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Pristine Islands & Hidden Lagoons 🌊
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items If you want to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Philippines, skip the crowded commercial beaches and head straight for the hidden lagoons. The water here is so impossibly clear that it looks like your boat is floating in mid-air! Combined wi...
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🛖 Essential Province of Batanes
🏞️ Explore El Nido
🏄♂️ In Siargao Island
🛖 Essential Province of Batanes
Batanes is an isolated, breathtaking archipelago where the Pacific Ocean meets the South China Sea. It is globally renowned for its dramatic green rolling hills, towering cliffs, and traditional stone architecture. As the northernmost and smallest pr...
Batanes is truly nature at its finest. Sitting on the rolling hills, watching the cattle graze freely with the ocean in the background, is the most relaxing experience of my life. It feels completely untouched by the modern world. If you need a place...
Marlboro Hills, Rakuh-a-idi, Batanes
Do not skip the Japanese Tunnel! It provides crucial historical context to the province. Knowing that local ancestors were forced to construct this bunker makes the walk through its chambers deeply emotional. Bring a flashlight and take time to refle...
Deep into the Dipnaysupuan Japanese Tunnel in Batanes, Philippines
Make sure you wear good shoes because you have to hike down and back up the rolling hill to get to the main viewpoint. But once you reach the peak? Wow. Just wow. The sweeping views of the cliffs, the cows, and the ocean hitting the rocks below are a...
Chamantad-Tiñan Viewpoint
A deeply moving historical experience. It’s amazing how they built these incredibly tough stone houses using nothing but materials found on the island. The caretakers let you wear the traditional vakul and kanayi clothing for a great photo op. Just m...
House of Dakay
An awesome experience from start to finish. The church interior is beautifully serene, and the surrounding green pastures make it look like a painting. Fulfilling the dream to visit this place today was unforgettable!
Tukon Chapel
🏞️ Explore El Nido
El Nido, located on the northern tip of Palawan, is a world-class tropical paradise famed for its towering karst limestone formations, emerald lagoons, and pristine white-sand beaches. Serving as the primary gateway to the spectacular Bacuit Archipel...
Highly recommended for luxury travelers seeking exceptional service and thoughtful details. The breathtaking beauty of El Nido made it unforgettable.
Lagen, El Nido
Entering the main lagoon on a small kayak through a shallow channel was incredible. It added a unique sense of adventure and anticipation to the whole luxury experience!
Big Lagoon
This place is so unique. The hidden beach is accessed via two distinct water channels, keeping it completely out of sight until you fully traverse them. One channel is very shallow, while the deeper one is perfect for snorkeling—I even saw clownfish ...
Hidden Beach
Nacpan Glamping was an outstanding experience! Absolutely loved the spacious layout, the beautiful glamp tent, the soft sand, and the breathtaking sunset. The people here are so nice—everything went so smoothly. Highly recommend!
Nacpan Beach Glamping
Snake Island is one of the most unusual and special destinations in the El Nido archipelago. The spectacular 100-meter sandbank stretching into the turquoise sea connects Vigan Island to Bebeladan Island. It is an absolute must-see!
Snake Island
🏄♂️ In Siargao Island
Skip the crowded commercial spots and get lost in its world-class surf, endless coconut groves, and crystal-clear rock pools. The island vibe here is completely unmatched—highly recommended!
Sugba Lagoon itself is beautiful, and the nature around this area is undeniably emblematic of the Philippine jungle. The boat ride en route was absolutely amazing on this basis alone. It is an incredible natural gem hidden within the wider expanse of...
Sugba Lagoon
If you want an amazing view of the ocean and want to watch some surfing, head over to the Cloud 9 Surfing Tower! You can easily take a bike, moto, or just walk if you are staying close enough. Don't forget to admire the 20-foot-tall wave/deity statue...
Cloud 9 Surfing Area
This is a wonderful view deck for a great photo opportunity! Just always be careful whenever you want to strike a pose at the ledge of the view deck. It is definitely more like a cliff really, so watch your step while getting that perfect shot!
Coconut Plantation View Point
A beautiful and photogenic island that is normally part of the island hopping tours. It is a completely worthwhile activity as a whole and allows you to enjoy gorgeous beaches of crystal-clear water and powdery white sand. Don't miss it!
Guyam Island
I’ve been craving for a Thai Cuisine coz I miss Thailand so much and came to stumble the Restaurant of Buddha Resort it has a good selection of meals. Going from breakfast to dinner. Menu is perfect and something for everyone.
Buddha Resort