Spending summer in the Philippines means having to endure the strikingly hot, dry and sometimes humid weather. Prepare to get all sweaty especially when going out! It is during this season where sleeping in a non-airconditioned room becomes a challenge for me whenever I am spending the weekdays at the dorm. I always end up waking up way earlier than my alarm and finding myself soaked up with sweat!
On the brighter side though, summer would also mean more travels, fun, beach trips and adventures with families and/or friends to cool the body, mind and spirit. It is during this season that the beautiful beaches and islands become a perfect place to relax and to have fun under the sun!
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One of my previous summer beach trips is at Mariveles, Bataan. I was with my boyfriend and our friends during this trip and the organizing of the tour was headed by @littlemissmicah. Since we were 10 in a group, we chose to avail a package tour where we were given an itinerary which was followed during the entire 2days and 1night adventure.
We left Bulacan at 3:30AM, picked up some friends along the way and was able to arrive Bataan at around 8AM with stop over.
We were accompanied in one of the resort's room where we will stay, left our things, changed swimming clothes and then proceeded at the Mariveles Port to start with the Five Fingers Cove tour.
Emerald Resort where we stayed in
The Mariveles port where we rode the boat going to the Five fingers cove
I asked our tour guide once because I am curious about why it was named Five Fingers. I was told that Five Fingers is a series of coves that look like five fingers which is spread out when looking at it from the map. The cove to cove hopping includes: Apatot Cove, Talaga Beach, Tinanlakan Cove, Pulong Kawayan Cove and Nagbintana Arch. You can do several activities in here including snorkeling, cliff diving, swimming, rock climbing and the best part, picture taking!
We went first to Apatot Beach which boasts a seemingly beautiful fine sand and some rock formations with amazingly stunning view everywhere you look.
We took as much pictures as we could. The only problem here is that there were not much trees to give you shade that's why after taking photos, we went back to our boat as it's getting really hot.
Our next stop is at Pulong Kawayan cove where we did some swimming and snorkeling. Underneath the pristine waters is a school of fishes similar to that of sardines run in Moalboal Cebu. It's a good decision that we brought our full face snorkeling mask with us. You'll see a short clip of me swimming with the fishes in the video. We even saw a big jellyfish with no sting. Its texture is smooth and jelly like.
Going to the next cove
We also went to Tinanlakan cove by the Natsu Lagoon which is a cliff diving spot with cliff heights of 10, 15 and 40ft! If you're looking for thrill and real adventure, then this is the one for you! I didn't dare try to jump because you cannot do it with your life vest on and I don't know how to swim but some of my friends did it. Your spiderman skills would also be required here since you need to overcome the obstacles(in form of big rocks) to be able to take photos at the top.
We took solo and group photos afterwards in Nagbintana Arch where a majestic rock formation could be seen. My boyfriend saw this as an opportunity to do some photo ops while we were playing in the water.
After the tiring cove to cove hopping, we returned back to the resort, ate our late lunch, took a bath and then rested for a while before proceeding with the next itinerary.
At 4:30PM, we left for our last itinerary for the day. I have little to no expectations with these places that we will be visiting probably because I've never heard of it before. I've tried to google it too before the trip and I thought there's nothing really special about it.
Surprisingly, this became the highlight of the whole trip. We arrived just in time to treck and to witness the beautiful sunset on the top of the mountain. It was a tiring treck but reaching the peak would make you forget about being tired.
photo of us going to the top
the view from the top
The San Miguel peak which looks like a toblerone
I am left in awe of its beauty and it's all I ever needed to refresh my mind and my spirit and to recharge the drained part within me. With the place' picturesque view, you can capture perfect moments here. I've seriously enjoyed it here even without doing anything. We took some photos while waiting for the sun to set and it was the best natural filter ever!
With the view of the sky and the sea, with the cold wind that brushes against my skin, with my friends and my boyfriend beside me, I felt complete. What a perfect way to end the day.❤
Just before it gets dark, we started going down and went afterwards to the Lighthouse. This is a fully functional lighthouse which serves as a guide to fishermen and sea farers of Sisiman Bay. This is definitely a great subject for photographers who want to capture stunning photos.
Our second day's itinerary is at Laki Beach. We woke up 5:30AM to get there early but we were overwhelmed when we got there because the sun is already striking hot at almost 8AM and there are a lot of campers/tourists.
We didn't really expect that but we just enjoyed ourselves since there's nothing much we can do about it. Laki Beach suddenly became popular when it was featured on some posts. My only concern is the trash that were left on the island. I wish that the tourists would be responsible enough to keep their trashes and help maintain the cleanliness of the island.
