Adventures off the beaten tracks
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
Coming back to Manila from Vietnam with my new wall-climbing shoes and harness, I was excited to do an outdoor rock climbing in the Philippines. I have been learning to do indoor climbing at Push Climbing in Saigon where I only spent $20 a month for an unlimited climb.… Read the rest
Running out of travel and destination-inspired films to watch? Here’s a list of movies based on suggestions from members of GirlsLoveTravel. I’m also saving you the time of searching ratings and plots from IMDB or Rottentomatoes by pasting them here. The first 5 are my favorites while the rest are in random order.… Read the rest