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Sagada: Finding Our Way Through Echo Valley and the Undeground River
Echo Valley is a good introductory walk in Sagada, and a must for anyone visiting the town for the first time. It gives you a good introduction to the area and it is a nice walk taking in some pleasant scenery, including, of course, the famous hanging coffins. -
Mt. Province: Sagada at Last
Sagada is a laid back, picturesque and somewhat bohemian village nestled in a valley high in Mountain Province, Philippines. You could very easily spend away a few days or even weeks here, just enjoying the serene mountain atmosphere, good food and chilled lifestyle. Despite being a popular destination for backpackers, it hasn’t lost its small town charm, and remains pleasant and relaxed, unlike Banaue which has been somewhat overrun by tourists and touts. -
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. -
Romblon: An Unexpected Side Trip at 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. -
Burdeos Attractions: Island Hopping Day 2
Exploring the islands around the remote municipality of Burdeos the previous day had been a very satisfying experience for us, as we enjoy exploring the off the beaten track as much as the well-trodden path. Secluded and unknown, our journey to Burdeos had been a challenging quest, but certainly not an inconvenience. Our first day [...] -
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. -
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. -
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 -
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. -
Sibuyan Island, 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.
