No doubt, Palawan is a tropical paradise – with stunning seascapes and spectacular exotic wildlife and marine life not to mention the world famous tourist attractions including El Nido Cliffs, Ursula Island Game Refuge and Bird Sanctuary, St. Paul Subterranean Park, Coron Island Protected Area, Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park, and the Calauit Game Preserve…
If one is hungry for white sand beaches and crystal clear waters in an island that hasn’t suffered from exploitation and over-commercialism, one has to see Samal Island. It is located within coast of Davao Gulf. Samal is officially called the Island Garden City of Samal, a second class city in Davao del Norte province….
The Philippines has gone a long way when it comes to tourism. Places like Boracay and Palawan became known to the international community because of the beautiful beaches, underground river, challenging diving sites with spectacular coral reefs, and many more. With 7,107 islands, that will prove challenging to even pinpoint the places you can start…
Located in the Visayan Sea, west of the northern end of Cebu island, across the Tañon Strait is Bantayan Island. Administratively, this butterfly-shaped Bantayan Island is a part of the province of Cebu. Bantayan Island is Cebu’s concealed little Island Paradise, a beautiful island boasting of the powder-soft white sand beaches, unblemished crystal clear turquoise…
Bacolod is made more popular by this unique celebration that allows local and foreign visitors a chance to drink and be merry for 20 days. The Masskara Festival is an international-crowd drawer festival that brings out the rich and colorful heritage of the people of Bacolod. When The Festival is celebrated from October 1 –…
The Philippines has numerous festivals and festivities. Bohol, like the other provinces and regions in the country, has a festival that has historical importance, known as Sandugo Festival. This is an annual celebration during the month of July to honor an important historical event which is the Blood Compact (sandugo) between Captain General Migue Lopez…
There are innumerable reasons to travel to Quezon. No, not the city in the National Capital Region or NCR of the Philippines, but the province of Quezon which is about two to three hours away from the commercial hub of Metropolitan Manila. Quezon Province as it is more commonly known offers a 180 degree change…
The province of Laguna is found in the CALABARZON region in Luzon. It is located southeast of Metro Manila, surrounded by the southern shores of Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the country. Laguna is known as the birthplace of the country’s national hero, Jose Rizal, and it becomes the summer capital of the…
The Philippines is unarguably one of the world’s best diving destinations. People from different parts of the world come to the Philippines to experience some of the best diving sites a country can have. Best Dive Spots Here are 10 unforgettable dive destinations you should not miss: Apo Island in Dauin, Negros Oriental. This Island is…
Monasterio de Tarlac is where the Relic of the Holy Cross can be found. It is rightly placed atop a mountain at San Jose in Tarlac, surrounded by lush greenery, in great contrast to the deathly Calvary which is believed to be where Jesus was crucified. And on this site in the monastery, pilgrims flock…