So you will travel to the Philippines soon? I just wrote places apart from the usual tourist spots in the Philippines. Hope you can consider them as you are preparing to travel in the Philippines. Enjoy!
Read Part 1 here: 13 “Untouristic” Provinces You Should Visit this 2013
continuing the song “Lubi-Lubi” here are Hulyo, Agosto, Setyembre, Oktubre, Nobyembre, Disyembre and Lubi-Lubi….
To help you see the big picture, here is a location map of where to find these provinces:
13 “Untouristic” Provinces You Should Visit this 2013 (Part 2)
Hulyo: Northern Samar
Capul Island’s Lighthouse built during the American Period
Spectacular. Breath-taking. Surprising. This is still my fave in Region 8 or Eastern Visayas. I heard there are more amazing rock formations in Laoang compared to Biri rocks. Ohhh… I almost forgot the enormous caves in Las Navas.
How I wish to explore Northern Samar and go down up to Leyte the second half of the year.
Agosto: Antique
Bugtong-Bato Falls in Tibiao, Antique calls me back again.
After enjoying a 3-night stay in Antique province in Panay island last 2011, I wanted to go back and explore more. I want to see Bugang River and kayak again on Tibiao river. There are more islands to explore too like Malalison and Batbatan. I wish I can pass by the tumultuous sea and have a look.
I would say that this province is the adventure capital of Panay island and I want to be in the middle of the action.
Setyembre: Capiz
At the entrance of Lahab Cave in Dumalag, Capiz
If you love seafood then Capiz is for you. But more than that, it offers a wide range of activities and secrets spots. I love the Lahab cave in Dumalag and there are at least five waterfalls inside Camp Peralta in Jamindan, Capiz. This province is barely scratched by travelers as most are focused in the famous Boracay island. I’m sure Capiz has more to offer and the tourism department is working double-time to prepare the province for the influx of tourists.
Take a closer look at this province, the food is just fantastic how much more the other offerings?
Oktubre: Davao Oriental
Beach-goers waiting for the sunrise at Dahican Beach, Davao Oriental
If I would to retire in the Philippines, you will definitely find me here. I am in loved with this province. Did you know that the first sunrise in the Philippines can be viewed at Pusan Point, Caraga, Davao Oriental? Although Boston, Cateel and Baganga were hardly hit by Typhoon Bopha, I believe this province will rise up again and is a great gift for adventurers like me. Ohhh, please don’t mention surfing in Mati, I’m missing the waves over there.
Think about it, for someone who have been around the country, why would he choose Mati as his retirement area?
Nobyembre: Surigao del Sur
This is my paradise. Find yours…
I found my paradise in Cantilan. Okay, you might find that I’m saying it again and again. So maybe Tinuy-an falls and Enchanted River would get you to buy tickets right now. How about Cagwait White Beach and Ayoke Island? More so, did you know that Surigao has lots of endangered species in her forests? Yep, including that cuddly tarsier you always want to see in Bohol.
Find your paradise in Surigao del Sur. I found mine in Cantilan.
Disyembre: Saranggani
How about a powdery white sand beach where no one else swims except for a small community of fisherfolks?
Maybe Pacman land but this province boasts not only of white sand beach more beautiful than that of Bora. Its a quiet place to try adventures like water-tubing, whitewater rafting, diving, sportfishing and many more. But what I’m particularly interested are the mountain ranges of Kiamba and Maitum. I don’t know why. I’ll find out when I get there already.
Lubi-Lubi: Tawi-Tawi
Somewhere in Tawi-Tawi Province, a crater lake is waiting to be explored.
Last but not the least, a bonus- Tawi-Tawi. When I arrived there April of 2012, I felt I was in a different country. As much as I wanted to stay longer to explore more, I think it would be better if I go back with more friends. Seriously, I want to stay there for at least 2 weeks and see as far as Sitangkai island or pay a visit to Turtle island. But one thing I really want to do. Check up close and personal this crater lake I saw from the plane on my Tawi-Tawi – Zamboanga City flight.
I am leading a Zamboanga City and Tawi-Tawi 5-day backpacking tour on June 5-9, 2013. Check the details if interested: Zamboanga City and Tawi-Tawi Backpacking Tour with JourneyingJames.
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So if you are still undecided where to go next, you can always check back this blog post for ideas. See you around traveler!
Bro,
I am going to Capul in July, too.
cool! enjoy there, meron pa akong isang isal na gusto puntahan doon eh.
I got five on your list
5 out of 12? that’s amazine! congrats, 7 more rina
Wow, Ive never been to any of those! Ang gaganda! 😀 Sama ako sa tawi tawi!!! I vote early June! Haha
i will take note of that lilly, hope you can join the tour and visit other amazing places too
Wow! Did not know about the crater lake in Tawi-Tawi. Would love to check that out too.
And Capiz is definitely a must-return! There are still so many “undiscovered” areas there untouched by commercial mass tourism. Likewise for Antique.
Northern Samar I have yet to visit.
i myself dumb-founded when i was checking my sd card. really cool!
yep, sometimes i just want to go to capiz to devour all the seafood i can see, haha
Ahhh Surigao na pala #1 mo ngayon di na Palawan. ):
did i say that? i still love palawan. but surigao is better because of surfing 🙂
i love to join the Tawi-tawi trip.
keep posted ching! 🙂
Want to join the bagpacking trip to tawi-tawi! pls keep me posted :)any trip to mindanao will also do 🙂
please keep posted on the facebook page genji: https://www.facebook.com/journeyingjamesFB see yah, thanks 🙂
I would definitely join ZAmboanga – Tawi Tawi trip. I myself is dying to see Merloquet falls in Zamboanga. I just started my solo trip in Mindanao last year. First with Davao followed by Northern Mindanao. Please keep us posted on the specific dates. Thanks!
keep posted joy! 🙂 slots will be limited to only 6
Agree ako sa Mati. It is the best place I’ve been to in my limited travel experiences so far. Missed the sands and the waves in Dahican!
adto ta bosing earl! haha
Hi James, do you have any post talking about the best time of the year to go to Ph?? I’m planning to make a 6-month trip around the country, from April til October… what do u think? regarding weather, tiphoons, etc…
Thanks!!
you have 2 months of good weather on your sched (April-May), June-Oct are rainy seasons.
best season to travel the PH is Jan-June if you want 6months. 🙂
R U kidding?! Surigao is really a must! Hahahaha=) I love your blog! 🙂
thanks joni! glad you found the blog