"Where nature begins and never ends" - Puerto Princesa City

Puerto Princesa City remains the main gateway to the different wonders in the province of Palawan and a beautiful city which offers entertainment and natural attractions that can surely entice every individual who loves either indoor or outdoor activities.

For me, here are the best things to do/to visit in this city:

#1 Exploring "Hundred Caves" 

This wonderful attraction hasn't been opened long for tourists, thus, this might be unknown yet to many, but it was opened before pandemic.

It takes approximately 25 minutes by tricycle from Sabang port (where the Underground River tour starts) or more or less 1 1/2 hr from the city proper. It is very close to "Ugong Rock" (see #3). 

I love the Underground River, but I love this more!☺️ 

Fried chicken pls. Leg part. 😊

Exploring this place for an hour and thirty minutes was definitely awesome! 😍

#2 Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park or commonly known as Underground River

This is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites and has been one of the Seven Wonders of the world. At present, this is probably the most popular site in Puerto Princesa City or even in the whole province of Palawan. 

These animals are seen at the entrance area of the cave. ☺️

I've already visited this place twice, but it still awes me! 

#3 Ugong Rock

Climb + zip line = Exhilarating 

Sa mga mejo malaki talaga ang katawan, 🤔 try nyo lng guys. Hehe

Before, every time I had the chance to go zip line, I kept on saying NOOOO! Hahaha I was really scared of zip line. Now, gamay nalang.😂  It was in Ugong Rock that I conquered my fear of zip line. Wala na ding sumunod. Bwaahaaha 

The climb was good, though it was short.

By the way, why do they name it "ugong"? Simply because, at the bottom, just before you climb, there's a part of the huge rock that echoes when you tap it. :) Note: Ugong means there's a sound. 

#4 Honday Bay

For rich people, going to Tubattaha reef and staying at luxurious resorts like Amanpulo are easy. But for average people like me, island hopping in Honda Bay is much more convenient and affordable.😊 

Yes po, anjan si Bruce Lee! Lol

#5 Nagtabon Beach

If you want a secluded area, where you can disconnect yourself from the busy world or you just want to be alone in peace, try Nagtabon Beach. No phone signals at all.😬 It is located in. Bgy. Bacungan, and it takes approximately 45minutes by motorbike from PPC proper. 

Actually, nihapit ra jud ko diri. 😅

#6 Pyamaluguan Waterfalls

I have already mentioned this waterfalls in my previous blog (Chasing Waterfalls).   Hiking for more or less 30 minutes from Sabang Port is "chicken." hehehe If you still have time after your tour in the Underground River, go hike a bit and have a dip. 

This is by the entrance area where you'll pay for an entrance fee. Sorry I forgot the exact entrance fee. 😬 It's pretty expensive though compared to most waterfalls I've been to, but it's not more than a hundred and fifty pesos. 

#7 Plaza Cuartel 

Well, by its name itself, the word "historical" comes to your mind.

 Indeed, it is! 

Personally, I also love ruins! I didn't like history books when I was in high school or even in college, but I definitely love seeing historic things and places. 

I really had goosebumps while touring the area. 

Can you imagine yourself being deceived and trapped inside that tunnel? :(

These are some of the victims and the survivors of the massacre. 👇

#8  Firefly watching at Iwahig Mangrove River

For those who haven't seen fireflies in their life, this place is right for you. :) 

I find it creepy touring the river on a boat in such a very dark mode. Lol Syempre, you can't see some fireflies during the day, so gabie jud mag tour. 

Though i had goosebumps the whole time I was on the boat, I still enjoyed the fireflies- sooooo many fireflies. The mangrove trees looked like Christmas 

trees. My Korean friend (very very close to me) who was with me that time, found it super amazing since it was her first time to see fireflies. 😍

#9 Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm 

I find it very distinct, entering a penal colony and mingle the prisoners.😃

The area is so big and wide. You can see old buildings but very well preserved, you can buy souvenirs made by the prisoners, and most of all you can talk freely to them while roaming around the area. :) 

If you're lucky enough, you will be entertained, too. :) 

Some prisoners entertained us by their dance moves. 😀

#10 Baker's Hill

The tour isn't complete without grabbing yummy foods and/or delicacies. 

I toured my college friend here and took many photos. Hahaha Pero isa lang ako ipakita diri ah. 😁

This place is both for your eyes and tummy. 👀😎 Well, my favorite in this place is their iced coffee, hopia, and of course breadsssss..😁 Bread is life jud. 🍞🥖💕 (Everytime I go there I don't take photos of the breads, cookies and a lot more.😬) Next time nalng.. Hehehe

P.S.

I had been sooo busy in the past days kaya very late akong pag publish this time. 😏 BUT it's better late then never. 😁

Until then... Stay safe and healthy! 🙏 ❤️ 

Exploring Dumaran!

