HUNDRED ISLAND PANGASINAN

My passion for traveling probably started since my elementary days. I remember admiring the beautiful pictures of the Philippines in my "Sibika at Kultura" book in Grade One. Back then, I started to create my bucket list. The first place I crossed out from that list is BOHOL'S CHOCOLATE HILLS.

Now, I am going to crossed out another item from that list, (drum roll please) the HUNDRED ISLAND in Pangasinan.

HOW TO GET THERE

1.Take a bus to Alaminos, Pangasinan. Victory Liner, Dagupan Bus & Five Star have daily trip to Alaminos. Travel time is around 5 hours.

2.From Alaminos City, take a tricycle to Barangay Lucap, where the Tourism Information Center is loacated and the jump-off point to Hundred Island. Tricycle fare is 60.00.

Boarding our boat to Hundred Island

Lucap Wharf

Sun Rise in Barangay Lucap, Alaminos City Pangasinan

ACTIVITIES

Besides Island Hopping, there are various activities you can do in Hundred Islands. Beach Bumming, diving, snorkeling, camping and kayaking.

KAYAKING IN HUNDRED ISLAND PANGASINAN

Feeling a little bit more adventurous, we rent a kayak to Island Hop. From Quezon Island,where we set up our camp, we kayak to Lopez Island and then to Marcos Island and then to Clave Island. I think we did good finishing the three island in an hour, we can only afford 1 hour rental for kayak  :))

Ready to Kayak in Hundred Island Pangasinan

Our route on Google Map

MANILA WALKING TOUR | RIZAL PARK, INTRAMUROS & FORT SANTIAGO

It was one of those Sundays when I have nothing else to do. So, I ride a bus to Manila for a walking tour in the historical Rizal Park, Intramuros and Fort Santiago.

The last time I've been there was in college on a field trip for my History class. I did not paid much attention to it then, so I have no idea how it has change.

RIZAL PARK 

My walking tour starts at Rizal Park also known as Luneta Park. Luneta Park has been the site to some of the most important moments in the history of the Philippines. Among them are the execution of Dr. Josel Rizal through a firing squad on December 30, 1896, the declaration of Philippine Independence from America  in 1946 and other important political rallies.

Gate to the Chinese Garden

Gate to  the Japanese Garden

Kalesa

The Department of Tourism Building

The monument of Lapu-lapu

The Department of Tourism Building

The Iconic Manila Hotel

INTRAMUROS MANILA

As soon as I step in the cobbled street of Intramuros, I was transported back to the Spanish colonial era.

"Intramuros" which means "Within the Walls" in Latin is the oldest district in Manila. 

THE FORT SANTIAGO

Fort Santiago is a defense fortress built by Spanish conquistador, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. This is part of Intramuros, the walled city of Manila. Dr. Jose Rizal was imprisoned here before his execution in 1896.

The Gate of Fort Santiago

Fort Santiago was named after Saint James the Great (Santiago in Spanish)

GOMBURZA

Pasig River

The City Hall of Manila viewed from the wall of Intramuros

Club Intramuros Golf Course

Roxas Boulevard, Manila