My Travel Wishlist PART 1

I am proud to be a Filipino born in the Philippines. I love this country to bits, not because of the sudden uplift of emotions from Pres. Cory Aquino's passing but I love the beautiful places our country has to offer. It amazes me that it never ceases to surprise me (or us) with a new place yet to be discovered or a famous spot to make memories anew.

I am not a well-travelled person who boasts where she has been in the world, I am just a simple person enjoying my hard-earned money through simple vacations, squeezing my vacation leaves on long weekends, and finding the most reasonable packages so it could fit my tight budget.

I have visited and enjoyed a few of the most beautiful places in the Philippines but it would never be enough. We have more than 7,000 islands and I still have a long way to go.. Let me share with you some of the places I am planning (or wishing) and saving up to go to..

My Travel Wishlist (only in the Philippines):

1) Anawangin Cove, Zambales - I know the road trip is quite long.. around 6 hours since this is near Potipot Island which I just visited recently. Too bad the weather didn't cooperate and we don't have enough time to go to Anawangin anymore. They say going here is back to basics since the nearest hotel is in nearby San Antonio which is a boat ride or mountain hike away.. but who cares?

2) Vigan, Ilocus Sur - My very good friend, Leanne has been prodding me and Carl to schedule another vacation when she comes back again from NY next year. All of us have been wanting to go to Vigan to see the famous Calle Crisologo with all its historic glory and walked down on its cobbled street and of course try the authentic Vigan Longganisa and Empanada.

Calle Crisologo

3) Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte (Saud Beach and Bangui Windmills) - A lot has been said about Pagudpud and I myself wants to see why a lot of people raved about this place. I read a lot of good things about Saud being the "Boracay of the North" and as well as the beautiful and the breathtaking Bangui Windmills.

The Bangui Windmills

"The Boracay of the North"

4) Coron, Palawan - Palawan is famous for a lot of places: Coron, El Nido, Amanpulo, Turtle Island and the Tubbataha. I know going to those places can be a bit pricey but who knows? ButI'll start with Coron first and then the rest can follow. :)

5) Sagada (Sumaguing Cave and Hanging Coffins) - I know I'm not the hiker or camper type of traveller since I need a decent Bathroom, but I have to experience this. I know the Cave and the Hanging Coffins can be really freaky but I know the experience will be worth it.

Inside Sumaguing Cave

Hanging Coffins

... TO BE CONTINUED.. part 2 to follow!

*all images from google