La Union (Elyu or L.U.) is a province in the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region. It is known as the surfing capital of the North, and surfing in San Juan, La Union is widely popular among surfers today. It’s said that San Juan was just an ordinary seashore until it was discovered that the waves there are good for surfing.
After our overnight stay on Kalanggaman Island, which you can check out here, Kuya “Crew” from the pump boat suggested that we take a side trip to Malapascua Island. Since most of my group had never been there, we didn’t hesitate to go. I was also quite excited as my last trip to Malapascua wasn’t very memorable due to a typhoon. Haha! Our side trip to Malapascua Island was unplanned, and we weren’t planning to stay overnight since we were almost out of cash and there’s no ATM on the island. Nevertheless, that didn’t stop us from having fun.
Visiting the island has always been part of my bucket list. Finally, after planning for months, our quickcation on the island last Holy Week with my friends was successful. We even thought that it will be canceled due to Typhoon Maysak/Chedeng that has been reported as a Category 5 before it entered PAR. Fortunately, it downgraded into a Tropical Storm and off we go just like what we have planned. But so much for all the weather forecasting and let’s focus with the trip. lol Kalanggaman/Calanggaman Island is part of Palompon City in Leyte Province. This island or islet is known for its bird’s-wing-like-formation sand bars and for its very enticing crystal clear waters. So if you are looking for
So who love cats here?!! And who loves to spend most of their time on coffee shops??!! If that’s you then you might want to know that there’s a new coffee shop somewhere in Guadalupe where you can interact and play with cats. Yes, you read it right! A cat cafe! Cat Cafe in Cebu, located near Villa Fatima Subdivision, is the first coffee shop to establish this kind of idea. Most popular in Japan, the cat owner of the cafe or shop gave Cebu the opportunity to try this one of a kind experience.
Salagdoong Beach in Maria, which faces Camiguin Island and features a cove-like view, is one of the main attractions on Siquijor Island. It is currently managed by the local government, so there is an entrance fee of 15 pesos per person. The beach also has a (currently non-functional) water slide, cottages, comfort rooms, and a canteen. You can stay overnight since there are rooms available for rent. However, because the town of Maria is about 12 km away from Siquijor City, tricycles charge a separate fare for trips to and from the area.
Cambugahay Falls is one of the main attractions in Siquijor Island. Located in Lazi town, it is an-hour-or-more drive from Siquijor city. Cambugahay Falls has a magnificent clear and turquoise waters. From Siquijor City, a tour around Lazi will cost you 500 pesos for the trike. But if you are on a day tour, then it is for 1000 pesos.
The island is known for sorcery and black magic, which makes it feel spooky and mysterious. Every time my family traveled from Cebu to Dipolog and back by boat, passing by the island, my mom would always tell me that it was enchanted and that we shouldn’t go there. But who wouldn’t want to visit a place like this when you see the beauty it possesses? Forget all those hearsay and urban legends and let’s take a closer look at what makes the island so mystical. Siquijor is located in Visayas and just an hour away from Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. It has also became a favorite destination for most of the tourists from the other countries nowadays.
We woke up before 6am on Saturday morning to start early with our scheduled activities. Had a quick breakfast then prepared our stuff for caving and island hopping. Everyone’s excited ’cause this is the awaited day to experience the adventures in the island.
On our first day in the island, the group decided to visit the light house or the parola of Gigantes while waiting for our dinner and to kill time. Most of us thought that it would be a simple pictorial with the light house, however, it was even more surprising. When our guide told us to climb up already, we were so fascinated especially me because this would be my first time. Excited for its view, we immediately take every step of the stairs up to the top of the light house.
Islas de Gigantes or Gigantes Island is part of Carles, Iloilo. Little has known about its existence and still remains off the beaten path. The island consists of beautiful scenery with white sand beaches where you can go beach bumming. It is also known as the ‘scallops capital of the Philippines‘ and it taught me that scallops are not deadly when eaten since its my first time to eat scallops here. lol lol lol I’ve been dying to go to this island since last year and good thing I’ve met people who wanted to do the same thing. So what are the things that you can do in Gigantes Island? How can we get to the island? Where to stay?