Batanes, Luzon

Holy Week in Batan Island

Stone houses, lighthouses and churches in pleasing harmony with the emerald green wind-rippled hills on which they stand greets me as our motorbike snakes through the serpentine road. Its ruggedly enchanting topography and the serene atmosphere makes Batanes seems such a friendly place. No wonder, it is flocked by tourists during the Lenten season.                 …

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Bohol, Rivers, Visayas

Bohol River Cruise

Bohol surely packs a punch. Its mind-boggling mix of adventures, landscapes, tropical beaches and heritage sites beckons repeat visits. And this is why I made time to return early this year, to experience the activities I missed. But I’ll tell you a secret. I have not tried the iconic Bohol River Cruise on my first visit, which many tourists finds unforgivable. This is understandable, because …

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