The little Barangay of Lantangan (part of Mandaon) is situated on the western side of Masbate Island (part of Bicol region).
My one and only visit was back in 2007, as part of an island hopping trip that took in Panay, Jintotolo and Masbate Islands. The stopover mostly being so I could see the location where my wife grew up.
Lantangan is a lovely little seaside location, one that many people would consider paradise. It could be considered a local beach paradise, but without the rampant tourism that can infest the more well known locations like Boracay.
For that reason, it is well worth a visit. However, the closest accomodation is likely to be Mandaon.
The idea of returning is often raised and, while the opportunity to get more photos (I really did not make the most of this visit) is quite enticing, advanced age makes such adventures far less appealing.
Who knows.........one day. When 24 hour airconditioning becomes a thing there ;-)
My one and only visit was back in 2007, as part of an island hopping trip that took in Panay, Jintotolo and Masbate Islands. The stopover mostly being so I could see the location where my wife grew up.
Lantangan is a lovely little seaside location, one that many people would consider paradise. It could be considered a local beach paradise, but without the rampant tourism that can infest the more well known locations like Boracay.
For that reason, it is well worth a visit. However, the closest accomodation is likely to be Mandaon.
The idea of returning is often raised and, while the opportunity to get more photos (I really did not make the most of this visit) is quite enticing, advanced age makes such adventures far less appealing.
Who knows.........one day. When 24 hour airconditioning becomes a thing there ;-)
Lantangan from above.
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Basketball Court.
Bangka at sunset.
View from the dunny, at rear of the inlaws.
Unsure if this is Jintotolo or Lantangan to be honest. The lack of an island background would suggest the later.
However, this was our Uber between the two islands.
However, this was our Uber between the two islands.
Random locals.
In-laws beach house with sari sari (local convenience store) store at the front.
Looks like she has so many troubles to think about.
Three more photos of random locals.
Travelling around the island, in the middle of the night, is an experience in itself.
Little more than a canoe, with buggar all light to speak of, someone at the front notifies other craft of our presence by occasionally flashing a torch.
Thankfully, we managed to get back to Mandaon without any Titanic type experiences, ahmmmmm, experienced.
Little more than a canoe, with buggar all light to speak of, someone at the front notifies other craft of our presence by occasionally flashing a torch.
Thankfully, we managed to get back to Mandaon without any Titanic type experiences, ahmmmmm, experienced.
Sunset brings all sorts of photographic opportunity on any of the 7,641 islands..
Riding a Carabao.
Riding yet another boat.
Nowadays, I am told that there is a dirt road serving Lantangan. So, gone are the days where you are forced into the sea to gain access to the outside world.
Hmmmm, another good reason
Nowadays, I am told that there is a dirt road serving Lantangan. So, gone are the days where you are forced into the sea to gain access to the outside world.
Hmmmm, another good reason
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