Ride to Amadeo: The Coffee Capital of the PH
For a coffee-lover like me, riding to the coffee capital of the Philippines, Amadeo, Cavite was more than just a trivial endeavor. Just being at one of the country’s largest coffee producer and tasting...
View ArticleTravel Safely: A Guide to Basilan Province
I experienced Basilan and it was a splendor of sumptuous seafood and flavorful halal dishes, uncrowded natural wonders and a melting pot of culture from people brimming with hope and promise. I think...
View ArticleThings to See and Do in Isabela de Basilan: The Gateway to Basilan
Go places where you least expect yourself to be. Basilan isn’t really on everybody’s bucket-list of travel destinations especially with the stigma attached to the province. But the pandemic has changed...
View ArticleThings to Do and See in Lamitan: Land of the Yakan
The island of Basilan interestingly has two major cities. There’s Isabela de Basilan, now the center of commerce and trade. Then there’s, Lamitan, the government seat of Basilan province. In 2017, the...
View ArticleBirds of Culion Palawan
ument the birds I encountered in Culion, Palawan. Culion is part of the 200+ islands in the Calamianes group of islands. This includes the other three major islands Coron, Busuanga and Linapacan....
View ArticleSunlight Ecotourism Island Resort: Culion’s Luxury Getaway
Culion is a fascinating destination for those who enjoy off-beat natural tourist attractions and rich heritage. This former leper colony in Calamianes island is usually explored by those who go for an...
View ArticleBike & Birding: A Preview of the Redeveloped Arroceros Urban Forest Park
If you plan to visit the recently inaugurated and redeveloped Arroceros Urban Forest Park by bike, I would advise to defer for a later time. The park doesn’t allow bikes in the area, let alone, on the...
View ArticleFun Hike to Buwacag Falls in Sta Ana Cagayan
Often times the more challenging path yields to richer rewards. That can be said to some of the waterfall destinations in the country. In Sta Ana, Cagayan, we ventured to the foothills of Sierra Madre...
View ArticleReturn to Palaui Island in Santa Ana Cagayan Valley
It took more than a decade but I finally found my way back to the northwestern tip of Cagayan Valley. So much has happened the last decade or so in Palaui island. Admittedly, it’s the biggest tourist...
View ArticlePahiyas Festival 2022: Return of Lucban’s Beloved Harvest Festival
The scattered rains and gloomy skies continue to loom that Sunday afternoon as we head to Lucban, Quezon coming from our stay at slopes Mt Banahaw. It was May 15, 2022, the day of feast of San Isidro...
View ArticleKawa-kawa Hill and Natural Park: A Hill Without a Hilltop
“A hill without a hilltop” sounds intriguing ain’t it? I wondered myself how the summit looked like. Albay have always been known for Mt Mayon. For an area with high volcanic activity, it would be...
View ArticleWalks In The Parks: Taking a Breather After The Pandemic Lockdowns In Metro...
After more than two years of the pandemic and its seesawing mandates on lockdowns, it’s literally a fresh idea to literally go out once again in the open to the freedom of your nearest park. Imagine...
View ArticleTop 7 Things to Do When Spending the Weekend in Tacloban City
Tacloban is a charming city with a long and colorful history, warm and welcoming people, a rich culture, and a fast-growing economy. Located at the northeastern tip of the Island of Leyte, it is...
View ArticleMayon Black Lava Trail: ATV Adventure Rain or Shine
The majestic Mt Mayon looms ahead. Dramatically lit on the side as the afternoon sun illuminates its almost perfect cone shape. I revved-up my all terrain vehicle’s engine as we excitedly approach the...
View ArticleKambal Busay Falls and Hidden Falls in Sorsogon
Often times from experience of chasing waterfalls, some of the most majestic falls comes after an arduous journey. That’s why it was quite a delight to discover the Kambal Busay Falls and Hidden Falls...
View ArticleBulusan Volcano Natural Park in Sorsogon
Aside from the majestic Mt. Mayon in Albay, the next popular active volcano in the region is Mt Bulusan. The 1,565 meters high active volcano has cracked and rugged peaks. Locals often refer to Mt...
View ArticleDonsol Whale Shark Watching Experience
“Talon! (Jump!)” our whale shark interaction officer shouted. Suddenly, there were splashes everywhere and we were in the water. It took a few seconds to find my orientation underwater and make out the...
View ArticleBuhatan River Eco Adventure
“Where there’s a river, there’s life!” As they say and it can never be truer as this body of water penetrating the land can be a source of food, livelihood and instrumental in irrigation. When late...
View ArticleIsland-hopping Wonders of Ticao Island
The knife-edged-shape Ticao island is another fascinating destination for me. I’ve read articles and seen photos of this island, so I kinda know what to expect – stunning seascapes, rock formations,...
View ArticleSiklista Iglesia: Heritage Churches You Ought To Visit In Rizal Province By Bike
With Holy Week just around the corner, it’s time once again to consult a map and contemplate on doing the rounds of churches for the annual Visita Iglesia. While you’re at it, it might be worthwhile...
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