Why You Should Go Rock Climbing
It is pretty obvious in this blog that Sweetie and I have a huge love for rock climbing. We look forward to climb both new routes and our favorite ones during weekends after a hard week’s work. We...
View ArticleColase Marine Sanctuary: A Colossal and Rich Marine Treasure in Samboan
Have you seen the National Geographic documentary film Aftermath: Population Zero? The feature gives us an insight of what happens to Earth, including its plant and animal life, if all of humanity...
View ArticleCalasa Falls: An Unsullied Natural Attraction in Samboan
In many of our trips and adventures, we have set foot on natural attractions that have been exploited by commercialization. Sure they are still amazingly stunning, but there are simply too many marks...
View ArticleDau Falls: Cooling Off at Samboan’s Highest Waterfall
For most Filipinos, staving off the intense tropical heat means going to the beaches. But what if you want to do something different? What if you are tired of crowded beaches but still want to go some...
View ArticleCandayvic Falls: A Promising Canyoneering Site in Samboan
Samboan in South Cebu is known for its beautiful waterfalls. But dig deeper, and you will realize that there’s more to this sleepy municipality than just waterfalls. Think about it: waterfalls are fed...
View ArticleBinalayan Hidden Falls: Three Flows of Magic, Beauty, and Charm
“Beautiful things don’t ask for attention,” adventurer-photojournalist Sean O’Connell told Life negative assets manager Walter Mitty after seeing a magnificent but rare snow leopard through his camera....
View ArticleFast and Light Backpacking: A Talk About the Latest Scientific Way to Lighten...
Everyone who has been in the outdoors knows this horrible experience. We want to enjoy our trek, climb, or travel. But our backpacks, filled with everything including the kitchen sink, is wearing us...
View ArticleCanyoning in Biliran: Daring to Take the Challenge of the Mighty Sampao River...
Summer is almost here! We know you’re itching to spend it on something spectacular and exciting. So rather than simply head to the beach or the local pool, why not try to engage in an outrageous,...
View ArticleCanyoning in Biliran: Daring to Take the Challenge of the Mighty Sampao River...
Canyoning, or canyoneering, in the Philippines is a relatively young outdoor activity. But with all our country’s beautiful rivers and ravines, canyoning is definitely a great potential come-on for...
View ArticleSambawan Island: A Unique and Picturesque Gem in Biliran
The Philippines has more than 7,100 magnificent islands, each one with its own set of particular features and characteristics worth discovering. The uniqueness of each island, islet, outcropping, or...
View ArticleHealthCamp: Snorkeling, Camping, Cooking, and Yoga by the Beach
The demands and the fast pace of living in this modern society have resulted to people adapting a dangerously unhealthy lifestyle. We eat unhealthy food and drinks, exercise infrequently, work too...
View ArticleCebu Southern Ecological Farm: A Glimpse of Sustainable Organic Farming
Are you sure that the fruits, vegetables, and grains that you are eating are safe and good for you? Chances are, it’s not. Sadly, that is the consequence of commercial farming, which is virtually the...
View ArticleKai Made for Adventure: Wear Your Passion for the Outdoors
Be proud of yourself for being an avid adventurer. Show to the world that you are living life on your own terms and that you are a steward for Mother Nature. But how? Well, one of the best ways to do...
View ArticleWilderness First Aid Workshop: Training to Save Lives in the Outdoors
You are happily trekking with your team deep inside a jungle-covered mountain. Suddenly, you hear a horrible scream! One of your teammates has slipped and fallen into a deep ravine. He lies in a heap,...
View ArticleMyBlueArth: Doing Our Share of Cleaning Our Seas
Oceans cover 72 percent of our planet. This aquatic blue world influences weather patterns, forms part of the carbon cycle, and is home to an estimated 200 million species of marine organisms. The...
View ArticleRoxas City: In the Arms of Total Strangers and Good Samaritans
Have you ever been in a situation where totally unknown strangers not only saved a potentially disastrous trip but made your unplanned stay a superb experience? We did, and it was totally awesome! It...
View ArticleAsis Food Garden: A Homey Restaurant and An Art Gallery in Roxas City
Culinary delights and visual masterpieces. Mouthwatering food and beautiful paintings. Great treats for the palate and the eyes. Is there a place where you can find all of these? Fortunately, there is...
View ArticleMt. Guiting-Guiting: The Majesty of Sibuyan Island’s Mountain King (Part 1)
There is always a tougher mountain than the last. Something that is so imposing, isn’t backing up, is punishing you, is indifferent to your pain, and is telling you to quit. Something that is ready to...
View ArticleMt. Guiting-Guiting: The Majesty of Sibuyan Island’s Mountain King (Part 2)
For us, climbing mountains is more than just a sport. It is foremost a spiritual experience. We ascend mountains to seek an understanding of our place in this world, an explanation of our life’s...
View ArticleKawa Hot Bath and Bugtong Bato Falls: Cool Rewards for a Climb Well Done
One of the best things that mountaineering has to offer is often the reward that comes after it. The outdoor community calls these rewards “side trips,” and sometimes, they are even more anticipated...
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