The Dinagat Islands are a rugged, mystical eco-tourism paradise in the Philippines. Known as the “Mystical Province,” this off-the-beaten-path destination features dramatic limestone cliffs, secret blue lagoons, and pristine white-sand beaches. It is also home to a unique natural bonsai forest, rich historical World War II sites, and diverse marine sanctuaries.
A visit to Dinagat will leave you with the realization that you truly worked for your memories. The Man Who Wouldn’t Smile for My Camera The first time I stepped off the bangka onto Dinagat Island, a fisherman named Roel watched me fumble with my bags. He didn’t offer help or even a smile. He […]
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I stood at the ferry terminal in Surigao City with my backpack and a printout of directions that looked like they’d been typed on a typewriter in 1987. The clerk behind the desk squinted at my request. “Dinagat? Sir, why not Siargao? Much better for tourists.” I’d heard six versions of this question in two
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