Shhhhhh……..
I’m telling you a secret…
Northern Samar put a spell on me!
N. Samar on the PH map
I can’t believe that this “undiscovered” province would offer the most unique adventures ever. This exploration happened last February 2011 and I still can’t forget the details of the trip. I’ve been wanting to share this to you guys and finally I can now write about my discoveries of this one stunning province.
Northern Samar would easily be on my Top 10 provinces to visit. It has the unspoiled white beaches, lush mountains, enormous caves, unnoticed waterfalls, stunning rock formations, surf breaks, amazing people, gastronomic food and rich heritage. It’s off-the-beaten and I love it! Out-of-the-usual-tourist-trail which makes it exciting for backpackers like me- a new exploration is about to be made known!
“Northern Samar would easily be on my Top 10 provinces to visit.”
So if you are into a new and exciting adventure, do follow the series that would tackle the following:
Spectacular Biri Rock Formations
Spectacular Biri Rock Formations
The Forgotten Capul Island
Capul Island Arch
Abaknon Dialect: On the Brink of Extinction
Side Note: Top-Loading from Allen to Calbayog City
Catubig: A Forgotten Heritage
Hammock-Hanging Adventures at UEP White Beach
Summary and Expenses
I hope that these posts would be a guide to intrepid travelers out there. Share it to others if you must and don’t forget to ask questions for clarifications.
Notes:
This is one of those no-plans-whatsoever trips I made. I have a ticket to Catarman and I just said to myself, go and let’s see what’s in it for me… As always, I visited the Tourism office at the Capitol (thanks to Ms. Goldie Miranda for the guidance and the map).
This post is better read with a Northern Samar map on hand.
Northen Samar Map
For now, let me just whet your appetite…
I’m so excited with this series of yours… I’ve bought ticket to Catarman with CebuPac’s seat sale last December and I’m dying to see the Biri rock formations… I’m going there on the 16th… You’ll be my reference again for the must see sites… thanks in advance James! 🙂
wow! buti meorn na ulit flights to catarman. anyway, im so jealous of you mervs, parang palagi nalang ang byahe mo ahhhh… dami mong budget
naku, seat sale lang naman… hehehe!!! tsaka kumukuha ako ng mga tipid tips from you eh… yung Zamboanga City and Basilan trip ko nga almost 2K lang nagastos ko for 2 days… hehehe!!! Thanks po… 🙂
i miss buying tickets via seat sales… time to buy na ulit.. ubos na tickets ko eh. haha
astig magtravel diba? di naman ganon kamahal. thanks to seat sales!
James! darn! I’m so envious! Aside frm the rock formation, hangganda din ng church! =)
i remember when we (me, estan, you) are talking about this rock formations last year pa. now, im sharing it to you na. you will enjoy this just like you enjoyed the lighthouse. punta na ga-el! will help you with contact persons
Looking forward to your Capul Island post. Curious talaga ako kung anong meron doon. 🙂
Very beautiful pictures of very beautiful views. I wish I can get to Northern Samar too in the near future. 🙂
punta na agad sir! lapit ang yan sa cebu. you will definitely enjoy the views and the food is amazing too
Wow may ganito pala sa Samar. Mapuntahan nga. Nice photos! Ayos din ang watermark, medyo lumaki lang dun sa iba. 😉
that’s what i said to myself too. sinadya ko yung malaking watermark, kasi nadala na ako magamit yung photo ko ng walang paalam. bad MB!
Bad trip naman yan. Ako di pa sinisipag maglagay ng watermark sa pictures. Di pa naman kasi ganun kaganda mga kuha ko para nakawin. Ma-flatter pa ako pag may mag-effort mangnenok. Hehe
Ganda ng Biri Rock Formation.
I agree with war pal Gael, the rock formation was rocking so was the old church.
genghis khan? hahaha
marky, you should sched a trip to northern samar now na!
the places are dying to be photographed.
Was leaning more towards Southern Samar. Now, the northern end seems like a good contender too! 😀
check out how biri rock formation looks like!
i guess its a hidden secret to be told to everyone
Nice BIRI ROCK formations, parang hindi sa Pilipinas. Hope to have solo pic there also, soon.
super nice talaga renevic! i can still hear its crashing waves. i love how nature is so unforgiving to itself, a real beauty!
ganda nga diyan. i have yet to visit this part of samar. hopefully this year. nice feature james.
I’m with you here James!
I just saw some landscape photographers who just came back from Biri and man, the place is indeed awesome!!
i can’t agree more! indeed, awesome, awesome!
Ganda po nung Rock Formation…
great write ups about these places…kainggit! gusto ko tuloy magbackpacking din papunta jan 😀
thank a lot cindy! start na kasi ng backpacking… kaya mo yan
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wow! Our next Heritage Year (NCCA) celeb will probably be at Capul(exploration stage),now im excited to go there and see that oldchurch. 🙂
i hope the old church be restored asap
Nakakuha ako ng unlipass ng PAL for 8 weeks and im planning to go to Puerto Princesa and El Nido next. Salamat sa blog mo. You guys inspire me to travel again. I enjoy reading your blog almost everyday including lakwatsera de primera, pinaysolobackpacker and the likes. Nabuhayan ulit ako ng loob. Once a backpacker will always be a backpacker siguro nga. 🙂
thanks for visiting the blog almost everyday china!
enjoy your travels and take care
heres more of Northern Samar
https://www.facebook.com/norte.sansamar?fref=ts
Thank you, Sir James. I am with you on this. Northern Samar’s prolly one of the underrated provinces in the Philippines. There’s more to see in our province especially in the Pacific towns of Mapanas, Palapag, Gamay, and Lapinig. 🙂
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