TOP PICKS: My Top 5 Best Beaches in the Philippines

Photo from Henann Resort Alona Beach Bohol

When most people think of the Philippines best beaches, they naturally think of places like Boracay and Palawan. While I agree that Boracay and Palawan showcase some of the best beaches you will ever see, there are plenty of lesser known places that to me, have beaches just as good, if not better. Following are my Top 5 favourite beaches in the Philippines, in no particular order.

PEÑAFRANCIA FESTIVAL 2017: Schedule of Events, How To Get There, Things To Do and Where To Stay

List of official events and schedule of activities of the Penafrancia Festival 2017.

The Bicolandia celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Penafrancia every September. With the general theme "Mary: Mother of the Church, the Communion of Life, Love and Truth in the Year of the Parish," this year's Peñafrancia Festival 2017 is happening on September 1 - 20, 2017 in Naga City, Camarines Sur.

PEÑAFRANCIA FESTIVAL 2016 in Naga City: Schedule of Activities, How To Get There, Things To Do and Where To Stay

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Peñafrancia Festival is the biggest and highly-anticipated Marian Celebration in the Philippines in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Patroness of Bicol. Held every September in Naga City, witness an unwavering display of undying and unparalleled devotion to the beloved "Ina" the Our Lady of Peñafrancia with the traditional "Traslacion" on September 9, 2016 (Friday) and the "Fluvial Procession along Naga River on September 17, 2015 (Saturday).

Peñafrancia Festival 2015 in Naga City: Schedule of Activities, How To Get There, Things To Do and Where To Stay

"Visit Naga City and experience the profound and unwavering devotion of the Bicolanos to the Our Lady of Peñafrancia! Viva La Virgen de Peñafrancia!"

This September, join the multitude of Bicolanos and devotees of Our Lady of Peñafrancia in the annual Peñafrancia Festival as Marian pilgrims come home to Naga City to pay homage to "Ina", Our Lady of Peñafrancia. Witness an unwavering display of undying and unparalled devotion to the beloved "Ina" and patroness of Bicol - the Our Lady of Peñafrancia with the traditional "Traslacion" on September 11, 2015 (Friday) and the "Fluvial Procession on September 19, 2015 (Saturday).

Camarines Sur’s 7 Beautiful Places At Its Best

Photo Credits: Raymund Isaac

Last May 15, 2015, the 24/7/7 Project Photo Exhibit was launched at the Bonifacio High Street showcasing the different works of the top photographers in the country. The project's creative vision was the brainchild of lens man Jun De Leon and was executed in collaboration with the provincial government of Camarines Sur. Initiated by Camsur Governor Miguel "Migz" Villafuerte, it aims to promote the province's popular destinations as well as its lesser-known but equally spellbinding destinations.

NAGA CITY: Peñafrancia Festival 2014 Schedule of Activities, How To Get There, Things To Do and Where To Stay

Join the Bicolanos and devotees of Our Lady of Peñafrancia in the annual Peñafrancia Festival as Marian pilgrims and Bicolanos come home to Naga City every September to pay homage to "Ina". Witness unparalleled display of undying devotion to the beloved "Ina" and patroness of Bicol - the Our Lady of Peñafrancia with the traditional "Traslacion" and "Fluvial Procession where the images of "Ina" and the Divino Rostro will be transferred from Naga Metropolitan Cathedral to the Penafrancia Basilica Minore Shrine at the end of the 9-day novena.

Traveling in Comfort with Isarog Bus Lines' Sleeper Bus

I've been to Legapi City for 4 times already. On all of those trips, I flew in via Legazpi and flew out from the same airport or via Naga City. This time, I wanted to try something new. I flew in via Legazpi City airport, and traveled by bus on my way home. I wasn't really sure if I could endure the 12-hour land travel, but I have to give it a try. I am not into long bus rides as I have this congenital back problem called "sacralization of the L5 on S1" which makes me prone to back pains if I am seated for such a long time. Good thing the bus we took on our way back to Manila is a sleeper bus.

TRAVEL TIP: How to Get to Caramoan Islands in Camarines Sur

Caramoan is a group of islands and islets located at the farthest coast of the province of Camarines Sur. It is a famous tourist destination known for its white sand beaches, lagoons, limestone cliffs and rich marine life. Getting to Caramoan is really time consuming and will test your patience. There are several ways on how to get to Caramoan Island. Here are some of the ways on how to get there:

Camarines Sur - Peñafrancia Festival 2013 Experience, Viva La Virgen de Peñafrancia!

