I Heart Travels

Onuk Island: Unlocking the Beauty of a Hidden Paradise   Onuk Island, a gem tucked away in the stunning province of Palawan, first captured my attention through an award-winning photograph by George Tapan featured in National Geographic. The image left me longing to set foot on this remarkable island, immersing myself in its beauty. Little did I know that my visit to Onuk Island would surpass all expectations and leave an indelible mark on my soul.   Having explored numerous beaches in the Philippines, I arrived at Onuk Island with a sense of anticipation mixed with a touch of weariness from nearly two days of island hopping. Expecting just another slice of sea, sand, and sky, I couldn't have been more mistaken. Time seemed to stand still as I tread upon the powdery white sands, and minute by minute, an inexplicable feeling washed over me—an unparalleled connection to a world beyond reality.   Describing the beauty of Onuk Island proves challenging, as it possesses a unique essence

Discovering the Beauty of Sumilon Island: A Must-Visit in South Cebu   During my tour of South Cebu in 2023, a visit to Sumilon Island was an absolute must. After an exhilarating experience of whale watching in Oslob, our private car took us to this stunning destination. In this blog entry, I will share my memorable experience on Sumilon Island, from the crystal-clear waters of the sandbar to the overall tour arrangements.   One of the highlights of Sumilon Island is its mesmerizing sandbar. As we arrived, we were greeted by a stretch of powdery white sand and crystal-clear waters, beckoning us to take a dip. Outrigger boats are available to transport visitors from the mainland to the island for a small fee. The boat ride took approximately 20 minutes, offering scenic views along the way.   Upon reaching the island, it became apparent that there are no shades along the beach area. To ensure a comfortable stay, it is advisable to bring a small tent or

Gen. Nakar - A n Eye Opener Traveling is a wonderful experience, you can be in one side of the planet one moment and find yourself on the other side of the world in a few hours. But as with anything traveling too comes with its   benefits and dangers. One thing to remember is that in today’s world, there is no place on the entire earth that is perfectly safe. No matter where you go you could be hit with crime, terrorism, natural disaster or some other calamity. Traveling to a remote land is exciting as well as risky. The reasons for excitement and risk are the same - new places, new people, etc. If you are planning to make a foreign trip in the near future and do not want to become a victim of violence or face unwanted situations and difficulties. You must be very careful and try to read through the travel article to know some safety tips for traveling .  My story starts with a typical group of friends planning to go to a friend's hometown to have a weekend getaw

Talisayen Cove Zambales  It's been two years already since I last saw my college friends and I guess the last one was during our graduation. So this trip to Talisayen Cove was a great time for us to mingle and catch up with everyone. We’ve decided to meet in Cubao Terminal around four in the morning. I texted all of our friends for the said get together. However, not everyone showed up. We decided that even if we were not complete the trip will still push thru rain or shine. We rode the Victory Liner air-conditioned bus bound to Iba Zambales and just asked the conductor to drop us in San Antonio Zambales - the jump off point going to Talisayen cove. I never thought that Zambales have a lot of beautiful beaches to offer. The infamous tragedy that happened here in 1991 when Mount Pinatubo erupted drastically changed the geological face of Zambales. Who would have thought that something remarkably beautiful will emerge after the tragedy? Today, tourist and adventurers are tra

Pundaquit Beach Zambales Pundaquit, or Pandakit is in San Antonio Zambales, a small fishing village on an attractive bay with a long white sand beach. It is a small barrio next to a glorious South China Sea and surrounded by paramount mountains. It is home to many fishermen as several boats lined their beach. The sun was glaring as I tried to take in the striking surroundings. The beach was very clean, unlike some of Subic's beaches I visited before.   I was really confused if Cove and Island is the same but according to my research A cove is a small type of bay or coastal inlet. Coves usually have narrow, restricted entrances, are often circular or oval, and are often situated within a larger bay. So definitely, we are not going to ride a boat just to get there.  It took us four hour of bumpy ride to finally reach Subic Olongapo and another hour to get to San Antonio Zambales with just 2 hours of slow traffic and the difference is our total travel time. We don't