Here are some photos from our 2nd day.
Why You Should Consider Traveling to Bataan
Bataan is just around 2-3 hours drive from Manila and considering the number of activities that you can do here, I'd say that this is worth the travel. Bataan has so much more to offer and a trip here would let you marvel at some of the beautiful spots within the province. It's definitely a place to visit and explore!
This is my first ever #Ulog entry. It took so long for me to do my first ulog because I wanted it to be something special, about something that makes my heart happy. It's been a while since I have written about my travel blogs and I'm happy I did it for my first Ulog. ❤
Photos are all mine
Much love,
This is one of the most amazing ulog post I've seen in a long time, it's beautiful and well detailed, it's fantastic I love the view from the mountain and the orange sun, and you're very beautiful really.
Aww. Thankyou so much. Comments like this makes my heart really full. the effort i put into this post is worth it whenever I read comments like yours ❤
Of course you put in a lot of effort in this, I love it so much, keep steeming, I'm following your amazing blog
thanks so much. followed you! and will visit you later 😉
Stop modeling! Get up there and enjoy that marvelous view
too bad, people aren't allowed to go up there! I've already enjoyed that marvelous view from Sisiman bay more than you'll ever know but nice edit huh! 😉
Fixed... Sorry, I didn't mean to bring you in any problems. Good luck with your travels
hahahaha! yah they might put me in jail for trying to go up there when it's not allowed 😂
236 upvotes by this time shows how good this post..
An awesome post my friend.. I heard about philippines from my ex collegues and this reminded me of that good old days..
Photos are good too..
thankyou so much. i put my heart into this blogpost and comments like this makes my heart full 💕
You are welcome. That was really awesome.. I wish I could visit those places one day..
Just dream as dreams are non taxable in India as of now...
haha! it aint bad to dream big. please consider visiting Philippines soon 💕
I wish you a fun adventures in the coming summer!
thankyou!
waahh ang ganda sis! i love the photo ung nasa sand ung camera... nakapag book kami ng ticket to manila next year..mapuntahan nga yang bataan...
by the way, ambata mo tingnan sis..hehe
lagi namin tnatry magpic ng ganyan ni boyfie pag nagbbeach. nallimutan nga lang minsan haha! Wow! for sure gala galore kaya nyan sis haha! consider nyo bataan madaming maganda na lugar dun ❤
Baby face at maliit kasi sis kaya hndi halata ang edad hahaha 😂thankyou 😘
Ilang days kayo sa Manila, damihan nyo na travels nyo sa Luzon! Yay!
Wow, that was a lot of fun. A beautiful adventure, pretty photos and the beautiful main character made that perfect summer memory ❤
Just lovely, sis Jhie ❤
Thankyou so much sis! Sweet 😍Lovelove sis! ❤
I really love your post! It looks like you have a lovely boyfriend and hang with a great group of friends. :) I wouldn't know how to spend the day better than how you described it. Looking forward to reading more of such stories! :D
aww thankyou so much! You made my heart flutter 💕❤
Never heard of "the five fingers" before sis.
And ng mabasa ko title, the first thing comes to my mind is why it's called five fingers. Out of curiosity, sinearch ko tlaga aerial view, lol
Love the video ❤️
Fingers Upvoted. Thanks for sharing!
I googled it too to prove if the explanation of our tourguide is real. Haha totoo nga sya. 😂 thankyou sis! ❤
Woah, haha. I've known this destination for more than a year (though haven't been there) but I didn't realize that's why it got that name. Haha. Thanks for pointing it out!
Hi! Jie,"Perfect Holidays" thank you for sharing these Wonderful Scenery and Rockies, definitely recommended for the whole family and friends. The Beauty of the Philippines is beyond compare and Filipina just like you as always.
I'am avid Mountaineer that is why i appreciate everything here specially trekking, rock climbing on "Toblerone Peak" you say! He he. I mean "The San Miguel Peak" and the nature. And you get my attention on the littering part on the beaches or rubbish that even you're on vacation you still care for the environment, something like you wanna be heard that we should be responsible like we do when we climb whatever we bring on the mountain that is not biodegradable then we will bring it back to the land. More Power.
Oh you're a mountaineer! Nice ☺️i got really disappointed with how people manages their trash. some only care about having fun, not minding the long term effect of neglecting the importance of waste cleaning. thanks so much! ❤
Must go destination talaga to sa Bataan. Gusto ko na din makapunta dito. Hirap pag walang circle of friends na same travel goals hayst hahahaha!
i suggest na weekdays kayo pumunta beshi para hndi ganong crowded. pero okay yung laki beach with less crowd. be careful lang sa mga sea urchins
Sarap nun though. Nakatikim ka na ba ng sea urchin?
