Philippines


Luzon has an area of 104,688 square kilometers making it the largest island in the Philippines. Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is located in the main island group of Luzon.



List of places in Luzon that I have been to.
Click on the links to bring you to the articles.
> Lignon Hill
Oas
> Oas Church
Bacacay
Jovellar
Camalig
> Camalig Church
Calaca
> Calaca Church

Benguet
La Trinidad
> Strawberry Farm
Baguio City
> Panagbenga Festival 2012          
> Mines View Park
> Lion's Head
Bokod
> Mt. Pulag (Ambangeg Trail) 
Buguias
> Amgaleyguey Vegetable Terraces      


Bulacan
Plaridel
>Plaridel Church

Cagayan
Sta. Ana
> Dos Hermanos Islands
> Anguib Beach
> Cape Engano Lighthouse
> Crocodile Island
> Palaui Island
Lal-lo
> Lal-lo Church
Penablanca
> Callao Cave
Camarines Sur
Naga City
> San Francisco Church
> Plaza Barlin
> Naga Metropolitan Cathedral
> Naga Metropolitan Cathedral Revisited 2019
> Naga Land Hotel
> Naga Land Hotel Revisited 2019
> Penafrancia Basilica Minore
> Porta Mariae
> Plaza Quince Martires

Ocampo
> Ocampo Deer Farm
Pasacao
> Pasacao Beach

Cavite
Dasmariñas City
> Dasmariñas Church          
Silang
> Silang Catholic Church
Tagaytay City
> People's Park in the Sky
> Bag of Beans
> Tierra de Maria
> Sky Ranch
> Tagaytay Picnic Grove
Corregidor Island
> Battery Way
> Battery Hearn
> Battery Grubbs
> Middleside Barracks
> Corregidor Island Lighthouse
> Mile-Long Barracks
> Pacific War Memorial 
> Malinta Tunnel (Day Tour)
> Malinta Tunnel (Night Lateral Tour)
Cavite City
> Don Ladislao Diwa Shrine
> Santa Monica Church Belfry     
Maragondon
> Mt. Nagpatong      
> Maragondon Church         
> Bonifacio Trial House
> Andres Bonifacio Shrine and Eco-Tourism Park 
> Patungan Beach 
> Pico De Loro 
> Mt. Buntis     
Rosario
> Casa Hacienda de Tejeros     
Tanza
> Tanza Oasis Hotel and Resort
> Tanza Church
Kawit
> Aguinaldo Shrine
> Kawit Church
Bacoor City
> Bacoor Church
> 4U2C Sidewalk Food Hub
Naic
> Naic Church
Indang
> Bonifacio Shrine Indang
Imus City
> Imus Cathedral
> Imus City Plaza
Luisiana
Kalayaan
Lumban
Magdalena
Binan City
> Splash Island


Mountain Province
Sagada
> Sagada Lemon Pie House
> Sagada Pottery
> Sagada Orange Picking
> Hanging Coffins of Sagada
> Sumaguing Cave


Nueva Ecija
Gabaldon
> Stone 8 Resort
> Mt. Sawi


Palawan
Puerto Princesa City
> Mangrove Paddle Boat Tour
> Puerto Princesa Underground River
> Plaza Cuartel
> Baker's Hill
> Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center
> Immaculate Conception Cathedral
El Nido
> Miniloc Island
> Nacpan Beach 
> Calitang Beach
> Secret Beach
> Big Lagoon
> Small Lagoon
> Hidden Beach
> Helicopter Island
> 7 Commandos Beach

Pampanga
Angeles City 
> Hot Air Balloon Festival 2012
> Decawake Clark Cable Park
> Clearwater Resort and Country Club
Bacolor
> San Guillermo Parish Church

Quezon
Atimonan
> Atimonan Church
> Atimonan Church Part 2
> Iskong Bantay Watchtower
> Quezon National Forest Park
> Zigzag Road
> Mt. Pinagbanderahan / Mt. Mirador
> Cueva Santa
> Quezon Herbal Pavilion
> Mt. Batolusong

