Roadside waterfalls around Mindanao for the lazy traveler

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Ah, waterfalls and Mindanao has lots and lots of it! But did you know that there are a few very accessible waterfalls around the island and it’s island provinces? So accessible that you can just drive, park by the roadside and already see this wonder of nature. This is perfect for the lazy traveler who doesn’t want the steep ascent and descent just to see one! 1 Aliwagwag Falls It’s considered the longest waterfall in the country and with the most number of levels! Aliwagwag…Continue Reading “Roadside waterfalls around Mindanao for the lazy traveler” →

10 romantic spots in the Philippines for adventurous lovers

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You know that feeling when you come face to face with a stunning landscape or scenery and you just want to hold your lover’s hand or hug tightly as you bask in the beauty of the place. The more you lovers travel to these kind of places the more your bond tighten as you make beautiful memories together. The Philippines is blessed to still have many stunning natural landscapes, from the topmost province in Batanes, to the southernmost islands in Mindanao and forlorn places in…Continue Reading “10 romantic spots in the Philippines for adventurous lovers” →

Mt. Hamiguitan Range, new UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Mt Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary has just been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! It’s the 6th and newest for the Philippines as declared in the 38th session of the World Heritage Committee in Doha Qatar, announced today, 23 June 2014. New #WorldHeritage site: Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (Philippines) http://t.co/TyMo8fwxg0 — UNESCO (@UNESCO) June 23, 2014 It is also the first World Heritage Site found in the major island of Mindanao. From the UNESCO website Tentative list: Mt. Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary in…Continue Reading “Mt. Hamiguitan Range, new UNESCO World Heritage Site” →

14 remote Spanish era churches you haven’t been to

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For 333 years, Spain has colonized the Philippines and during that era, several stone churches have been built from Batanes to Mindanao. At present, these heritage churches in the Philippines are still standing, scattered around many islands and remote parts of the country. Most of these churches are difficult to reach. For example, Rizal Church in Cagayan takes 2 hours by jeepney only from Tuguegarao and there’s only one trip per day. For Agutaya, it takes minimum of three hours boat ride from Cuyo, its…Continue Reading “14 remote Spanish era churches you haven’t been to” →