptly called the Home of the Winds, Batanes is made up of rugged, picturesque terrain and choppy azure waters constantly buffeted by strong, cool winds. For a fun-sized aka tiny person like myself walking along the cliffs and ridges of … Continued
The Philippines’ northernmost province, Batanes is a unique treasure trove of dramatic cliffs, beautiful blue waters, abundant reefs and rugged coastlines. Because of its isolated location at the northern tip of the country, getting to Batanes via the daily flights … Continued