The Backpack Adventures

Located in Mambajao int he island province of Camiguin, measuring about 250 feet in height, Katibawasan Falls is the highest waterfalls in the province. Katibawasan Falls Found at the foot of Mt. Timpoong, Katibawasan falls is considered as the most popular among the other falls in Camiguin (this might be due to its highly commercialized nature) Look for this sign on the road . The well-painted wall near the entrance Entrance fee Adults P15 /Children P6 Even if the falls is quite tucked in the southern part of Mambajao, you might be shocked that the area around the falls has been improved and is sometimes brimming with tourists. Keep in mind that there is an entrance fee of P15 per person if you want to go nearer the falls. Check out the falls In case you get hungry or you forgot your lunch, there are several stores that sell foods and souvenirs found a few meters away from the entrance. Try out this "crispy corn pancake topped

J & A Fishpen  is not your ordinary restaurant it is known in Camiguin as the floating restaurant. It is located in Taguines Lagoon in the municipality of Mahinog, in the is land province of Camiguin, Philippines. J & A Fishpen and Taguines Lagoon J & A Fishpen and Taguiness Lagoon details J&A Fishpen (Camiguin's Floating Restaurant) Found in the western banks of Taguines Lagoon , J & A Fishpen was formerly used as a fishpond but was eventually converted into a floating restaurant. What's nice about this resto is the fact that you are sure about the freshness of the fish. You could even catch the fish from the fish pens in the vicinity and have it cooked in any way you want it. Welcome to Taguines Lagoon and J&A Fishpen Team Nicerio visits J & A Fishpen During our stopover in J & A Fishpen , my wife and I admired the beautiful ambiance of the restaurant. I also enjoyed feeding the fish with some of my leftover food. Well, I'm not

Hidden by the thick mangrove forest along the main road of Mahinog in the province of Camiguin , The Lovers' Secret Bridge which is now known as Katunggan Park has a picturesque wooden bridge built in the middle of a mangrove swamp.  Katunggan Park Katunggan Park details There is nothing much on the internet about Katunggan Park during the time when I wrote this. My blog would probably be the first to publish an article about The Lovers' Secret Bridge / Katunggan Park . In fact, my wife and I were the ones who gave the bridge its name during our 7-Day Honeymoon Backpacking in Northern Mindanao back in 2012. Katunggan Park / The Lovers' Secret Bridge - Mahinog, Camiguin Best for some quiet moment with your beloved Together with our tour guide/driver Kuya Chris, we accidentally stumbled upon the hidden bridge purely because of my wife's sharp eye and curiosity. On our way back to Benoni Port, my wife saw a partial clearing along the mangrove fore

Located about 1.4 kilometers off the northern shore of Mambajao in the province of Camiguin, White Island also known as Medano Islet is an uninhabited sandbar with fine white sand.  Shaped like a huge white letter C, White Island is surrounded by colorful coral reefs and marine life.  If you're planning to visit White Island, it is highly advisable to be there as early as 5:00 AM to avoid the heat of the sun. It is also advisable to bring a parasol or sunblock in case you plan to stay there after 8:00 AM. Keep in mind that there are no trees in White Island. The only shade that you could find there is from the solitary lifeguard tower at the far side of the sandbar. Aerial View of White Island The lone lifeguard tower in White Island It's pretty windy down here Wacky pose Snorkeling time! White Island is becoming a popular diving and snorkeling spot in the province. If you're planning to try the said activities, better acquire a local guide