Birthday trip in Coron, Palawan turned in to Christmas Holiday

Kayangan Lake

I was pretty excited about my first backpacking birthday trip to Coron, Palawan but due to typhoon it was cancelled. Cebupacific air was kind enough to let the passengers to rebook their flight 7 days after their original travel date for free (promo tickets are not re-bookable) or refund their ticket cost. I was thinking to rebook it on the next week but my aunt invited me to join their trip to Coron on their Christmas vacation. So instead of re-booking the ticket I refunded it and bought regular tickets from PAL because it's cheaper than Cebupacific during that time.

Mt. Maculot Day Hike

At the Rockies in Mt. Maculot

Mt. Maculot in Cuenca, Batangas is a popular destination for mountaineers near Manila and nearby provinces because of picturesque of Taal Lake while when you are at the "Rockies".  The summit is 930 MASL. The mountain was put in bad lime light last April 2013 when a mountaineer that hike alone was missing and found dead. Many speculations arises that he was robbed and murdered.

Sightseeing: Batlag Falls in Tanay Rizal

Batlag Falls

Not far from Daranak Falls, just 3-5 minutes of trekking is another waterfall called Batlag Falls. It is also open daily from 8AM to 5PM. Entrance fee is 100 pesos for adult and 50 pesos for children. The entrance fee in Batlag Falls is a bit higher because the property is privately owned while Daranak Falls is owned by the government. Batlag Falls has overnight accommodation but night swimming is not allowed. They have rooms for rent and you can also bring your own tent for camping.

Sightseeing: Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal

Daranak Falls

Tanay in the province of Rizal is a home of many natural attractions. One of the attractions is the numerous waterfalls. The most popular is the Daranak Falls. It is 14 meters high and almost 40 foot deep catch basin that serves as a natural pool. It is also picture perfect for postcards. 

How to get there?

Puting Buhangin with Kwebang Lampas: The best beach of Pagbilao

Puting Buhangin with Kwebang Lampas

I was sad and disappointed in Dampalitan beach but when we arrived in Puting Buhangin after 30 minutes of boat ride my sadness turns into joy. Puting Buhangin means white sand and kwebang lampas is a sea cave.

Borawan Island

Borawan Beach

I've heard a lot about Borawan Island in Padre Burgos, Quezon. The name of the island came from the two famous beaches in the country. BORAcay and PalaWAN. They said that Borawan has a fine white sands comparable to the Island of Boracay and it has also limestones and rock formations that are comparable to Palawan.

Fun Photoshoot and more at Fortune Island

I am a great fan of Greek Mythology, I love reading books and watching movies about Greek God and Goddesses. How I wish that I could visit Greece and feel how it is like to be Athena or Venus. Finally, with no passport and no visa required my wish was granted.

Laid back afternoon in Lake Pandin, San Pablo, Laguna

San Pablo City in the Province of Laguna is a home of the "Seven Lakes" namely Lake Sampaloc, Lake Palakpakin, Lake Bunot, The twin lakes-Lake Pandin and Yambo, Lake Muhikap and Lake Calibato. The Seven Lakes provide not only leisure to the locals of San Pablo City but also livelihood for many years when tourism started to grow in the area.

Whitewater Rafting and water tubing in Magdalena, Laguna

the end point at the dam

Whitewater rafting is still a young water sport in the Philippines. It was first introduced in Chico River in Kalinga Province back in 1997 by three American whitewater enthusiasts. From then other river trails have been discovered. The most famous one is the wild whitewater rafting trail in Cagayan de Oro City province of Misamis Oriental in Mindanao, southern part of the Philippines. But because it is being commercialize and fares are expensive, only few people can afford to go there. But don't be sad because we learned that Magdalena, Laguna has this kind of experience to offer.

Pico de Loro 2

Last April 13, 2014, I organized a climb and invited other 12 adventure seekers that are all first timers in Pico De Loro. It was my second time to climb Pico de Loro. The first time I climbed Pico De Loro was four in the morning and it was still dark, I didn't had a clear vision of the trail. It was traverse to Nasugbu so we didn't take the trail back to jump-off point. Even the trail has many signboards and stabilized already and guide is not required I still hired a more experienced mountaineer to guide and assist us during our climb.

Visiting the History Lane : Corregidor Island

It's been awhile (February 9, 2014) since I visited Corregidor Island but all the things I've learned, seen and experienced are still fresh in my memory. And it's because today is Valor Day I feel inspired to write about my day tour experience at Corregidor Island.

Hiked, Swam, Jumped, Spelunked, Hung at Mt. Manalmon

Good to know
Mt. Manalmon is located at Sitio Madlum, Brgy. Sibul, San Miguel Bulacan. It is part of the historical Biak na Bato National park that is a protected area. Mt. Manalmon stood at 196 MASL and best training ground for newbies who love to experience mountaineering. And because it is accessible from Manila that requires 2 and a half hours only via private transportation it became a quick escape place of city dwellers. If you have a private car you need to pay 50 pesos for car entrance and 100 pesos for parking fee. Even Mt. Manalmon is merely a hill, all adventurers are required to get a guide. Guide fee is 300 pesos for a group of 10 persons and 5 pesos each for the registration fee. If you want to experience spelunking which is a MUST to complete your Mt. Manalmon 5-1 adventure, you will need to pay the guide additional 40 pesos per head for Bayukbok Cave 1-6 and another 40 pesos per head for Bayukbok Cave 7-8.

Calaguas Island Camping

Calaguas Beach

Many years ago this paradise is unknown to many. Once it was featured on local tv channel, Calaguas Island are now influx of tourists either local and foreign despite the absence of high class accommodation and facilities.

A Weekend in Baguio: Dining experience

A weekend in Baguio can be turned into dining experience.

A Weekend in Baguio City: A mother and daughters' trip

About Baguio City...

Baguio City is the summer capital of the Philippines because of its cool climate. It's located in highlands and also called "the city of pines" because of the abundance of pine trees.

A Weekend in Baguio: Strawberry Picking

To complete your Baguio experience, strawberry picking is a must.

Taste of Sagada

Rice Field

I only heard about Sagada way back later in 2012 when one of my friends went there and tell us stories about the caves and hanging coffins. Furthermore, Sagada was featured all over the local news tv since December 2013 because the weather was cold at around 10 Degrees Celsius. Sagada is not even in my bucket list of places to visit but when my friend Luigey invited me to join his organized 3D/2N Banawe-Sagada trip for Php 3000 all-in- Manila-Sagada transportation v.v., shared accommodation and tours, I gladly said yes.

Pride of Ifugao: Banaue Rice Terraces

It was my dream to see and visit Banaue Rice Terraces since I was in grade school. Every Philippine History books, like Sibika at Kultura, Hekasi, and Araling Panlipunan to name a few has picture of it. And I never failed to include the post card of Banaue Rice Terraces whenever we have a compilation project of top tourist destinations in the Philippines. I had always wondered how the people of Ifugao managed to create such an awesome rice terraces.