Sorsogon
Bulusan
> Bulusan Lake
> Dancalan Beach
Barcelona
> Barcelona Ruins Park



Tarlac

Capas
Concepcion
> Aquino Ancestral House
> Concepcion Church
Zambales
Botolan
> Mt. Pinatubo
Palauig
> Mt. Tapulao
Subic Bay Freeport
> Buffet 101 (MOA)
Pasig City
> Ark Avilon Zoo


Visayas is one of the three main island groups of the Philippines. It consists of several islands that are primarily surrounded by the Visayan Sea.

List of places in the Visayas that I have been to.
Click on the links to bring you to the articles.


Aklan

Mindanao is the second-largest island in the Philippines. It is also one of the three main island groups of the Philippines together with Luzon and Visayas. 

List of places in Mindanao that I have been to.
Click on the links to bring you to the articles.


Agusan Del Norte
Butuan City
> Sto. Niño Diocesan Shrine       
> Diosdado Macapagal Bridge

Agusan Del Sur
Bunawan
> Bunawan Ecopark and Wildlife Reservation Center
San Francisco (San Franz)
> Giant Toog Tree
Bukidnon
Manolo Fortich
> KampoJuan
> Dahilayan Adventure Park

Catarman
> Sto. Niño Cold Springs
> Sunken Cemetery
> Old Gui-ob Church Ruins
> Bura Soda Springs
Guinsiliban
> Kabila White Beach and Giant Clam Nursery
Mahinog
> Lover's Secret Bridge AKA Katunggan Park
> J&A Fishpen and Taguines Lagoon
> Ostrich Farm
Mambajao
> White Island
> Katibawasan Falls
> Ardent Hot Springs

Davao Del Sur
Davao City
> Jack's Ridge

Lanao Del Norte
Iligan City
> Tinago Falls
> Maria Cristina Falls

Surigao Del Sur
Hinatuan 
> Hinatuan Enchanted River


Book your hotel thru KLOOK

Klook.com
Subscribe and get updated with the latest travel articles of The Backpack Adventures

Popular posts from this blog

Patungan Beach - Cavite

Image
Located in Barangay Sta. Mercedes (Patungan) in Maragondon , Cavite, Patungan Beach is one of the province's little-known beach destinations. It is situated inside Patungang Cove which is south of Mt. Palay Palay which is also known as Pico de Loro . Patungan Beach Patungan Beach Details The area near Patungan Beach is home to about 100 - 200 families, most of which are fishermen hence the alternate name of the barangay - Patungan Fishing Village . According to the locals that I interviewed, their place was once an isolated  barangay , reachable only by boat, horse, or foot. Thankfully, with the completion of the  Nasugbu - Ternate Highway  and  Kaybiang Tunnel , the barangay was finally connected to the province. However, there is still no direct public transportation system that serves the area coming from Manila.  Patungan Beach - Maragondon, Cavite The beach from a distance Check out these photos of Patungan Beach: Just a heads up, ...
Keep reading

Imus City Plaza - Cavite

Image
Located in the center of the Poblacion or town proper of Imus City in the province of Cavite, Imus City Plaza is one of the city's scenic and historical attractions. Imus City Plaza Imus City Plaza Details This plaza is located in front of the equally historical Imus Cathedral and Imus City Hall . Imus City Plaza is also the first place to greet you if you're heading to the cathedral via Sapinoso Street.  Imus City Plaza - Imus City, Cavite General Licerio Topacio The general guarding the flag Checking out each angle of the monument Imus City Plaza History Imus City Plaza is probably easily remembered because of the monument with two vintage artillery flanking it. The monument stands as an honor to the children of Imus who joined the fight for the independence of the country against Spain. As for the man standing on top of the monument, he is General Licerio Topacio . He is one of the most notable sons of Imus. He is famously known for honorably declinin...
Keep reading

