Romblon: Conquering Mt. Guiting Guiting

We began our summit assault at daybreak the next morning. For me this was more a test of mental strength than physical strength. It is not anymore a question of how strong you are but rather how tough you are in facing your fear. There are no more excuses for heavy backpacks or light packs. It’s just you, a water bottle and the summit. Read More...

Tablas Island Romblon: Looc Town and Angelique Hotel

Looc is a small town on the west coast of Tablas Island, the largest island of Romblon. It is a pleasant and friendly town, which boasts a marine sanctuary just five minute’s boat ride away that is well worth visiting. It is also a convenient place to stay overnight if you are planning to catch the 9am ferry from Santa Fe to the emerging beach destination of Carabao Island the next day Read More...

Polillo Island: Exploring the Caves of Puting Bato

A short walk brought us to the second cave, which was very different to the first, but equally spectacular. Whereas the first cave was large and cavernous, this one was small and narrow, but with some truly beautiful formations. Stalagmites and stalactites adorn the walls everywhere you look, and the cave just gets more beautiful the deeper you go. Read More...

Romblon: Aglicay Beach Resort

Aglicay Beach Resort is located just south of the town of Alcantara on the east coast of Tablas Island, which is part of the Romblon group of islands in the Philippines. It has its own private beach which is lovely although it has obviously been "engineered" somewhat to extend the sand back further inland from the water. Read More...

Romblon: Conquering Mt. Guiting Guiting

We began our summit assault at daybreak the next morning. For me this was more a test of mental strength than physical strength. It is not anymore a question of how strong you are but rather how tough you are in facing your fear. There are no more excuses for heavy backpacks or light packs. It’s just you, a water bottle and the summit. Read More...

Busay Falls: Hiking Up the Seven Falls

Malilipot Church with the majestic Mt. Mayon and Mt.Busay in the backdrop. Busay Falls is a popular day trip destination... Read More...

Romblon: Aglicay Beach Resort

Aglicay Beach Resort is located just south of the town of Alcantara on the east coast of Tablas Island, which is part of the Romblon group of islands in the Philippines. It has its own private beach which is lovely although it has obviously been "engineered" somewhat to extend the sand back further inland from the water. Read More...

Odiongan Romblon: Rencio’s Resort

But if you find yourself stuck in Odiongan for a night you might consider staying here for its good food at least. It is also one of the few fairly good accommodation in the area. However, it is definitely not a “destination resort” and not really worth the money. Read More...

Tablas Island Romblon: Looc Town and Angelique Hotel

Looc is a small town on the west coast of Tablas Island, the largest island of Romblon. It is a pleasant and friendly town, which boasts a marine sanctuary just five minute’s boat ride away that is well worth visiting. It is also a convenient place to stay overnight if you are planning to catch the 9am ferry from Santa Fe to the emerging beach destination of Carabao Island the next day Read More...

Isla Polillo Beach Resort

Isla Polillo Beach Resort was the only fully-functional resort that we found online while looking for a place to stay in Polillo Island in Quezon Province Read More...

Tablas Island Romblon: Looc Town and Angelique Hotel

Looc is a small town on the west coast of Tablas Island, the largest island of Romblon. It is a pleasant and friendly town, which boasts a marine sanctuary just five minute’s boat ride away that is well worth visiting. It is also a convenient place to stay overnight if you are planning to catch the 9am ferry from Santa Fe to the emerging beach destination of Carabao Island the next day Read More...

Juag Lagoon Fish Sanctuary

  A visit to Juag Fish Sanctuary while beach-hopping at the nearby islands off the coast of Matnog, Sorsogon is... Read More...

Romblon: Aglicay Beach Resort

Aglicay Beach Resort is located just south of the town of Alcantara on the east coast of Tablas Island, which is part of the Romblon group of islands in the Philippines. It has its own private beach which is lovely although it has obviously been "engineered" somewhat to extend the sand back further inland from the water. Read More...

Looc Romblon: Snorkeling at Looc Fish Santuary

Visiting the marine sanctuary at Looc was the cheapest snorkeling tour I ever had so far. It is fun, good value for money, and definitely recommended if you’re in the area. Read More...

Romblon: Exploring Carabao Island

So is Carabao Island the "emerging island paradise" that it claims to be? Well, visiting the island today it's hard to imagine that this island will ever become "the next Boracay". The San Jose beach is certainly beautiful, however the infrastructure on the island has a long way to go, and it will take a lot of investment for it to become a world class destination. Certainly if the planned international airport pushes through (some residents on the island are skeptical that it will) it will provide the boost needed to propel the island into the limelight. Read More...

Odiongan Romblon: Rencio’s Resort

But if you find yourself stuck in Odiongan for a night you might consider staying here for its good food at least. It is also one of the few fairly good accommodation in the area. However, it is definitely not a “destination resort” and not really worth the money. Read More...

Romblon: Aglicay Beach Resort

Aglicay Beach Resort is located just south of the town of Alcantara on the east coast of Tablas Island, which is part of the Romblon group of islands in the Philippines. It has its own private beach which is lovely although it has obviously been "engineered" somewhat to extend the sand back further inland from the water. Read More...

Quezon Accommodation: The Tamarind Tree Resort

The best feature of Tamarind Tree Resort I would say is its proximity to the beautiful beaches around Padre Burgos. It is just a mere 10-15 minutes boat ride from the beachfront of the resort in Barangay Basiao to Dampalitan and Borawan Beach. Read More...

Tablas Island Romblon: Looc Town and Angelique Hotel

Looc is a small town on the west coast of Tablas Island, the largest island of Romblon. It is a pleasant and friendly town, which boasts a marine sanctuary just five minute’s boat ride away that is well worth visiting. It is also a convenient place to stay overnight if you are planning to catch the 9am ferry from Santa Fe to the emerging beach destination of Carabao Island the next day Read More...

Benguet: Conquering Mt. Pulag

I just wanted to see the rolling hills of the grassland summit and the famed sea of clouds at the mountain peak which I missed experiencing the last time I was here Read More...

Romblon: Lambingan Falls

Lambingan Falls are a beautiful series of cascades in the foothills of Guiting-Guiting, just north of the town o f Magdiwang. Its natural crystal clear pools are good for swimming while its cool and green surroundings are ideal for picnic. Read More...

Romancing Mt. Guiting Guiting

What comes into your mind when someone mentions a “romantic getaway”? For most people the images conjured up would be of candlelit dinners, sunsets at the beach, plush hotels and roses. Read More...