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Manila

Day 1: Land in manila , the capital of Philippines. Manila is like any other capital city with malls , a few heritage si...

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Day 1: Land in manila , the capital of Philippines. Manila is like any other capital city with malls , a few heritage sites and heavy traffic!You can either stay a night in manila or take a connecting flight to Puerto Princesa, Palawan the same day.If you are planning to spend a night in Manila, here’s a list of places you can visit:1. Visit Intramuros. This heritage site consists of 6-7 forts all built by the Spanish during World War 2 and can take up one full day if you visit each one, however, the most famous ones include The Manila Cathedral , Fort Santiago.2. One of the best ways to know a city is through it’s museums and Manila has lots of them. Visit museums like Metropolitan Museum of Manila, Ayala Museum.3. Go Shopping in The Mall of Asia, who doesn’t love to shop anyway!4. Visit The City of Dreams. It’s the biggest casino in Asia and worth a visit, who knows the odds might be in your favour ;)5. Take a walk by the Manila Bay.

10 Days Itinerary For Backpackers to The Philippines

By Tushita

Things to Do Just a couple of years old, this casino and resort complex has six hotel towers, two night clubs, a shopping mall, and the DreamPlay theme park in collaboration with Dreamworks Animation. New in 2017 You can enjoy City of Games remotely, before you plan your trip to the City of Dreams. Download the app ‘City of Games’ to get 2,00,000 chips free and play games. However, if you win, you can redeem real rewards at City of Dreams Manila. Other Locations Macau.

Swankiest Destinations Across The World That Are All The Rage In 2017

By Travel+Leisure India & South Asia

Manila: This place would have never made it to my list had I not lived here. The most underrated city in South East Asia. The Makati part of the city is like any First World city. Intramurous is your gateway to the Spanish era. The glitzy Gloriatas, Greenbelts, Mall of Asia would confuse you if you were in USA or in Philippines. Unlike its South East Asian counterparts, everybody speaks English. Filipinos are the most humble and courteous people in the world. Music and basketball runs in the veins of Filipinos. The old part of Manila is chaotic like any other developing country city but the beauty of the place lies once you hit the highway. The close proximity to beaches and having over 7000 islands make it a must visit place. The only negatives about the city is its traffic and no direct flight from India. Do check out my articles on Philippines, Bohol, Fortune Island, Puerto Galera for more information.Hope this top solo travel friendly destinations post inspires you to take that leap of faith and move on with your Solo Travel. Happy solo travels!This post was originally published on TRAVEL SEE WRITE.

Top Solo Travel Friendly Destinations

By Archana Singh

Being just six hours away from Metro Manila I was enticed to visit the surfing capital of Philippines – BALER. So I booked myself in a van going to Baler. Getting out of Manila is a nightmare, especially on a Friday night. It took me four hours to just get out of Manila. The van journey was neither bad nor good. A sleeper bus might have been a better deal.I reached Baler early morning. I was supposed to camp on the Sabang beach but because of the Typhoon, camping wasn’t allowed. So I took shelter in a local’s house to perch my tent.

Paradise in Icu: Surfing capital after super typhoon!

By Archana Singh

So this was our destination itself. The place is famous for its raw, untamed beauty, and the Manila mandir. We drove till the Manila village looking for hotels to stay (there were only 4 hotels/guest-houses we could find there and 2 of them were full and 2 were closed) and of course, we were damn hungry by then. We were greeted by the village pradhan who owned a Tea stall on the Jainal-Dauntiyal Road. He informed us that whetever we could see in these few tea-stalls is all that is available at this place. Nothing else as it was not the tourist season there! :) So we decided to have tea at least. Then we saw Maggie and eggs so our breakfast was taken care of at least :)

Quiet and Offbeat - Manila, Almora

By Pushp Mishra

Manila House showcased a mansion in which a wealthy family would have lived, with traditional Spanish-influenced décor and opulent furniture.

