Beaches
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Masasa Beach Travel Guide 2023 (Where to Stay, Budget + Itinerary)
Imagine yourself passing through a vast rice field with an array of towering coconut trees at the other side. As you approach the end of the green vastness, eye candy shades of clear blue skies and turquoise waters meeting at a horizon and a stretch of fine grayish white sand will welcome you. All the vibrant summer shades come into life under the bright sun. Let this be an imagination no more as Masasa Beach can give you this vibe in no time. About Masasa Beach Masasa Beach is located at Tingloy – a municipality that is separated from the main land, situated off the coast of Anilao, Batangas. It…
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Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Coron this 2023
The province of Palawan in the Philippines has been globally recognized by International travel magazines such as Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure as among the best islands in the world. Even those who visited the place from all over the world could attest to that. The town is undeniably promising and captivating even from a top of the mountain to the deepest of the sea which is actually the very reason why you should set your foot into it! To specifically name some, here are the top reasons why you should visit Coron, Palawan in the Philippines. Pristine Beaches Since most of the islands do not accommodate tourists…
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Your Ultimate DIY Travel Guide to Siargao Island 2023
I spent most of my days in there barefoot – with tiny white shells on a string dangling on my right ankle. Everyday, my hair gets too briny and my skin gets tanner than ever. I could instantly hit the beach and bury my feet in the sand when I want to as I could just hop into a motorbike and drive few minutes down to Cloud 9. At dusk, we’d hang out on the beach to get some cheap mango ice candy that tastes heaven available at the entrance of the tower, an overpriced fruit shake or a bottle of beer while waiting for the gorgeous hues of sunset…
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Balinmanok Cove: Home of a Shipwreck in Pangasinan
After soaking in some morning sun and enjoying a hearty breakfast at Cabongaoan beach in Burgos, we found ourselves wobbling on our seats as we drive on a long and narrow dirt road to some place else. It’s not that Cabo didn’t satisfy our yearning for a beach getaway. As freedivers, we could not just draw a line between a laid-back beach trip and a dive especially when an open water sits right in front of us. We are always curious about what’s underneath those glistening sheets. Since the beach rangers wouldn’t allow us to go far and deep at Cabongaoan, we searched for the nearest dive sites. That’s when…
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CABONGAOAN BEACH + DEATH POOL 2023 DIY TRAVEL GUIDE
When the travel restrictions were somehow lifted in most provinces of the Philippines, we took this chance to go far and beyond our region – a long drive up to the north. That’s when we decided to visit Burgos, Pangasinan for Cabongaoan Beach and its Death Pool. As much as we love freediving around Batangas, we couldn’t help but embark on a road trip for hours away from the familiar towns; yearning for new faces and adventure just like how things were for us before this pandemic. Little by little, we are starting to get our life robbed by this crisis back. We left the city, drove past the highways…
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Best Resorts to Visit in Batangas During GCQ
The spread of COVID-19 which caused a global pandemic got us pinned in our homes for several months with the Philippines noted as the record holder of the longest lockdown in the world. Consequently, this has got us longing for a breath of fresh air and some outdoor thrills. Little by little though, the lock down in various parts of the Philippines has been recently lifted allowing us to travel to a few places. Resorts and other Bed and Breakfast accommodations have started accepting bookings but with strict compliance to the health and safety protocols for a COVID-free trip in the new normal. Now, if you’re looking forward to that…
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Everything that You Need to Know About Danjugan Island (2023 TRAVEL GUIDE)
Danjugan island, is situated 3 kilometers off the coast of Brgy. Bulata, Cauayan, Negros Occidental and is surrounded by a marine sanctuary. This 43-hectare island that is 1.5 kilometers long and a half kilometer wide is rich in natural wonders over and above the ocean that has long been treasured thus left untouched and away from any destructive acts. It was said that this island was bought through the green loan to save it from over-fishing. Ever since it was acquired by the PRRCFI around 1990s, fishing around the island has been strictly prohibited. Danjugan Island is Not a Resort As the management claims, Danjugan island is not a…
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10 BEST Things to Do in Camiguin Island, Philippines
The “Island Born of Fire” does not disappoint. This pear-shaped island located at the Northern Mindanao may be the second to the smallest island that is a province in the Philippines but it holds a great adventure for everyone. I marveled at the great wonders Camiguin offers and it truly got me in awe. With that, I am sharing with you the ten things that you can do if you visit the island that will surely make you feel Camiguin (come again). 1. SCUBA Diving The island of Camiguin is situated in Bohol sea and is surrounded with ocean bearing a rich marine life. There are also nearby marine sanctuaries…
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Experience Serenity and Exclusivity in the Newest Resort in San Juan, Batangas – Seashore Beach Club
It was my first time in San Juan, Batangas, a town that is two to three hours away from Manila depending on the traffic, and I’ve always known it because of Laiya where resorts are always fully booked. I was told that we’ll be going to Brgy. Calubcub, which I just honestly heard for the first time. We drove along paved roads with towering coconut trees on the side and where there were no commercial buildings until we reached Seashore Beach Club in San Juan. It was a sunny summer Saturday yet and there’s not much people on the beach. It was not yet fully furnished during our visit but I…
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Lakawon Island Resorts and Spa: Is it worthy the hype? A Review and Guide
Making its way on the travelers’ bucket lists, Lakawon island has effortlessly attracted everyone with its laid back ambiance, long stretch of cream sand, turquoise and clear waters and its iconic floating bar. This 16-hectare luxurious island resort is situated between the south of Panay Island and the north of Negros Occidental. Its jump off, Cadiz Viejo City, is a two-hour drive from Bacolod City – just in the perfect spot to take the tourists downtown to a quick tropical escape. Registration at the Main land (port) and Getting the Card for the Cashless Transaction at the Island I personally find this one fascinating as everything about traveling to Lakawon…