Undeniably, the Philippines has so many beautiful places to explore and to enjoy that are not yet commercialized, explored and recognized by many. In short, pag na mention ang name sa place maka ask ka ug, huh? Asa na? Hehehe BUT,  their natural products and resources can also compete to what other tourist destinations may offer just like Dumaran, Palawan.

This municipality is located in the northeastern part of Palawan. It takes more or less 5 hours by van or 6 hrs by bus from Puerto Princesa City's North bus terminal. Yes, it's a pretty long journey, wherein you can have a one of a kind experience especially when you take the bus (no air-conditioned bus available) plus the more or less 1 1/2-hour-rough road trip from Taytay, Palawan going to Sta. Teresita (a barangay of Dumaran where the docking area going to town proper is located). Perhaps, you're wondering of its geographical location.😁 The Municipality of Dumaran covers the southern part of the namesake Dumaran island and a portion of Palawan mainland. Its town proper is in the island. :) I find it quite unique. Hehe

Imagine?!? Dito po naga daan ang mga vans at busses.😆 But the good news is, the constructions of the roads and bridges have been started. 👏👏👏

My first trip to Dumaran was so memorable. It was rainy season, so the rough roads were very slippery and muddy (no photos available) . My friends and I took a bus from So. Itabiyak, New Agutaya, San Vicente (the only available transport at that time). It was my first time to take a bus with so many people inside, sacks of animal feeds, chickens, etc. It was fun at first, but I got scared already, when we were on the muddy roads. It made me cry. Hahaha But, at least bawing-bawi ang mga luha ko sa daan pag dating namin ng Dumaran.😃 

However, my second time in Dumaran was smoother and more fun. It wasn't muddy anymore. My friends and I were all on motorbike. Woooh! 

Here are the best things to see in Dumaran:

#1 Coral reefs 

Its coral reefs are amazing!!! As in the best among the reefs I've ever been to. (I've never been to Tubbataha, anyway.😊) Snorkelers and divers would definitely love this place. As in! This is not an exaggeration, but see it for yourself. :) However, ito lang po nakuha kong photos sa corals nila. Huhuhu Sobrang nag enjoy talaga ako, di ko na naisip mag took ng maraming photos. Dumaran underwater beauty

I took the photo (below) while I was still on the boat.

#2 Calampuan Island

#2 Renambakan Island

#3 Encantasia Island

This islet has so many oysters, and the corals around it are even visible while you're on the boat.

It was raining by the time we got on this islet. Kaya, ka pangit ng kuha. Hehe

Well, as you have seen the above photos, their beaches are also enticing particularly their island beaches, white and very fine! 

So, ano na guys, arat na sa Dumaran and experience an epic ride!👍🏻 

Until then... Stay safe and healthy! 🙏 ❤️ 

Life's Thrills

What makes life more exciting? 

Beer? 

Coffee? 

Job? 

Money? 

Boyfriend/girlfriend? 

Adventures?

For me, apart from the bondings with my family, friends, and loved ones, here's the top ten (10) things that thrill my life even more:

#1 Travels

One of my investments in life. 😅

I always believe that experience is the best way to understand the world and the life in it. I cannot think of anything else that will make my whole being flutters to the moon and back, but traveling. 

I come back home penniless after a travel, but the memories and new experiences it brings are priceless. No regrets at all. 

#2 Reading 

There goes the usual saying... "Reading is my religion."

Definitely, I can stay at home for days or weeks just to read books and novels. That's why, the lockdown due to pandemic didn't affect me much.hehe 

I have collections of books, pocketbooks and novels that are so valuable to me that if you want to ask one I'd better give you money.😬 Joke! I don't have money. 

 

*One time in my English class, I covered the pocketbook with our English book so I could read it even in the class.😆 Bad...

#3 Beaches, waterfalls, and snorkeling 

Yes, I am both an indoor and outdoor person. ☺️

I lost count how many beaches, islands, and islets I have visited, explored, and enjoyed, but I have never lost my appetite for them. Hahaha Ironically, I don't know how to swim. 😳 I was almost drowned in a spring when I was fourteen, and that was the beginning of my fear of deep water.

However, that fear doesn't stop my love for snorkeling. So, what i do? I always snorkel with someone who's really good at swimming.😄 

Sa waterfalls naman, I enjoy it the most with friends especially when it is not famous and only few people know the area. Ka creepy man kasi if ako lang maga lakad sa kakahuyan o kabundukan, then pag dating sa site baka dalawa o tatlo lang kami dun. Hahaha Di bah? 

#4 Mountain Climbing/Trekking

I just realized how wonderful mountain climbing/trekking is when I was able to fight my fear of heights. After that, every climb/trek has been surreal. 

