Sorry, natagalan. Hahaaay. Heto na. If you missed the first two parts, fret not. It’s here and here.
3. Bohol
Of all the many tourist spots in the Philippines that ranked well on the New7Wonders of Nature‘s first round of nominations, the Chocolate Hills was my favorite. Simple, for strategic reasons.
You see, the nominees are categorized into: islands, rock formations, rivers, seascapes, etc. And there’s a part wherein the finalists will be shortlisted by a “panel of experts.”
I love the Subterranean River in Palawan. Yes, it was oh-so-amazing but how could that beat the Amazon Rainforest? They share one category.
I adore the Tubataha Reef, too. But hey, there’s the Great Barrier Reef to shoo away.
So I wanted Chocolate Hills to be the country’s official nominee. Too bad, it failed to snatch that.
But then again, I might be mistaken. I haven’t seen the hills. And most of my friends who’d been there weren’t that impressed and were all rooting for the underground river. But then again, they’ve never been there. So, I dunno.
2. Batanes
Of all the four elements, the most underrated, I think, is air. Most places give you a chance to enjoy the sea, the sand, and the sun. That’s water, earth, and fire respectively.
Batanes offers an intimate relationship with the wind. Yada yada, I dunno why I’m talking about this now. But yeah, I’d love to go to Batanes. But darn, that’s a long shot. I might sell a kidney to get my ass to Batanes. Anyone interested to buy? (The kidney, that is. Not the ass.)
Right now, since it’s the wind that I want, I’ll just make do with the electric fan at home.
1. Palawan
I’ve been to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River Park, Sabang Beach, Honda Bay (or is it Hunda?) and many other parts of the capital and its surrounding areas. But Palawan has too much to offer that I am dying to experience.
Next month, our company is treating us to Coron! All-expense paid! I love my office. It’s just so generous most of the time. 
And then, I’ll be eyeing El Nido.
There you go, the top 15 destinations in the country that I’ll be visiting before I die.
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i live a kilometer away from choco hills. pictures are way better than personal. but there are few spots that would make you amazed at the hills especially those uninhabited places
don’t forget your underwater cam sa coron!
wala ako nun eh, haha
Batanes gusto ko rin puntahan yan… The only place in the Philippines where there is snow..
o talaga? may snow sa Batanes?!
Tama ang hula ko sa Top 3 mo. haha. Gusto ko din Batanes
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Ganda talaga ng Pinas no? I had a great time in Palawan. We stayed at Dos Palmas. It’s the most relaxing 3-day vacation I ever had in my entire life.
I love Coron Palawan!!!
been to busuanga! its great! di ka magsisisi!
Kabayan, pumar-on ka sa Batanes. Ala’y talagang di mo maiwasang malasing sa malamig at preskong hangin. Masarap ang dibang sa almusal kasama ng mainit na kape (kahit na instant 3-in-1 pa yan at hindi brewed barako). Mababait ang mga tao at mapagkakatiwalaan. It is the Best Destination/Experience for me. I hope you get to visit Batanes soon (without sacrificing your kidney, of course).
Nice list..
I had been to vigan and masbate.. By september I will be in Bohol.. hehehe
Planning to go to Samal Island (Davao) by October which is NOT in your list. I think it’s a nice place as well..
And probably thinking for a nice place by November and December. I plan to enjoy the Philippine Island.. hehehe.
Just makes me want to go those places you’ve listed.
I would like to inquire your packages for bohol tour for 2. 3d2n. travel date will be on november 27 – 29, 2009. wat would be the places to visit? accomodation? and others? is it payable thru credit card? thanks
arianne… drop me an email at gravity27m@rocketmail.com.. i can forward you the email of our contact in bohol.. we will be going there on september.. actually, mag dedeposit ka lang 1k for the reservation fee.. tapos the rest, you just pay when you get there in bohol.. ganun kasi yung usapan sa amin.. mas marami kayo mas mura.. group of 8 kasi kami..
batanes lighthouse i want i want i want
bohol the beach looks great
palawan el rio y mar (deam destination ko in coron palawan)
sana next year the dream will turn into reality na hehe
I have never been to Palawaqn. I have always wanted to go there but I was warned by our health authorities here that malaria is rampant in that province and I was advised not to fo.
But after reading your blog I was again tempted to check out this delicious island where rest relaxation and nature are the main ingredients. Tell me Yoshke how true is this about the malaria scare. I don’ like taking malaria pills, they make me sick.
Do you think i should follow my dream and take precaution or just let my dream be lost to oblivion.
Been to El Nido last Feb, it was the best!!!! You gotta see the islands for yourselves. TIP: If you’ve seen the movie “The Beach”, El Nido is definitely our “The Beach” here in the Philippines. Makes me proud to be pinoy!!!
Hi,
Can you please send me batanes packages if you have at aj_0201@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Aj
visit camiguin as well. the sunrise in white island is simply breathtaking!
yeah! d best ang palawan!