Courteous Manila

By Molly

Manila is pure brouhaha. That's the only word to describe it. Never has organized-chaos looked so appealing. Elongated jeeps called 'Jeepneys', all shiny silver and flashy paint jobs and cyborg-like motorbikes with sidecars called 'Trikes', zip around the roads, skirting traffic. Skyscrapers stand side by side with shanty towns. And the people : Manila is a pretty small city, but there are so many people here that it's earned the title of 'most densely populated city in the world'. But the gentle, Tagalog-speaking folk are a likeable lot, so really, it's okay that there are so many of them. If you have a few hours in Manila, there are a couple of places you must visit. The Walled City of Intramurous is Manila's oldest district; it was where the Spanish ruled from in the 1500s. Guarding the city is Fort Santiago, built by the conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. National martyr Jose Rizal was imprisoned here before his execution in 1896 for seditious activities. Rizal Park, adjacent to Intramuros, pays homage to the hero, and houses the Rizal Monument that contains Rizal's remains. Intramuros is also well known for its cafes and restaurants. Hunker down at one of them and sate your hunger. Chinatown is nearby and is great for a round of bag-shopping and a dose of the crazy before heading to sophisticated Makati for high-end retail therapy and finally, check out the nightlife at Ermita. Be wary of people offering you beer- accepting one is a secret code for ....ummm..consent!

Top Things to Do in One Week in the Philippines

By Ashmi

Manila, lying on the eastern shore of Manila Bay, is a modern city with modern conveniences, hard-working people and a rich history. It is also the most densely populated city in the world. Located inside the walled city of Intramuros in Manila lies Fort Santiago, the oldest Spanish fortress in the Philippines. Strategically located near the mouth of the Pasig River just off Manila Bay, Fort Santiago was built in 1571. Originally the site of a Muslim kingdom headed by Rajah Sulaiman the area was destroyed by Spaniards and the fort was built and soon became the main defense fortress during the spice trade with the Americas. The original earthen and log fort was destroyed by invading Chinese Pirates and was reconstructed with volcanic rock. The fort served as a Spanish Fortress, Headquarters of the US Army during the American colonial period and WW2 and was captured by the Japanese during WW2 and used as a prison. Most of the fort was destroyed during the Battle of Manila in February 1945 and is now a historical park administered by the Philippine National Parks Development Committee. Used by the Japanese military, after they captured Manila, numerous Filipino and American prisoners were tortured and executed in the infamous dungeons. Some reports estimate that as many as 2500-3000 Filipinos were executed in Intramuros and Fort Santiago during the last days of Japanese occupation. A cross bearing an inscription and denoting the final resting place of approximately 600 Filipino and American prisoners is located on the grounds. Today the dungeons are closed to the public along with the underground chambers. Visitors are allowed in some parts and can walk the grounds.

Phillipines on a Shoestring Budget

By Bob Bales

Purely for transit.

Honeymooning in the Philippines

By Ipsita

Cebu

Day 8-10: Fly to Cebu. This island is a heaven for thrill seekers and those who love to explore. Here are some of the mu...

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Day 8-10: Fly to Cebu. This island is a heaven for thrill seekers and those who love to explore. Here are some of the must do’s :Moalboal Island Hopping with Kawasan Falls. Swim with sea turtles, spot your favorite nemo characters while exploring the underwater sea garden and be chased by sardines, well not literally haha! Canyoning around the Kawasan Falls shouldn’t be missed, although you can skip canyoning and go straight to the falls as well. Kawasan falls are truly magical.Mactan Island Hopping. This tour is very similar to the Honda Bay tour back in Puerto Princesa, however, the islands are comparatively less crowded.Oslob Whale Shark Watching. Save the best for the last. This is a totally unforgettable experience. This big beauty swims just 5m away from you and sometimes even closer. Although you are in water for only 10-15 minutes with the shark, it’s worth the visit. You can later go to Sumilion Island or Tumalog falls both nearby. We went to Tumalog falls which made us feel as if we were in The Jungle Book.Cebu is comparatively less crowded than the more touristy island of Palawan and this is why I would recommend you to definitely visit Cebu. You can escape the crowd and explore more new regions.

10 Days Itinerary For Backpackers to The Philippines

By Tushita

It was May 2011 when I, Rose and Hazel decided to explore Cebu, Bohol and Camiguin. It was summer then so it was a perfect season to visit the said three places. Welcome to Cebu City! Hazel lived in Cebu at that time so she waited for us (Rose and me) to arrive in Cebu. Rose and I boarded Cokaliong from Surigao to Cebu and we arrived in Cebu at 6:00 AM. Hazel fetched us and rest for a while in her house. After an hour, our mission started, which is to explore some interesting spots in Cebu. First stopped, Church.

