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The Bicol Region is one of the hottest travel destinations in the Philippines. Lying on the southeastern part of Luzon, Bicolandia combines natural wonders, fascinating attractions, good food, and hospitable people to attract visitors in and outside the archipelago of 7,107 islands. It is no wonder, then, that the region has been raking in huge amounts of money from the travel sector.

Bicol, comprising six provinces namely Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon, has a lot to offer for discerning and demanding travelers. The local tourism industry thrives from the region's beautiful beaches, colorful festivals, exquisite events, delightful cuisines, and rich cultural and historical heritage, among others.

Getting to Bicol is never a problem. There are many ways to reach this top-notch travel destination. It all depends on your budget, time, and preference. Dozens of bus lines have non-stop trips to Bicol. However, land travel from Manila will take around eight to ten hours. So if you willing to shell out more money, you can take a direct flight to the region. Travel time is less than an hour.

To guide you on your ultimate Bicol escapade, here is a list of the things to do while in Bicolandia.

Trekking and Sightseeing in Mayon Volcano

Probably the best way to kick off your Bicolandia adventure is to take a glimpse of the majestic Mayon Volcano in Albay. Towering over 2,400 feet above sea level, this active volcano has been the region's identity. Its perfect conical shape makes it a favorite trekking destination for daredevils. But if you're less adventurous, a sightseeing trip at the Cagsawa Church Ruins will do.

Whale Shark Watching in Donsol

The presence of whale sharks in Donsol waters has placed this municipality in Sorsogon on the international tourism map. The local government, in cooperation with resorts and divers associations, offers various packages that will get you up close and personal with these gentle giants, locally known as butanding. Aside from whale shark watching, tourists can also enjoy different water recreation activities such as diving, snorkeling, and kayaking.

Wakeboarding in CamSur

Take your Bicol vacation to new heights by going on a wakeboarding try in Camarines Sur. The CamSur Watersports Complex in Pili is a mecca for wakeboarding and other water sports enthusiasts. This six-hectare property is complete with the finest and the latest amenities that will suit the need of the adventure seekers.

Get Wet and Wild in Caramoan

Fond of the hit reality television show "Survivor"? Then exploring the beauty of Caramoan Island is right for you. The island, which is isolated from the rest of Camarines Sur, is perfect for camping, rock climbing, kayaking, trekking, kite boarding, and mountain biking. The eighth-season of the French edition of "Survivor" was shot entirely on Caramoan Island.

Rev Up Your Spiritual Life in Naga

Located on the outskirts of the city is the Peñafrancia Basilica, the home of the miraculous image of the Patroness of Bicolandia, Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia. Catholic faithfuls flock to Naga every September for a religious festival wherein the image of the Lady is placed on a barge while pilgrims riding smaller boats follow the procession in the river.

Try Bicol Express

A great way to wrap up your Bicol getaway is to indulge on the region's sumptuous food, particularly Bicol Express. This popular Filipino dish, locally known as sinilihan, is a stew made from long chilies, coconut milk, shrimp paste, onion, pork, and garlic. With Bicol Express' growing popularity, restaurants in and outside the region have started offering their own version of this really spicy dish.

Local Philippines is your travel buddy. We have information about the destinations, how to get there, what to do while in the area and more! Destinations in the beaches or in the mountains, destinations under water, destinations right at the middle of the urban hub, name it and Local Philippines will most likely feature it.

Allan Leandro Merin has been writing for a living since 2008. After leaving a career at a daily electronic newspaper, he joined a web development outsourcing company and linked up with Local Philippines, the most comprehensive online directory of Philippine destinations, events, and attractions.

Exclusive Interview: Yau-man Chan of 'survivor: Micronesia '

Yau-Man Chan is the third person to leave Survivor: Micronesia . In an exclusive interview with Gina Scarpa, BuddyTV’s staff writer, he shared his sentiments about his experience.

Yau-Man first appeared on Survivor: Fiji, where he finished fourth and was the last person to be eliminated. When the staff of the reality series called him and asked him to return for the sixteenth season, he immediately said yes. He was excited to play for the second time.

But on the current season, Yau-Man became target on the third episode after the Favorites lost the immunity challenge. He was voted out because his intelligence was a threat for others. But despite this, Yau-Man claims he has no bad feelings as he expected things like that are meant to happen on the show. “I wish it had ended a little bit differently, but on the other hand I played it hard. There's a cruelty, I knew it going in and I was prepared for it,” he explained.

While in Micronesia , he gained close friends like Jonathan and Ami. He says that he got along well with Jonathan because they can relate to each other. “He's married with kids like me. We have a lot in common,” he shared. With Amy, he discovered the real person behind the glare of the cameras. “She turned out to be very nice, certainly a very different persona than we see on TV in the Vanuatu season.”

He also shared that Cirie’s character surprised him. “I kind of completely missed out on Cirie and how much of a power player she can be… I didn't realize that she has such a power of persuasion to get her way when she put her mind to it.”

At the end of the interview, Yau-Man thanked his supporters and even apologized for being eliminated. “I would like to thank my fans, and I'm sorry that I disappointed them this season. I really thought I could go much further, but thank you for cheering me on when I was still on.”

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If they had a Survivor All*Stars 2 who would be your top 20 for the show?

Mine are:
Colby Donaldson (Australian Outback)
Tom Westman (Palau)
Terry Deitz (Exile Island)
Ozzy Lusth (Cook Islands)
Because they are tied for the most individual immunity challenges won in a season with 5 each and there needs to be a true winner in the group
Rob Mariano (Survivor: Marquesas and All Stars 1)
Mookie Lee, Michelle Yi, Liliana Gomez, Stacy Kimball and Yau-Man Chan (Survivor: Fiji)
J. P. Calderon, Anh-Tuan "Cao Boi" Bui, Becky Lee, Sundra Oakley and Parvati Shallow (Survivor: Cook Islands)
Sally Schumann and Bruce Kanegai (Survivor: Panama - Exile Island)
Stephenie LaGrossa (Survivor: Palau and Survivor: Guatemala)
Scout Cloud Lee and Twila Tanner (Survivor: Vanuatu)

This is a TOUGH and GREAT question. I chose based on good players (but not necessarily winners) and who would cause problems/controversy/best to watch.

1. Rob Mariano (Survivor: Marquesas and All Stars 1)
2. Colby Donaldson (Australian Outback)
3. Yau-Man Chan (Survivor: Fiji)
4. Anh-Tuan "Cao Boi" Bui (Survivor: Cook Islands)
5. Elizabeth Hasslebeck (Australian Outback)
6. Jerri Manthey (Australian Outback)
7. Ethan Zohn (Africa)
8. Lex van den Berghe (Africa)
9. Tom Buchanan (Africa)
10. Robb Zbacnik (Thailand)
11. Rob Cesternino (The Amazon)
12. Jon Dalton (Pearl Islands)
13. Rupert Boneham (Pearl Islands)
14. Coby Archa (Palau)
15. Stephenie LaGrossa (Palau)
16. Brian Corridan (Guatemala)
17. Terry Deitz (Panama)
18. Yul Kwon (Cook Islands)
19. Cirie Fields (Panama)
20. Susan Hawk (Borneo)

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