The rice capital One of the places in the north that I found to be full of surprises is Nueva Ecija. With its vast fields, breathtaking views of the Sierra Madre mountain range, old churches, and National Parks, I can say that this province is more than just “The Rice Granary of the Philippines.” Curious to […]
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Canyoneering from Badian to Kawasan falls, Cebu
I have a confession to make. I don’t know how to swim! (Yet) I am always the eager beaver when it comes to planning our next climb or when camping out on the mountains. It doesn’t matter how early or how far it will be, if it means reaching the summit, I’m game! But when it […]
Exploring Hinagdanan Cave in Bohol
Fresh from our Island hopping trip from Balicasag and swimming with some sea turtles, we resumed our land tour in Bohol but this time, we decided to explore the island of Panglao. One of our destinations was Hinagdanan Cave. It was a surprise for me to find out that the popular Hinagdanan Cave exists along […]
Mt. Daraitan and Tinipak River
*Update: Access to Tinipak cave is already open as of January 2017. We found our way back to Rizal once again, this time in Tanay to climb Mt. Daraitan. What made us add this mountain to our list was it’s stunning features. From grueling assaults, marvelous limestone formations, scenic viewpoints, treacherous river currents, to exploring the caves. […]
Mt. Tapulao: The 36 kilometer epic day hike
Sunday- It was around 6:30 am when we saw tents on the first camp site of Mt. Tapulao. Hikers were just outside savoring their morning coffee as we passed by. We smiled and greeted them a good morning. The smile somehow masked our sore feet from the 6 kilometer rocky assault. As we went by, I overheard […]