My Cebu-Bohol-Camiguin Tour

By Veta

Cebu is the oldest city in the Philippines. Apart from its rich and colorful history, Cebu is known for so many things — the guitars, the food, the churches, the Taoist temple, the nightlife, and a lot more. Getting to Cebu is very easy because of the numerous flights from Manila and other Philippine and international airports. Cebu has an international airport so it’s easy to get to this place. It also has ports where passenger vessels bring people to and from any part of the archipelago.

The Best Places to Visit in the Philippines

By Claire Marie Algarme

Puerto Princesa

Itinerary: Cebu – Bohol – Puerto Princesa – El Nido – Coron – Boracay – ManilaReaching Puerto Princesa from ...

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Itinerary: Cebu – Bohol – Puerto Princesa – El Nido – Coron – Boracay – ManilaReaching Puerto Princesa from Cebu: You get direct flights from Cebu to Puerto Princesa. Upon reaching Puerto Princesa airport you can take tricycle/cab to reach your hotel. If it’s evening time Jomar Chavez (+63 910 884 1892) can drive you to your hotel at a reasonable price. Try giving him a call once you reach the airport.Where to stay: We stayed in Rizal Avenue, which is about 10 minutes walking distance from city bay walk. The area also has many restaurants, popular pubs and discs, and SM Mall.One of the options: Teofila PensionCommute: It is easy to travel in Puero Princesa City. You can take jeepney, tricycle or rent a bike.Things to do:1.) Go spelunking in Puerto Princesa Subterranean National Park (Underground River): A UNESCO World Heritage site, considered among new 7 wonders of the world. The unique stalactite and stalagmite formations, flora and fauna of Puerto Princesa Subterranean National Park makes it a geological and ecological marvel. It has the second longest underground river in the world. Currently, the longest underground river is in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.Getting there: You need to reach Sabang Port, which is approximately 2 hours (80 km) by car from Puerto Princesa. From there it’s another 20-25 minutes ride by boat to Sabang Beach which is also the entrance to the Underground River. After reaching the National Park you will take a small paddle boat to go inside the cave.We booked a group tour with TravelPALAWAN. The charges were Php 2150 per person. Apart from this we paid additional Php 150 per person towards environmental fee. The travel agency took care of the permits required to visit the National Park.External factors for tour cancellation: This tour can get cancelled due to bad weather conditions leading to high tides at Sabang Beach or entrance of Underground River (both of which open in to South China Sea).2.) Honda Bay Island Hopping: This consisted of visiting three main islands Star Fish, Luli (Lulubog Lilitaw) and Cowrie with shallow reefs lined by unspoilt beaches.Activities: Snorkelling, swimming, sunbathing, relaxing, photography- Star Fish Island: Shallow reef with plenty of corals making it a good place for snorkelling. We were lucky to be with a boatman who made us hold a float-tube and took us in to deeper areas around the reef where we could see best of the marine life hidden.- Luli (Lulubog Lilitaw) Island: Good place for snorkelling, here you get to see diverse fishes in large number. Although not advisable, see what happens when you drop a piece of bread while snorkelling. Here also, the boatman took us to the deeper parts of the reef.- Cowrie Island: A beautiful island good for taking picturesque photos, swimming and relaxingWe booked a group tour with TravelPALAWAN. The charges were Php 1407 per person.3.) Puerto Princesa City Tour: Although, this was not part of the plan, however due to underground river tour cancellation we had a chance to roam around the city. Major tourist attractions are:- Baker’s Hill: A theme park with amazing landscapes, perfect for taking pictures.- Crocodile Farm: Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center, where you get to tour a crocodile breeding center and see 14-16 ft long crocodiles.- Butterfly eco-garden and Tribal Village: Houses traditional Palawan dwelling. Here you can witness music and sharp hunting skills of Palawan aborigines and also shop handicrafts by them.- City Bay Walk: The bay walk is lined with many restaurants serving delicious food and drinks- Few more: Viewpoint and zip-lining at Mitra’s Ranch, Puerto Princesa Cathedral, Plaza CuartelYou may contact Mario (+63 926 908 8767), he will take you around the city in his tricycle. He charged us Php 600 for taking us to all above places. This does not include entrance fee paid at Crocodile Farm and Butterfly eco-garden.4.) Other: Head out to Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park for diving. This UNESCO World Heritage site has the dive season running from mid-March until mid-June. It is considered to be one of the remotest diving destinations in the Philippines. We could not do it because we went to the Philippines in the month of November. For more information check the page Girls that Scuba. Note that there are many more diving sites in the Philippines other than the ones in aforementioned article, a simple Google search will get you to portals of dive operators.How to reach Tubbataha: Dive operators usually transport their guests from the Puerto Princesa airport to the pier, just minutes away, where their boat awaits. It takes around 10 hours to get to the Park from Puerto Princesa. Most dive boats leave after dinner and arrive in Tubbataha early the next morning. Some slower vessels leave the wharf earlier in order to arrive at Tubbataha by first light.Time of visit: November 2017

