
16/07/2025
🌋 82 Provinces, 82 Days: Today’s Highlight – Beautiful Batangas! 🇵🇭
Just a few hours from Manila, Batangas is your go-to for everything — from beach days to volcano treks, heritage sites, and bulalo cravings. 😍🌊
🏖️ Laiya & Nasugbu – White sand, clear waters, and all the island feels without needing a flight.
🌋 Taal Volcano – One of the world’s smallest active volcanoes, sitting inside a lake… inside another volcano. Only in Batangas!
🏛️ Taal Heritage Town – Stroll along ancestral houses and visit the Taal Basilica, the largest Catholic church in Asia.
⛵ Fortune Island – Think Greek ruins + cliff diving + turquoise waters = a surreal tropical escape.
🏞️ Mt. Maculot – A favorite for hikers, especially for the scenic Rockies viewpoint.
🌅 Calatagan & Lobo – Off-the-beaten-path beach towns perfect for chill weekends and sunsets.
🌿 Other Highlights:
🐟 Anilao – World-famous for diving, snorkeling, and marine biodiversity.
🥩 Batangas Bulalo – Savory, steamy, and soul-soothing. A must-try after a long day exploring.
🧘 Monte Maria Shrine – A peaceful pilgrimage site overlooking the sea.
💒 Our Lady of Caysasay Shrine – A spiritual spot with centuries-old miracles and legends.
From mountains to marine life, and history to healing, Batangas has something for every kind of traveler. And it’s calling you back again and again. ❤️