The Backpack Adventures

Planning to go souvenir shopping in Albay? Then this article might help you choose what to buy for your loved ones back home.  Take note though that prices written here might vary depending on where you choose to shop. In my case, many of the products here were from the souvenir shops near the Cagsawa Ruins .  10 Souvenirs to Buy in Albay Anyway, here's my list of 10 Souvenirs to Buy in Albay . 1. Keychains. (10-50 pesos each/ sometimes offered in bundles) Keychains are one of the most common and cheapest souvenirs to buy in Albay, keychains are the go-to pasalubong /souvenir of those with plenty of families and friends. You may choose from the numerous sili (chili) and Mayon Volcano themed keychains. 2. Refrigerator Magnets. (50-100 pesos each/ sometimes offered in bundles) This is also one of the most common and cheapest souvenirs to buy in Albay. The prices of the ref magnets vary depending on size and quality. Expect a lot of Mayon Volcano and sili themed ref ma

Located in Barangay Sumlang, Camalig in the province of Albay, Sumlang Lake is one of the newest tourist destinations of the town and is also known as one of the best places to view the majestic Mayon Volcano. Sumlang Lake History of Sumlang Lake Sumlang Lake presently receives more than a hundred visitors per day. However, it was not like this a few years ago. The 9-hectare lake was once a water-lily-covered lake with high coliform levels. As the locals would say, it once actually serves little purpose to the majority of the townspeople. Thankfully, through the Bayanihan spirit  of the locals, Sumlang Lake was given new life and now serves the barangay with a better (or let's say profitable) purpose.  Off to Sumlang Lake Check out this one-way road At least the parking is cheap... Smile! Don't forget to pay for the entrance fee- P20 pax Waiting for our tickets... Today, Sumlang Lake offers visitors several must-try activities like aqua bikin

Located in Barangay Busay, Cagsawa, Daraga in the province of Albay, the Cagsawa Ruins are the most popular landmark and tourist destination of the province.  Cagsawa Ruins Cagsawa Ruins History Cagsawa Ruins were remnants of the once-proud 16th-century Spanish colonial era church called Cagsawa Church . Prior to its devastation in 1814, the church already had a very colorful history. It was built in 1587and served as the spiritual sanctuary for the locals for decades until it was razed by the raiding Dutch pirates in 1636. It was then rebuilt in 1724 under the supervision of Fr. Francisco Blanco and then continued to become the safe haven to its people until February 1, 1814, when Mayon Volcano ended that.  Off to Cagsawa Ruins Nice! The roads seemed improved Souvenirs anyone? Check out the rates to enter Cagsawa Ruins Got our tickets... ...and our stamp Recorded as the most powerful eruption of Mayon Volcano , the 1814 Eruption buried towns at the fo