Puerto Princesa: The Philippines Backpacking

By Krutika Parmar

Though the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP) has a lot to offer visitors, most people make the trip from Puerto Princesa only to see the underground river, which is heavily celebrated as one of the new seven wonders of the natural world. Also part of UNESCO history, the river is now a huge source of pride to the Philippines. The subterranean river system is 8.2km long and has several large chambers, up to 120m wide and 60m high. It flows underground almost the entire length, and empties into the ocean, so the lower part of the river is brackish (a mix of fresh and salt water) and subject to tidal influence, which makes it a natural phenomenon. When the sun is shining, the brackish water is known to turn an eye-popping bright blue-green (more green than blue). The river isn’t the only attraction of the PPSRNP though, as the beach by the mouth of the cave features an impressive karst landscape, and the old-growth forest that fills the park is full of exotic flora and fauna. I nearly jumped out of my skin when I saw a handful of large monitor lizards crawling around, forked tongues darting about! Since the river was given the honor of being one of the new seven wonders of nature, there was a huge jump in the amount of daily visitors, so much that a cap has been put into law for preservation reasons, which allows only 900 tourists a day into the subterranean river… but that seems to be largely flexible depending on the clout and amount of pesos you hold.

Beach Loving in Philippines

By shay

This place is best known for its famous underground river. The 8.2-kilometer river, said to be the longest navigable underground river in the world, winds its way underneath a mountain range, through the St. Paul Underground River Cave, and then goes out into the South China Sea. The journey through the cave system alone is 24 kilometers long. It is listed on one of the new natural wonders of the world.

The Best Places to Visit in the Philippines

By Claire Marie Algarme

Puerto Princesa is a small town. It's easy to hire a bike and ride around. The Crocodile Conservation Center is not worth your time! Had a good time with some locals at a bar called Kinabuch's.

Honeymooning in the Philippines

By Ipsita

Pasay City

If you are finding paradise on Earth, Tagaytay is the answer to your quest. The city overlooks Taal Lake and provides an...

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If you are finding paradise on Earth, Tagaytay is the answer to your quest. The city overlooks Taal Lake and provides an iconic view of the Taal volcano. This geographical wonder has a volcano within a lake within a volcano. Though Taal is world’s smallest active volcano, the iconic view along the lake is breathtaking. It is a perfect place for rejuvenating. Palace In The Sky acts as a vantage area for viewing the Taal Volcano. Don’t miss the five-hectare Flower Farm which has many varieties of flowers, such as chrysanthemums, gerberas, carnations, roses, etc.

Exploring the Philippines in One Week

By Ashna Rawat

Davao

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Iloilo

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Angeles

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Bacolod

I passed by Rizal Park and San Sebastian Cathedral. The rain regained its might on my way to the Capitol and what sh...

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I passed by Rizal Park and San Sebastian Cathedral. The rain regained its might on my way to the Capitol and what should have been a garden ceremony became an indoor event. Imagine fitting about 3000 delegates inside the Capitol . In the end, others were downstairs on tents, some in alleys, in stairs and anywhere we could possibly fit. Lucky for me, I found a place in one of the verandas. Then while hailing a cab as I retire for the night, the sight of BC00 marker concluded my short Bacolod trip.

Bacolod City and Guimaras Island

By mountains&beyond

Zamboanga

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Vigan

Vigan, a small town 203.1 km away from Sagada, is a wonder. This is the most charming city of Philippines due to the rus...

