Finding your way to Palanan feels like discovering a secret that the Sierra Madre mountains have kept guarded for centuries. How do you get to Palanan Isabela? The journey usually begins at the Cauayan Airport where small aircraft like those from SkyPasada wait to jump over the massive mountain range. You leave the busy city…
The Pacific Ocean hides many secrets behind its crashing waves. To find the golden shores of Jomalig, you must first survive the long and unpredictable crossing from the port of Real. It is a journey that separates the casual vacationer from the true island explorer. The journey to this remote coordinate starts in the early…
You might wonder why a place sitting directly in the path of the Pacific’s strongest typhoons is known as the Happy Island. Catanduanes is a province that defines resilience through a smile. People here face the roar of the ocean every month, yet they recover with a speed that defies logic. My journey to these…
There is a small coordinate on the map between Masbate and Northern Samar that most travelers simply blink and miss. You probably think you have seen every version of a tropical paradise until you step onto a shore that glows with a distinct rosy hue. Sila Island is not just another dot in the ocean….
There is a place at the edge of the Philippines where the water is clear as glass but the shadows beneath are alive. Most travelers stop at El Nido or Coron thinking they have reached the end of the world. They have no idea that the real frontier is further south in the mysterious islands…
La Planta Hotel and Restaurant makes sense when you want to stay inside Bais City without giving up the comforts of a proper hotel. It’s on Mabini Street, right in the city rather than along an isolated beach. That puts you in a practical position if you’re visiting Bais for business, seeing family, or using…
Munting Paraiso by Bravo Hotel is a beachfront resort in Bulak, Dauin, Negros Oriental, and it works especially well when you want the resort itself to be the trip. There are pools, gardens, rooms facing different parts of the property, food on-site and direct access to the coast. You can stay overnight, bring the family…
You don’t need to be an experienced spelunker to enjoy Panligawan Cave. That’s probably its biggest appeal. Located in Barangay Bulwang, Mabinay, Negros Oriental, Panligawan is one of the town’s beginner-friendly caves. Stone steps make getting inside easier, while a large opening in the ceiling allows daylight to reach the main chamber. So yes, you’re…
AoJing Diving Resort makes more sense once you know what kind of trip you want. If the plan is to stay near the sea, dive around Dauin, cool off in a pool and have a hot spring waiting when you’re done, this small beachfront resort puts those things together in one property. It’s in Barangay…
Casa Antonio makes sense when you want to stay inside Bayawan City rather than outside it. You’ll find it at the Pink House along F. Teologio Street in Barangay Suba. From here, you’re close to the city’s central area, including Hayahay Square and Bayawan City Plaza. But it isn’t only a place to sleep. There’s…