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Secrets of Northern Samar

Posted on July 4, 2011 by journeyingjames 33 Comments
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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…

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33 thoughts on “Secrets of Northern Samar”

  1. Pinoy Adventurista said:
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    July 4, 2011 at 4:45 am

    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! 🙂

    • journeyingjames said:
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      July 5, 2011 at 3:45 am

      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

      • Pinoy Adventurista said:
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        July 5, 2011 at 5:10 am

        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… 🙂

        • journeyingjames said:
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          July 7, 2011 at 4:05 am

          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!

  2. thepinaysolobackpacker said:
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    July 4, 2011 at 7:37 am

    James! darn! I’m so envious! Aside frm the rock formation, hangganda din ng church! =)

    • journeyingjames said:
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      July 5, 2011 at 3:34 am

      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

  3. lakwatsera de primera said:
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    July 4, 2011 at 11:16 am

    Looking forward to your Capul Island post. Curious talaga ako kung anong meron doon. 🙂

  4. Nonoy said:
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    July 4, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    Very beautiful pictures of very beautiful views. I wish I can get to Northern Samar too in the near future. 🙂

    • journeyingjames said:
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      July 5, 2011 at 3:31 am

      punta na agad sir! lapit ang yan sa cebu. you will definitely enjoy the views and the food is amazing too

  5. turtletunnel said:
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    July 4, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    Wow may ganito pala sa Samar. Mapuntahan nga. Nice photos! Ayos din ang watermark, medyo lumaki lang dun sa iba. 😉

    • journeyingjames said:
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      July 5, 2011 at 3:31 am

      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!

      • turtletunnel said:
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        July 5, 2011 at 4:33 pm

        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

  6. kill3rfill3r said:
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    July 5, 2011 at 12:40 am

    Ganda ng Biri Rock Formation.

  7. Genghis said:
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    July 5, 2011 at 2:45 am

    I agree with war pal Gael, the rock formation was rocking so was the old church.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      July 5, 2011 at 3:28 am

      genghis khan? hahaha
      marky, you should sched a trip to northern samar now na!
      the places are dying to be photographed.

  8. Catherine said:
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    July 5, 2011 at 5:30 am

    Was leaning more towards Southern Samar. Now, the northern end seems like a good contender too! 😀

    • journeyingjames said:
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      July 7, 2011 at 4:12 am

      check out how biri rock formation looks like!
      i guess its a hidden secret to be told to everyone

  9. Renevic Amago said:
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    July 5, 2011 at 5:46 am

    Nice BIRI ROCK formations, parang hindi sa Pilipinas. Hope to have solo pic there also, soon.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      July 7, 2011 at 4:17 am

      super nice talaga renevic! i can still hear its crashing waves. i love how nature is so unforgiving to itself, a real beauty!

  10. dong ho said:
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    July 5, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    ganda nga diyan. i have yet to visit this part of samar. hopefully this year. nice feature james.

  11. Christian | Lakad Pilipinas said:
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    July 6, 2011 at 11:19 pm

    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!!

    • journeyingjames said:
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      July 7, 2011 at 3:46 am

      i can’t agree more! indeed, awesome, awesome!

  12. Tripper10 said:
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    July 9, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    Ganda po nung Rock Formation…

  13. cindy said:
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    July 14, 2011 at 2:11 am

    great write ups about these places…kainggit! gusto ko tuloy magbackpacking din papunta jan 😀

    • journeyingjames said:
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      July 14, 2011 at 3:05 am

      thank a lot cindy! start na kasi ng backpacking… kaya mo yan

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  15. Mimi Santos said:
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    September 25, 2012 at 9:16 am

    wow! Our next Heritage Year (NCCA) celeb will probably be at Capul(exploration stage),now im excited to go there and see that oldchurch. 🙂

    • journeyingjames said:
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      October 2, 2012 at 11:35 am

      i hope the old church be restored asap

  16. China said:
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    September 30, 2012 at 12:10 am

    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. 🙂

    • journeyingjames said:
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      October 2, 2012 at 11:07 am

      thanks for visiting the blog almost everyday china!
      enjoy your travels and take care

  17. Norte San Samar said:
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    November 5, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    heres more of Northern Samar

    https://www.facebook.com/norte.sansamar?fref=ts

  18. Mark said:
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    April 10, 2013 at 8:08 am

    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. 🙂

  19. Juana said:
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    July 26, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    Hi. Here’s the first ever travel and tours in Northern Samar that facilitates travel itineraries from ticketing, transfers, accommodations to tour packages in your travels to Samar, Leyte and beyond! ^_^

    Please visit the page: https://www.facebook.com/E320Tours (maupaygud@yahoo.com on Facebook)

    Thanks and God bless!

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