One of the things that Zamboanga City is known for is the Great Sta. Cruz Island or Pink Beach. During its heyday, it was one of the most popular beaches in the country. Today, it remains one the best places to see in Zamboanga City. The Great Sta. Cruz Island has also been voted as …
A province best known for its culinary cuisine, Pampanga is a good alternative for those who are looking for a quick vacation. It is only 2-3 hours from Manila and is easily accessible via the expressway. It’s home to several decent resorts, most of which offer a more natural setting for peace and relaxation. It …
Here’s a travel guide to the province of Basilan including a sample 2-day itinerary. Before we proceed, let me tell you that this is one of the most difficult pieces I’ve written. Not because I don’t know what to write, but because I don’t know how to approach the subject properly. Due to its history, …
One of the best backpacking routes in the Philippines is the ZamBaSulTa. ZamBaSulTa refers to the Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi provinces. It typically starts in Zamboanga City, which serves as the gateway to other provinces. The reason that it’s a great route is that it allows you to experience Tips on planning your ZamBaSulTa …
Are you thinking about gift ideas to someone who’s a frequent traveler? Here’s a guide to help you decide which item to give, ranging from budget-friendly options starting at P300 to special ones you can buy for P1000 or above. P.S. I had a good time writing this gift guide, as some of these I …
Here’s our day trip to Isabela City, Basilan. We visited Lampinigan Island (an underrated island less than an hour away from Isabela Port) and the famous Malamawi White Beach Resort. Before I go on, let me ask you this. What do you think about when you hear the place Isabela City, Basilan? I’ll tell you …
One of the things you shouldn’t miss when visiting Sulu is island hopping in Panglima Tahil. Panglima Tahil is a municipality in Sulu with a small population. It’s home to several pristine islands which are perfect for beach lovers. We spent our first day in Sulu island hopping in Panglima Tahil, wherein we visited 3 …
I said it before and I’ll say it again: Mindanao has the best nature attractions in the country. This is evident in Sulu, a province filled with beautiful islands and white-sand shores that will easily put other popular beach destinations in the country to shame. I particularly loved our island hopping tour in Panglima Tahil …
A visit to Basilan province wouldn’t be complete without dropping by its capital: Lamitan City. Lamitan City is the home base of the Yakan tribe. The Tausugs and Chavacanos also live here. There are a few city attractions you can explore in Lamitan City. It also has fine-sand beaches and an interesting waterfall called Bulingan …
