Got tired of driving and wanted to stop somewhere for a break. Stumbled on this lovely place about half way between Iloilo City and our destination of Anini-y, so a perfect spot. It just so happened that it was someone’s birthday, so of course the infamous karaoke machine was pulled out to the little … Read more
Nice falls, road trip there was half decent. Was easy to miss though as I was driving west along the coast towards Boracay. If you get up this high, you gotta go back. It’s roughly here on the map: Several establishments at its base: Some info at its entrance: History of Barangay Jawali and the … Read more
Every year in Iloilo City, around sm Delgado area coz that’s where the food stalls (can drink beer etc) and bands will be. Locals dress and paint themselves up for a religious celebration. More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinagyang and https://www.exploreiloilo.com/do/info/dinagyang-festival/ For Sunday the 27th of January, 2019, we will be organising a couchsurfing event, where … Read more
Thought I’d check out these falls so drove up to Sebaste, but with my trike at 40km/hr I just flew past this little town. Apparently I blinked at the wrong moment. Drove back and found lodging at the Petron gas station for 1000p/night, and some fancy resort with no one there (but a phone … Read more
Was a bit of a chore getting here, my Filipino friend asking locals all along the way. Should suffice to just ask the name with a question mark and they will point you the way, or use your maps.me, as it is on there (not on google maps). Took about 50 minutes on motorbike with … Read more
For the first island there were some steps to take the famous picture scene at the top of this page. You can stay overnight on this island as well (we can book for you), or take a private boat and spend a night on your own private island, nearby. Then we went to some … Read more
A nice romantic trip into nature from Pilar. Combines well with a local restaurant. Endless rolling hills of sugarcane. Parking spot next to the local school in the mountains, from where it is about a 15 minute easy walk to the waterfalls. My boring, matter-of-fact documentary style pic above, below a pic by my beautiful … Read more
A good place to break away and relax and one of 16 islands under the jurisdiction of Concepcion. There is a resort of sorts renting out rooms for 1000p, nipa hut day cottages for 400p or 800p overnight, or tents for 500p. Concepcion on the mainland (about 30min away by boat, boat rental about 1,500p) … Read more
The Marbuena Island Resort owns the whole island, but you can come visit without having to stay there. It is about 2 hours drive from Iloilo and then 25min boat ride to the island. Expect crystal clear waters and perfect white sand, while the staff receive rave reviews for their superb service. A very chill … Read more
Just up the coast from Iloilo on the way to Concepcion and Carles Gigantes, the San Antonio de Padua Church can be a worthwhile pitstop for the history buffs. Located in front of the town’s football field below, the church, also called Barotoc Nuevo Church, was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1998 and played a significant … Read more