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Vigan, a small town 203.1 km away from Sagada, is a wonder. This is the most charming city of Philippines due to the rustic old architecture influenced by Spanish colonization. The Spanish captured and settled in Vigan in 1572, and it soon became a centre of Spanish political and religious power in the north of Luzon. The Mestizo District offers a peek into the Philippines' colonial past. The ancestral houses were mostly built by blending local, Asian and Spanish architectural styles. The old houses and cobblestone streets are not something you get to see each day. The horse carriages add to the feeling of being transferred to an old era in time. You can learn to mold pots or visit St. Paul's Metropolitan Cathedral, an earthquake baroque styled cathedral. As the name suggests, the design is intended to minimize earthquake damage. You can also see Plaza Salcedo, some city buildings and beautiful fountain in this area.

Exploring the Philippines in One Week

By Ashna Rawat

General Santos

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Calbayog

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Surigao

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Iligan

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San Pablo

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Roxas

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Butuan

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Batangas

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Naga

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Tacloban

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Pagadian

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Tarlac

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Gingoog

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San Carlos

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Cebu City

Cebu is the most happening city of the Visayas in Philippines, and is also economically and politically the second-most ...

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Cebu is the most happening city of the Visayas in Philippines, and is also economically and politically the second-most important city here. The tourism here is on a boom as well! Over two million tourists vacation in Cebu every year. Pristine beaches, spectacular diving sites, and amazing seafood makes this island city one of the prime holiday spots in southeast Asia. Also called the Queen City of the south, Cebu is a place where high-rise buildings and sprawling beaches exist together like a happily married couple.

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By Aakanksha Magan

Malay

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Baguio

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El Nido

Day 5-7: Reach El nido. The drive from Puerto Princesa to El nido is about 6 hours so leave early because you don’t w...

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Day 5-7: Reach El nido. The drive from Puerto Princesa to El nido is about 6 hours so leave early because you don’t want to miss the sunset at Las Cabanas.Here’s how you can make the most of your 2 days stay in El Nido:Watch the Sunset at Las Cabanas. Take advantage of the happy hour offered by bars /restaurants at the beach and enjoy the beauty of the sunset.Take the tours. There are 4 tours namely, Tour A, B C and D. Each includes visit to different islands in El Nido, however, Tour A and C are said to be the best ones. If you want to cover both the tours but don’t have enough time go for combination Tours A and C, just like we did. You can choose the Tours according to what interests you and suits you best. These are full day tours as well.Spend a day at Nacpan Beach. Nacpan is just a 30 minutes drive from El Nido and undoubtedly the most stunning beach I have ever been to. Spend your day swimming, relaxing and eating delicious food at any of the bars/restaurants at the beach. You can also stay a night in nacpan as there are several accommodations available at the beach.

10 Days Itinerary For Backpackers to The Philippines

By Tushita

El Nido is a small touristy town in the Philippines. We were staying at the heart of El Nido. We took a tricycle to the Las Cabanas beach which costs roughly around 50 PHP (70 Rs). However, we had to take a short steep trek from the roadside to get to the starting point of the Zip Line. We had a choice of flying ‘the Superman position’ or the ‘sitting position’ in addition to our choice of one-way/two-way routes. We zip-lined from one island to another with a Panoramic view of gorgeous turquoise-blue Las Cabanas beach right below. The experience was exhilarating! Once at the other side, we climbed down the bamboo staircase and walked along the shallow beach with knee deep water to get back to the Las Cabanas beach.

Hidden Gems of Philippines: Why I Fell Head-Over-Heels In Love With The Country!

By Kitty Iyer

Brother Island, El Nido, Philippines – “A little paradise on Earth,” says one of the reviews on Airbnb. Located in the Sulu Sea, most of the 2,000 square metres of this island is covered in white sand. The island boasts of a rainforest, and a hilltop banyan house for some private time. The island guarantees no other tourists while you are there so basically, you can book the entire island for yourself and experience activities like snorkeling, hiking and island hopping. There is even a wreck site nearby to explore!

