For our third time in Baguio, we will visit again famous places in the city with a highlight to Strawberry Farm which we never chance to visit because of limited time. We left Manila by 2:00 pm but were caught in a traffic jam on our way to North Edsa. We passed by at Sta. Rita, Bulacan for a snack and had a coffee break in Petron Gas Station along Marcos Highway.
My good friend Alma prided the beautiful beaches in her hometown in Bolinao, the third class municipality in the province of Pangasinan. With this, we opted to stay for the night in Bolinao after my son’s 13th birthday celebration in Hundred Islands. Pao and the kids enjoyed much the sun and water fun and are all excited for another beach getaway.
Clean and shallow waters, so safe even for the kids
The Hundred Islands National Park, the prime attraction of Pangasinan is the first national park and a protected area located in Alaminos. Of the 124 islands, only four are developed for tourism: Quezon Island, Lopez Island, Marcos Island, and Governor Island.
Shen is jumping for joy for another exciting beach getaway
Manila Ocean Park is the country’s first world-class marine theme park. It is one of the chosen field-trip destinations of schools for its marine life education. It is located near Rizal Park in Manila. There are offered packages for the whole family to enjoy.
The accounting team had finally set our Ilocos Norte getaway. It was Sir Alex, our boss who made the itinerary. It is a long journey by land going North. But I’m sure getting to the famed beaches of Pagudpud with my team, will surely be a worthy vacation for all of us.
Accounting Team
I was bewitched when I first saw the picture-perfect of Bulog Dos Island in Coron, Palawan as shared by a fellow blogger. Immersing in its crystal-clear water in solitude would definitely mean, “A taste of paradise” for me. Island hopping to Bulog Dos, Banana Island, and Malcapuya Island is part of our much-awaited exhilarating Coron adventure. All are part of the Calamian Islands or the Calamianes.
The captivating Bulog Dos
Banana Island also known as Dicalabuan Island is part of the Calamian Islands or the Calamianes in Coron. This is our second destination for our island hopping today coming from the pristine and amazing Bulog Dos Island.
Another stunning island to explore
I got up early to catch a photo of the much-awaited sunrise in Coron. Only to discover that there was a tall mountain obstructing the view. Whew! I went back to our room and prepared our things for our exciting Coron Island Loop Tour.
The Iconic Kayangan Bay
Coron is the largest town on Busuanga Island in the province of Palawan. Its dive sites, stunning white-sand beaches, towering limestone cliffs, well-preserved shipwrecks, and clean lakes are just some of its attractions that had been raving about by thrill-seeker adventurers. And what is so surprising, the indigenous tribe “Tagbanuas” is still on hand in managing and protecting the island.
The little porch of Birang Guesthouse with the stunning sea view
We were rejuvenated after an hour of rest from roaming around and buying souvenirs and food in Coron town. The sea view from the window of Birang Guest House to where we will stay for four days was so delightfully refreshing. By 4:00 pm, we were fetched by our tricycle service referred by Ate Viring, the owner of the guest house. This is our first day in our dream destination and our initial activities are: to climb the iconic Mt. Tapyas and to swim in Maquinit Hot Spring.
The spectacular view of Calamianes Group of Island as seen from the top
