The Old Chinese Pier is perhaps the busiest place in Bongao. This is a major gateway to the other islands of the province as well as going to Zamboanga or Malaysia. Big and small wooden boats used as passenger and cargo vessels are docked here. Locals say that […]
This is the famous century-old Church of Nuestra Señora De Porteria which has been declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum in 2007 and likewise declared a National Historical Landmark in 2008 by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Its current restoration is being supported […]
I have been traveling solo alot and I have noticed that more and more people are really going solo. For whatever reason, I know it’s worth it. Here is how I travel solo: PLAN AHEAD. There is no substitute for a good plan. I am not referring to […]
The first thing we deed when we woke up the next day is to head towards the beach. There were already some guys surfing as early as 6AM understandably because it’s not yet hot and the waves are just perfect. This side of La Union is frequented by […]
Let’s talk about unique transportation, hilly terrain, colorful tricycles, fun, adventure and a once-in-a –life-time tricycle ride. Let’s talk about Pagadian! I have to admit that I should have been here earlier than my current visit should it not been for a very important trip I can’t forego. […]
It was not among my plans to visit this water falls located in Bayugan City, Agusan Del Sur. And since I do not have much thing to do that day except to go to San Franz and sleep there for the night, I decided to drop by Bayugan […]
Lake Sebu is a municipality in the province of South Cotabato. It is famous for its 3 beautiful lakes and 7 gorgeous waterfalls all set in a perfect and unadulterated environment in the home of the T’boli people. To get here, fly to General Santos City. From General […]
If the Crocodile Show is dangerous, and so is this one. The Cobra Show is an attraction at the Baan Sukchoeke Country Resort. Entrance ticket is not part of the tour package, hence I bought my own ticket. The show started by distinguishing the sex of a snake. […]
Istana Nurul Iman holds the Guinness World Records as “world’s largest Palace.” It is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei and his families. You might be interested to know that Istana Nurul Iman is larger than Buckingham Palace, Forbidden City and it measures half of Vatican […]
Marinduque is 4 hours away from Lucena City via RORO. The following are the follow I took while enroute to Marinduque. To get to Marinduque from Manila, take a bus bound for Lucena Dalahican Port. From there, buy your RORO ticket bound for Gasan.
This is Paadyao Cascading Falls in Mogpog, Marinduque. The falls is 20 minutes by motorbike from the main highway and 10-minute walk from the barangay road. Story to follow.
This is Gasan Town Hall in Marinduque.
This is the seat of government of Buenavista, Marinduque. All photos here were captured using a cellphone camera. I visited Buenavista Town Hall last May 24, 2012. RELATED LINKS: Marinduque | Battle of Pulang Lupa Shrine Marinduque | Bella Roca From Afar Marinduque | Boac Casa Real Marinduque | Boac Museum […]
This is the grand century old San Sebastian Church in Lumban, Laguna. It was erected in 1600 and the first stone church built in Laguna. Story to follow.