A Budget Private Island For Your Next Vacation

By Trisha Mahajan

El Nido was originally a small town, established as a getaway to the famous Bacuit Archipelago. Populated by various businesses catering to tourists and restaurants and hotels every 100 meters, El Nido in itself is not a quiet island anymore. But there are around 45 islands around El Nido where you can go for a day trip and enjoy the surreal beauty and absolute solitude. You can also camp on these deserted islands but you will have to carry all camping gear and your food with you.Best Time To Visit: November to AprilHow To Reach: Fly from Delhi to Manila (Rs. 19,000) and take a domestic flight to El Nido from Manila (Rs. 12,000). Once in El Nido, you can connect with fishermen or even the concierge of your hostel or hotel and get transportation arranged if you wish to camp in one of the adjoining islands.Things To Do: Diving and snorkelling are the most popular activities to do while at El Nido; you can explore some of the deserted islands nearby; you can also trek to the Taraw Peak and the Makinit Hot Springs. For those who are looking for some mischievous fun, a trip to the Nagkalit-kalit Falls is highly recommended. And for those who want to just relax, there are plenty of masseuse available all over the island!

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By Aakanksha Magan

Where: PhillipinesEl Nido, Spanish for 'the nest', is a tropical retreat with endless white-sand beaches, pristine coral reefs and blue lagoons. The town is a beautiful gateway to the Bacuit Archipelago, a group of islands identified by their steep karst cliffs. The town is situated on the Palawan Island and is a short ferry ride away from the clear waters of Miniloc Island and the fishing heaven of Shimizu Island.

By Sreshti Verma

El Nido doesn’t have that beach-town vibe, feeling of idyll which accompanies the best beach towns. But, El Nido is chock full of luxuries many tourists appreciate on their vacations: cafes and restaurants, a wide range of hotels for every wallet, beach bars with happy hours and reggae music, fiery sunsets, stuff like that. Stores offer plenty of souvenirs, and even designer clothing stores for those looking to spend serious amounts. And that doesn’t include what is waiting just a boat’s ride away offshore… Sure, the island-hopping tours are on the pricey side—1200 to 1500 pesos per person (around 30 USD)—but there is no disputing the beauty of the Bacuit archipelago. The karst formations, the white-sand island beaches, the glowing blue-green lagoons, the colorful fields of coral, and the clear waters that turn into every shade of blue. Each and every destination is exactly what we all gape at on TV and in magazines. Pa-ra-dise. If the weather is just right, the tour fees will seem paltry in comparison to the natural phenomenons that abound. Furthermore, there’s a handful of other things to do around El Nido, besides the island-hopping. Neighboring beaches, blissfully free of bangkas, are there for our perusal. Plenty of places offer kayaks for rent (bring snorkel gear) and I’ve read that hiking can also be undertaken at a few of the islands. Renting a motorcycle and exploring the surrounding areas can be nice. It’s hard to appreciate an overcrowded fishing town, and even harder not to feel guilty about being a tourist when we see firsthand the damage we are doing by following the masses to every popular destination. But the archipelago is jaw-dropping gorgeous. We have no regrets having visited Bacuit Bay.

Beach Loving in Philippines

By shay

The place is full of tourists. Many people we met loved this place but it was definitely not our favourite. We did a couple of dives. The diving usually is supposed to be quite spectacular but we got unlucky with choppy seas and not that great visibility.

Honeymooning in the Philippines

By Ipsita

Coron

Itinerary: Cebu – Bohol – Puerto Princesa – El Nido – Coron – Boracay – ManilaReaching Coron from El Nido: W...

