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    November 28, 2018November 29, 2018

    Immuki Island and Darigayos Beach

    From a distance the jumble of coral rocks looked rather unimpressive. Then when our friends found out that we had to wade the 200 meter distance from the beach to our destination, they balked at the attempt, thinking at first that the way to the coral pools was muddy.

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  • November 22, 2018November 29, 2018

    San Juan: La Union’s Surfing and Food Place

    Bauang, La Union, used to be a magnet for beach goers in the 1970s but with the discovery of white sand beaches all over the country, beach combers have flocked to other destinations over the years. But beginning sometime in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, visitors started flocking to another town further up north: San Juan. Their primary motive: surfing.

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    October 30, 2018

    Masasa Beach in Half a Day

    We had originally planned to trek to the waterfalls in Luisiana town as a side trip on our visit to a relative at Tiaong, Quezon. But when Leo’s back acted up we had to give up that trek reluctantly. It was then that our sights turned to Masasa Beach in Tingloy, Batangas. Not exactly a […]

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    October 24, 2018November 26, 2018

    The Beaches of Zambales

    25 years ago the province of Zambales was mostly known by travelers for its Subic Bay Freeport Zone (formerly Subic Naval Base, the largest American naval facility outside the United States at the time) and Mt. Pinatubo, whose eruption in 1991 was the second largest volcanic eruption of the century. There were beaches along its […]

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    October 14, 2018November 19, 2018

    All Part of the Journey

    It was a sunny April morning with an almost cloudless blue sky. Just the perfect weather for exploring the islands lying south of the port of Coron town in Busuanga, Palawan. Hopping aboard our motorized outrigger, we were eagerly looking forward to a whole day of island-hopping and beach bumming. But then, just 15 minutes […]

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    October 5, 2018October 6, 2018

    Bukal Falls: Majayjay’s Other Waterfall

    After our trek to Tulay na Bato Falls in Siniloan on the last week of September, we had another adrenaline urge that prompted us to go waterfall-chasing again last Monday. We were also trying to make the most of a very suitable weather – it was cloudy but not rainy – before the next typhoon […]

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    September 6, 2018

    Revisiting Tanay’s Waterfalls

    After a few weeks of monsoon rains in the country, we finally got a glimpse of good weather – cloudy still but no heavy rainfall for the time being. Wanting to escape the city even for just a solitary day we drove off to Tanay in Rizal province to revisit two waterfalls tucked away in […]

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    August 27, 2018August 27, 2018

    Banaue’s Rice Terraces

    After years and years of seeing it in postcards, travel guide books and school textbooks, we were finally gazing down at the rows of terraces looming out of the morning fog. Still somewhat tired from the whole day trek to and around the Batad Rice Terraces the previous day and the hike back to the […]

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    July 21, 2018July 22, 2018

    Siquijor: A Look Back

    It was popularly known to Spanish colonizers as “Isla del Fuego” (Island of Fire) for the glow given off by multitudes of fireflies at night. In the last several decades however, Siquijor became more popular for folk healing while stories about witchcraft and sorcery added to its mystique. But it was Siquijor’s relatively off-the-beaten path […]

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    June 27, 2018September 16, 2018

    Waterfall-Hopping in Real, Quezon

    Our original plan was to visit Masasa Beach in Tingloy, Maricaban Island in Batangas along with love ones. But with no letup from the southwest monsoon rains – not to mention the rough seas caused by the habagat winds – it was obvious that a change in plans was in order. Nina’s uncle had been […]

one of the three major lagoons at Immuki Island, Paraoir, Balaoan, La Union
November 28, 2018November 29, 2018

Immuki Island and Darigayos Beach

a young surfer at San Juan, La Union
November 22, 2018November 29, 2018

San Juan: La Union’s Surfing and Food Place

sunset at Manilal Bay, 2017
November 16, 2018November 16, 2018

Manila Bay’s Sunset Colors

Masasa Beach, Tingloy, Batangas
October 30, 2018

Masasa Beach in Half a Day

sandbar at Hermana Menor Island, Zambales
October 24, 2018November 26, 2018

The Beaches of Zambales

Virgin Island, Bantayan, Cebu, viewed from approaching boat
October 14, 2018November 19, 2018

