Almost 12 hours of land and sea travel brought me Burias Island. Burias Island belongs to the group of Islands of Masbate. A port somewhere in Quezon ( San Andres I guess?) is our jump off point and from there we travel for more than an hour to Sombrero Island where we will stay for the duration of our trip. Arriving at Sombrero island, I … Continue reading The Burias Island Adventure
Catanduanes is known as the “Land of the Howling Winds” because it is a favorite route of most typhoons brewed in the Pacific. It is the easternmost island province of Luzon. Now, the island has a new tag line “The Happy Island” a fitting description of the people of Catanduanes. The province is now a booming tourist’s destination because of its awe-inspiring scenic spots, white … Continue reading The Philippines Happiest Island
The Banaue Rice Terraces are actually rice paddies hand carved into the mountains of Ifugao, Mountain Province and is believed to be over 2,000 years old. Many Filipinos regarded Banaue Rice Terraces as the Eight Wonder of The World because of its awesome beauty. The terraces extend to around 1500m above sea level and to be able to appreciate the beauty of the rice terraces, … Continue reading Banaue Stairway to Heaven
ULAP ECO-TRAIL Itogon, Benguet Entry point: Brgy. Ampucao, Itogon Exit point: Brgy. Sta. Fe, Itogon Last October 29, 2016, out of boredom, I decided to Climb Mt. Ulap courtesy of Take Five Travel Outdoor. Mt. Ulap offers a wonderful panoramic view of the Cordillera mountain ranges. It is situated at Barangay Ampucao,Itogon, Benguet. The Eco-trail hike is a minimum of six hour trek depending … Continue reading Romancing the Clouds – The Mount Ulap Eco-Trail
The Kapurpurawan rock formation is located on the rocky coast of Burgos, Ilocos Norte. From afar, the rock formation looks like a boat on top of a huge white rock. The rock formation is actually a streamlined limestone formation, which have been formed by various activities of the ocean and other weather forces.The term ‘kapurpurawan’ is an Ilocano word which means white. Locals coined the … Continue reading Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
The Church of St. Augustine is located in Bantay Ilocos Sur, a 30- minute drive from Vigan. Built in 1590, the church is considered to be one of the oldest churches in entire Ilocos Sur. The design of the church is an example of a Romanesque architecture. The church was originally made of bamboo and cogon structure and houses the miraculous Image of Our Lady … Continue reading St. Augustine Parish of Bantay,Ilocos Sur
Paoay Church is also known as St. Augustine Church. It was built by the Augustinian Friars in 1694 and was completed in 1710. It is a best example of a baroque style church that has a touch of local influence. The three-storey bell tower on the right side of the church was also made of coral stones and was once used as an observation post … Continue reading Paoay Church
Vigan is one of the tourist attractions in the Province of Ilocos Sur. During the day, store and souvenir shops lined- up the streets of this heritage village. At night, its captivating beauty unfolds. As the thick number of tourists disappears, the nostalgic ambiance of Vigan unfolds. Walking Calle Crisologo at night is a memorable experience that allows you to travel back in time while … Continue reading Vigan City at Night
Gasan is one of the municipalities that comprise the island province of Marinduque. It is right next to the municipality of Boac. My trip to Gasan was unforgettable because of this beautiful church again, located on top of a hill, overlooking the vast blue ocean (I don’t know if it’s West Philippine Sea or Pacific Ocean.)Going to the church is a bit of a challenge. … Continue reading The Grandiose Church of Gasan
The Boac Cathedral (The Cathedral of the Immaculate Concepcion) is located at the top of the hill, overlooking the town of Boac. It was built sometime in the 17th century. Aside from being a house of worship, the cathedral also served as a refuge for the people of Marinduque whenever their town is being attacked by Moro pirates. The locals believed that “ Mahal Na Birhen … Continue reading The Century Old Boac Cathedral
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