Adventures off the beaten tracks
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
Craving for a summer adventure but you only have 2 days to spare? In this post, I will share to you how me and my 3 seafarer friends Jim, Sarah and Chelle journeyed in Minalungao National Park in Nueva Ecija and the “Batanes of the East” in Dingalan, Aurora for 2 days with a budget of Php 2000 per head.… Read the rest
Incomparable with Coron and El Nido, Balabac Islands in the southern tip of Palawan has its own caliber of beauty. Still a virgin, Balabac group of Islands is untouched by commercialization and tourism, which makes it stand out from among all other tropic paradise in Asia, if not in the world.… Read the rest
Among all the attractions in Palawan, Coron is the one nearest to Manila. However, plane tickets from Manila to Coron are the most expensive, costing at least around Php 4,000 ($80) one way, which means you will have to spend P8,000 ($160) just on transportation alone, unless you jackpot on a seat sale deal. … Read the rest