Abra Tourist Spot

1. Kaparkan Falls

Social media sites and travel blogs helped Kaparkan Falls become one of the top destinations in the North. It is situated in the Municipality of Tineg, Province of Abra, part of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Traveling from Manila to Bangued, the province's capital, is more than 8 hours. Plus, another 2 -3 hours off-road to Sitio Kaparkan - the jump-off of Kaparkan Falls. As I always say: "time is just a number," but the reward will be a breathtaking and stunning body of water - the majestic Kaparkan Falls!

Sorsogon Tourist Spot

1. The Pink Beach or Subic Beach

Our arrival was around 11:30 AM. I was excited because, from afar, we easily recognized the long stretch of white sand shoreline with quaint cottages and tourists sunbathing. As we were getting nearer and nearer and nearer to the coastline, what we were seeing were boats parked by the beach. Children and other tourists were swimming between the boats - that scene was not so picture-perfect. Instead of mingling with the crowd, I and Tin proceeded to the area with fewer people.

Masbate Tourist Spot

1. Tinalisayan Island

Tinalisayan Island was our second destination from Alibijaban Island to Burias Islands. Traveling from Animasola Island to this island takes an hour, but this is irrevocably number one among the three islands we visited. When I jumped off the boat and landed on the shallow crystal clear water, I easily felt the relaxing feeling because the water was really cool, contrary to the heat and UV rays from the sun. Our boat was parked by the tip of the sandbar, so walking on the long stretch of a fine and powdery white sand, with the other visitors on their colorful swimming attire, was just awesome! This long sandbar always greets the visitors with breathtaking beauty.

Occidental Mindoro Tourist Spot

1. Inasakan Beach

Inasakan Beach is one of the paradises in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. Upon getting off the boat, I was stunned by the texture of the sand, and it’s definitely the top 1 or top 2 of the finest sand I’ve ever seen so far, competing with Bitaog Beach in Dinagat Islands. Maybe 200 to 300 meters long, this small stretch of fine white sand greets all visitors with its perfect panoramic view of the mountains, coconuts, quaint cottages, bamboo, and other greens that preserve the tranquility in the area. Of course, the beach cannot be complete without the calm crystal clear water. WATCH MY VIDEO

Marinduque Tourist Spot

1. Maniwaya Island

When Boracay island was closed, other comparable beaches were recognized - Maniwaya Island in Marinduque is one of those. The province is considered the heart of the Philippine archipelago and the neighbor of my hometown - Romblon. Gorgeous images of this island spread on social media which captured my interest. There are fine white sand beaches, amazing landscapes, crystal clear water, a vast diversity of underwater creatures, and many more; the photos below will explain more.

Nueva Ecija Tourist Spot

1. Mt. Kasahingan

It is the newest hiking destination in Nueva Ecija. Mt. Kasahingan became popular because of its breathtaking beauty, relaxing ambiance, easy-to-moderate trails, and gorgeous waterfalls, and it is pretty much accessible from Manila and other points in Luzon. Hiking this mountain can give you a rewarding experience and Instagrammable views.

Camarines Norte Tourist Spot

1. Apuao Island

Now, I'll bring you to one of the unrated paradises in the entire Bicol region - the Apuao Island - one of the  Mercedes Group of Islands small islands. This deserted island has a lot to offer, from the cool and crystal clear emerald waters, wealthy underwater, breathtaking landscape, tranquility and relaxing ambiance, and, of course, the good people. Travel time is about 7 to 8 hours from Manila to Mercedes via private van, but I was able to see and experience that remarkable beauty.

Sumaguing Cave

It is another top tourist attraction in Sagada. Inside Sumaguing Cave, you can find a sparkling work of art carved by nature. Although trekking is not easy because you need to hop on and off the slippery boulders, in the end, you will be rewarded with a world-class beauty with a big picture of stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Also, you will not stop using your imagination because the boulders and shadows create unique images, making its wall a natural grandeur.

Hanging Coffins

The Hanging Coffins of Sagada is definitely the top tourist attractions in Mountain Province. It captured the world's attention because it is one of the unique burial sites. Also, the photo above says, "It's not easy, to send someone to the next life," so their way of sending their loved ones to the final resting place is phenomenal. Archeologists cannot identify the age of the coffins, but one thing for sure is that they are from centuries ago.

Sagada Tourist Spot

1. Hanging Coffins

It is the most iconic tourist spot in Mountain Province. The photo above shows a unique way of putting the local's loved ones to their final resting place. Their way of saying "Goodbye" is challenging, agree? How do they prepare? The elderly would carve their own coffin out of a log but if they are ill or too weak, their families prepare it instead. Not only that, they place the body in a fetal position as they believe that the spirit would leave the world in the same position as they were born. The coffins are also small, so they would break the bones to fit the body into the coffin. Lastly, they tucked them into crevices or stacked them inside the caves. The height at which coffins are placed also symbolizes their social status.