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Philippine Crocodile Conservation Center: A Sanctuary for the Philippine Crocodile
What do you think about crocodiles? For many Filipinos, this animal has negative associations — especially because of the widespread story about “Lolong” and its use as a metaphor for...
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Bambanti Village: An Exhibit of Life-Sized Scarecrows and Local Products
Bambanti Village is an eco-agricultural exhibit and sale held during the annual Bambanti Festival. Located near the Isabela Provincial Capitol Building, the village features different booths from the 33 municipalities...
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Bambanti Festival 2024: Celebrating the Scarecrows in Isabela
Did you know that there is a place in the Philippines that celebrates the scarecrow? Every fourth week of January, the people of Ilagan City, Isabela Province, come together to...
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Day Trip to Basilan: Malamawi Island and Lampinigan Island
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....
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7 Reasons why you should visit Isabela Province
Isabela Province is one of the less visited provinces in the country, due to its distance from Manila and logistical difficulties in reaching certain areas such as Palanan and Dinapigue....
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Blue Lagoon: The Gem of Palanan, Isabela
Blue Lagoon is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Isabela. It’s located in Barangay Villa Robles in Palanan and it’s a favorite place to visit among locals and...
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Dibulo Falls: A Towering Cascade in Dinapigue, Isabela
Without a doubt, Dibulo Falls is one of the best nature attractions in the province of Isabela. Located in Barangay Dibulo in Dinapigue, this waterfall is considered the tallest one...
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10 BEST Tourist Spots in Palanan (Isabela)
Palanan is a coastal town in Isabela Province enriched with natural resources. It has fine white-sand beaches teeming with sealife and the largest remaining rainforest in the country. Palanan is...
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Backpacking Isabela: DIY Guide + 5 Days Itinerary
If you’re a backpacker like us, I’m sure you’re also dreaming of setting foot in Isabela Province. You’ve heard of Blue Lagoon and Honeymoon Island (a natural heart-shaped island in...
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Where to Stay in Palanan, Isabela: Bilay Makadawi Beach Resort
Last summer, I went on a tour to Isabela Province. What I really wanted is to see the Blue Lagoon and Honeymoon Island. Our group stayed at a beach resort...