📌 Travel Guide: Masasa Beach, Tingloy, Batangas to Puerto Galera, Mindoro

Welcome to my latest travel blog! This video includes the "behind-the-scenes" moments from my previous uploads: Masasa Beach Escapade and Puerto Galera Adventure—all packed into a whirlwind 3-day trip. I hope you enjoy this #vlog!

One thing I’m truly proud of is my ability to connect with people easily. My friend and officemate, William Pombo, introduced me to his circle of friends, the “Britney Army Philippines.” Even though I don’t consider Britney Spears my personal goddess, they welcomed me warmly. Let me tell you, they are some of the happiest people I’ve ever met!

After meeting them several times, we officially became friends, and they invited me to join their summer getaway. Although this happened way back on May 5, 2018, I’m only sharing it now (better late than never, right?). It’s a throwback to a sunny summer, even though it’s already the rainy season!

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The Journey to Masasa Beach

Masasa Beach is located in San Juan, Tingloy, Batangas. I had heard about it before and seen blog posts, but I never thought I’d visit because it seemed so far away—and it really is!

We started our journey at 3 AM from the bus terminal in Buendia. I can’t recall if it was JAM or JAC Liner, but it’s the one next to McDonald’s (where we grabbed a quick bite). The bus fare to Batangas Grand Terminal was around ₱150-₱180.

At the terminal, we took a jeep bound for Mabini Multi-Purpose Port, which took another 30-45 minutes. Before continuing, we indulged in authentic Batangas Lomi. I was blown away by how generous the serving was—one bowl could feed four people! It was delicious and truly lived up to its reputation.

From there, we headed to Mabini Port via jeepney, leaving at 5:30 AM. The jeepney rides are frequent, so there’s no need to worry about waiting too long..

#mabinibatangas bakit ang mahal ng environmental fee kaysa sa bangka? pic.twitter.com/dkLra7hEjM

— Jonathan D. Orbuda 💻 (@ILoveTansyong) May 4, 2018

Si Chris nakapila to pay for the environmental FEE

While kami nag aantay ng bangka.

Mabini Port and the Bangka Ride

When we arrived at Mabini Port around 6:30 AM, I was shocked by how unorganized it was compared to Batangas Port. We paid an environmental fee (which felt overpriced for such a short stay) and had to endure a long queue to board a bangka (boat).

The Britney Army heading to Tingloy Port , Batangas.

Finally, under the blazing 10 AM sun, we set off on a 45-minute bangka ride to Tingloy Port. The fare was around ₱80.

From Tingloy Port, we took a tricycle to our accommodations. After all the effort and time spent, I found Masasa Beach to be underwhelming. It was beautiful, but not worth the long and exhausting journey. It seemed overhyped due to viral posts and blogs.

Tingloy Port na po kami.

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Making a Spontaneous Escape to Puerto Galera

By the second day, I decided to leave my friends early and head to Puerto Galera, which was just a boat ride away. I booked a 6 AM boat the next morning. Though my friends were sad to see me go, I felt I needed some “me time.”

When I arrived in Puerto Galera, I booked a room for ₱800 for a 24-hour stay. I pampered myself with a massage, enjoyed drinks, and made the most of my solo adventure. Meanwhile, my friends explored other spots around Masasa Beach, which I only learned about later through Facebook

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If you ask me whether I’d return to Masasa Beach, my answer would probably be not anytime soon. The experience didn’t leave a strong impression, and there are many other destinations I’d prefer to revisit, like Calaguas Island.

This trip taught me the value of making the most of my time and trusting my instincts. It also reinforced the importance of enjoying the company of friends while exploring new places.

Thank you for following my journey! I hope you enjoy this light and conversational writing style—it feels like I’m just chatting with you all. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Until next time!

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Lying and Indulging the sand and sun at Masasa Beach