Revisiting Arayat

January 2016 I posted my top 7 destinations that have magical impact on me, and that I would love to go back again. I note down these destinations where I’d love to come back, sooner or later. June of 2016 i revisited my favorite mountain.. How about you? I would love to hear which places you’d love to visit again…

Before I put away my hiking shoes for good i'm going back to where it all started..Climbing Mt Arayat back in 2003 was about realizing a dream and proving to myself that I could do it. I got into the best shape of my life after completing your summit. I made a lot of new friends. I found countless hours to reflect at your summit. And I learned valuable lessons i will never forget. Mt. Arayat Thank you for all the lessons in life

Silvia's Resort - A Lovely Nature Resort secluded in Nagcarlan, Laguna

Summer may be now over but this doesnt mean swimming has to end - enjoying the cold waters of narcarlan at silvia's resort..the atmosphere truly embraces the sense of nature.

How to get to Villa Sylvia Resort via public transport : 

From Gil Puyat Station Bus Terminal (Pasay)/Jac/Jam/HM Bus Terminal (Cubao), take the bus going to Lucena to reach Santa Cruz City, Laguna. From there, take a tricycle/jeep ride going to liliw/nagcarlan, tell the driver that you are going to villa sylvia resort located at Brgy. Banago, Nagcarlan, Laguna.

For Inquiries or reservations, please contact:

Villa Sylvia Resort, Bgy. Bangago, Nagcarlan, Laguna

09984132699 - 09212086617

Chasing Waterfalls Series in Laguna

If Iligan City is known as the city of Majestic Waterfalls in Mindanao i would declare Laguna as the home of beautiful waterfalls in Luzon. 

Located in almost all municipalities of Laguna, it is accessible by jeepney, or a private vehicle. It is so convenient that getting there is no hassle at all.

Im presenting some of the beautiful waterfalls in Laguna.

alluring 98 falls of Sta. Maria

Relaxing moments at Buruwisan falls in Siniloan

Delightful morning at Hulugan falls in Luisana

Feeling nostalgic at Majayjay falls in Majayjay

Appealing Maybunga falls of Paete

Captivating beauty of Buntot Palos falls in Pangil

Meditating at 3 falls of Sta.Maria

Enchanting Bukal falls in Majayjay

Enjoying the beauty of Bunga falls in Nagcarlan

Feeling amaze at Talay Falls in Luisana

Enjoying the views at the Aliw falls in Luisana

Rediscovering Cavinti falls in Cavinti

Beaches of Burdeos Quezon

How gorgeous is this perfectly hidden spots tucked away in the heart of Burdeos ?!

BUrdeos has some of the most stunning beaches but some of the best ones are hidden away and are off the beaten path - You just need to endure the boat ride from one island to another. And to those willing to make the effort to come there now will be HANDSOMELY REWARDED.

Happy beaching!

HOW TO GET To BURDEOS:

Buses/Vans have daily trips from Legarda terminal in Manila going to Ungos Port in Real, Quezon. The trip will take 3 - 4 hours via Famy-Infanta. Then you can take a boat to Anawan port or to Polillo port, they have daily trips from Real-Anawan/Polillo and vice versa. The boat ride is for 2 hours - then less than 2 hours of jeepney ride from Anawan/Polillo port to Burdeos proper.

Surrounded with the nearby islands of Polillo, the many islets, some rocky coves and white sandy beaches and sandbar, Burdeos is indeed one of Quezon's most charming tourist destination. These are the list of great places to visit at Burdeos. 

1. Snake Island / Pulong Kokoc

2. Kabalo Sand Bar

3. Anawan Island

4. Anilon Island

5. Isla Butas 

6. CARLAGAN ISLAND

7. Luli Island

8. Isla Puting Bato and Puting Bato Cave

9. Binumbunan Island

Kabalo Sandbar

Luli Sandbar

Snake Island

Anawan Island

Kabalo Sandbar 

Anilon Island 

Carlagan Island

Binunbunan Island and Sandbar 

Irresistible Kabalo Sandbar

Have you always wanted to experience standing on one of the most beautiful sandbar in the philippines? Well, that's exactly what I always wanted. And I am so grateful to say, I had the chance to set foot on this sandbar, called Kabalo - It was definitely an experience unlike any other.

Kalanggaman, Palad Sandbar and White island. If you think you’ve seen it all - think again. And just because I say that these sandbars are paradise destinations, it doesn’t mean they are the same. Each sandbars in the Philippines have a whole lot more to offer - each one is definitely different from one another.

