Tag Archive | Philippine tourism
Surfing in Cloud 9, Siargao: Stoked to Ride the Waves
A few months ago, we watched the movie Soul Surfer, a biopic film about the life of professional surfer Bethany Hamilton who made a remarkable comeback in the surfing scene after a large tiger shark ripped off her arm. While the inspirational movie mainly focuses on her determination, perseverance, and no-quitting attitude, it’s the film’s magnificent surfing […]
Sohoton Cove National Park: A Silent, Enchanted, and Otherworldly Realm
Some natural wonders seem to be alive—as if they have a mind of their own. They seem to choose who should see their majesty, decide when they should reveal their secrets, or determine how they should “test” the mortals to be worthy of entering their domain. It just shows that greater powers are at play […]
Crystal Cave and Bolitas Cave: Into the Strange, Deep Bowels of Bucas Grande
Caves are some of the most amazing natural wonders on Earth; they are worlds within the world! Inside each cave is a rich and delicate ecosystem that rivals the underwater world in mystery. Inside each cave are rock formations so beautiful and bizarre that they almost defy logic and fire up one’s imagination. In this […]
Alluring Sohoton Bay and Dagatan: A Quiet Sojourn in Emerald Waters
We are truly blessed with a beautiful country that is filled with so many natural wonders—so numerous indeed that it is virtually impossible to visit them in a lifetime. In fact, for the moment, Sweetie and I have not made any concrete plan to travel outside the country unless a good opportunity presents itself. There […]
Cagwait Beach: Burying Our Feet in the Fine Sand of a Pretty, Humble Shore
Filipinos are fond of associating an interesting person, place, or thing with another interesting person, place, or thing. For instance, the massive Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig is dubbed as “the Niagara Falls of the Philippines.” 2010 Lapu-Lapu City mayoralty candidate Efrain Pelaez promised to turn Mactan Island into a “little Singapore.” Sarah Geronimo was once […]
Enchanted River: The Magical Realm of the Ethereal Diwata
Diwata, sometimes called enkanto or dili ingon nato—the mystical and magical fairies of the Philippines—usually stay out of sight from humankind’s prying eyes. However, fortunate mortals who come to these realms may attract the attention and earn the admiration, love, and respect of these nature spirits. Sometimes, haughty humans may antagonize the spirits who will […]
Adrenaline Romance 