BREATHTAKING BATANES: 12 TOURIST SPOTS TO VISIT
Batanes sits atop my list of dream destinations in the Philippines. She’s the Queen “B”. She’s not the wish you make when you see a falling star. She is THE star.
PUNDAQUIT BEACH, ZAMBALES: IMPORTANT TRAVEL TIPS
2018 • 05 • 26 San Antonio in Zambales is a quaint little town. It’s busy, but it has this nostalgic provincial life charm, drawing weary weekend warriors to its beaches and coves. One of the unique beaches in Zambales is the volcanic ash-carpeted Pundaquit Beach. Its fine light gray
STILTS CALATAGAN, BATANGAS: IMPORTANT TRAVEL TIPS
2019 • 07 • 15 Read full guide here: STILTS CALATAGAN ON A BUDGET 2018: Travel Guide & Itinerary Back in 2015, Stilts Calatagan seemed like a distant dream to me. Tales of its beauty were spread by word of mouth and backed by its reputation as a choice venue
MANUEL UY BEACH, BATANGAS: IMPORTANT TRAVEL TIPS
2019 • 07 • 15 Read full guide here: MANUEL UY BEACH RESORT, CALATAGAN: Travel Guide & Itineraries 2019 Beach camping is one of the favorite summer activities of those who love the outdoors. From the simple camping on the beach with only the basic necessities on one end to
MATABUNGKAY BEACH, BATANGAS: IMPORTANT TRAVEL TIPS
2018 • 06 • 28 Matabungkay Beach had its glory days back in the ’50s until early ’90s; it was THE place to be for family and company outings, weekend getaways with friends, and group excursions during its heyday. I was about eight years old when I first set foot
KAYRAANG COVE, BATANGAS: IMPORTANT TRAVEL TIPS
2018 • 05 • 29 Kayraang Cove is private property and a protected area located at Barangay Calayo in Nasugbu, Batangas; it is said to be owned by Henry Sy. It’s not usually part of the island-hopping itinerary offered by boatmen in Barangay Calayo, but you can ask them if
PULO ISLAND (LOREN ISLAND), BATANGAS: IMPORTANT TRAVEL TIPS
2018 • 05 • 29 Known to locals as Pulo Island or Pulo-pulo, Loren Island is like that one person who is easy to get along with yet still retain some kind of mystery; she will intrigue you. The cove part is welcoming with its mixture of fine and course
CALAYO BEACH, BATANGAS: IMPORTANT TRAVEL TIPS
2018 • 05 • 29 Nasugbu is one of those areas in Batangas that had an early taste of development. Its beaches are among those with long-established resorts and popular with locals and tourists alike. Some of its coves and beaches are tucked away in exclusive villages and subdivisions, requiring
BITUIN COVE (ANGARA COVE), BATANGAS: IMPORTANT TRAVEL TIPS
2018 • 05 • 29 Bituin Cove, also known to locals as Angara Cove, is one of Nasugbu’s many pristine sand pockets gracing its coast. The cove is located in Barangay Calayo, more than half an hour’s drive from the town proper of Nasugbu. Its sand is a mixture of
WHERE TO GO BEACH CAMPING IN THE PHILIPPINES
The beach is a favorite respite for those who want to forget about their worries. They can just laze on the sand and get a tan, go surfing, swim or simply enjoy the views while sipping their cold drink or reading a book. For those who want more out of