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Exploring the Philippines – Hundred Islands National Park

Posted on 4th April 201922nd April 2019 by MichaelBShannon

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…

Introduction to the Philippines in photos (part 2)

Posted on 31st March 201915th April 2019 by MichaelBShannon

This post continues from my earlier post Introduction to the Philippines in Photos (part 1) 23. White Sand Beach, Boracay. 24. Pandanon Island, Palawan. 25. Mount Mayon, Bicol. 26. Mount Pinatubo, Zambales Mountains. 27. Mall of Asia (MoA), Pasay. One of the largest malls in the world. 28. Church in a Shopping Mall, Greenbelt, Makati. 29. White Sand Beach, Batangas. 30. Taal – An island, in a lake, in a volcano, in a lake, on…

Introduction to the Philippines in photos (part 1)

Posted on 30th March 201931st March 2019 by MichaelBShannon

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…

Taal Volcano and Lake

Posted on 12th March 201915th April 2019 by MichaelBShannon

Taal is the smallest volcano in the world, it’s just 311 meters tall. It is also one of the most dangerous active volcanoes. Only a short distance from Manila (55 kilometers), the Taal Volcano has erupted 30 times since the 16th century, killing over 5,000 people. Volcano Island, an island near the middle of Taal Lake is where the eruptions have taken place. The Taal Caldera, formed by prehistoric eruptions thousands of years ago, is…

Ilocos – Vigan and Laoag

Posted on 30th January 201915th April 2019 by MichaelBShannon

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,…

Exploring the Philippines – Puerto Galera

Posted on 2nd October 201815th April 2019 by MichaelBShannon

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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