Look at that Island! A Helicopter Island
by Jane Dacumos on June 28, 2012Is it a big dolphin? Or a fried chicken soaked in water? Haha. No! A helicopter... Yes a helicopter without a propeller! Who would have thought that this irregular shape would become a tourist attraction? The island which is home to a long dazzling white sand beach catches the attention of tourist because of its quite amazing shape – Helicopter Island.
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Cuyo Fort
by Jane Dacumos on June 27, 2012Through the passage of time, Palawan has been a province full of hidden surprises as most Filipinos have yet to discover the wonders that can be seen on the island. Aside from natural and cultural attractions, Palawan is also known for its historical significance that denotes Palawan’s rich history. Cuyo Fort is one of its great landmarks.
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Culion Island: Once the “Island of the Living Dead”
by Jane Dacumos on June 27, 2012Billed as the Island of Living Dead or the Island of No Return, Culion was once the largest leper colony in the world. The island stands today as a living museum of a melancholy past of the Philippines way back when leprosy was still an incurable diseases; this place is an evidence to how leprosy was eradicated not just in the Philippines but in the entire world.
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A touch of Africa at Calauit Island
by Jane Dacumos on June 27, 2012Calauit Island is a 3,700-hectare island in the Calamian Island Chain that lies off the coast of Palawan. The island is known for its wildlife sanctuary with a substantial population of African animals, including giraffes, zebras, impalas, waterbucks, bushbacks, gazelles, elands, and antelopes, as well as local fauna that all roam freely in a game reserve created by former president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1970s.
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