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Catanduanes is an island off the eastern coast of mainland Bicol. Considered the 12th largest island in the Philippines, its size is comparable to the province of La Union. Catanduanes has the unfortunate fate of being labeled as the “Land of the Howling Winds” for its geographical location makes it susceptible to being the first … Continue reading Catanduanes: Incredible Vistas of the East
Catanduanes holds a special place in my heart because this is where our roots are. My mom was born into the Soria and Rojas families in Bato, Catanduanes. I remember visiting Catanduanes when we were still kids and I was excited to go back and explore the southern part of the island from San Andres … Continue reading CATANDUANES: Exploring the Catanduanes Isles in Bicol
I love Catanduanes food specially the Mud Crabs and fresh seafood, Pili Nut (which is like Macadamia nut), the Catanduanes Cacao, and different kakanins. Food in Bicol uses a lot of coconut milk (gata) but those in Catanduanes are not as spicy as in other Bicol towns. I also love the scenic picnic lunch by … Continue reading CATANDUANES Food You Should Not Miss to Eat 🙂
One of the top surfing destinations in the country today is Puraran in Baras, Catanduanes. It is home to “The Majestic Wave” that top surfers from all over the world visit during the surfing season, July to October. For non-surfers like us, we love Puraran Beach because the beach area is wide and not crowded, … Continue reading CATANDUANES: PURARAN’s Majestic Wave (From a Non-Surfer’s Point of View)
