Langyaw Travel Photography

It’s just an amazing geologic piece of work that I often am mesmerized by its size. The Ilocos Norte Sand Dunes geological monument stretches from the town of Pasuquin to Currimao. Its the only desert like environment in the Philippines … Continue reading →

A plate of delectable and fresh shrimps for lunch while in Kalibo, Aklan. Cooked with butter and sauteed, it was a welcome change from the typical carinderia fare that I was having while in the province. Seafoods, still better and … Continue reading →

Pangasinan, a province in western Luzon is known for its beaches, resorts and heritage structures, specifically, Spanish colonial era churches that the Dominican Order built. Binmaley is just one of the many such interesting and beautiful structures. More Pangasinan churches.

Since the Kalibo Save the Mangrove (KASAMA) group started reforesting the idle mud flats in New Buswang, Kalibo, Aklan in 1990 to become the Bakhawan Eco Park, Ruperto de la Luna has been there from the start. After all these … Continue reading →

Kalibo’s Bakhawan Eco Park is an internationally aclaimed community forest managed area that the UN’s FAO has gushed as exemplary in the whole of Asia and the Pacific. What used to be idle mud flats was reforested with mangroves in … Continue reading →

The drums started to roll, the hips started to sway, arms and legs thumping to the beat as darkened dancers moved on cue. This was during the Ati-ati Festival in Ibajay, Aklan, one of few municipalities celebrating this festive event … Continue reading →

A windsurfer tries his hand on the sail but the wind was kind of erratic or absent at times that other participants in the Boracay International Funboard Cup just waited for the wind to pick up at the beach. On … Continue reading →

It’s another year of travel and, true to January, named, after Janus, the two faced god who looks at the past and present, I was also looking back and ahead, in terms of travel. Where will I go? More travels? … Continue reading →

A beautiful parol or Christmas lantern intricately made from capiz shells, wires, colored paper, and lights usher in the Christmas spirit in the Philippines. The parol, symbol of the Star of Bethlehem is a popular indigenous symbol in the country … Continue reading →

A walk at the beach of Caniwara Cove in Calayan Island, the Babuyanes, is really enjoyable. Not only that you see wildlife like different species of birds, fishes and crustaceans but also rock formations like the one above. More on … Continue reading →

Surfing dudes in San Juan, La Union where surfers from beginners to well seasoned pros find the waves ideal. Just a few hours drive from Manila over good roads, it’s the most popular surfing destination in the country. More on … Continue reading →

The first time I was there, I was disappointed. But when I stayed for four days in Boracay, my perception changed and I just love this place. Of course, the gorgeous beach is a given and the top drawer with … Continue reading →