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Guest Post: The Five Best Places in the Philippines for Retirees

(Photo credits: Aleksandr Zykov / Flickr) After years of hard work, diligence, and dedication, it is finally time to take a much-deserved rest away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It is time to visit and potentially settle in that beautiful paradise that you’ve always dreamed to live in. You will finally have […]Image may be NSFW.
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PADI Open Water Diver Certification: Preparing for Journeys To The World Beneath the Sea

The alien world beneath the turquoise waves is indescribably beautiful. It is a world of vibrant coral gardens, lush kelp forests, vast sea grass, deep abysses, and towering mountains. It is also a world of strange creatures; you can see more living organisms under the sea in 10 minutes than on land. In the watery […]Image may be NSFW.
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Part 1: Picking the Right Trekking Shoes

What does basketball, tennis, rock climbing, jogging, and mountaineering have in common? No, it’s not that they are all sporting activities. These sporting activities and countless others require you to wear specially designed footwear. Mountaineering and hiking involve traversing over rough and unforgiving terrain. It involves scrambling over sharp rocks, walking on sticky mud, stepping […]Image may be NSFW.
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Part 2: Picking the Right Trekking Shoes

In Part 1 of this series, we tackled the two most important factors that you should look into when choosing trekking shoes. Now, what kind of trekking shoes best fit you? Well, it all depends on the kind of trekking you are engaged in.   Modern trekking shoes fall into 4 broad categories. Light hiking […]Image may be NSFW.
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Part 3: Picking the Right Trekking Shoes

In Part 2 of this series, we discussed the different kinds of trekking shoes. Now, what excellent trekking shoes you have! No matter how rainy the season or how wet the terrain is, your feet feel dry as your fluffy pillow back at home. Unfortunately, that would only happen if you’re living in a perfect […]Image may be NSFW.
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Bewitching Bucas Grande and Exciting Siargao: A Teaser for a Journey of Cleansing

Stress causes health problems, affects mental fitness, rips families apart, changes attitudes, and even kills. Yet, in today’s modern, high-tech, and so-called civilized world, high levels of stress are prevalent. We take stress for granted and consider it as a normal effect of social changes and even necessary for success. What scares us most is […]Image may be NSFW.
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Alluring Sohoton Bay and Dagatan: A Quiet Sojourn in Emerald Waters

We are truly blessed with a beautiful country that is filled with so many natural wonders—so numerous indeed that it is virtually impossible to visit them in a lifetime. In fact, for the moment, Sweetie and I have not made any concrete plan to travel outside the country unless a good opportunity presents itself. There […]Image may be NSFW.
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Crystal Cave and Bolitas Cave: Into the Strange, Deep Bowels of Bucas Grande

Caves are some of the most amazing natural wonders on Earth; they are worlds within the world! Inside each cave is a rich and delicate ecosystem that rivals the underwater world in mystery. Inside each cave are rock formations so beautiful and bizarre that they almost defy logic and fire up one’s imagination. In this […]Image may be NSFW.
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Sohoton Cove National Park: A Silent, Enchanted, and Otherworldly Realm

Some natural wonders seem to be alive—as if they have a mind of their own. They seem to choose who should see their majesty, decide when they should reveal their secrets, or determine how they should “test” the mortals to be worthy of entering their domain. It just shows that greater powers are at play […]Image may be NSFW.
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Surfing in Cloud 9, Siargao: Stoked to Ride the Waves

A few months ago, we watched the movie Soul Surfer, a biopic film about the life of professional surfer Bethany Hamilton who made a remarkable comeback in the surfing scene after a large tiger shark ripped off her arm. While the inspirational movie mainly focuses on her determination, perseverance, and no-quitting attitude, it’s the film’s magnificent surfing […]Image may be NSFW.
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Island Hopping in Siargao: Visiting Lovely, Sandy, and Secluded Islands in the Pacific

We all know that Siargao is the primary surfer’s destination in the Philippines. But to say that it is only for surfing is like saying basketball is a game played with a ball. Indeed, Siargao is not just about surfing. There are lovely pockets of paradise that are within reach from the coast—paradises such as […]Image may be NSFW.
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Magpupungko Tide Pools: A Rocky Shore’s Stunning Revelation

In the realm of adventuring, you sometimes need the help of Sister Luck so that you can witness Mother Nature’s amazing spectacles. Think about it: mountaineers only have a limited window to reach the summit and witness the incredible vista around them. Rock climbers ascend crags only in good weather to ensure the climb is […]Image may be NSFW.
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Sea to Summit: Be Equipped With Inspiration

Mother Nature may be beautiful, but she is also uncaring and merciless. Out there in the wild, you and your belongings are totally exposed to her dangers. And then there’s a chain of effects; for example, rain-soaked clothes can make the temperature even colder, sometimes leading to hypothermia. Unprotected mobile phones can get damaged when […]Image may be NSFW.
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BCBA 2014: A Great Honor and a Grand Unexpected Surprise

One of the most famous quotes in movie history is the one from Forrest Gump when Forrest said, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” This is definitely true. Sometimes, the most unexpected things can come knocking on your front door. Upon opening that door, you’ll be treated […]Image may be NSFW.
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Still-water Kayaking in Maribago Bluewaters: Trying out Our Sea Eagle 330

Ever since our first kayaking experience in Papa Kits and after seeing our guides skillfully maneuver their inflatable kayaks in the fast-flowing Cagayan de Oro River, we knew we had to include this exciting watersport in our retinue of adventure activities. Kayaking is a very versatile sport; you can enjoy the stillness and peace while […]Image may be NSFW.
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Papart’s Tuslob Buwa: A Delicious Exotic Meal Meant to be Shared

The Philippines is known for having some of the tastiest exotic dishes in the world, each province having its own “specialty.” In Cebu, we have our own proud set of specialty exotic dishes. One of these dishes is tuslob buwa, literally translated to “dipping in froth.” It’s actually a very simple dish; minced pork liver, […]Image may be NSFW.
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Origins: A Travel Journal, Our New Travel Companion from Bo’s Coffee

We travel to experience the spectacular sights, exciting adventures, and unique local cultures that our country has to offer. But more than that, we always strive to make a positive impact in our trips. We promote destinations through our blog and social media networks so we can boost the tourism industry in our humble way. […]Image may be NSFW.
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Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary: A Refuge for the World’s Migratory Birds

If you take a look at a world map, you will quickly realize the Philippines is in a strategic location. It serves as a waypoint, an entry point, an exit point, and a pit stop to the rest of mainland Asia. It is not difficult to understand then why several countries in the past spilled […]Image may be NSFW.
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Rock Climbing 101: Rock Climbing Etiquette

You’re probably familiar with the famous Filipino traits of genuine warmth and exemplary hospitality, right? Well, the Cebu rock climbing community also exemplifies those traits. Our humble little group is made up of amazingly cool and friendly bunch of gals and guys who want nothing more than to have fun, laughter, and excitement that are […]Image may be NSFW.
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12 Practical Christmas Gifts for Adventurers

Christmas, the merriest season in the world, is fast approaching! And as part of a worldwide tradition, it is the time of giving gifts. For people whose loved ones, partners, and friends are prolific travelers and avid adventurers, they may be hard-pressed as to what items to give them. Well, we’ll tell you a secret: […]Image may be NSFW.
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