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Itinerary: Cebu – Bohol – Puerto Princesa – El Nido – Coron – Boracay – ManilaReaching Coron from El Nido: We took 06:00 A. M. fast ferry to Coron from El Nido Ferry Terminal. The operator was Montenegro Shipping Lines. The charges for the ferry were around Php 1850 per person.We reached Coron Port at around 10:30 A. M. Coron Port to Coron Town Proper is another 20 minutes (2 km) ride by tricycle. The tricycle charged us Php 100 for two persons.You can book the ferry through TravelPALAWAN or any other travel agencies.Where to stay: We stayed in Bgy 1, Coron-Busuanga Rd. We would highly recommend Coron Villa to stay. The hotel staff, rooms, restaurant (Wild Fern) on the premises and location was just perfect. The main market area with many restaurants and bars is within 5-10 minutes walk from the hotel.Commute: Tricycle is an easy way to roam around in the townThings to do: Like El Nido, island hopping tours are a great way to discover the lagoons and beaches in Coron.1.) Island Tour: This tour covers below places: - CYC Beach: The beach has white sand and clear water, good for snorkelling, swimming and sunbathing. - Japanese ship wreck & Atwayan Beach: Snorkelling at a Japanese ship wreck site followed by lunch at Atwayan beach that has clear water and white sand. - Twin Lagoons: You need to snorkel to reach the twin lagoons. If the tides are low you can go down a small crevice to enter the lagoons. However, if the tides are high you need to climb up the crevice with the help of small wooden ladder to enter the lagoon. The experience of being in the green waters of the lagoons with the backdrop of imposing karst formations is thrilling. - Kayangan Lake: You will reach the lake after 10-15 minutes hike climbing approximately 300 steps (combined uphill and downhill). You can snorkel or swim or float in the lake. Life jacket is compulsory here. The scenery with clear green water with the backdrop of karst formations is stunning. Also, there is a view deck while hiking uphill to the lake. This place boasts the signature postcard picture of the Philippines’ paraw boats amid blue-turquoise waters surrounded by karst formations. - Siete Pecados: One of the good places for snorkelling, you will see colorful fishes and corals here.We booked this day tour with TravelPALAWAN. The charges were Php 1785 per person.2.) Island Escapade Tour covering Bulog Beach, Banana Beach and Malcapuya Beach: This tour includes visit to the three exquisite beaches with pristine, blue-turquoise waters. Also, the long journey to these beaches, with very less number of tourists flocking to these places makes it feel like you are on an excursion to some remote island. - Bulog Beach: You will find shades of water from absolute blue to turquoise green. Clear water, powdery white sand and picturesque scenery. One of the best beaches in the Philippines. Good for swimming, sunbathing, photography. - Banana Beach (excellent place for snorkelling): Another picturesque beach in the Philippines with clear water and powdery soft white sand. The place boasts diverse and colourful corals. It was the best snorkelling that we did in the Philippines. Post the snorkelling relax in a hammock under the shade of trees and enjoy a buko. - Malcapuya Beach: Perhaps the best beach that we visited in the Philippines. Beach with powdery white sand and clear blue-turquoise water, good for swimming, sunbathing and relaxing. A picturesque location good for photography. To reach the beach you will have to take a short hike of few minutes and reach opposite side of the docking area. The place houses a resort as well.We booked this day tour with El Nido Paradise. The charges were Php 1700 per person.3.) Fire fly tour & floating restaurant: This is a night tour. You will be taken in a speed boat to a mangrove section where you will see a lot of fireflies twinkling the trees like it’s Christmas. You will also see bioluminescent plankton. It’s brilliant to see stars, fireflies and plankton twinkling all at the same time. The tour ended with a sumptuous dinner at a floating restaurant.We booked this tour with Calamian Islands Travel & Tours. The charges were Php 950 per person.4.) Coron Town: Go to Mount Tapyas, relax in Maquinit Hot Springs, follow it by a visit to a nice restaurant/bar. - Mount Tapyas: It’s approximately 1 km (10 minutes) tricycle ride from Bgy 1. Climb 700 steps carved out on the mountain to witness an amazing view of Coron. Observe the waters, mountains, ferries in the backdrop of pink-orange rays during the sunset. - Maquinit Hot Springs: It’s approximately 4.5 km (20 min) from Bgy 1. Relax in the hot water pools of the spring. Ensure to book a tricycle for round trip to and from the springs. Entrance to the spring is Php 200 per person. - Kuridas Bar And Tattoo: A very lively bar with band playing reggae. The bar is in the midtown area of Coron bustling with restaurants and cafes. Take your seat early as the bar fills up fast. The band artists start working in their tattoo studio after 10 P. M.5.) Other: Head out to wrecks dive site Okikawa Maru in Coron Bay. Okikawa Maru is the wreck of a 525-foot (160-meter) tanker. We did not do it for lack of time. For more information check the page Girls that Scuba. You can find information on more dive sites at TravelPALAWAN.Time of visit: November 2017

Coron: The Philippines Backpacking

By Krutika Parmar

Siquijor

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Iloilo City

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Dumaguete

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Baler

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Subic

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Vigan City

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Talisay

Okay, try this one : A volcano within a lake, within a volcano, within a lake, within a volcano. Sounds a bit like volca...

