Cabongaoan and the Death Pool, an awesome beach getaway of Western Pangasinan

The Death Pool and the White Sand Beach of Burgos. We’ve heard most of this monicker yet they only pertain to one, the Cabongaoan Beach of Western Pangasinan. This beach is one of the many beaches that can captivate your sunset-driven beach getaways in Pangasinan.

The White Beach of Tambobong at Western Pangasinan

A white beach hidden behind a laid-back village at western Pangasinan, where golden sunsets stun people with its awe. This white sand haven is one of those sought after in Pangasinan amidst its distance to the usually populated province of the north.

10 Longest Sandbars of the Philippines

Sandbars are one of the sought-after and picturesque tourist sites in the Philippines. Normally characterized with a fine white sand emerging mid-sea or extending out of an island that reveals itself during low tide. Sometimes they are also called shoals, but a sandbar is specifically made up of sand. The best thing about the Philippines, being an archipelago composed over 7,400 islands, is that there are thousands of sandbars and pristine beaches. And these are 10 of the longest sandbars in the Philippines.

Kalanggaman Island, a mid-sea getaway on the calm waters of Visayas

Midway between Eastern Visayas and Central Visayas is a paradise described as a lone island that provides as a breather from the busy urban suburbs of Leyte and Cebu. Characterized as one of the country's best summer getaway with an ultimate photo opportunity with its picturesque sandbar and island escape. Kalanggaman Island houses one of the best sandbars in the country.

Panampangan Island, the Beach and the Longest Sandbar in the Philippines

Fine white sand on what seemed to be the longest sandbar with an island dotted with a countless number of coconut trees. This is how to describe what Panampangan Island is. Panampangan is one of two islands that is situated on a reef where it is part of. Panampangan is located just at the border between the municipalities of Panglima Sugala and Sapa-Sapa of the province of Tawi-Tawi. It is a 12-hectare island in the middle of the shallow waters of the northernmost extremities of Celebes Sea.

The Breathtaking Mardanas Island of Tawi-Tawi

Midway between the water-world town of Sitangkai in Tawi-Tawi to the Philippine-Malaysian border lies an uninhabited island. An island gifted with fine white sand, green grass and palm trees at its inner areas and vibrant turquoise seas with rich underwater ecosystem. This is Mardanas!

Panguan Island, the most remote island paradise of the Philippines

Panguan Island is the most remote island of the southernmost province in the Philippines, Tawi-Tawi. It is located just at the edge of the border between Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is also called Malamanok Island by some locals. A white-sand beach and turquoise waters getaway.

Tawi-Tawi: A mapping expedition to the Philippines Southernmost Sojourn

Tawi-Tawi is the southernmost province of the Philippines with about one hundred seven (107) islands scattered across the Sulu archipelago. It is bounded on the north by the Sulu Sea and the south by the Celebes Sea. The province is known to possess beautiful islands with powdery white and pink beaches, shallow turquoise waters, flourishing ecosystem and numerous sandbars. Hence, our original mission was to map the province for tourism development. Chain of events has made this expedition more complicated as we have originally planned.

Mapping Expedition to Palawan's Southern Frontier - Balabac

Bordering Philippines and Malaysia, there lies a group of islands at the southernmost tip of the province of Palawan. Unknown to many, these islands have one of the best and fine beaches in the country and probably the world. Composed of over thirty islands and numerous sandbars including endemic species such as the Philippine Mouse-Deer and the Philippine Eagle. Schadow1 Expeditions was there to map it and see for ourselves the beauty that these islands possess.

Experiencing Paradise through Calaguas Atbp

Mahabang Buhangin is a famous 1.2-km long fine white sand beach in Tinago Island, one of the islands of the Calaguas group of islands in Camarines Norte. Its beach is beautifully located at the rear side of the island, facing northwest where sunset is always dramatic. The beach is signature to its turquoise and shallow waters with adequate salinity. And how can you enjoy this beach? Be sure to get the right tour operators with respect to the environment and cooks great Bicolano food!

