Cape Bolinao Lighthouse, which stands 101 feet tall atop Punta Piedra Point in Barangay Patar in Bolinao, Pangasinan, is the second tallest Lighthouse in the Philippines, next to Cape Bojeador in Ilocos Norte. The lighthouse was built by the combined efforts of Filipinos, American and British engineers in 1905.

Mt Iraya is an active volcano that dominates the views in the island of Batan in Batanes. With an elevation of 1009 meters, it is considered as the northernmost active volcano in the Philippines.

Built in 1787 by Spanish Augustinian missionaries, Miag-ao Church in Iloilo is one of the four Baroque Churches listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites here in he Philippines. The church has a fortress-like design as its been used as a place of worship and as defense against moro raiders at the time. The church facade has a unique Aztec-like bas relief depicting depicting St. Christopher carrying the baby Jesus through a tropical forest.

Only a brave few dare visit this pristine beach of Malamawi Island in Basilan, Philppines. Since the abduction of the American Couple, Martin and Gracia Burnham last May 2001 by the Islamist Terrorist, Abbu Sayyaf Group in the region, the place has seen very few tourist.

Salagdoong Beach in Siquijor Island is one of the most frequented beach in the area. With only a 10 pesos entrance on this government managed resort, one can enjoy the beaches’ crystal clear waters ad white sands along a scenic backdrop of limestones with olave tree outgrowths.

A burial practice being done by the poeple of Sagada for 2000 years. The coffins are carved by the elderly before they die. In order to fit the remains some bones have to be broken. Sagada people prefer to be buried by the cliffs than underground. Advance happy Halloween everyone!

Found at the northern tip of Luzon, Ilocos Norte, the coastal town of Pagudpud is considered as the Haven of the North. Boasting golden sands and crystal-blue waters, visitors doesn’t hesitate to drive up to north for at least 2 hours from Laoag to visit this stretch of beach.

Governor’s Island is one of the islands at the Hundred Islands National Park located in Pangasinan. It is also one of the three islands which were developed for tourist, the other two were Children’s Island and Quezon Island. Governor’s Island has a guest house which a family may rent and you can climb the highest peak of the island where you can get a panoramic view of the surrounding islands.

Kagbuho Falls, located at the town of Pagbilao, Quezon has only seen a handful of visitors. Most of the visitors are locals and invited guest as there are rumors of NPA presence around the area. The falls can be reached through a river hike along a tributary of Palsabangon River.

Pandan Island, on the west coast of Mindoro Occidental is a private island which is usually the jump off point to the popular diving destination, Apo Reef. Still, Pandan also has a charm of its own, with its excellent snorkeling, fine stretch of beach and some short hikes around the island.