Hey there, wanderers and dreamers! I’m Syra, a Licensed Electronics and Communications Engineer by profession, and an explorer by passion. Welcome to Lucid Horizon, my little corner of the internet where I’m documenting my journey across all 82 provinces of the Philippines.
The provinces highlighted in pink on the map below represent the areas I’ve had the pleasure of exploring within the Philippines. Feel free to click on each highlighted province to discover the specific tourist spots I visited, accompanied by details and insights from my personal journey through these captivating destinations.
This dream feels huge, almost like standing at the base of a mountain and looking up at its peak. But I can’t help it – I’m captivated by the idea of experiencing everything our country has to offer, from the unspoiled beaches to the highlands, and from the bustling towns to the quietest corners where life is simpler, slower, and full of stories.
Balancing a full-time job with my love for travel is challenging, but every new province I visit feels like a step closer to understanding the Philippines on a deeper level. I invite you to join me as I share each trip here on Lucid Horizon. Every post will be a piece of my journey, and maybe a little piece of my heart, too. So, whether you’re a fellow traveler, a dreamer, or just curious, thank you for stopping by. Let’s explore the Philippines together, one province at a time.
Here are the list of provinces in the Philippines. Feel free to click each of those to read about my personal visit to them, where I’ve documented my experiences, insights, and memorable moments from exploring the diverse landscapes and cultures that make each province unique.
Luzon (37 provinces)
- Abra
- Albay
- Apayao
- Aurora
- Bataan
- Batanes
- Batangas
- Benguet
- Bulacan
- Cagayan
- Camarines Norte
- Camarines Sur
- Catanduanes
- Cavite
- Ifugao
- Ilocos Norte
- Ilocos Sur
- Isabela
- Kalinga
- Laguna
- La Union
- Lanao del Norte
- Marinduque
- Metro Manila (National Capital Region)
- Mountain Province
- Nueva Ecija
- Nueva Vizcaya
- Occidental Mindoro
- Oriental Mindoro
- Pampanga
- Palawan (now part of MIMAROPA region)
- Pangasinan
- Quezon
- Quirino
- Rizal
- Romblon
- Tarlac
- Zambales
Visayas (18 provinces)
- Aklan
- Antique
- Biliran
- Bohol
- Capiz
- Cebu
- Eastern Samar
- Guimaras
- Iloilo
- Leyte
- Masbate
- Negros Occidental
- Negros Oriental
- Northern Samar
- Samar
- Siquijor
- Southern Leyte
Mindanao (27 provinces)
- Agusan del Norte
- Agusan del Sur
- Basilan
- Bukidnon
- Cotabato
- Davao de Oro (formerly Compostela Valley)
- Davao del Norte
- Davao del Sur
- Davao Occidental
- Dinagat Islands
- Maguindanao
- Misamis Occidental
- Misamis Oriental
- Lanao del Norte
- Lanao del Sur
- Sulu
- Surigao del Norte
- Surigao del Sur
- Tawi-Tawi
- Zamboanga del Norte
- Zamboanga del Sur
- Zamboanga Sibugay
- Sarangani
- South Cotabato
- Sultan Kudarat