Onga eh, weekday din tlaga gusto ko pag nagttravel
Wonderful photos and very nice place.. I ve already planned to be there next month.. but after seeing this I wanna go NOW lol 😂
you should go now while it's still summer! haha dont forget to visit Sisiman bay during the afternoon for the perfect sunset watching ❤
Just returned from Thailand last month, and looking forward to the Philippines soon :) maybe a little hot in summer :) what about winter? Still good to visit?
Oh I'd love to visit thailand too! it's good to visit here until around July. August is the start of rainy season here in the Philippines. November is also a good time to travel I guess. Just don't forget to check weather forecasts 😉
Hey u! great post. I still cant dm u on discord.. do u have a fb? :)
Seems that you spend really quality time.I also love to travel very much.You are looking pretty cute mam.Thanks for sharing.
it's always nice to travel to escape from the real world. ☺️ thanks so much! ❤
WOW WOW WOW WOW!!! Go girl! You guys really rocked in all these photos...i wish i tagged along. That's such a beautiful experience you had @enjieneer . i really enjoyed going through your pretty photos, and please feed us with a lot more every day. All work but not play makes @enjieneer a dull girl.
You said it right! Life without breaks is boring. 😁 Thankyou so much! 😘 i wish i could tag you all along with my travels, that sounds fun right? ❤ I would love to share lots of my travel adventures, I just need to find time to write again haha! 💕
That sounds like so much fun!! But i'm in nigeria and you're far away.
So instead, just do well to give us updates and very very very pretty photos like these. I like seeing people happy....that's just how y'all look
You look tiny next to your boyfriend! Small but powerful! Looks like you had a great time my friend. Some beautiful places and great photos.
God bless!
Daddy William
i really am small daddy william regardless if i'm beside him or not haha! thankyou ❤
I am 6ft 5 inches. One day we will have a Steemit meet and photo op.
waahhh no way!!! you're so tall daddy william! my boyfriend is a 5'7. Just imagine how small I am! makes me wonder who's taller, you or surpassinggoogle? haha!
One day I hope to meet Terry! We will put you between us for a photo op.
No waaayyy hahahaha 🙈🙊
Lol!
We are petite but powerful!!! Hahaha
hahaha I know right 😆dont underestimate us 😂
woah kaganda ng lugar ah at ang gaganda pa ng mga model kaya lalong gumanda ung lugar eh., Ok na ba c boyfie mo maam Jie? God Bless You
Yo sir! thankyouu! ganda ng pinas.😁 yap kakadischarged nya lang kahapon and hopefully gumaling na ng tuluyan. thankyou sa concern ❤
Hehehe sadyang maganda lng din talaga ang mga models maa,. 😁 walang ano man poh.
Ganda talaga ng pinas. Happy to see all you. Thank you for sharing your photos. Lovely. X
thankyou sis! true ka dyan. hindi yata mauubusan ng maggandang lugar sa pinas hehe 😘❤
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wow thankyou!
Beautiful pictures. They really make me want to go back to explore more of the philippines! Seems like you had a great time enjoying yourself. Cheers!
where in the Philippines were you able to travel before? there's so much more that you need to visit. Be back soon 💕
We flew into Manila and then took a ride to Malapascua for a diving trip. We had a great time!
Beautiful pictures, tank for sharing
thankyou!
Ahhhh....welcome dear! you are beautiful :D
wow thanks! ❤
:D
Ang galing ng pagkakablog! Loveeeet mamsh! Adventure uli tayo soon. ❤️
hahaha thanks be! minsan lang sipagin magblog ng mahaba hahaha! magdrawing na uli para matuloy na nextyr HAHAHA 🤣
Wow. Mulaag niya me pohon dihas mariveles. Ninduta uy 💛
hindi ko naintndhan. huhuhu 😂😅
Pupunta kami dito balang araw haahhah
I am wondered about how you people just captured this photo?
Amazing!
One of the best unique capture styles.
my boyfriend digged a hole in the sand, set the gopro's timer and put it in the hole, with the lens facing upwards. that's the trick 😉
Oh I see! Great job.
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What a beautiful place to spend the summer. I bet it feels really great being on top. All the efforts and struggles you've experience while climbing there seems to be all worth it :)
Well detailed and loaded with beautiful pictures. You look cute too @enjieneer