My Travel Geornal

Baloboc Cave is located in Brgy. Lakit-Lakit which is an hour away from Bongao proper. Barangay Lakit-lakit derived its name from the word  "lakit"  which means "sharp." Referring to its sharp rocks. Baloboc rock shelter cave archaeological site was declared as an important cultural treasure by the government in 2017. Evidence of human presence in Bongao was carbon-dated to be 8,810 to 5,190 years before the birth of Christ. Shell tools, bones, jars, and other artifacts and fossils were found in Baloboc Cave. This signifies one of the earliest known evidence of human existence in Southeast Asia. HOW I GOT THERE: I was in Zamboanga when I was invited by my friends from Cagayan De Oro to travel to Tawi-Tawi. We took Aleson Shipping from Zamboanga to Bongao, Tawi-Tawi for 1000php. Upon arrival in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, we were greeted by Wads, our contacted tour guide from Department of Tourism (DOT...

ULAN-ULAN FALLS The famed waterfalls of Sampao is very picturesque. The walk to Ulan-ulan waterfalls would take a minimum of 30 minutes to reach the place.  There are no cottages along the sides of the stream and it is not a place to stay for overnight camping. Ulan-Ulan comes from the visayan dialect which means " rain. "  The force of the falling waters creates a mist when hit by the sunlight appears a beautiful rainbow. Its cascading waters form a catch basin with waters sufficient for swimming. With its greenery and cool gushing waters, visitors will surely enjoy taking a bath.  BAGONGBONG FALLS Barangay Caucab, Almeria, Biliran; 30 minutes ride from Almeria to Caucab, 15 minutes walk towards the waterfalls. It takes 15-minute walk in a forested area before reaching the crystal-clear and ice-cold rapids of water coming from the cathedral-like falls nestled in the town of Almeria. TINAGO FALLS Tinago falls was o...

Sambawan Island is Biliran's answer to paradise. Maria Benita, the good fairy of Biliran worked w hite sands, thriving marine life and warm blue waters lapping up the tree-lined shores a must for those wanting to escape from reality. Sambawan Island is located 5km of the west coast of Maripipi Municipality, south of the Samar sea, is fast becoming the most visited attraction by tourists. The semi-curved beach with soaring rock formations covered with green grass as a backdrop create a bubble of fantasy that you are entering another dimension. Sambawan Island, Maripipi has a stark, mountainous coastline and a spectacular sunrise, a stunningly beautiful view, which will surely melt your heart. Viewed from a distance, Sambawan Island with its towering rocks; is a series of interconnecting stony islets. It has two main islands and the rocky terrain is covered with grass. Along the shore lines, Talisay trees are being pla...

Mt. Mauyog is also know as the Brain Coral Peak because of its rock textures. Mt. Mauyog derived its name from the word "mauyog" which means "wobbly or shaky" referring to the wobbly stones you will pass before you actually reach the peak. With the fear of falling from these wobbly stones that we had to ask our tour guide, Kuya Jojo on what's beneath if we accidentally fall? Kuya Jojo informed us that beneath the rocks we are stepping on is a cave with a waterfalls and a river. I was imagining a hidden beauty waiting to be explored.   The trek to  Mt. Mauyog will only take you 15-30 mins from jump-off point depending on your pace. Climbing Mt. Mauyog is not for the faint hearted just like my friends. hehehe :-P      We arrived the peak at 5pm. We were rewarded with an amazing view from the top, an unforgettable experience, a story to tell and pictures to share. ...