PLACES VISITED

 ILOCOS NORTE

Kapurpurawan

Kapurpurawan is in Burgos, Ilocos Norte. It's a white sand-like stone formation. They said that the waves from the sea made those formations. Here, you can feel the cold sea breeze. It's also very windy, so don't forget to wear jacket and prepare yourself to be wet.

Windmill

 Bangui Windmill in Ilocos supplies the whole province's electricity. There are about 15 windmills I think. You can also enjoy swimming here. It's just beside seawater as you can see in the picture.

Lighthouse

 This lighthouse is located in Burgos. This lighthouse is open for tourist. You can climb until the top and see the whole municipality of Burgos or even the South China Sea. It is called Cape Bojeador Lighthouse. It is a solar powered lighthouse that still guides ships along their way.

Saud Beach

This is Saud Beach located in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. Its the nearest in the Municipal Hall white sand beach about 4 km away. It's also called the Boracay of the North. Here is one of the place in Pagudpud where you can enjoy swimming, water sports like wind surfing, water surfing, banana boat etc. You can relax and enjoy the cool sea breeze unlike Boracay, it's not yet totally commercialized for night jamming.

Paoay Church

This is one of the Oldest Church in Ilocos Norte, the Paoay Church. Paoay Church was started by Augustinian friars in1694 and was completed in 1894. It was also used by Katipuneros as observation post during the Philippine Revolution in 1898. Paoay Church is now a National Treasure and included in UNESCO World Heritage List.

BOHOL

Chocolate Hills

The famous Chocolate Hills in Bohol. It's amazing how this hills were form. It's not man-made it nature who made these hills. There are also many theories about the creation of the hills one is shaking of the land plates, tidal movement and some would say that the sea level changes and uplift with combination of terrestrial erosion and air exposure created these hills. There are also legends and myths from our locals  regarding the creation of Chocolate Hills. One is the story of two feuding giants who hurled rocks, boulders and sand trying to destroy each other. This fighting lasted days and exhausted the two giants. In their exhaustion, they forgot about their feud and became friends so that when they left, they forgot to clean up their mess in the battlefield, hence the Chocolate Hills. Another one is The much more romantic legend tells of a giant named Arogo who was extremely powerful and youthful. Arogo fell in love with Aloya who was a simple mortal. Aloya’s death caused Arogo so much pain and misery that in his sorrow, he could not stop crying. When his tears dried the Chocolate Hills were formed. Whatever the story behind Chocolate Hills, We should take good care of it for it and in the future to be considered as Wonders of the World.

Tarsier

The smallest monkey in the world, the TARSIER! They are the cutest monkey, they have big round eyes and they are very tiny about 4-6 inches in length.  They are considered as one of the oldest land species in the Philippines who was introduced as early as 18th century.

Loboc Floating Restaurant

 This is one of the tourist attraction in Bohol. Folating Restaurant in known have the best Filipino dishes where you can eat as much as you want while enjoying the view of the Loboc River. A singer would also serenade you while enjoying your food besides local of Bohol is known to have great voice. 

DAVAO

Philippine Eagle

Davao is known to have the most of our National Animal: the Philippine Eagle. It is one of the rarest, largest and most powerful birds in the world. So, we should protect to avoid extinction of our own Philippine Eagle. 

Paradise Island in Samal

Samal island is a place is Davao where you can see white sand beach. You can also enjoy snorkeling, water sports and just swim. You'll enjoy the refreshing water. It's a nice place to relax and enjoy away from the  City.

BULACAN 

Amana Waterpark

 If you're looking for a place near Manila where you can relax for abot, Amana is a Great place. Here, you can enjoy the refreshing water and it also has waves as if you are in beach. There are so many amenities that you can enjoy here like zip line, 4d roller coaster and of course swimming!  

MOUNTAIN PROVINCE 

BONTOC

Main Town of Bontoc

Bontoc

 Bontoc is one of the Municipality of Mountain Province. It is also the main business unit in Mountain Province. There are celebrating Lang-ay Festival in the month of March, gathering where everyone is welcomed to eat and witness the wonderful culture of Cordillera. It's also a place where you can see Maligcong Rice Terraces and also Hot Spring. If you want a place different from  City and beaches, here is one of the place you can visit.

SAGADA

 Sagada is my favorite place. A place where you can be one with nature and be free from stress. A place where you can feel at home and see how simple and beautiful life is. To know more of my experience see my post about the Shangrila of the North ~SAGADA~.

LEGASPI, ALBAY

View of Legaspi City with Mt. Mayon

View of Mt. Mayon going to Tabacco City

The Place where you can see the perfect cone-shaped Volcano, Mt. Mayon. At the airport, you can already see how beautiful and perfect it's shaped is. You can be sure that you're still at the Province of Albay when you can still see Mt. Mayon. 

There are a lot of thing you can do here in Albay. You can have off road 4x4 adventure where you can ride a 4x4 monster vehicle. Go for lava watching  and also visit the famous Cagsawa Ruins. You can also enjoy their black sand beach. They said that a view of Mt. Mayon while making Lava shower is an opportunity that you shouldn't miss. They also told me that Mt. Mayon will erupt every 2-3 years. It will destroy its shape but will soon  be re-shaped on its own. It's amazing how nature works.