Exploring the Philippines

I have travelled to the Philippines a number of times and been lucky enough to visit many places in Luzon and Visayas. Different areas of the Philippines are described in the following guides each with a photo gallery.

Introduction to the Philippines in 44 photos

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Introduction to the Philippines in 44 photos

The Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia, made up of more than 7,000 islands. The islands are host to an extraordinary range of landscapes, mountains, volcanos, rainforests, jungles, rivers and lakes. It is an absolutely stunning place, and whilst quite rightly famous for its many beaches, the country has a rich culture unlike any country in Asia. The Philippines lies in the tropics and sits on the so-called Ring of Fire. This is…

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Ilocos – Vigan and Laoag

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Ilocos – Vigan and Laoag

Ilocos province is located in the far northwest of the Philippines. The province consists of a wide coastal plain rising upwards towards the rugged mountains of the Cordillera Central. These form the backbone of Northern Luzon. The coastal area is intensively cultivated with rice, mango, peanut, maize and tobacco the main crops. The province has two cities, Laoag and Vigan. How to Get There. Bus. Buses are available 24 hours a day. Several bus companies, like Partas and Farinas,…

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Exploring the Philippines – Hundred Islands National Park

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Exploring the Philippines – Hundred Islands National Park

Introduction. One of the main attractions in the Philippines, the Hundred Islands National Park is located just to the west of Lingayen Gulf in northwestern Luzon. A geological area of interest, the Park is the ideal location for a weekend away. The group of 124 islands (123 at high tide) is just off the coast of Lucap, close to the city of Alaminos. They are all small and made from coraline (coral & limestone). A…

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Exploring the Philippines – Puerto Galera

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Exploring the Philippines – Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera – Port of the Galleons Puerto Galera on the island of Mindoro is only a few hours travel from Manila by land and sea transport. It has beautiful beaches, good access to the interior and some of the best diving sites in the Philippines. All this makes it a popular travel destination. Puerto Galera refers to the town of Puerto Galera and the resort areas surrounding it – namely Sabang, 5km to the…

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