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Snapshot: The Revealing Beauty of Tinago Falls

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Tinago Falls Barangay Ditucalan, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte Tucked in between Barangay Purakan of the town of Linamon and Barangay Ditucalan of Iligan City is  Tinago Falls, Lanao del Norte’s prime icon. Geographically speaking, it is still within the vicinity of Iligan City, home to at least twenty-four waterfalls making the moniker “City of Majestic Waterfalls” very fitting. Tinago Falls is perhaps the most beautiful and among the most prominent (along with Maria Cristina Falls) of all waterfalls of Iligan City. Its name is...Continue Reading "Snapshot: The Revealing Beauty of Tinago Falls"

Mount Arayat: The Roof of Pampanga

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South Peak Mount Arayat, Pampanga Towering at 1,026 meters above sea level is Mount Arayat, an extinct stratovolcano and the only mountain in Pampanga. Dubbed as the roof of the province, it proudly stands in the middle of a flat land bordered by the towns of Magalang and Arayat. According to local folklore, Mount Arayat is home to the mystical fairy Mariang Sinukuan, sister of Mariang Makiling of Laguna. But for adventurers, it is a playground! An ideal day hike for mountaineers based in Metro...Continue Reading "Mount Arayat: The Roof of Pampanga"

Fleeting Moment at Silyang Bato of Mount Marami

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Silyang Bato, Mount Marami Magallanes, Cavite The day started at low point when I lost my wallet on the way to our meetup point for our Mount Marami trek. It was an unfortunate incident that could set the mood for the day. But a beautiful sunrise greeted us in Magallanes, Cavite and it bore a promise of a beautiful day. A promise fulfilled by Mount Marami. Standing at 405 meters above sea level, one will assume that the trek to the summit of Mount Marami...Continue Reading "Fleeting Moment at Silyang Bato of Mount Marami"

Snapshot: Adventures in Baler

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Diguisit Falls Baler, Aurora Adventure awaits in Baler. From sea to summit, rivers to waterfalls, the town breaths adventure. Baler is the capital of the Province of Aurora, nested on the east coast of Luzon, fronting the roaring waves of Pacific Ocean and enclosed by the mountains of Sierra Madre. The town’s relative isolation has preserved much of its sites, heritage and tradition that are all deeply rooted on its vibrant past. The town is a popular surfing destination in Luzon but unbeknown to many,...Continue Reading "Snapshot: Adventures in Baler"

Snapshot: Mahatao’s Sea of Green

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So I biked… from Basco to Naidi Hill and back, onward to Chinarayan and then up to Tukon, passing by the beautiful chapel on the hill. In every screech and turn of my pedal along the steep and ascending zigzag road, I could hear my heartbeat racing with my breath. Never did I rant nor […]

Snapshot: Annapurna Base Camp On My Own

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Looking back, I couldn’t recall what came into my mind when I decided to trek to Annapurna Base Camp on my own in December of 2014. Come on! Who, in their normal state of mind, would go on a week of high altitude trekking in a foreign land alone and unguided? I believe that is […]

Snapshot: Itbayat, the Northern Frontier

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Torongan Cave Santa Lucia (Kauhauhasan), Itbayat, Batanes There are too many monickers given to Batanes. Some call it as “The Home of the Howling Winds”, others hailed it as “The Land of Ivatans”, “The Highway of the Storms” or “The Land of True Insulares”. But there is another name that best describes the province – “The Northernmost […]

Peru: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain by the Numbers

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Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Canchis Province, Cusco, Peru Vinicunca or Montaña de Siete Colores is a colorful mountain in Andean Mountain Range of Cusco, Peru. Popularly referred as the Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca is nested at 5,200 meters above sea level and can be done as day trek from downtown Cusco. A day tour here usually departs […]

Snapshot: Sundown in Sabtang

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Chamantad-Tinyan Viewpoint Sabtang, Batanes I have seen it. With my two naked eyes. As the late afternoon sun carpeted the green with its soft golden rays. Slowly. Beautifully. There. In a place beyond compare. I …

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Snapshot: Daybreak at Calle Crisologo

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Calle Crisologo Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Walk back in time and feel the old-world charm of Vigan, one of the very few remaining Hispanic towns in the Philippines and a UNESCO World Heritage. Established in the 16th …

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