Gifu Castle - Gifu

Image
Located in the city of Gifu in Gifu Prefecture, Gifu Castle ( 岐阜城 )  is a mountaintop castle that stands as one of the symbols of the city.  Gifu Castle  ( 岐阜城 ) Gifu Castle History Built by the Nikaido Clan during the Kamakura Period sometime between 1201 to 1204, Gifu Castle was once called Inabayama Castle by its original owners. It was a formidable castle which overlooks the surrounding countryside of then Mino Province. On September 13, 1567, the castle and its defenders under the leadership of Saito Tatsuoki of the Saito Clan came under siege by the numerically superior army of Oda Nobunaga.  Gifu Castle - Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture Gifu Castle as displayed at Mt. Kinka Ropeway Station Make sure to get some brochures at Kinkazan Ropeway Station We rode the ropeway up Mt. Kinka Despite its strategical and strong position on top of Mt. Inaba, the castle still fell to the hands of Oda Nobunaga due to his cunning strategy of sending in si...
Keep reading

10 Things to Do in Otaru City

Image
10 Things to Do in Otaru City Otaru City ( 小樽市 ) is a port city in the Shiribeshi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . The name is believed to be of Ainu origin. It possibly means " river running through the sandy beach ”. For those planning to visit Otaru City to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Otaru City : Otaru City manhole covers 1. Take a picture of Otaru’s unique manhole covers . So far, I have seen 2 unique manhole covers. The first one is the one with the otter and the other is the one that features the Otaru Canal. However, there is a colored version of the latter located near the LeTao Main Store. Aside from that, there is an  Otaru Pokemon Manhole Cover  featuring the Alolan Vulpix with what appears to be stained glass windows as his backdrop. Former Mitsui Bank Otaru Branch 2. Visit the  Former Mitsui Bank Otaru Branch  and learn about the golden age of banking in Otaru City. You can watch the map projection on the ceiling of i...
Keep reading

Embetsu Shrine Revisited Winter 2022

Image
On August 12, 2022 , during my 41st week in Japan as an ALT under the JET Programme , my family and I had the pleasure of visiting Embetsu Shrine for the first time as part of our five-day "Drive Up North" Road Trip . Later, on December 22, 2022 , I had the opportunity to revisit the shrine. What made this return visit particularly special was experiencing it during the winter season. Intrigued by how the shrine would be transformed by snow, I made the trip after finishing my duties at Embetsu Agricultural High School . As expected, the shrine exuded a captivating charm, its grounds adorned in a blanket of snow, truly a magical sight to behold. Embetsu Shrine Revisited Winter 2022 Embetsu Shrine details ( Winter ) For those who weren’t able to read my previous article about Embetsu Shrine , you might want to click this 👉 LINK 👈 to read about the history of the shrine. Regardless, here’s a summary of it. Embetsu Shrine - Embetsu town, Hokkaido Prefecture Embetsu Shrine ...
Keep reading

Shoboji and Gifu Daibutsu - Gifu

Image
Located in 8 Daibutsu-cho Gifu City in Gifu Prefecture, Shoboji ( 正法寺 )  is known as the temple which houses one of the three largest Daibutsu or Great Buddha statues in Japan . Shoboji   ( 正法寺 ) Shoboji and Gifu Daibutsu History Officially named Kinpouzan Shobouji (Temple) and also called Shohoji , Shoboji was first established in 1638. It joined the Obaku school in 1692. Although the temple incorporated many aspects of the Obaku school, its architectural style and sacraments are in the Chinese style.  Shoboji - Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture Shoboji as seen from the road Buy your entrance ticket here. It's only 200 yen. Here's what appears to be a tsukubai but could also be a chozubachi or purification font As was already written, Shoboji houses one of the largest statues of Buddha in Japan. It was the 11th head priest of the temple, Ichyuu (Ichu) who planned for the construction of Gifu's Great Buddha in 1790. Sadly, he never saw the completed Bud...
Keep reading

