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The trip to Cagbalete Island was a very relaxing experience - not so much visitors, fine weather, good food and with the right company. The beach has fine white sand, clear waters, and no rocks and corals to step on while dipping or swimming, only some parts with seaweeds. The 5-hour trip (including the waits) was so worth it and was even faster than going to Zambales or La Union. Watch the video below and see part of the experience and the beauty of the place.  (Pardon the camera quality.) How to Get There Here is a travel guide on how to get there by commuting: Take a bus ride going to Mauban, Quezon from any Jac Liner terminal in Metro Manila - Kamias or Buendia with the following schedule HERE . Travel time is around 4-5 hours, ideally. In Mauban, you can take a tricycle ride going to Mauban Port for around Php 20.00 (for 2 persons) or walk all the way for 10-15 mins. Pay for the environmental fee of Php 50.00 at the local tourism office and if you are tr...

This article was meant to be posted years ago when I planned on putting up this travel blog. This was way before the rehabilitation of Boracay from April to October 2018 through a decree ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte. The information below is still significant and I haven't changed a lot from this article except for booking hotels and some added information regarding after the rehabilitation.  Boracay is known as one of the most visited places in the Philippines because of its astounding beaches and its finest white sands. Thousands of tourists visit here every year. After the rehabilitation, strict rules were implemented such as regulating the number of tourists arriving everyday on the island and protecting the beach from getting polluted. It is one of the many places that I love visiting especially when looking for a beach getaway. This article will guide you on how to travel from Manila (or from any point in the world) to Boracay; where to stay; what activiti...