Last weekend, I joined the Bicolanos and devotees of Our Lady of Peñafrancia in the annual Peñafrancia Festival in Naga City. This is the 2nd time I came to the city to join the festivities. Together with my travel blogger friends, we were able to secure a good spot along the riverbanks to witness the fluvial procession of "Ina" and patroness of Bicol - the Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

Pinoy Festivals: Peñafrancia Festival 2013 Schedule of Activities, How To Get There, Things To Do and Where To Stay

Marian pilgrims and Bicolanos from all over the world come home to Naga City every September to pay homage to "Ina". The celebration of Penafrancia Festival in Naga City is the unparalleled display of the Bicolanos' undying devotion to the beloved "Ina" and patroness of Bicol - the Our Lady of Peñafrancia. It starts with the traditional "Traslacion", where barefooted voyadores carry the images of Ina and the Divino Rostro from the Penafrancia Basilica Minore to the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral.

Camarines Sur - Viva La Virgen de Peñafrancia! My Peñafrancia Festival 2012 Experience

Naga City's Peñafrancia Festival is considered as the grandest Marian Celebration in the country. Catholics and Bicolanos from different parts of the world unite in faith in manifesting their sincere devotion to the beloved "Ina" and patroness of Bicol - the Our Lady of Peñafrancia. Celebrated last September 15, 2012, the fluvial procession is the culminating event of the festival as thousands of devotees flock to Naga City, Camarines Sur to join the festivities as the image of Ina was transferred back to her shrine, the Basilica Minore de Peñafrancia.

CATANDUANES BUDGET TRAVEL GUIDE : 3-day Catanduanes Adventure with Caramoan Islands Side Trip - How to Get There, Things to do, Tourist Spots and Attractions, Where to Stay, Itinerary, Transportation, Budget and Contact Details

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Catanduanes is an island province located in the easternmost fringe of Luzon. Dubbed as the "land of howling winds", it is used to be frequented by typhoons that shaped it breathtaking, rugged terrains and panoramic beauty. There are a lot of activities that can be done in the island - surfing, beach bumming, waterfalls hopping, church visit and more!

Pinoy Festivals : Peñafrancia Festival 2012 Schedule of Activities

The month of September would not be complete without the celebration of Bicol region's Peñafrancia Festival. Celebrated every 3rd Saturday of September in honor of Divino Rostro and Our Lady of Peñafrancia, thousands of devotees flock to Naga City, Camarines Sur to join the festivities.

Camarines Sur - Caramoan Island Hopping Adventure and Seeing the Survivors

Popular among local and international tourists, Caramoan is a favorite location of the hit reality TV show "Survivor". The islands has been featured in several seasons which was shown in Serbia, Israel, Bulgaria, Sweden and France. Just recently, the 25th season of the US version of the show finished filming and is set to premiere on September 2012 entitled "Survivor Philippines".

TRAVEL GUIDE : How to Get to Caramoan Islands via Catanduanes

Caramoan islands is a famous tourist destination located in the farthest coast of the province of Camarines Sur. Well-known for islands and islets, as well as white sand beaches, lagoons, limestone cliffs and rich marine life, Caramoan can be reached via Sabang port in the town of San Jose, Camarines Sur which takes about 1 hour of travel from Manila by plane and another 2 hours by bus from Naga City and another 2 hours to the islands by boat from Sabang Port.

Catanduanes, My 57th Province!

Last March 24-26, 2012 I went on a journey with my friends Billy, Cris and Edmund to Catanduanes, my 57th province! Since all of us haven't been to Caramoan Islands, we also visited the islands and islets closest to Codon port. We really had an awesome time just hanging around and exploring the stunning sights of this island province in Bicol region.

Things To Do in Naga City, Tourist Spots, Attractions and DIY Itinerary

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From Legazpi, I went to Naga City to meet up with my MBA friends. Clarice, Marvin, Sir Don and Ate Pinky were already in Camsur the previous day; they had a great Caramoan Adventure that I wasn't able to join because of work. While Jamel, Clarisa and Jason just arrived that day straight from Manila. Among our group, I was the last one to arrive at Naga City. I met up with the group who came from Caramoan at SM City Naga. Then we proceeded to Moraville Hotel where we have our reservation.