5 places in the Philippines that I want to visit

Part of my bucket list is to travel the world someday. One continent at a time. I know it may seem impossible, but there's nothing wrong with setting a goal for yourself, right? ;) But before I start traveling foreign countries, let me start at my own country, the Philippines. I have picked 5 local destinations that I wish to visit someday or hoping to visit again anytime soon. These places are familiar to everyone. I am hoping though that somebody can tell me other beautiful places to visit in the PI so that I can help promote. Hehe. Promoter talaga? ;)

Here goes the 5 places in the PI that I want to visit:

1. El Nido, Palawan, PI

I don't own these pictures. Grabbed them from google.

I've heard about this place when it was featured on a television show. When I saw how beautiful the place was, I instantly dreamt of visiting that place one day. A top tourist destination in Palawan, it has over 50 white sand beaches, lush jungles and preserved wildlife. It is also considered a protected area by the Philippine Government.  El Nido is often referred to as the Philippines' Last Frontier.They say you will know why it is referred to as such once you get to visit that magical place. So I hope to go there by the end of this year or early next year for me to know why this is loved by many people. ♥

One of the activities you can do at El Nido, Palawan is Scuba Diving. But if you are not into diving like me, you can also go for Cliff Climbing or Cave Exploring which, they say, leads you to hidden beaches and springs.  That is super WOW! :) Now I can't wait to get a taste of El Nido. This is definitely on top of my travel list!♥

2. Sagada, Mountain Province, PI

I don't own these pictures. Grabbed them from google.

I've never heard about this place not until September 2010 when my ate told me she'll be booking us a flight to Manila then proceed to Sagada for two days. I instantly googled about this place to see what this place has to offer. Only then did I find out that it was way on top of Luzon. .approximately, 15 hours of travel from Manila. I was like, "Really? 15 hours? I might be dead by then!" Hahaha! But I got attracted with the label "hanging coffins". Apparently, this is what this place is famous for. To some, this might be scary. But to me, it was AMAZING so I told myself to give it a try. Coffins hanging? COOL! Plus, it was super cold daw in there and there's also a beautiful rice terraces there! WOW!! Hahaha! My aunt who's been there once told us that this place is for those people who are adventurous daw. You need to have enough patience and you must be ready to take the risks involved in getting there! Sadly though, our trip to Sagada was canceled. We just went to Baguio because of limited time. But I won't miss out the chance of going there when I have the time and money. 

3. Boracay, PI

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Bora, as known to many, is a very popular island in the Philippines. It is part of Aklan Province located in the Visayas. There are two ways to get there: through boat and through plane. Both modes of transportation lead you to Caticlan then you'll have to take a 15-minute pumpboat trip before finally reaching the beautiful island of Boracay.

I have been to this place when I was still 11 years old. I was with my family and my mama's officemates. Back then, Bora wasn't as fully developed as it is today. There weren't that many hotels and prices at the time were cheaper compared to today. But the beautiful white sand and the crystal-clear waters of Boracay remained the same. I'm aiming to go back to Bora with my friends anytime soon. Hopefully within this year. The experience would totally be different when you're vacationing with your friends :)

4. Camiguin Island, PI

Known as the Island Born of Fire because of its volcanic origin, Camiguin Island is a pear-shaped island located in the northern tip of Mindanao. One of its famous tourist destination is the Sunken Cemetery which sunk when a volcanic eruption happened many years ago. Not only did the cemetery sank but also part of the island succumbed to the deep waters. But despite the tragedy, Camiguin Island came out beautifully.

It is also famous for its White Island. Some of the people I know (including my ex boif) who has been there told me that it has the whitest white sand they have seen in their entire life. Other places to look out for when going to Camiguin Island is the 250 ft. Katibawasan falls and the Sto. Niño cold spring. Hmmm..I definitely cannot wait to be able to visit this Island. Wonder when it will be though....


5. Davao City, PI

My parents have been there. My three good friends Kayle, Ianne and Aryan have been there also. One of my closest lovebirds, Dinah and Jannsen, went there too. And they all have one thing to say about the city of Davao - it is BEAUTIFUL. It is located in Mindanao and you can get there by plane or boat. I, honestly, can say that I'm scared to go there because of the threat of Abu Sayaffs. Even though the hideout of that rebel group is far from Davao City, I can't help but be concerned about my safety. But hearing the comments from the people I know who's been there - mostly positive comments - it makes me change my view of that city. Famous for its fruit Durian, Davao has developed into a successful city. It is biggest city in the whole Mindanao. And it is also recognized worldwide. Why wouldn't it be, diba?


So I'm planning to visit Davao hopefully by end of next year. I need to save up for this trip (and for the other 4 place I want to visit).




So there you go - the Top 5 places in the Philippines that I want to visit. This goal of mine needs a lot of money and guts in order for it to be accomplished. With hard work and amazing money-saving practice, I can surely give these 5 places a visit soon! :)