Tag: Guimaras
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A Second Tour of Guimaras
It’s been six years since I’ve last been in Guimaras, and the island still feels as familiar like I’ve been here just last year. The women’s group my mom is with wants more adventures, so today we’re doing this road trip in this island off the coast of Iloilo City. Aboard three vans, we’ve ridden…
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Nueva Valencia, Guimaras: South Beaches
When travelers are thinking about the beaches of Guimaras, they’re probably thinking of Nueva Valencia. The southernmost town of the island province contains the largest concentration of resorts in the area, and while many are filled with crowds especially on weekends, it doesn’t take long to find ones that will allow you to live out…
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Jordan, Guimaras: Mango Island
IT’S THE PLACE OF MANGOES. The fruit is what gives fame to Guimaras, an island 16 kilometers off the coast of Iloilo City. The island has a number of secluded beaches and some great islands that beg for exploration, but it’s the mangoes that set it apart from the other provinces. Like most visitors, my…
The Tourist Gaze 