With regard to natural beauty alone, leave aside the development and the crowds, Salagdoong Beach was undoubtedly the most beautiful beach we visited during our three-week stay on Siquijor Island. We spent there a whole day, cliff diving, swimming, and chilling by the crystalline waters. I compiled this guide containing the information you will find useful for properly planning … [Read more...]
Liloan Forest and Bacong Secret Beach in Siquijor
One of the most beautiful places we got to visit during our three-week stay on Siquijor was Liloan Forest and Bacong Beach, also known as the Secret Beach. Liloan Forest is a protected area of pristine forest situated on the southeast tip of Siquijor Island. We reached the place from Maria Village, following the main road south, and taking a left turn at 9.1486, 123.6666. … [Read more...]
On the Top of Mount Bandilaan on Siquijor for Sunrise
Despite its small area, Siquijor Island has to exhibit a wildly mountainous interior. During our three-week stay on the island, we couldn’t omit to go for its highest summit. That is called Mount Bandilaan, it is designated a national park, and reaches a maximum elevation of 632 meters. We decided to take an early trip to Mount Bandilaan to watch the sunrise. We got up at … [Read more...]
Locong Falls and Kawasan Falls on Siquijor Island done together
Having settled on Siquijor for three weeks, we had the chance to visit most of the island’s heavenly waterfalls. Two of them were the Locong Falls and the Kawasan Falls which we did together in one go. Locong and Kawasan Falls are formed on the same river, very close to each other, near Tigbawan Village, not far from Cambugahay Falls. Both are accessible from the road running … [Read more...]
Cangbangag Falls: the tallest & least-frequented waterfall on Siquijor
Unlike other waterfalls on Siquijor Island - such as Cambugahay, Kawasan, and Lugnason Falls - at Cangbangag Falls, it is unlikely that you will encounter any tourist crowds. It lacks the blue waters and spacious pools of the other waterfalls, it has, however, a charm of its own. Cangbangag Falls is situated deep in a remote rainforest, high up on the mountains in the heart of … [Read more...]
Lugnason Falls, Siquijor in 2020: Bone Dry
Looking for beautiful places on Siquijor Island, during our 3-week stay there in February 2020, we soon ran across its many beautiful waterfalls. Alongside with the super-popular Cambugahay and Kawasan Falls and the less-known Cangbangag Falls, another one of Siquijor's most outstanding natural wonders goes by the name Lugnason Falls. So, on a sunny afternoon, we set out from … [Read more...]
From Legazpi to Siquijor by Buses and Ferries
The other day we took a straight overland trip from Legazpi, on the south of Luzon, to Siquijor Island south of Cebu. The whole trip involved two buses and four ferries, plus some jeepneys in between. It took about 36 hours altogether and cost approx. 2,000 pesos. Following are the stages it consisted of. Legazpi to Pilar Port BusEarly morning, we got on a jeepney to Legazpi … [Read more...]
Trekking Mount Mayon (New Lidong Trail) without a guide in 2020
Looking for places to do some good trekking in the Philippines, one of the destinations that instantly won my attention was Mount Mayon. This is an active volcano located in Albay province, Bicol region, on the south of Luzon, the largest island of the Philippines. It reaches an elevation of 2,463 meters and is considered to be one of the world’s most perfectly-shaped … [Read more...]
From Legazpi to Cagraray Island on a Rented Motorbike
After a mountain biking trip on the slope of Mount Mayon, and before attempting to trek up to the volcano’s crater, we decided to go for a motorbike trip. Destination: Cagraray Island.Renting a Motorbike in LegazpiJust like in Donsol, we found it rather hard to rent a motorbike in Legazpi. That wasn’t so due to a shortage of scooters in the city but because of the exorbitant … [Read more...]
Mountain Biking by Mount Mayon in Legazpi, Albay
Mount Mayon was the principal reason that led us to Legazpi City in Albay Province of the Philippines. We spent quite some time in this city and were in search of interesting activities. Before attempting to climb to the crater, we decided to devote a day to a mountain biking trip by the foot of Mount Mayon.We resided in Parm View Hotel; we found that to be the best budget … [Read more...]
