Adventures off the beaten tracks
I have been receiving a lot of messages from foreign and local travelers who want to visit Balabac but are nervous because of the existing mindset that it is not safe there. As someone who has traveled there four times accompanied by other Pinoy and international adventurers (yes I travel balabac in groups), I will attempt to answer this tricky question.… Read the rest
Following my year starter climb in Mt. Kaanducian, Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, and with the desire to train for a 9/9-difficulty mountain I am challenged to take on this summer, I headed to Lipa Batangas to hike Mt. Malepunyo or Mt.… Read the rest
An incredible landscape with the view of Nueva Ecija mountains towering behind the vast Pantabangan lake awaits hikers after an hour of a chill uphill climb in Mt. Kaanducian. Named after the Tagalog for Japanese Acacia trees, Mt. Kaanducian has opened to the public since 2017, yet only a few have been blessed to see it.… Read the rest
In Abra, Beauty and Danger romance each other. Often times though, people only see the danger; therefore, shrugging it off from their travel goals. However, its beauty is far more than worthy for those willing to brave adventurous rides and threats of political encounters.… Read the rest
Coron is so beautiful that I have visited it four times already! My last visit there was to do a shoot with GMA’s Pop Talk crew to review 3 of the top resorts in Coron. It was an honor to have the privilege to work with Kuya Tonipet of Pop Talk and his crew for a day, hopping from one high-end resort to another, including Corto Del Mar Hotel, Coron Soleil Garden Hotel, and Sunlight Guest Hotel.… Read the rest
Foreigners visit the Philippines for two main reasons: the beaches on tropic islands and the rice terraces in the mountains. Although less heard than Banaue Rice Terraces, Batad Rice Terraces offers a more magnificent view of the Ifugao’s brilliant farming architecture due to its amphitheater-like formation. … Read the rest
An exciting trail with scenic mountain peaks and virgin waterfalls was recently opened for hikers in Rodriguez Rizal. Resting in Sitio Puray, Mt. Malac or Mt. Mal-ak is a 644 MASL peak with a 16.32km trail in Sierra Madre that is still undiscovered by the majority of hikers in the Philippines since its opening last December 2017.… Read the rest
Due to the intensifying hot weather in Manila, I decided to join my hammock buddy Jay in Baguio for a week of chilling in the cold. I have been to Baguio for a few times in the past, and I didn’t expect that I could actually do some exciting adventures.… Read the rest
Siargao is more than just a surfing haven. Non-surfers like me can still enjoy this island as much as the wave-loving community. Sugba Lagoon is a spot you should not miss when in Siargao, whether you are a swimmer or not.… Read the rest
The incredible formation of rock pools during low tide in Magpupungko Beach is one of the main attractions in Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte. Careful planning is required when visiting because the rock pools only appear during low tide. Although currently, the beach area is privately owned by a local clan, they are not allowed by the government to establish any form of tourist accommodation in the area to preserve the environment.… Read the rest