List of Festivals in the Philippines: April

Image
Do you want to witness and be part of the exciting and colorful cultural activities in the Philippines in this month of  April ?   Please check out the list of popular fiestas or festivals happening this April . Rodeo Masbateno Festival Location:  Masbate City, Province of Masbate Details:  The festival is celebrated every 9th to 14th of April. Its highlights are the bull riding competition, lassoing, 2-4 carambola, and bulldogging. This festival showcases the "cowboy skills" of the Masbatenos. Kangayedan Festival Location:  Pagudpod, Province of Ilocos Norte Details:  The festival is celebrated every 22nd to the 26th of April. Its highlight is the parade of cultural dances. This festival's objective is to safeguard the ecological beauty from destruction and also to renew the vow of the townspeople to replenish and protect the environment.  Butanding Festival Location:  Donsol, Province of Sorsogon Details:  The festival is celeb...
Keep reading

Takayama City - Gifu

Image
Located in the northern part of Gifu Prefecture, Takayama City  ( 高山 ) is said to be in the heart of the Japanese Alps. It also currently has the largest geographic area of any municipality in Japan . Takayama City  ( 高山 ) Takayama City History Takayama City is also called Hida-Takayama in reference to the old Hida province and also to differentiate it from other places in Japan with the same name. The name  Takayama  means "tall mountain", probably in reference to the mountains that surround it.  Takayama City's famed Sanmachi Suji Part of the town near the Old Town District as seen from our room in the hotel Walking the streets of Takayama City Crossing the Nakabashi Bridge The history of the creation of Takayama started with its establishment in 1889. During that time, it was the most populous municipality in Gifu Prefecture. In 1936, the town merged with the town of Onada forming the city of Takayama. It continued to grow as it annexed ...
Keep reading

Bonifacio Shrine in Indang - Cavite

Image
Located in Barangay Limbon, Indang in the province of Cavite, the Bonifacio Shrine of Indang is one of the historical landmarks dedicated to the Father of the Philippine Revolution -Andres Bonifacio.  Bonifacio Shrine of Indang Bonifacio Shrine in Indang History Bonifacio Shrine in Indang marks the location of the nipa hut where Andres Bonifacio was seized and captured by the soldiers of his political rival and fellow revolutionary Emilio Aguinaldo in 1897. It was also here that Bonifacio was gravely injured after he was shot by an arresting soldier when he was being dragged to Indang town proper to be imprisoned. Bonifacio Shrine in Indang , Cavite This is how I look like pre-sneeze. The arrest of Bonifacio Philippine Historical Commission marker Presently, the historical nipa hut did not win against the tests of time. A small public park was constructed where the nipa hut was said to have once stood. The park features a statue of a seemingly very surprised And...
Keep reading

10 Things to Do in Asahikawa City

Image
10 Things to Do in Asahikawa City Asahikawa City ( 旭川市 ) is the second largest city in Hokkaido Prefecture. Its name came from the misinterpretation of the Ainu name for the Asahi River. The Ainu called it Chiu Pet , which means "River of Waves," but it was misinterpreted as Chup Pet , which means "Sun River," and therefore became known as Asahi River in Japanese. For those planning to visit Asahikawa City to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Asahikawa City : Asahikawa Manhole Cover 1. Take a picture of Asahikawa’s unique manhole covers . So far, I have seen 1 unique manhole design not counting the special  Asahikawa Pokemon Manhole Cover . Asahikawa Roadside Station 2. Visit  Asahikawa Roadside Station . You can buy souvenirs, eat authentic Asahikawa ramen, and also get the Asahikawa Roadside Station stamp for your stamp collection. As a bonus, you will also find the Asahikawa Pokemon Manhole Cover featuring the Alolan Vulpix, Cubchoo, a...
Keep reading