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Britania Islands, Surigao: Resisting The Tempting Shades Of Blue
Absolutely gorgeous! Those were the words my inner monologue said, as we were soaking up the tropical vibes on Hagonoy Island, Britania Islands. I was tempted, intrigued and enthralled. With its sparkling azure waters and fine white sands, there was no way I was going to pass up on the opportunity to swim on Britania Islands. Like an enchanter, the picture-perfect sea was calling us, luring us with its sheer majesty. For a while, I felt like I was under its spell, mesmerized by its irresistible tropical grandeur. I had to take a plunge! After all, no island hopping adventure is complete without a little swimming escapade. And, just when…
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Kayangan Lake: Coron’s Most Visually Enticing Natural Wonder
For travel junkies like me, there’s nothing that feels more gratifying than seeing an iconic sight that you’ve been itching to lay eyes on. For over a year, Kayangan Lake, billed as the “cleanest lake in the Philippines”, has been luring me with its crystal clear turquoise waters and towering karst limestone cliffs. From award-winning travel blogs to Instagram, I’ve seen a deluge of jaw-dropping images of Coron’s undisputed treasure. And when I finally got the chance to see it, I cherished it thoroughly, taking in its spectacular, spellbinding scenery. After seeing it in person, I can honestly say it’s by far one of the best and most photogenic attractions…
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From Sea To Summit: A One-of-a-kind South Cebu Trip
South Cebu is, for me, a splendid mash-up for jaw-dropping wonders and sights. Praised for its striking waterfalls, towering peaks and powdery white-sand beaches, this sought-after tourist and backpacking trail is home to some of Mother Nature’s masterpieces, like the Kawasan Falls and Osmeña Peak. A playground for intrepid travelers like me, South Cebu also offers a multitude of outdoor adventures, from spelunking and hiking to diving. Furthermore, it’s stepped in culture and history, as well as boasts a bevy of tasty culinary treats like the chicharon, lechon and Argao’s famed torta. South Cebu is one of my favorite places to visit in the whole archipelago. Not only does it…
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Carnaza Island: A Day Trip In Daanbantayan’s Island Paradise
“Idyllic” is, for me, a cliché and an overused adjective in the realm of travel writing. From bloggers to enthusiastic travel advisers, there are an awful lot of people nowadays who are vaguely and unsuitably using this word to describe a place they are visiting. As a matter of fact, I’ve seen some folks label Boracay’s party-laden beach as idyllic. But on the flip side, there are still some places on earth that truly epitomize and exude the “idyllic” feel of a tropical paradise. And one of them is Daanbantayan’s remote and gorgeous gem – Carnaza Island. Carnaza Island was kind of a last minute choice for our family escapade,…
