5 Must-Visit White-Sand Beaches Other Than Boracay and Palawan

The Philippines is blessed with beautiful natural respites many tourists love. Popular destinations such as Boracay and Palawan are prized for their white-sand beach resorts and stunning coastal environment. These two spots receive thousands of visitors every year and continue to cater to visitors’ leisure and wellness needs.

However, Boracay and Palawan aren’t the only white-sand paradises that will take your breath away! Yes, there are other beach resorts with ivory sand beaches and majestic blue waters you should visit on your next vacation. Here are five of them:

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ATV Adventure in Capas Tarlac

As they say, "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." Aside from the pristine beaches, extravagant festivals, wonderful sights and sumptuous food that the Philippine islands has to offer, adventurous activities have always been part of my travels. Be it riding a zip line, island hopping, camping, surfing, spelunking, chasing waterfalls, mountaineering or any exciting outdoor activity, I see to it that I don't miss an adventurous activity in the place I am visiting.

THINGS TO DO IN BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI & TOURIST SPOTS: Roaming Around the Town of Bongao

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Walking tours are my favorite introduction to a city or town. It's one of my favorite activities when traveling because it lets me discover the place, see its sights, enjoy its tourist spots and attractions, learn about its history and architecture, try its local delicacies and meet the locals. So after climbing Bud Bongao and eating Malaysian food for lunch, we decided to roam around the town center of Bongao, the capital town of Tawi-tawi.

THINGS TO DO IN TAWI-TAWI: A Taste of Malaysia in Bongao, Tawi-tawi

Where to eat in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi?

After climbing Bud Bongao, we were so tired and hungry! Hahaha! So, we directed our tricycle to the town center for us to have lunch. While walking around the busy streets of Bongao, we searched for something to eat that are quite new to us. One will not fail to notice the strong Malay influences here. We saw this sidewalk restaurant that mainly serves Malaysian food. So, we went in to order some food.

Where to Stay in Bongao, Tawi-tawi: Beachside Inn Hotel and Restaurant

Looking for where to stay / hotels in Bongao, Tawi-tawi?

There aren't that many accommodations in Bongao, Tawi-tawi. But as the center of the province, Bongao has a few hotels, inns, pension houses and resorts to choose from. One of very first hotels in Bongao is Beachside Inn Hotel and Restaurant located just across Simandagat Beach in Barangay Sowang Kagang. A few kilometers away from the downtown, the hotel affords a nice view of the ocean as well as the revered Bud Bongao.

THINGS TO DO IN TAWI TAWI: Climbing Bud Bongao, "The Sacred Mountain of Tawi-tawi"

Upon arriving in Bongao, Tawi-tawi province's capital town, one will not fail to notice Bud Bongao as it dominates its landscape. Standing at an a height of 314 meters above sea level, Bongao Peak is the highest mountain in the island of Bongao and of the entire province of Tawi-tawi. One of the main reasons we went here is to climb its most revered mountain. We believe that a visit to this southernmost province of the Philippines will never be complete without hiking its iconic peak. So, we really made sure that we will never leave Tawi-tawi without climbing Bud Bongao.