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When I heard about Guimaras in the past, what I think first are mangoes. I didn’t imagine that island hopping in Guimaras is also an activity for everyone who wants to explore the province. Visiting Guimaras was originally on the second day of my Iloilo-Guimaras-Negros Occidental itinerary. I changed my schedule when I found out that if…
Guimaras is an island-province in the Visayas located between the islands of Panay and Negros. Here is a simple guide on how to get to Guimaras, the “land of sweet mangoes”, from Iloilo International Airport. From Iloilo International Airport, ride a PUV Express bound to SM Iloilo. Fare is Php50 and travel time is about 30-45…
The last activity I did during my first trip to Sagada was to visit Lake Danum. Checking out the lake is the least activity being done by people traveling to Sagada since they only focus on spelunking in the caves, trekking to the falls, witnessing the sunrise in Kiltepan and restaurant hopping. Only those groups…
If I will be asked on what activity in Sagada will I dare not to try anymore, without a blink of an eye, my answer will be the trekking to Bomod-ok Falls. I’m not saying that the falls is not magnificent; in fact, I consider it as the highlight of my first visit in Sagada….
One of the goals in visiting Sagada for my 22nd birthday was to try spelunking in Lumiang-Sumaging Cave. Since I traveled solo and can’t afford the guide fee alone, I planned to join other groups. Straight from the 13-hour trip from Manila, I made my way to SAGGAS office to register and wait for a…
Binondo, the Chinatown of the Philippines, was founded in 1594 and considered as the oldest Chinatown in the world. It is the center of trade and commerce of the Filipino-Chinese community.
One of the best ways in discovering history and culture of a place is by walking around its streets and checking the landmarks. This applies in visiting Sagada, Mountain Province. Before doing the spelunking, our group started the Sagada walking tour by visiting the attractions near the town proper such as the Sagada Bell and…
For people who have day jobs like me need to get through a long process and explanation just to file a vacation leave and be approved. The other way to escape the four corners of the office is traveling on a weekend. I didn’t file any leave for the month of April and May instead…
I’ve been hearing a lot about an island in Zambales and I was supposedly visiting it alone but 2 of my workmates confirmed to join me for this getaway. Together with Ate Mei and Valent, we went to Victory Liner Pasay Terminal to catch the earliest bus to Iba, Zambales that will be leaving at…
Summer 2013 Destination #2: Apo Reef Natural Park, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro When we mention reef here in the Philippines, the first thing on the list is the Tubbataha, a natural marine park in Sulu Sea southeast of Puerto Princesa. However, a larger reef can also be found in Occidental Mindoro. Apo Reef Natural Park covers…