MT. NATIB Orani, Bataan Major jumpoff: Brgy. Tala, Orani Minor jumpoff: Kanawan (Hanging Bridge), Morong LLA: 14.7119 N; 120.3997 E; 1287 MASL Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 3.5-5 hours Specs (Backtrail): Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail class 1-3 Specs (Traverse): Major climb, Difficulty 6/9, Trail class 1-3 Features: Scenic views of Central Luzon; Woodlands; Tropical... continue
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BENGUET… MT. PURGATORY TRAVERSE
MT. PURGATORY TRAVERSE (Mt. Pack – Mt. Purgatory – Mt. Komkompol) Bokod, Benguet Entry point: Japas Jumpoff, Bokod Exit point: Brgy. Ekip, Bokod LLA: 2290m (Mt. Pack); 2080m (Mt. Purgatory); 2329m (Mt. Komkompol) Days required / Hours to summit: 2-3 days / 4-5 (Pa); 5-7 (Pu); 9-11 (K) Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 6/9, Trail class 1-3 Features: Pine forests, mossy forests, Views... continue
NORTH COTABATO… Adventures at Asik-Asik Falls
Asik-asik Falls is a unique waterfall wherein the waters are not coming from a river or stream. The water source is a spring beneath the trees and rocks. Bushes are also growing at the spring making it a lot more attractive due to its greens. Location of Asik-asik Falls is in Barangay Dado, Alamada, North Cotabato. It is accessible via Alamada – Banisilan highway. Double tire public jeepneys... continue
PANGASINAN… A Glimpse of the Hundred Islands
One of the attractions and also a must-visit place in Pangasinan is the Hundred Islands National Park. Composing of 123 islands, it is one of the tourist destinations outside Manila. Hundred Islands is located in Alaminos City, Pangasinan. A 5-6 hours drive from Manila, the jump-off of Hundred Islands is in Lucap Port in Alaminos City. From Manila, we arrive in Lucap Port at 2pm. The port... continue
QUEZON… Enjoying the Private Beach at Alibijaban Island
As part of out trip to the Burias Group of Islands was the side trip to Alibijaban Island of Quezon Province. From Snake Island, it was almost an hour travel time to reach Alibijaban Island. While cruising the bay, the island became visible and got nearer and nearer. As we approached the island, we happened to pass by a nice beach and our boatman told us that it was a public beach. We didn’t... continue
MASBATE… Jumping at Snake Island
On our second day, we went straight to Dapa Island (also called Snake Island) after breaking camp in Sobrero Island. We spent the night in Sombrero Island by the way. Snake Island was named after the sea snakes used to be abundant in the island. The island is inhabited, and one can go there by boat. It has a beautiful rock formations and fine sands in its banks. Due to the kind of rocks they... continue
MASBATE… Swimming at Tinalisayan Sandbar
so Only an hour travel distance from Animasola Island is the Tinalisayan Sandbar and Island. While cruising from Animasola going to Tinalisayan, there were sightings of dolphins. Small fishing boats were also present in the area; in fact we called one fishing boat and asked for a catch from him. He had several varieties of fish, we even bought from him for dinner and it’s way cheaper when... continue