Before Cebu City was given the nickname “Queen City of the South”, Iloilo City was the first one to ever hold the title. But other than that, the province is more popularly known for being the home of Dinagyang Festival (a festival that happens every 4th Sunday of January, which honors the Santo Niño and the arrival of the Malay settlers in Panay). It’s also a tourist destination that boasts of it... »
Guimaras is a 4th class island province that is located in the Western Visayas area of the Philippines. Also recognized as the City of Golden Mangoes (known to have the sweetest-tasting mangoes in the Philippines), the region is also located between Negros and Panay. It’s also a 15-minute boat ride from Iloilo City’s Parola wharf. You can definitely see and explore several of the island’s tourist ... »
Camiguin is an island province of the Philippines located in the Bohol Sea, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) off the northern coast of Mindanao. It is politically part of the Northern Mindanao Region of the country and formerly a part of Misamis Oriental province. Camiguin is the second-smallest in the country both in population and land area after Batanes. Here are 6 things you must see in Camiguin t... »
I haven’t been able to travel around the whole of Ilocos Norte last year. But when I had the opportunity to see a few of its municipalities (got to see 4 out of 21), I fell completely in love with what the province offered me. So with that in mind, let me take you to some of my favorite towns on this side of the Philippines. You’ll never know — you might just get smitten the same... »
Ilocos has got to be one of my favorite destinations in my homeland. Other than the cultural experience, I’ve also found some of the loveliest sceneries and waterscapes from this side of my country. Furthermore, the region also boasts of two noteworthy provinces: Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur — both of which offer some of the best tourist attractions in the country. What’s in-store for you in ... »
The Philippines may be a tropical country. But it also boasts of several cities that have cool climates that can be comparable to wintery temperatures of Hong Kong or South Korea — and one of those would be Baguio City, Benguet. The Summer Capital of the Philippines or the City of Pines is located 1,600 meters above sea level. The subtropical highland climate of Baguio City is known for a lo... »
Coron has got to be one of my favorite destinations in the Philippines (a first class town in the province of Palawan). The municipality has been recognized for being a popular diving site. So you can definitely explore Coron for its sunken Japanese warships and marine life. You can also admire the aquatic sights and nearby isles via island hopping. Kayangan Lake Kayangan Lake (located above sea l... »
Boracay (in Aklan province) has got to be one of my favorite white sand beaches in the Philippines. I’ve been to the island 4 times in a span of 4 years, and the whole place just never tires me down. Both locals and foreigners can attest to the beauty of this haven, as it’s frequented several times in a year. It’s also been recognized as one of the loveliest wedding destinations in the country ... »
Cebu has been recognized for their historical sites and unspoiled beaches. So adventure seeker’s can definitely find themselves caught in the divine wonders of this beautiful Philippine province. Now, should you find yourself in the metropolitan area, do visit Crown Regency Hotel & Towers for their SKY EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE. You’ll get to have a chance to live on the edge, while hitting two exh... »
My beau and I were visiting Bohol for only one day, so we opted to book a hassle-free tour. From there, we got to learn more about the history of the city, and was able to experience some of the things that we’ve only seen from text books. So without further adieu, here are 7 must-see tourist spots in the Land of the Chocolate Hills. 1st Stop: Baclayon Church A trip to Bohol won’t be complete if y... »