The Surfing Capital of the Philippines - Cloud 9 Siargao

March 1, 2015
What is a surfer's dream? A white beach with clear turquoise waters, swells well, strong waves but with a long shallow yet pebble smooth shoreline that breaks the strong waves to ripple like number 9 but would give you a smooth landing off board. And so this is every surfers' "cloud 9". In the Philippines a perfect beach for a perfect swell is no where else but in Siargao, the surfing capital of the Philippines.

Magpupungko Beach and Natural Pool of Siargao

March 1, 2015
Siargao is not only home to the best surfing spot in the Philippines but also one of the finest white sand beaches. One of the gems of Siargao is the Magpupungko Beach which is home to its natural pool where you can swim and snorkel even during high tide.

What is with this small paradise called Canigao Island

March 2-3, 2015

White sand, turquoise seas, uninhabited island, pristine, and clean. These are the qualities of a beach getaway you have always wanted. Add the word cheap, and there's nothing more you can ask for. Located at about five kilometers off the shores of  Matalom, Leyte's town center, there is no doubt this is one of the best beach getaway of Eastern Visayas.

Portuguese-man-o-war on Island Hopping in Siargao

It was a fine summer day. Clear skies, turquoise waters and moderate waves. Right in time for a perfect swim along the fine beaches of the smaller islets of Siargao. Three notable islands namely Naked Island (a sandbar), Dako, and Guyam Islands are near the shores of General Luna, Siargao. Amidst its beauty lies a bewitching organism called Portuguese-man-o-war.

Patar Beach - The Sole Golden Beach of Pangasinan

Pangasinan is known for fine gray beaches spread across the Lingayen Gulf. Little would you know that further north of Pangasinan by the northernmost tip of its peninsula facing the West Philippine Sea lies a fine golden beach. Characterized by powerful waves coupled with rock formations, the only golden beach of Pangasinan is cuddling area for beach campers and water sports enthusiasts.

Travel Guide to Bolinao - an escape awaits at the top of Luzon's Western Peninsula

January 1-3, 2015

Bolinao is the last town at the tip of the province of Pangasinan. The last frontier of the province being at its northernmost tip where there are no other destinations you can go to except to this town. Not much known as compared to the more famous Hundred Islands that is located on the same province, getting to the top of Luzon's western peninsula is a must to discover as it offers far more that what a tourist destination  you can expect from a low-land such as the province of Pangasinan.

Burot Beach - A Stunning Golden Sunset Beach

November 8, 2014
Surprisingly, not too far from the busy and highly urbanized Metro Manila, there still exist a golden sand beach where spectacular sunsets can be viewed. A perfect beach to be one with nature through the absence of posh accommodations. Development of this beach may soon take place. But while it is still virgin as it is, this is the right time to get to this paradise. Situated at Luzon's southwestern edge, Burot Beach is one of the best beaches of this side of Batangas.

Travel Guide to Calaguas Islands

The group of islands of Calaguas is so far the best beach getaway for those who prefer a serene beach in Camarines Norte - having a powdery white sand and remotely far from the mainland. Currently, the condition of the the island is rapidly changing due to commercialization. Schadow1 Expeditions has prepared this travel guide to give an unbiased account of our experience to our readers and how to be able to get to Calaguas in the most efficient and comfortable way possible.

Discovering Calaguas - a mapping expedition

May 9-12, 2014
Twenty eight kilometers off the shores of Camarines Norte and a two-hour boat ride on Pacific Ocean by the southeastern edge of Luzon lies a group of islands encircled with turquoise seas, adorned with rolling hills of lush grasslands, and stunning white beaches. This is no other than the Calaguas Group of Islands. This is an account of Schadow1 Expedition's fourth mapping expedition of the year covering the towns of Paracale, Vinzons and Daet, the capital city of the province of Camarines Norte.

Sabang Beach of Baler - The Birthplace of Philippine Surfing

April 18, 2014
Part 5 of the Baler Series

Sabang Beach is a two-kilometer strip of gray sand facing East over the Pacific Ocean. Famously known with its frequently strong waves that are massive enough to give life to people who would like to ride the waves. As such, Sabang Beach of Baler is the birthplace of surfing in the country. From posh resorts to serene home-stays and beach-fronts, this beach gets you stoked!