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Jomalig Island is an isolated paradise in the easternmost part of Polilio Group. Pronounced as “humalig”, Jomalig is an island municipality of Quezon Province. Locals of the island are called “Jomaligins” and are among the kindest persons I have met.

After six hours of ferry ride, at last! We arrived in this kind of paradise. We stayed in Baluarte Resort in Jomalig Island. You can see a sand bar in the middle of the sea in this part of the island. I thought you will only witness golden sand beaches in the island but I was wrong.

I was amazed by the sea breeze around three in the afternoon. ‘Coz it’s very coozy, calming, relaxing, name it! I feel like I am in other dimension where peace resides. 

This is the first time I saw a golden beach with a light turquoise beach in my life. I promise you, this is indeed a Paradise!

This is the famous sand ripples of the island - Kanaway Beach. The beauty of of this beach is seen when it’s low tide. 

In this photo, you can see that there is a part of the island that has a white sand. This is the Pamana White Beach Resort - the Little Boracay. Perfect for people who are in a state of depression. You will realize that there are so many reasons to live for.

The Little Batanes of Jomalig Island, The Lingayen Cove. “Ang ganda, PROMISE!” The cove is so breathtaking, you can see and realize that Jomalig is situated faraway from stress.

Puno ng Walang Forever - ONLY IN JOMALIG ISLAND! Don’t forget to ask your Habal-habal Driver to visit this tree. As the name itself, this tree is situated away from the forest so they called it A Tree that is Loner. I as a travel enthusiast to loves to take take pictures, always consider the position of the sun. That is indeed a travel tip. Sunrise and sunset is highly recommended to add a dramatic scene to your pictures!

As I am about end my write-up, it really hurts because a piece of heart is left on this beautiful paradise. Too many pictures that is worth sharing! In the picture is me with my Baguio-based friends who want to witness this majestic island. Ican’t believe that there are also other people who are like me that will make a way to travel or in other words, kaladkarin.

This picture is captured in Sadong Golden Sand Beach. Your 20 pesos is really worth it!

Mt. Daraitan, which sits near the border of Tanay, Rizal and General Nakar, Quezon. One of my favorites,but I don’t want to go back anymore! Why? Though it’s elevation is not as high as other mountains, Daraitan is one of the most difficult to climb for beginners. If you plan on climbing this mountain, set it on summer days.

Daraitan’s trail is composed mostly of limestones, so gear up all your gloves and socks! ‘Coz this trail is literally an adventure! This picture is an unexpected shot. My joiner had a jumpshot in a cliff located in the summit.

“Sa iba ka naman na-fall” The woman in the picture is one of my travel buddies and now is on a relationship with a Pharmacist.

This is one of the attraction in Mt. Daraitan - Heart Peak

This is True. When you hike, you forget all bad things that happen in your life. See this picture? They are all solo joiner. Two of them lost their loved ones. Though hiking is done in a day or few hours, you will feel that you are not alone.

This is the most chillax spots in daraitan, the famous, Tinipak River. Youmust make extra precaution while enjoying the boulders of the river. Because you will not expect current in this area. Many hikers find it a good rest not knowing the rapid current especially in the river. 

This is a waterstream where you can take a bath and drink a water because this is a spring that comes out at the foot of the mountain. It is said that this is the spring where the Filipino soldiers that fought in the Japanese war takes their water supply.

Hardest part of the trip with new found friends: Uwian na! There is no bridge that connects the Barangay of Daraitan to the mainland of Rizal, so balsa is the solution.