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Samar: An Alternative Destination

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 Allen, Samar   F or those who have been accustomed to spending their summer outings or vacations in places like Boracay, Bohol , and Batangas, the name Samar may sound a bit below the scale.   But Samar may just be the perfect place for you.   Being a SamareƱo, I guess I have the authority to say that you can take my word for it.   Pristine beaches, springs, falls, a rustic environment, a laid back lifestyle, and an eclectic mixture of things and activities to do - these are just some of the things my province has to offer.  San Juanico Bridge, where vehicles bound for Samar from Tacloban pass Accessible through two major modes of transportation, Samar can be reached either by buses going to Leyte and Bohol, or by plane via Tacloban in Leyte or Calbayog.   Of the two, I personally prefer traveling by bus for not only is it cheaper, you also get the opportunity to pass by the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, and Bicol.   With stopovers in almost e