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THE TWIN FALLS OF
LAUREL, BATANGAS
 Far in the land of crater lakes and balisong, the
town of Laurel in the province of Batangas keeps
a duo of natural wonders mostly known only to its
residents. The twin falls of Ambon-
ambon and Malagaslas provide an attractive
alternative for those who are looking to beat the
intense summer heat. It's also great to pair it with
a trip to nearby Tagaytay or Taal Lake, adding a
bit more adventurous spin to an otherwise laid-
back excursion.
 The falls are located on separate sides of a forest cover
in Brgy. San Gabriel. From the jump-off in Sitio Salipit,
each falls can be reached in more or less 30 minutes on foot.
It'll then be a short trek to and fro the two falls. 
Ambon-ambon is the more rugged of the two. The trail to
here is composed of crossing streams and going over large
boulders. The falls is composed of two water drop-offs. It
has a characteristic large slab of rock, on which a jet of water
slides off to a swimming basin. Ambon-ambon is closed off
with an enclosure of towering rock walls. Here, there are
only four to five picnic huts and the surrounding flat area is
limited to comfortably accommodate maybe 30 people.
 Malagaslas, on the other hand, has an easier
trail. The area is larger and more developed,
making it more suitable for picnics. A number
of cottages can be rented and food stalls are
also available here. The sandbagged pool
which is fed by the cascading waters of
Malagaslas is larger and is just deep enough
for a relaxing soak.
 How to Get There?
From Cubao or Pasay, take a bus going to
"Tanauan City/Lipa." Alight at the Tanuan City bus
terminal and take a tricycle to the city market.
Here, walk to the jeepney terminal where you can
board a jeep to Laurel. Get off at Laurel's public
market and rent a tricycle to Sitio Salipit. Tell the
driver you're bound for Ambon-ambon/Malagaslas
Falls.
 EXPENSES
• Bus Fare Pasay vv Tanuan City bus terminal (Php101 x 2) = Php202
• Tricyle Fare Tanuan City bus terminal vv Tanuan Public Market (Php20 x 2) =
Php40
• Jeep Fare Tanuan Public Market vv Laurel Public Market (Php50 x 2) = Php100
• Tricycle Fare Laurel Public Market vv Sitio Salipit (Php75 x 2) good for 4 =
Php150
• Registration Fee per pax = Php20
• Tour Guide fee = N/A; trail is relatively easy

• Budget per pax (excluding food and other incidentals) = Php512

 Fortune Island of
Nasugbu, Batangas
 Located off the coast of the town of
Nasugbu in Batangas, Fortune Island is
27-hectare private property that is fast
becoming a go-to place for those aiming a
quickie island escapade specially for those
in Metro Manila and Southern Tagalog.
 Fortune Island boasts of white sand beaches and
rocky cliffs in the backdrop of its rich turquoise
waters. But the island’s most prominent features are
the ruins of old columns and statues that aptly
resemble the Parthenon of Greece! These ruins are
remnants of a resort that was built in the island in
the late 80’s. Today, the ruins are the icons that give
unique character to the place… the icons that exude
that “Parthenon” feels!
 How Fortune Island got its name is also a classic tale.
Nearby is where the Spanish galleon San Diego sunk. A
vast amount of treasure was recovered when its ship wreck
was discovered by French underwater archaeologist
Franck Goddio in 1992. These include valuable ceramics,
stoneware jars, earthenware potteries, Japanese samurai
swords, important metals and stones, navigational
compass, maritime astrolabe and silver coins, among
others. Majority of the ceramic wares recovered were
intact and many pieces were still restorable. The fortune
brought by the discovery of San Diego Galleon paved the
way for the island’s present name.
The main beach of Fortune
Island.
Mornings in Barangay Wawa,
Nasugbu
Parthenon?!? Nah! It’s Fortune Island
of Nasugbu!
Go cliff jumping!
These ruins are remnants of old resortThese ruins are remnants of old resort
This site is just a short trek from the beach.
How to Get to Fortune Island
Catch a bus or van from Buendia, Cubao, Coastal Mall
or Alabang to Nasugbu or Calatagan and get off at
Nasugbu Terminal. Travel time is two to three hours, fare
ranges from P130 to P160. At Nasugbu Terminal, transfer
to a tricycle to Barangay Wawa. Travel time is around 10
minutes, fare is P10 per person or P50 per trike.
Boats to Fortune Island are docked at Barangay Wawa,
travel time is approximately one to 1.5 hours, boat rate
ranges from P3,500 to P4,000 on a day trip, good for 10
persons. No need for advanced reservation as there are lots
of boats there.
 Things to do in Fortune Island
• Beach bumming
• Cliff jumping
• Snorkeling and free diving
• Scuba diving
• Camping
• Beach games (frisbee, beach volleyball, etc.)
• Sunrise/sunset watching
• Astrophotography
• Photo-ops in the ruins
 Tips
•Best months to go is during dry months or
from November to June
•Mobile signal is present in the island
•No store or restaurant in the island so
bring your own food, meds and other
necessities
•No electricity in the island