Video Embedding Test

By connie

This page is just a test to see how the youtube embedding functions work. This second video is from a travel company in the Philippines.

Pulupandan Island

By connie

We had a short very early morning visit to Pulupandan Island in the Isla Gigantes group in November 2022.  This is a very small island with just a few huts and a few trees in the middle.  We were the only visitors during our stay there.  One gets a sense of isolation in this otherwise beautiful and pristine island.

Rock Formations

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The Philippines is blessed with so many beautiful islands.  Along with the many wonderful beaches, many islands also have beautiful rugged terrain surrounding the islands.  Tall limestone cliffs and other interesting formations are common in the Isla Gigantes area (as well as some other parts of the Philippines).

On the Boat

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Some random photos on the bancas as we go island hopping around Isla Gigantes.

Cabugao Gamay

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Cabugao Gamay is located on the northern tip of Antonio Island (sometimes incorrectly referred to as Cabugao Island).  It has a beautiful white sand beach with water on both sides.  A short climb up the nearby hill provides a wonderful view of the beach and is often referred to as Selfie Island because of the stunning view.

Around Cheung Chau

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These photos were taken several years ago during a few days of hiking around Cheung Chau island in Hong Kong.

Bantigue Island Sandbar

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We stopped by this island and sandbar in November 2022 for an early morning wander and then for lunch.  The sandbar is often submerged so we were lucky to visit during a very low tide.

At the Sea

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A couple of photos at the beach and in the water having fun.

Antonia Beach

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Antonoa Beach is located in the southeastern peninsula of Isla Gigantes main south island.  This beautiful area with two sets of beaches is home to many summer leisure activities.  During the autumn and summer seasons you can rent jet skis and go for rides on banana boats (traditional or dragon). These photos were taken across…