Lake Danao: Placid and Silence in the City of Ormoc
Arrived at Ormoc port deciding whether to grab the next trip back to Cebu or to find another interesting thing to do. It was still quite early and our adventure stamina hasn’t run out yet. Some of us grabbed the … Continued
Sambawan Island: Sunrise and Independence
It was already late afternoon when we arrived at the Kawayan port of Biliran for our transit to Sambawan Island. We were already behind our schedule straight from our Mt. Tres Marias descent. The race against time was real. We … Continued
Introduction to Freediving at Freedive HQ Philippines
I have to admit, the ocean was the first to awaken the adventure spirit in me. I remember so well when I was still a kid, I get a different kind of adrenaline rush and excitement every time I hit … Continued
Mt. Tres Marias (Part 2): Ethereal Forest
The cold morning mist starts rolling out, leaving dews on the leaves. It was a cold morning in Mt. Tres Marias. I woke up with my jacket on while struggling to find my glasses. I heard the clanking sounds from … Continued
Mt. Tres Marias (Part 1): Enchantress of Biliran
Mt. Tres Marias (Three Marias). Three adjacent peaks snatching the title of being the highest points of Biliran. The lady name implicates the enchanting nature of the peaks. As seen and read from the logs of other mountaineers and trekking … Continued
Kandungaw Peak: Billion Stars and The Death Drop Cliff
Kandungaw Peak, from the Bisaya word “dungaw” which means “to look below”, literally stands by its name. With its 90-degree death drop cliff, it surely requires one to have a bold heart to take a pose by the tip of … Continued
Casino Peak (Ka-Seno): Cebu’s Version of Chocolate Hills
There are things we just neglect on our first encounter and too late to realize its glitter. That’s our tale of the newly crazed peak in Cebu, Casino Peak. Casino Peak or more appropriately addressed as “Ka-Seno” peak, is located … Continued
Southern Cebu Peaks: A Trekking Quest
We all know the highest peak in Cebu is located in the mid-south region of the island. The popularly visited and highly accessible Osmeña Peak is located in the mountain ranges of Southern Cebu. But did you know that upon … Continued
Canigao Island: Matalom’s Pride
Leaving the island with a heavy heart, I was not yet ready to leave Digyo island yet. Not now when the sun has finally shown itself which amplified the beauty of the island. But we have to. The time is … Continued
Cuatro Islas: Four Islands to Satisfy your Beachlust
Few miles to the east of Cebu lies her geographically bigger sibling, Leyte. Leyte has recently made headlines over the past years due to the great havoc caused by the super typhoon Haiyan, especially in its capital city which is … Continued
La Manok Island (Manocmanoc Island)
An hour of sailing from Carnaza Island, we arrived at the inviting stretch of white pebbles of another island listed on our itinerary. In the middle of the ocean, at the southern part of Masbate, lies a simple yet elegantly … Continued
Carnaza Island Left Me Speechless
Lying at the northern tip of Cebu province is another island away from the list of commonly abused tourist spots in Cebu. Carnaza Island sits right at the very tip of the Cebu province’s boundary. The island is under the … Continued
Trip to the Tip of Northern Cebu
There is always something exciting with going to new and unfamiliar places. It opens your eyes to something new and opens your mind to new experiences. I am born and raised in Cebu and have been roaming around its places … Continued
Guintarcan Island (La-aw Saltwater Lagoon)
I never knew that aside from the famous Bantayan Island, there is yet another noteworthy island on the northern part of Cebu that can par with the rest of the Philippine islands for its raw beauty. Guintarcan Island (Guintacan/Kinatarkan Island) … Continued
How Travel Changed My Life
It was late in the afternoon while I was waiting for my tea to brew, I was flipping through my travel photos. The smiles, the candid moments, and the magnificent views. Yes, they may just be photos, but embedded on … Continued
Travel Inspiring Songs
The people around me know that I am a very musical person. If I am now traveling, I might be just around the corner humming or enjoying my favorite playlist. I cannot live a day without music. I believe every … Continued
Why I Almost Stopped Blogging and Vlogging?
I would like to start this post by asking you, readers (if there are any), to not misinterpret the things I am going to express in the following paragraphs. I’d like to tower a DISCLAIMER that these are all my … Continued
Fallen Embers – A Once Burning Friendship
Grey started flowing across the skies. Twilight was fading, the night unfolding. We came from different roads aiming towards our own destinations. Fate played with our paths and directed us towards the crossroad. We met at one junction. Meeting masked … Continued
Chasing Waterfalls South Cebu
No wonder why Cebu has constantly been recognized as one of the best islands not just in the Philippines but also across the globe. Cebu has a lot to offer. From the beautiful beaches to the mighty mountains. Not just … Continued
Camping Through the Eyes of First Timers
The ocean is my first love. But I found true love on the mountains. -Diane Therese Those were the lines of my friend while we were just casually talking about how we got hooked with camping and backpacking. Among my … Continued