Are you traveling around the Philippines? Here's a collection of stunning photos, travel itineraries, backpacking ideas, & hiking guides.
Marawi City, the capital of Lanao del Sur, is one of the cities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao. It has a colorful culture and overflowing with stunning attractions and destinations. Before my solo backpacking, whenever I shared my itinerary, the common response of my friends was, "It is not safe in there," that negative statement did not affect my travel plan.
Bud Bongao, in Tawi-Tawi Province, is a sacred Muslim pilgrimage site where our Muslim brothers and sisters meditate and offer prayers to Allah. Not just the centre of religious activity, this mountain is an iconic landscape. Thus, it is the top tourist spot in the province. By the way, "bud" is a Tausug word that translates to "mountain" in English.
The amphitheater-like rice terraces of the Cordillera region captured the eyes of the world in 1995 as it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site List, and Batad Rice Terraces is one of the five spectacular rice terraces of Ifugao. Less than a thousand years ago, the people of Ifugao mastered agricultural practices that included the creation of terraces. This agricultural landscape is proof that the early civilizations already knew how to improve their crops by adapting to natural factors through terracing. READ: BATAD RICE TERRACES
Bahay Bakasyunan is a tourist attraction in the Municipality of Tanay, Rizal. This resort is perfect for team buildings because it has a wide area with amazing facilities like wall climbing, mudslides, and other fun outdoor activities. Rooms and cottages are built on top of the mountain, with amazing sceneries from afar. Not only that, one of the pride of Bahay Bakasyunan is the swimming pool on top of the mountain with cool and crystal clear water (photo above). The design of the landscape is really stunning.
Also known as the San Guillermo Church, in Pampanga, is considered the Cagsawa of the North. More than twenty years ago, Mt. Pinatubo erupted and many municipalities were left devastated, including Bacolor, Pampanga. This church was built in 1576 and was named after their local patron saint San Guillermo Ermitaño. Destroyed by earthquakes and fire then was rebuilt in 1886.
In Philippine history, Bulacan is one of those provinces with a lot of happenings and until today, the historical sites are still standing. Let's start with Barasoain Church, also known as Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, a Roman Catholic church built in 1630 in Malolos City, Bulacan. From Bulacan Provincial Capitol, we rode in a tricycle to and alighted in front of the church. It was early in the morning so we had time taking photos without people on the background. Disadvantage? The church was open but the museum was closed. I was stunned by its structure, thus, standing in front of the facade was remarkable.
The capitol building is situated at the Freedom Park. This structure houses the influential people in the province. Similar to the other capitol buildings in the Philippines, its structure is covered with white and has four columns in front. On the other hand, the park has an open ground that serves as a playground for the children studying at the schools nearby.
