Tag Archives: Island Hopping

Siayan

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

We scrambled through rocks, walked through pastureland until we reached a beautiful beach. As with Y’ami, a shore entry wasn’t possible. The boat took shelter at one side of the island, hidden by a cove of volcanic rocks; the boat … Continue reading →

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A Trip to Y’ami: Philippine’s Northernmost Tip

Posted on August 26, 2012 by

A truck waits for us at the corner of Nanay Cano’s house. It will be taking us to Paganaman Port where we will embark on a trip to Y’ami Island.   The northernmost island of Batanes, it is closer to Taiwan … Continue reading →

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El Nido: Island Hop Day

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

“The best island destination of Southeast Asia” was how National Geographic Traveler Magazine sized up El Nido in its November-December 2007 issue.  And has since been dubbing it as one of the best travel destinations.  Alex Garland’s “The Beach was … Continue reading →

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Swim. Snorkel. Fish. Eat.

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Around Port Barton, San Vicente – a small fishing and farming village blessed with so much unspoiled beauty and the best way to catch a glimpse and have a feel of the island is to book an island hopping tour. … Continue reading →

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A Preview of the Caramoan Islands

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

December and a typhoon looming at that is definitely the wrong time to explore the islands of Caramoan.  This however did not stop us…  “no guarantees”, we were told.  Do you believe in the power of prayer?  The weather held … Continue reading →

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Island No. 8

Posted on July 24, 2010 by

The tide was getting high and the swell stronger.  As we were wading to the shore, I got caught in one big swell and almost lost my camera to it.    Whew!  Gotta get that underwater casing soon. Climbing those … Continue reading →

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A Climax Unparalleled

Posted on July 4, 2010 by

Credits:  Template by Crystal Wilkerson. Am so happy that we followed our instincts, we had decided to stay one night instead of the suggested day trip.  I figured that the dramatic rock formations would make for a dramatic sunset or … Continue reading →

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Captivating

Posted on June 29, 2010 by

“Captivating” was how A described Biri.  He promised to take me there “one of these days”, he said.  That was 7 years ago.  He was invited by his friends in the tourism office to check out Northern Samar.  When he … Continue reading →

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Faro de Isla Capul

Posted on June 26, 2010 by

Credits:  JSprague Typewriter2 Paper kit; DD MWISE A la Mode Brush- Scroll; KPertiet Grunge up photo block; JSprague Grungy edge frame; KPertiet Storyboard Negs frame; Alpha from JSprague’s Grand Intention Kit. The mystery of lighthouses – they’ve always fascinated me.  … Continue reading →

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An old fortress church

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

Still on our island-hopping day, our next stop was Capul.  It’s an island that sits in the middle of the San Bernardino Straits, originally named Abak from a chieftain that migrated from the South.  These migrants brought with them one … Continue reading →

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