Philippine Adventures and Beyond
Reading Time: 9 minutes Jolo, Sulu: It was a dreamy tropical holiday: long stretches of white powdery sand, continuously lapped by turquoise shallow waters and fringed by coconut groves. I was swimming to my heart’s content on this relatively raw and unexploited beach.
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Reading Time: 5 minutes Simunul, Tawi-Tawi: A journey to the deep south would not be complete without visiting the oldest mosque in the country. Tawi-Tawi, the southernmost province of the Philippines, is host to unspoiled beaches and unique culture and is also the “Cradle of Islam”.
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Reading Time: 6 minutes Bongao, Tawi-Tawi: It is almost impossible not to see the towering limestone pillars of Bud Bongao once you step out of the aircraft at Sanga-Sanga Airport. This mountain demands attention as it dominates the whole landscape of the town of Bongao.
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Reading Time: 6 minutes Batu-Batu, Panglima Sugala: Barter trading or exchange of goods was the way of life back in the day, but we were lucky enough to still witness this well-preserved culture in Tawi-Tawi.
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Reading Time: 6 minutes Bongao, Tawi-Tawi: If you’re going to ask me what is the most beautiful island I have ever been to, Panampangan Island will always be my answer without any second thoughts. It is famed for its sandbar that is PH’s longest at three kilometers, it is like the forbidden fruit that is truly hard to resist!
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Reading Time: 11 minutes Bongao, Tawi-Tawi: Exploring the southernmost province of the Philippines often comes with a caveat. But for intrepid travelers, as the popular adage goes, difficult roads always lead to beautiful destinations.
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Reading Time: 5 minutes Almeria, Biliran: After visiting the island of Sambawan in Maripipi, we just considered Ulan-Ulan Falls as a side trip, but this waterfall isn’t just a detour, it is a destination in itself. Come and join us on this exciting trip to the island province of Biliran!
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Reading Time: 7 minutes Maripipi, Biliran: Sambawan Island is often overshadowed by the alluring Kalanggaman Island of Leyte, and is usually under the radar of tourists and travelers. But this unassuming yet charming island will leave you wanting more once you set foot on its shores!
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Reading Time: 7 minutes Palompon, Leyte: Kalanggaman Island probably is one of Leyte’s best-kept secrets because of its crystal clear waters, white sand, and long sandbars stretching from both the tips of the 750-meter-long pristine island.
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Reading Time: 7 minutes HERNANI: Eastern Samar is a diamond in the rough that surely left a mark as I set foot on its rocky beaches battered by gigantic waves.
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