Magalawa Island

This is a stunning place with crystal water and fine white sand beaches. Since the province is located in the northwest of Luzon, facing the West Philippine Sea, a lot of gorgeous beaches are yet to be discovered, and Magalawa is just one of them. There are a few stretches of fine white sand and island beaches that are picture-perfect. By the way, after our outreach program was held at one of the Aeta Communities in Iba, Zambales, we proceeded to this paradise. It's almost an hour's travel from Iba, passing on the concrete roads by the beach, yet we were rewarded with amazing beauty.

Mt. Romelo + Buruwisan Falls

Hiking Mt. Romelo and rappelling the Buruwisan Falls was a fun and amazing experience because the area has rich bio-diversity, both flora and fauna. There is a body of water that flows on its terrain; thus, this mountain has a high concentration of trees and other plants. It can bring a good combination of adventure and relaxation. Having said that, Laguna, together with the provinces of Batangas and Cavite, makes the region the centre for outdoor activities.

Puting Buhangin and Kwebang Lampas

In this generation, with just one click, you can easily see what to expect from a certain spot. Online, we found an itinerary for Kwebang Lampas and Puting Buhangin. Its beauty was intriguing because of its fine white sand shoreline, crystal clear waters, and the ambiance seemed to be relaxing. Situated in Padre Burgos, four to five hours of land travel from Manila, this destination is considered one of the gems of the province of Quezon.

Dampalitan Island

Dampalitan Island is another top destination in Quezon province. It captured the eyes of so many travellers because it has a fine white sand shoreline, crystal clear waters and stunning sunset. Its name was derived from Dampalit or "shoreline purslane" in English (Sesuvium Portulacastrum) which is a type of perennial herb that grows in the coastal areas throughout the world, which is also visible in this Island.  According to the caretaker, they can actually create a sumptuous salad out of this herb.

Borawan and Dampalitan Island

Borawan Island is a small islet located in Padre Burgos, in Quezon Province. According to the caretaker I spoke to, the name of the islet was given by Father Vargas who discovered the islet. This islet is made up of a large stone in irregular shape, covered with grass and trees.

Mt. Hapunang Banoi

It is a dwarf and a hiking-friendly mountain in Montalban, Rizal, that can give you a tantalising view of nature's beauty. Together with Pamitinan and Binacayan, Hapunang Banoi is one of the most hiked mountains in the area because it is also surrounded by Lucius green trees, which makes the area look relaxing. Plus the exhilarating terrains added an adventure to hikers. In the centre of these mountains is Wawa Dam, a water reservoir built by the Americans. This area was chosen because it's a catch basin of the three mountains.

Mt. Pamitinan

This mountain is one of the most hiked mountains because it became famous due to its accessibility from Manila. It's been a long time since we planned to visit Wawa Dam and hike the twin mountains, for some reasons, it resulted to "drawing." Hiking Mt. Pamitinan is a bit challenging but will definitely give you an amazing and wide view of the greens surrounding Wawa Dam and part of Sierra Madre.

Pasukin ang Bahay ni Emilio Aguinaldo

Alam kong pamilyar sa inyo ang balkonaheng ito, kadalasang laman ito ng ating mga libro ng Kasaysayan. Ngayon, ipapakita ko sa inyo ang kabuuan ng makasaysayang bahay na ito. Nakatutuwang isipin na nasa harapan ako ng isang istrukturang naging bantayog dahil sa naibigay nitong kontribusyon sa Pilipinas - ang Kalayaan. Habang tirik na tirik ang araw, ang puso ko  nama'y hindi mapigilang lumundag dahil sa lubos na galak, samantalang ang ihip ng hangin naman ay  may kalamigan na pumapawi sa init na aking nararamdaman.

Tinago Falls, Biliran

Biliran has a wide forested area where breathtaking waterfalls are hidden, one of these is Tinago Falls. Its name is derived from the Filipino word “tinago” which literally translates to “hidden” in English. Well, it is not hidden anymore because its beauty already captured the eyes and attention of countless tourists and visitors online. This waterfall is one of the must-visit waterfalls in Kaibiran because there's an unlimited flow of crystal clear and cool waters, and the pressure of the water falling is perfect for a whole-body massage. The ambiance is cool and relaxing. it is surrounded by enormous rocks and boulders with trees on the side. Other waterfalls in Biliran that can be visited are the Recoletos Falls and Condol Falls.

Ulan-Ulan Falls

It's very seldom to hear about the province of Biliran; without googling it, you will definitely not see the beauty hiding in this island province. Situated in the Municipality of Almeria, Ulan-Ulan Falls is one of the majestic waterfalls hidden in the wide forested areas of the province. Its name was derived from the Filipino word “ulan” or “rain” because of the mist created by the pressure of the water falling. There are cool and crystal clear waters while the area is surrounded by luscious greens which preserve the relaxing ambience.