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Batangas Beach Silhouette


Batangas Beach Silhouette


This is the first I went to beach in Batangas, considering my Mom used to live there and me having my summer vacation in there almost every summer. It is a private resort of my Uncle's friend, we stayed there for the whole afternoon and evening. 


What I really like about this place is the sunset. With bluish and orange hue sky, the clouds passing by, the sun setting, with mountains and ships passing by, Batangas is really beautiful.

Lunch at Calumbuyan Island


Lunch at Calumbuyan Island


When we finally got in the island we were so excited, the place is so beautiful and we did a lot of things, tour the island, swim, snorkel, took shots. Its no wonder that we were so hungry! 


We woke up early on the third day of our Coron trip because it would take hours to get into Calumbuyan Island. During the boat ride, we spent a lot of time looking along the view, we also had time to slept.


Lunch at Calumbuyan Island was a feast. Our tour guide was so thoughtful.. We were so delighted with what they serve to us! We also taught our friend on how to use hand on eating or food trip, we were in an island afterall.

Conquering Mount Tapyas


Conquering Mount Tapyas

Let’s be real: “Conquering Mount Tapyas” sounds heroic.
Poetic, even.
Like something you’d whisper dramatically before sunset, hair blowing in the wind, boots laced with destiny.

The truth?
It’s 700 STEPS.
700.
Of.
GLORIOUSLY.
BRUTAL.
UPWARD.
TERRAIN.

But here’s the magic, we didn’t just climb it.
We documented it.
Every. Single. Hundred.
In Palawan’s stairway to heaven.”


📸 The Photo Diary: A Visual Journey Up Mount Tapyas

📷 Step 100 — “We Got This!” Energy
Smiles? Bright.
Hair? Perfectly tousled by the breeze.
Legs? Fresh.
Confidence? Sky-high.
We posed like we were on the cover of Wanderlust Monthly.
“Is 700 steps even a thing?” we laughed.
Famous. Last. Words.


📷 Step 200 — “Still Vibin’… Right?”
Still smiling. Still posing.
But… is it getting warmer?
“Nah, it’s just the tropical sun being friendly!”
We adjusted our caps. Took selfies with extra peace signs.
Denial? Strong.


📷 Step 300 — The Towel Era Begins
Sweat? Officially activated.
Handkerchiefs and towels emerged like survival gear.
Poses became shorter.
Breaths? Slightly heavier.
“It’s just… a warm-up,” someone panted.
We believed them. Barely.


📷 Step 400 — The Slowdown
Pace? Snail-approved.
Conversation? Reduced to grunts and motivational quotes.
“One step at a time…”
“The view will be worth it…”
“Why did I wear jeans?!”
Photos? Fewer. But we still managed a thumbs-up. Barely.


📷 Step 500 — Thirst Mode: Activated
Water bottles? Emptied like sacred offerings to the mountain gods.
Lips? Parched.
Energy? Dwindling.
We started bargaining with the universe:
“Just let me make it to the top and I’ll never complain about stairs again. Ever.”
(Promise broken approximately 3 days later.)


📷 Step 600 — The Snail Crawl of Glory
Legs? Jelly.
Morale? Low… but stubborn.
We moved like sleepy turtles with backpacks.
No more posing. Just… surviving.
Each step felt like a tiny victory.
“We’re almost there… right? RIGHT?!”


📷 Step 700 — PARADISE. UNLOCKED. 🌅
And then…
We turned the final corner.
Dropped our bags.
Gasped.
And just… stood there.

The view?
Worth. Every. Drop. Of. Sweat.


Panoramic. Breathtaking. Soul-stirring.
Coron’s islands scattered like emeralds in turquoise waters.
The wind? Cool. Forgiving. Triumphant.
We didn’t just reach the top
we earned it.

Kayangan Trekking


Yes, we arrived at Kayangan Island.


But the famous lake is few trek away!


You still need to climb a quaint stone stairs before reaching Kayangan Lake.


But since we are excited, we are all smiles while climbing!


And finally, the beautiful lake.

Relaxing Spa at Wensha


Relaxing Spa at Wensha


If your are stress from work and looking for a place that you want to relax, eat and enjoy you should try Wensha Spa and Massage.

Coron Reef Cruiser


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