Camiguin Island has two excellent qualities. The first is its small size. At a mere 237.95 square kilometers, it holds the distinction of being the second smallest province in the Philippines. It is so small, that devotees on a Holy Week penance say that you could circle the entire island on foot in one day. While you can certainly choose to do that, I would not recommend … [Read more...] about Explore Camiguin Island in Two Days – Top 10 Places to Visit
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Bonbon Old Church Ruins History – Mt. Vulcan Unleashed
During my recent trip to Camiguin, one of the attractions that enthralled me the most was the Old Church Ruins in Bonbon, also known by its older name, Old Guiob (or Gui-ob) Church Ruins. Declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines,[1] it features just what its name suggests, the remnants of a 19th century church built during the Spanish … [Read more...] about Bonbon Old Church Ruins History – Mt. Vulcan Unleashed
Camiguin: Island Born of Fire – Why it’s Worth the Visit
With its proximity to Cagayan de Oro, my homebase of 10 years, you’d have thought I would‘ve found my way to Camiguin sooner, and yet I hadn’t. I’d heard of the island’s white sand bar and its volcanoes and didn’t think they were enough of an enticement. It took a bout of depression to finally goad me to take one of the closest retreats from town. With just a smidgen of … [Read more...] about Camiguin: Island Born of Fire – Why it’s Worth the Visit
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