Day 1
We set off from Manila airport at 930am in a hire car that took some getting used to.
Driving through the city during Saturday market time was insane, but completely worth it as we got to see ManilaRead more
PhilippinesCordilleraBanaue16°54’44” N 121°3’36” E
November 5, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
We set off from Manila airport at 930am in a hire car that took some getting used to.
Driving through the city during Saturday market time was insane, but completely worth it as we got to see ManilaRead more
PhilippinesCordilleraProvince of IfugaoKutapic16°51’60” N 120°58’22” E
November 6, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
After our breakfast of sweet mango and fresh eggs, we met a beautiful human called Marvin.
He was our guide for the next two days.
Day 1 Trek
Batad Rice Terraces, 8th Wonder of the World.
In aRead more
PhilippinesCordilleraProvince of IfugaoLatagin16°50’56” N 120°59’33” E November 7, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Day Two Trek through Hapao rice terraces to the natural hot springs.
We meandered along the narrow concrete passage ways for three hours until we reached the hot springs.
At some points on ourRead more
PhilippinesCordilleraSagada17°5’11” N 120°54’15” E
November 8, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
The Hanging Coffins of Sagada
We set of early from paradise aka Native village inn. As Dan drove us 12 hrs earlier in the week, I thought it was my turn to drive the tank!
Drove into Banaue townRead more
PhilippinesCentral LuzonProvince of TarlacSan JoseCutcut River15°29’7” N 120°38’12” E
November 9, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
We woke up like this!
A drive in motel that was very handy on a long long road trip.
You drive into a garage space lock up the car go upstairs to a themed room, ours was quite SEXY😂😂😂
PhilippinesCalabarzonProvince of BatangasTuranYellow Lake14°0’46” N 120°59’52” E November 10, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
Woke up early (530 am) for sunrise.
Even though it was a little cloudy, it was stunning. The fisher men were up before us, snorkelling in the lake with spears, catching the lake fish, Tawili.
WeRead more
PhilippinesCalabarzonTalisay14°5’31” N 121°1’14” E
November 10, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Arrived to Talisay, a sleepy lake shore village.
We managed to find a the Green Lake resort, which if a little rough around the edges, was in a peach of a position; right on the lake side.
Time forRead more
PhilippinesCalabarzonProvince of BatangasQuiling14°5’1” N 121°1’57” E November 11, 2016 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
The day was slightly over cast, so we were thinking what we could do. Then we realised there is a yacht club next door!
None of us had ever sailed, and Dan was super keen to test it out, so we optedRead more
PhilippinesMimaropaProvince of PalawanNew Barbacan10°21’53” N 119°13’40” E
