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I used to see Potipot Island in Candelaria, Zambales only in photos. I already wrote one post about it. But yesterday (April 15) was one of the best trips I had. Our friends from the Advocacy for the Development of Central Luzon (ADCL) and my sister Stef joined me in the trip to the amazing island. I enjoyed the ride from Botolan, Zambales to Candelaria which is only about 1 hour 20 minutes. As soon as we reached the village of Uakon, we rented a bangka (boat) for P400 to take us in a 10-minute ferry to the white-sand island. Most of the people in Uakon are fishers while they earn extra for boat rentals. One can also reach Potipot island via Barangay Dawal, where a small hotel can be found. It is the village next to Uakon. Potipot has fine white sand, which could be finer than Boracay’s and it seats in deep blue sea like a halo looking from atop. You can go around the island in just 25 or 30 minutes. The shoreline is perfect for beach lovers. You can play, sit, watch, relax or swim in ...

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The only difference of Boracay’s white sand is it is fine. The rest of the island is predictable. Now try the white sand beaches of Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. The rock formations along the South China Sea coast are also equally magnificent. If you want relaxation, sand, sun, cheap but sumptuous food, fun and good time, then Pagudpud is the best place for you. Saud White Beach is one of the many destinations in Pagudpud. You can also visit Maira-ira and Pansian. Saud is just about three-hour drive from Laoag City, the capital of Ilocos Norte. Going back to Pagudpud, the town has a booming tourism industry. With a population of about 19, 400, Pagudpud is fast becoming a top destination in the north since it has so much to offer. A $12-dollar tricycle tour around Pagudpud will bring you to Patapat Viaduct, Patapat Falls, Agua Grande, Paraiso ni San Anton, Kaibigan Falls, Bantay Abot Cave-Maira-Ira and Beach Resort-Blue Lagoon. The eateries around the town are as wonderful as ...

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White sand. Cozy blue waters. Lush green. Serenity. Magic. That is Potipot Island. Located in Candelaria, Zambales northwest of Philippines, Potipot is a private island about 250 kilometers from Manila. The Zambales coast is known for its sandy beaches and deep blue sea abundant with coral reefs but Potipot Island gives a totally new experience to those who frequent the waters of South China Sea. You can walk around the island for 30 minutes and from atop looking down, the whole place looks like a halo. An overnight stay at this paradise is truly therapeutic, especially to those who seek solace and solitude. To reach Potipot, you have to ride a boat from the mainland Barangay Uacon in the town of Candelaria. Candelaria is about 45 kilometers from the Municipality of Iba, the capital of Zambales. There are small inns in Uacon but for those who want to stay at the island, it is better to bring water, food, camping gear, first-aid kits and other useful things you might need for a beach c...

If somebody will ask me where I want to retire, I can always say Aurora is not bad at all. We recently visited the place and it was as beautiful as I have expected. Aurora is a province in North Eastern Philippines along the Pacific Ocean coast. The ambience is cool and cozy. The weather is just fine, not too cold and not too hot. The water is abundant anywhere, even at the heart of the capital town of Baler. The forest and fauna is amazing matched with breathtaking beaches and rock formations. Almost everything you see is either moist green or earth brown and it soothes not only the mind and body, but one’s spirit as well. Aurora reminds me of the unspoiled island of Siargao in Surigao Del Norte. I am not quite sure if the island remained the same nowadays. But as I remember it, it has a resemblance to Aurora. The costly Bermuda grass we painfully buy to dress up our lawns here is endemic both is Siargao and Aurora. This is maybe because of their similar climate and topography. Both ...