All Part of the Journey

Bukal Falls, Majayjay, Laguna
October 5, 2018October 6, 2018

Bukal Falls: Majayjay’s Other Waterfall

Tulay na Bato Falls, Siniloan, Laguna
September 30, 2018

Tulay na Bato Falls: Trekking at Siniloan

Batlag Falls in Tanay, Rizal
September 6, 2018

Revisiting Tanay’s Waterfalls

Banaue Rice Terraces, Ifugao
August 27, 2018August 27, 2018

Banaue’s Rice Terraces

Eggplant Parmigiana at Arabela Restaurant, Liliw, Laguna
August 17, 2018

Dining at Liliw

limestone rock islet at the Hundred Islands National Park
July 29, 2018September 7, 2018

The Hundred Islands

sunset at Sandugan Beach, Larena
July 21, 2018July 22, 2018

Siquijor: A Look Back

Hinulugang Taktak in Antipolo, Rizal
July 16, 2018December 2, 2018

Hinulugang Taktak: Rehabbing a Waterfall

Nonok Falls in Real, Quezon
June 27, 2018September 16, 2018

Waterfall-Hopping in Real, Quezon

Pinto Art Museum in Antipolo, Rizal
June 20, 2018October 4, 2018

Stranded at the Pinto Art Museum

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At Paradise Island, Port Barton. In the background left is an island called Inadauan (Google Maps). The latter is privately owned and off-limits to boat tours - which is a big letdown as it has at least 4 white sand beaches. Paradise Island | Port Barton | San Vicente | Palawan |Philippines . . . . . . . . . #Port_Barton #Palawan #exploreph #windowseatph #itsmorefuninthephilippines #the_ph #choosephilippines #travelph #pinasmuna #pinas #lostinph #wowphilippines #woogoph #traversephilippines #traveldiaries #travelfreak #travelphilippines #travelawesome #visualambassadors #wonderful_places #travelstoke #travelinspiration #traveladdict #wonderfulplaces #beautifuldestination #travelstories #wonderfuldestinations #jaw_dropping_shots #earthofficial #fantastic_earth
Crystal clear waters between Exotic and Maxima Islands off Port Barton. It's possible to walk the distance in these waters to Maxima Island in the background. 🏝🐠☀️🇵🇭 . . . . . . . . . . #Port_Barton #exploreph #windowseatph #itsmorefuninthephilippines #the_ph #choosephilippines #travelph #pinasmuna #pinas #lostinph #wowphilippines #woogoph #traversephilippines #traveldiaries #travelfreak #travelphilippines #travelawesome #visualambassadors #wonderful_places #travelstoke #travelinspiration #traveladdict #wonderfulplaces #beautifuldestination #travelstories #beautifulmatters #wonderfuldestinations #jaw_dropping_shots #earthofficial #fantastic_earth
Snorkeling off Inaladelan or German Island. Just across this island is a spot where solitary or small groups of green turtles may be observed feeding. We got to spot one both times we went here. 🏝🏊‍♂️🐠☀️🇵🇭 Inaladelan Island | Port Barton | San Vicente | Palawan | Philippines . . . . . . . . . . #Port_Barton #exploreph #windowseatph #itsmorefuninthephilippines #the_ph #choosephilippines #travelph #pinasmuna #pinas #lostinph #wowphilippines #woogoph #traversephilippines #traveldiaries #travelfreak #travelphilippines #travelawesome #visualambassadors #wonderful_places #travelstoke #travelinspiration #traveladdict #wonderfulplaces #beautifuldestination #travelstories #beautifulmatters #wonderfuldestinations #jaw_dropping_shots #earthofficial #fantastic_earth
It looks like we're the only Pinoy tourists here. LOL! Enjoying a lazy aftenoon at this barangay of San Vicente town, Palawan.

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