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Okay, try this one : A volcano within a lake, within a volcano, within a lake, within a volcano. Sounds a bit like volcanological equivalent of a Matryoshka doll, but if you're local on Taal Volcano Island, this will make perfect sense to you. This island is actually one volcano, but eruptions in the past have created mini volcanoes and water filled calderas in it and have given the island its catchy slogan. Let me break it down for you again: The entire municipality of Talisay Batangas is believed to be a volcano, within which Taal lake was formed. Within the Taal Lake lies Taal Volcano Island, within which lies another tiny volcano islet. Now read that backwards and you will know what I am on about. When you walk to the ridge of the caldera, the earth, reddened by sulfur, spews out foul smelling streams of smoke. Stick an egg into one of those smoking holes, says my guide, and it will cook through in three minutes. There are two ways to get to the top of the Main Crater : you either walk or go the distance on horseback. Walking uphill is a tough task on the Daang Kastilla trail, but it's the easiest (though some say its treacherous because of the sulfur emissions) and most direct route to the top. When you finally get to the top though, look at the green waters of the lake within and you'll see white patches here and there. Those are bubbles- the water is literally boiling hot. Ask around a bit until you find the 'Secret Place' - a narrow path that leads to the absolute edge of the ridge. From here you can see the entire island in all its glory. Tufts of smoke curl up into the air from a little hole at the tip. It is almost like walking up the spine of the dragon, towards its smoking nostrils. Now is when you take a moment to let it sink in : you are standing on the ridge of an active volcano. You can almost feel the earth shaking beneath your feet, the heat penetrating the soles of your shoes. You now officially have bragging right for a decade!

Top Things to Do in One Week in the Philippines

By Ashmi

Laoag City

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Bacolod

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San Vicente

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Bontoc

Early in the morning of December 4, we rode the jeepney from Tinglayan to Bontoc (Php 20.00). We had breakfast at the h...

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Early in the morning of December 4, we rode the jeepney from Tinglayan to Bontoc (Php 20.00). We had breakfast at the hotel and I paid Php 105.00 for my food and coffee. There, we also got the chance to charge our phones and camera batteries and, while at it, encountered the creepy man of Bontoc.

Visiting Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines

By Monica

Dipolog City

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San Pablo City

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Igbaras

This is the new Church of Igbaras, looks new and evenly painted. We didn't got to goinside because the church is closed ...

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This is the new Church of Igbaras, looks new and evenly painted. We didn't got to goinside because the church is closed and for the sanctity of it we didn't push further. But as we see at the side is the original church and still remains as and adoration church.

First Districts Firsts: The Grand Churches of Iloilo

By Krisdel Soberano

Caramoan

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Pagudpud

Bantay Abot Cave, Patapat Viaduct, Kabigan Falls...

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Tagaytay City

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Sagada

This was by far one of the scariest thing that we’ve ever done (besides doing the bungy in New Zealand)! It was scary ...

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This was by far one of the scariest thing that we’ve ever done (besides doing the bungy in New Zealand)! It was scary maybe because there were very limited measures taken to ensure one’s safety. As it was a real cave with lots of bats living inside it, the ground was mostly moist and slippery. Plus we were only wearing flip flops! But besides all that, it was really very exciting! It felt like an underwater theme park! There were times when we had to swing like Tarzan from rock to rock using a rope, wade through chest-deep waters (with no idea what funny creatures that could be living in the water) and cliff jumped. All these were done without any harnesses! One slip and that’s it…..

5 Amazing Things To Do In Philippines

By Gina And Daniel

Sagada is 62.1 km away from Banaue. This is the perfect destination in Philippines for relaxing and spending some time surrounded by the serene mountains. The most popular thing to see here are the hanging coffins. They couldn't get more literal. The coffins are hanging by the cliff. It is a unique ancient funeral custom of some minority groups and is even found in southern China. The coffins hang 20-50 feet high and are made of wood. According to Igorot tradition, only those people who died of natural death are allowed to be buried in the cliff. It is intriguing to know how they put the coffins on the cliffs. You can take the very steep path down the cliff to view the coffins up close and personal. Be sure before you start the hike as this doesn't qualify as an attractive activity for many. As this traditional burial ritual is not followed anymore, it makes for a historical site of the once practiced tradition. Travel Tip - I would recommend you hire a guide to hear about the history of this place and to reach here safely.

Exploring the Philippines in One Week

By Ashna Rawat

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