Virgin Island | Cebu

Unknown December 25, 2009

After spending the night at Bantayan Island, the next morning following a quick breakfast, I went on a long walk along the long shore of the island. I passed through nearby fishing villages and other resorts surrounded by tall coconut trees. It was low tide and many fishermen and even young children...

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Counting Chocolate Hills | Bohol

Unknown December 23, 2009

As a 3rd grader Markyramone, I remember being shown pictures of different places in the Philippines. The Banaue rice terraces, Taal volcano, the near perfect cone of Mayon volcano, Rizal statue at Luneta Park, the white sand beaches of Mindoro and of course the Chocolate Hills of Bohol. I've kept...

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Does Tourism Speed up The Philippine Tarsiers' Extinction?

Unknown December 20, 2009

When one mentions Bohol, the first and second thing that comes to mind are Chocolate Hills and Tarsiers, the latter is considered an endangered species. In Bohol, a continually dwindling number of Philippine Tarsiers can be found. It is also found in a few places like Leyte, Samar and some parts...

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Magellan's Cross

Unknown December 19, 2009

One of the more popular landmarks in Cebu City is the Magellan's Cross. A simple monument situated beside the Basilica del Sto Niño. Many of us have seen the photographs of the cross in various angles, whether its online, on postcards or other travel books-it is still different when you're staring...

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My First Travel Article Published in a Magazine

Unknown December 17, 2009

If you have time to grab a copy of the December - January 2010 Anniversary issue of the "7107 Island Travel Magazine" you'll read the article I contributed about Capones Island. Haven't seen the copy myself, just the preview page on the website of the magazine. But I'm happy with the layout of...

The Sto. Niño Church in Cebu City | Cebu

Unknown December 14, 2009

I bet most of us grew up in a household that has an altar with the little red Sto. Niño statue. I remember how my mom would look after our Sto Niño, taking care of it, as if it was the most prized religious artifact there is. This memory lasted from my childhood until my early adulthood. We transferred...

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Sitting Inside a Confessional Booth in Baclayon Church | Bohol

Unknown December 13, 2009

The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is located in Baclayon, a fifth class municipality in Bohol. Many people now refers to it as Baclayon Church and is considered as one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. The church has a rich history spanning centuries, as it stood ...

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Fort San Pedro, Cebu City

Unknown December 13, 2009

The Fort San Pedro was first erected with logs in 1565 upon orders by Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. While the time when the actual construction of the stone fort remains in question, there are claims that suggests it began in 1630. Regardless, the Fort San Pedro currently claims the...

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Blood Compact Site | Bohol

Unknown December 12, 2009

The island of Bohol is the site of another historical event known as "Sandugo" or the blood compact between then ruler and chieftain of the island, Datu Sikatuna and Spanish explorer Miguel Lopez de Legaspi held on March 16, 1565. History have told us that the arrival of the Spanish to the Philippines...

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Malcapuya Island: Coron, Palawan

Unknown September 03, 2009

During our second day of island hopping in Coron, we sailed to Malcapuya Island located about an hour and a half away from the main town. We arrived there at around 10:00 AM giving us more than enough time to explore the island. My favorite part, aside from the long stretch of shoreline covered with...

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Kayangan Lake: Coron, Palawan

Unknown September 01, 2009

Kayangan Lake situated in Coron Island north of Palawan is said to be among the cleanest lakes in Asia. Surrounded by rocky mountains and lush green trees, it paints an image one used to seeing only in postcards and movies. If you're expecting the best the great outdoors can offer, then you...

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Coron, Palawan: Chasing Beaches

Unknown August 29, 2009

We spent 2 days island hopping in Coron, Palawan around the Calamian group of islands. This included a trip to paradise-like Kayangan Lake and went snorkeling in coral laden areas like Siete Picados — an area surrounded by 7 small rocky islands — and around it are some of the best snorkeling sites...

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Maquinit Hot Springs, Coron, Palawan

Unknown August 27, 2009

Another place one should visit while in Coron, Palawan is the Maquinit Hot Springs. It is located in the hillside part of Coron, about 25 minutes from the town center. Visitors will be enchanted by circling pools filled with steaming water oozing from the bottom of the nearby mountain. It is said...

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Coron, Palawan: “Town & Country”

Unknown August 26, 2009

Coron Town is the center of economic and tourist activity in Busuanga, Palawan. It serves as the sail-off place for island hopping tours throughout the rest of the Calamian group of Islands. One of the main attraction of the town is Mount Tapyas. The view from the peak gifts you a wonderful view of...

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Bullets over Busuanga, Palawan

Unknown August 25, 2009

August 20, 2009: we flew aboard a Cebu Pacific propeller plane to Busuanga, Palawan planning to explore not only Coron town but a good part of the Calamian Group of Islands. The place is about an hour of flight time from Manila. I was barely keeping myself awake when I heard the plane’s captain telling...

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Sagada redux

Unknown July 18, 2009

This was my second time around to go to Sagada, right after our trip to Batad Rice Terraces in Banaue we headed straight to Sagada-which is another 3 hour drive from Banaue. With our body and legs battered by the hike to Tappia Falls we arrived in Sagada at about 11:00 pm, found a nice place called...

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Top 10 RV Destinations in the United States

Marky Ramone Go July 11, 2009

Land Of Mobile Luxury Recreational vehicles have changed the way we live in America. You can get away for a week in the wilderness and bring all the comforts of home with you. If you’re with your family, you can have a camping adventure. If you’re alone, you can get away from it all. ...

Batad Rice Terraces of Banaue / Tappia Falls

Unknown June 29, 2009

We were only supposed to go to Sagada, however we took the Auto Bus route from Manila to Banaue one Friday night last month (May) we decided to make the trip more worthwhile by taking a side trip to Batad Rice Terraces and Tappia Falls. Prior to this, I’ve never been to the world famous rice terraces...

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