Couple of days ago, few filipino travel bloggers were invited by Microtel Puerto Princesa to experience their newest addition to Microtel Philippines Hotel chain. Included in our Itinerary was an adventure trip to the worlds famous underground river which can be found in the forest city of Puerto Princesa.

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 kilometers north of the city of Puerto Princesa in the Philippines. The National Park is located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range on the northern coast of the island. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is one of the 28 finalists for the “New Seven Wonders of Nature” competition.

His name is Barack, my Persian Cat:) checkout more of his photos in Cat Photo Gallery

Lake Sebu is a protected landscape located South Cotabato. Aside from being a sacred lake to its dwellers, the lake is also part of the several bodies of water supplying important irrigation to the provinces of Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato.

Maira-ira point is the name given to Luzon mainland’s northernmost tip. The sparkling fine sand better compared to Saud beach also in Pagudpud.

More and more resorts are being built in the area and sad to say, most of them looks like low cost housing that doesnt event give justice to the beauty of the place.

Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort is located on tranquil Sumilon Island. The Island remains as one of Cebu’s best kept secrets and is found on the southeastern tip of the mainland. It is 125 kilometers from Cebu City and is in close proximity to Dumaguete.

The island has an area of 24 hectares and is surrounded by crystal clear waters with varying aquamarine hues. It is the first marine protected area in the Philippines and was made a fish sanctuary in 1974 under the guidance of Siliman University Marine Reserve.

During dives, one will find varied marine species and even occasional sightings of black tip sharks. Pristine white sand beaches are situated in different areas in Sumilon.

Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort is located on peaceful and private Sumilon Island.

The area remains as one of Cebu’s finest beach destination and is located on the southeastern tip of the mainland. The island is part of Cebu but its much easier to reach if you will be coming from Dumaguete.

Sunset in El Nido

Located at the northwestern end of Palawan, El Nido is located approximately 430 kilometers southwest of Manila and 238 kilometers northwest of Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan. El Nido Municipality is composed of 18 baranggays, covering a total land area of 50,000 hectares.

If you are planning to visit El Nido, checkout Cheap Hotels and Resorts in El Nido Palawan.

Paradise Ranch Nature and Conservation Park in Clark

Paradise Ranch in Clark is a 100-acre nature and conservation park designed to educate hundreds of school children about environmental preservation and wildlife protection.

Note : We visited this place during the Clark Leg of Lakbay Norte 2010

Church of Paoay in Ilocos Norte

Also known as the St. Augustine Church, Paoay Church is a historical roman catholic church located in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Paoay Church is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Note : We visited this church in Paoay during the Ilocos Norte leg of Lakbay Norte 2010.

Everlasting Flowers of Baguio City

This flower is abundant in Baguio City and became one of the most popular souvenirs of tourists in the Philippine Summer Capital. Straw Flower is also one of the featured flowers in Panagbenga Flower Festival 2010.