Being on top of the mountain makes me feel like I am wonder woman. Haha

I am not a pro though, I haven't climbed/trekked for more than 3hours (one way). However, my goal this year is to climb Mt. Capuas in Taytay, Palawan. I've heard that the ascent and the descent will be approximately 8 hours in total, so that will be more than my usual trek. Good luck to me! I'll share that to you if I could make it. Hehe 

#5 Writing

I've always loved writing since high school that's why i love pens, notebooks and stationeries.☺️

Yes, I am an old school. 😊

 

Surely, the love of writing pushed me to start blogging. I had my first blog 8 or 9 years ago, but due to some reasons I forgot the password of my blogging churvaness, until I got sick and completely stopped. But here I am again, exploring the world of blogging for the second time. Hehe

* I am thinking of exploring vlogging but I have no confidence yet. 😁

#6 Online shopping 

Who doesn't like online shopping?!? 😂 

I've been an online shopper for 16 years. I am not into shopping in the malls. Tamad kaayo ko ana! I can walk for more than 2 hours in a forest, but not in a shopping mall.😆 Before  Lazada, Shopee, Alibaba, etc., I shopped on Friendster. Yes, Friendster, the very popular Friendster before  Facebook dominated the world. Hahaha 

#7 Drama Series

Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese, Turkish, Spanish, Mexican, English, Thai,....... I like them all!😄 

I believe many can relate this even Filipino celebrities. Hahaha Well, especially KDramas, they have really touched the hearts of the Filipinos just like KPop. (I am not into KPop, though.😁) 

#8 Photos

I am not a pro in taking photos, but I love taking and collecting photos. I also collect photos of my travels (very precious). I remember when my brother accidentally deleted all the photos in the camera that  weren't saved yet in the hard drive, I had been crying the whole night.😭😅) 

My favorite subject is nature, and my gallery and hard drive are already complaining. Haha 

#9 Sunset watching 

Sunset lover here! 😍

Definitely, I am so glad I am living in the western area of Palawan, but I don't get to watch the sunset every day. I also have another life aside from sunset watching oi. Hehehe Truly, my eyes are like this "😍" when I see sunsets. :) 

#10 Rice, Bread, Chocolates and Pizza

Haaayyyy... It's so hard to imagine life without these four! Huhuhu

*The best pizza for me is in Maharaja Restaurant located in Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand.  I can eat their one whole 14" pizza in one sitting. Hehehe

* I love breads, but Danish bread is perfect!🤤 

There is a Danish bakery in Krabi town. The owner/ baker is pure Danish. Omgeee I miss their bread.huhuhu I can't imagine how fantastic it would be if I could go to Denmark and have a bakery hopping.🤤😅

Ohhh by the way, I'm not into cookies, but Danish cookies are fine with me. 

How about you? What makes your life more thrilling? 

I would be very glad to know and read yours.☺️

Until then.. Stay safe and healthy! 🙏 ❤️ 

Trick or trip?!?

Since cemeteries were close during All Saints' Day, my fiancé and I had a road trip. We went to the municipality of Roxas, Palawan and we visited some of its tourist destinations that are unpopular and not yet really known to many. :) 

First, we visited New Rizal Falls. 

It is situated in Bgy. Dumarao, which only takes more or less 5 minutes from the highway by motorbike, and you don't have to hike going to the falls. 

Its basin is wide, and it's really high, but no one could tell us its height. 😬 Best thing is,,,,There is NO ENTRANCE FEE.😃

Our second stop was at the wooden pathway in Bgy. Tumarbong, too. 

It is nearby the mangrove, but I think it would be more beautiful if it was high tide. Well, since it's a private area, eh "Bawal magtambay." 

Our third stop was Rufino's Place. 

I never knew Roxas mainland has its good beaches, too. :) This beach is located at Bgy. Tumarbong, which takes approximately 35 minutes from the junction by motorbike or by car, and approximately one hour from New Rizal Falls.

Note: Not all the roads going to this place are concrete, but they're very manageable. :) 

     (Watch out in my YT channel.) 

While we were on our way back to San Vicente, we tried to find some small stores that were selling veggies. Theirs are really cheaper than in the supermarket, and by that we can also help small businesses. 

 (We weren't able to take a photo, but we got videos of the veggies.😊)

I always believe that buying in a small store can help the community more.👌

*This trip will be our first try to vlog, 😁 and I will try to edit as soon as I can so I can upload our first vlog slash first video on Cebuanang Palaweña YT channel. :) 

Please subscribe to my channel and look forward to some of my journeys especially here in the last frontier of the Philippines that I will be sharing with you as soon as I can edit.😆😀

Until then... Stay safe and healthy! 🙏 ❤️