Bukidnon, from the root word “bukid” is a highland province of the Philippines located in the Northern part of Mindanao. It is where Mt. Dulang-dulang and Mt. Kitanglad was located - the 2nd and 4th highest mountains in the Philippines. True to its name, Bukidnon offers a variety of fun filled, thrilling and exciting adventures waiting for you to experience.
Mt. Loay has become the hiker and trail runner’s haven after it was opened to the public. Since then, Loay has slowly become an attraction to hiking enthusiasts in the region. There’s even a meme that circulated on facebook stating “dli ka climbers kung wala pa ka kasulay sa Loay (You are not a climber if you didn’t experience hiking Loay)”. With its strenuous trail, one would surely flex the experience when hiking this celebrity mountain of Sta. Cruz, Davao Del Sur.
As I gaze down the narrow rough road entering the barangay of Malabog, I reluctantly tried to keep my poise while balancing my motorcycle, preventing a possible skid into the loose limestones unearthed for the purpose of transportation. Our late departure made us exposed under the full brightness of the sun thus draining our energy after more than an hour ride. We stopped by a small store to take refuge as we tried to rehydrate ourselves, thinking it would still be a long rugged road ahead. Little did we know that it was the final stretch of that one hell of a road trip. We arrived at the town center of Malabog a few minutes later...in the afternoon.
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It’s already pitch-black when we manage to settle into the shoreline of Uraya Beach Resort. The mishap along the way deterred us to enjoy our first night at the beach because we’ve lost transition and almost got to Kaputian as no one among us really knew the way to Brgy. Jan Jose, Pena plata, samal island.
It’s officially summer now here in the Philippines and if we say summer, we mean beach! In a tropical country like the Philippines, summer is always the best time to go to the beach to take respite from the scorching heat of the sun.
It’s been 3 years since my last hiking romance with nature and I miss it so bad. To be honest, the call of nature adventure remains loud despite the fact that I have shelved the call after my Byaheng Mindanaw team disbanded. The scent of the mountain is a breath of life, a respite, a medicine, an addiction of which I can hardly get over with. And from time to time, I look back at my photographs, wondering when I will have another chance to immerse with the outdoors. Yes, I still wander. I sometimes plan a trek but it can be easily traded with the beach as my set of friends prefer it over an exhausting hike.
A couple of years back, when Facebook just took over the social media, it was the first time I have heard of the beach called Canibad. I remember my fascination was intensely high the moment I saw the photos uploaded by a friend from their trip to the said spot during that time (around 2007 I think). I can't contain my excitement to explore the said spot. I even find myself engrossing in the portraits of its virginity.
Yes! Canibad or Canibad Beach Cove in Samal Island was once a hidden paradise and only few were able to enjoy its pure bliss. It has no resorts, cottages, no entrance fees - just pure, virgin beach only wanderlusts could have ever wandered.
"Are we there yet?" Almost everyone expressed the same uncertainty to our young tour guide minute by minute as we continue to tramp deeper into the jungle of barangay Sicao, Tamayong. The supposed 30 minutes hike into the hidden Sicao falls had turned into a daunting and tiring two hours of endless pursuit. Later the tour guide affirmed she lost track of the trail. And we're stuck in the middle of the forest with no food to feed our hungry tummies.
I never knew that there is so much more than the sun, sea and sand in Glan, Sarangani. Cos what comes to my mind every time a friend mentions this rustic town is that long stretch of white sand beach where the famous summer beach party is being held annually. Yes, I am talking about the famous “SarBay Festival” of Sarangani. Well, just recently, I learned that aside from becoming the favored beach destination of SoCCSKSarGen region, this laid back town also has its fair share of time and history as it celebrates its centennial year this coming first week of October 2014.
I was glad to join along with my Byaheng Mindanaw family on our trip to Glan, Sarangani last September 12-13, 2014 for a heritage walk. We visited some of the colonial houses, heritage structures and centuries old trees that serve as the mute witnesses of Glan’s rich history.
I first heard about this new spot in Kaputian, Samal Island from a friend about months ago where he seemed to enjoy much of his experience in this so-called "Sabang jumping cliff" basing from his facial expressions during our conversation.. "lingaw kaayo bai. promise!" he cheerfully uttered with some sense of pride. I, who had been to Kaputian numerous times, was left wondering where in the world is "Sabang" located and why I didn't hear about it from the locals.
Sabang Cliff or the Grotto - located just a few kilometers from the center - is slowly gaining tourists attention after some locals discovered the area then invited a few tourists to do some fun activity like cliff jumping at the Grotto and scuba diving. Since then, Sabang has become one of the alternative spots for beach frolicking in Kaputian aside from the famous Kaputian Beach Resort. And just recently, I finally fed my curiosity about this interesting place my friend told me when we scheduled our outing there.
It was almost a week but the memories I had at the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary still lingers me, leaving me in reverie of that humbling experience I hold dear in my heart. And now here I am, sharing to the world that piece of happiness I crafted at the heart of Agusan Marsh.
Agusan Marsh is not the usual travel destination for the common crowd as it is incomparable to that white sand beaches you have pictured in mind. We've traveled for almost 5 hours by bus ride from Davao City to Trento. Another hour of dusty ride to Loreto. Add the perilous boat trip to the heart of the marshland which took us about an hour and half. In the seemingly endless waters of Agusan River, I gazed at almost everywhere in hopes to find any presence of the crocodiles but sadly, there was none.
In an island like IGACOS famed to have long strips of pristine fine white sand beaches, it would be unusual to hear a resort nestling in a boulder setting such as Maxima Aqua Fun Resort. What seems to be an unideal place to cater beach lover folks has turned to be the home of the best water sports activities in the region that both beach bummers and adrenaline junkies like me would surely love.
I was tired from the ecstatic journey we had a day before, but I managed to keep my excitement high as we descended from the peak of Mt. Puting Bato, knowing that I am about to experience the best summer-ender getaway this year at Maxima Aqua Fun.
As soon as I got the invitation from a good friend slash
travel blogger Olan about the outreach climb, I instantly nodded without a
doubt. Perhaps, It's a fresh start for me to rather focus on productive things than ponder about the distress life has rewarded me the past few weeks.
I am not an adept climber thus the limited experience I have is something I need to deal with along the way. I even asked myself about the bittersweet reality.. Am I ready? Well, at least, spiritually I guess (Blame me for being frailty!). The only reason that motivated me to tag along this journey is the great cause of lending a hand to the local community of Sitio Kule in Tboli, South Cotabato.
Renowned as the 'Summer capital of the Philippines', Baguio City has made its mark as the premiere tourist destination in the Philippines during summer due to its cool climate which gives a refreshing break from the hot and humid weather of the country.
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There are a lot of tourist attractions Baguio City can offer to the locals and tourists alike. From its rich culture and history to the heritage sites, museums, recreational parks and the ever friendly locals. So, to help you out on your itinerary, I created a list of things to do/places to visit while you're in the City of Pines.
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