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
Our last trip to Dumaguete had a first for me – we only stayed within the city limits. Every other time I’ve been there, we’ve always ventured outside the city. Dauin, Valencia, Sibulan – there’s a ton of choices. However, … 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
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
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
Getting There and Around By Land: Buses from Bacolod travel over land (fare from Php 290+) There are also Cebu buses that go directly to Dumaguete (fare from Php 280+) including the ferry. Another option is from Cebu’s South Bus … 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