It was so naturally beautiful in Kabalo. The sweeping stretch of the KABALO SANDBAR is one of the longest on the island - with some powdery white sand and surrounded by all sorts of shades of clear blue-green water. The untouched and unspoiled sandbar of Kabalo makes it distinct from the other. You can enjoy snorkeling at the shallow waters, along with sightseeing the sandbars miraculous beauty which will leave you spellbound. I took a lot of photos and splashed in the water - it was so perfect out there. One of those spots that later I’ll remember epitomized my time in Burdeos.

HOW TO GET To BURDEOS:

Buses/Vans have daily trips from Legarda terminal in Manila going to Ungos Port in Real, Quezon. The trip will take 3 - 4 hours via Famy-Infanta. Then you can take a boat to Anawan port or to Polillo port, they have daily trips from Real-Anawan/Polillo and vice versa. The boat ride is for 2 hours - then less than 2 hours of jeepney ride from Anawan/Polillo port to Burdeos proper.

***My special thanks to Sir Neil for some Photos:)

Burdeos,Quezon : My Ultimate Heaven

Burdeos is a fourth class municipality in the province of Quezon.

The municipality of Burdeos is geographically located in the coastal part of Polillo Island.

The most beautiful places on the island are the mountains that form the heart of the island’s interior and the surrounding islands with its white sand beaches that compose the municipalities of Burdeos.

Burdeos has everything a person could want in an island adventure – sandbars, raw white sand beaches, clear blue water, coral reefs which can be viewed by snorkellers, and one of the island’s best adventure spots its unexplored caves. It’s as close to heaven as you can get.

Imagine the white sand beaches, colorful corals and fishes, stretches of sandbars. Sounds like a postcard, right? I'll promise, Burdeos is better than any postcard you've seen. It's a real paradise on earth. It is a place where you can forget anything and just focus on the stunning nature, this place is almost heaven in its beauty.

The islands of Polilio are now easily accessible and, therefore, it is now quite a popular destination for travelers. But the municipality of Burdeos is still off the beaten track for most travelers - most likely it is because of the road going to the town proper - And when i say its the road going to Burdeos - i mean its the bumpy two hour ride to a largely unpaved muddy and dusty road. But don't you worry, the scenic rice fields, abundant coconut trees and lush forest along the way - its a pleasant diversion from the bumpy ride. And to those willing to make the effort to come there now (via the customized jeepneys that look like the giant jeepneys bound for Pulag) will be HANDSOMELY REWARDED.

HOW TO GET To BURDEOS:

Buses/Vans have daily trips from Legarda terminal in Manila going to Ungos Port in Real, Quezon. The trip will take 3 - 4 hours via Famy-Infanta. Then you can take a boat to Anawan port or to Polillo port, they have daily trips from Real-Anawan/Polillo and vice versa. The boat ride is for 2 hours - then less than 2 hours of jeepney ride from Anawan/Polillo port to Burdeos proper.

***My special thanks to Sir Neil for some Photos:)

4 Reasons Why You Should NOT Visit Jomalig

I mean it - I really mean it. DO NOT visit Jomalig for these 4 very important reasons why you might hate visiting Jomalig.

WATCHING THE SUNSETS

The most boring beach moments for me are watching the sunsets, When the sun sets each day, the position of the clouds create a spectacular painting - the colors, the calmness - it is not relaxing.

With breathtaking sunsets, golden powdery sand and crystal green blue waters, with the sunsets as its backdrop IT IS not the perfect place to relax on vacation.

LAID BACK ATMOSPHERE 

 The views, the sun, sand, the kind locals, and that blue-green water of JOMALIG will greet you upon arrival. No tall buildings, fancy restaurants and malls. You will miss the hustle and bustle that is normally associated with the metro. Internet/Phone/electricity signal is intermittent. NO hotels - Traffic noise ? there is none - mode of transportation is habal-habal only - you will most likely want to go back home right away.

GOLDEN-POWDERY SANDY BEACHES 

 The pristine waters and GOLDEN powdery sand beach of Jomalig offers a welcome sight for everybody - and this IS NOT what I expected when i arrive at the island. Golden powdery sand? YES. It is unusual and underwhelming.  Jomalig is pretty much what my dreams of a perfect beach are made of - Only it is NOT better, because ITS real.

SECLUDED PARADISE 

If your after serenity, solitude and off-the-beaten-path beaches don't go to Jomalig. Going there means disconnecting from fast-paced world.The island doesn't have a resort-studded shore - waves are the only noise that disturbs the tranquility of rural life in the island - their sheer isolation from the outside world have made them what they are today.