Nagpatong Rock is one of the most interesting landscapes that can be found in Tanay, Rizal. It’s composed of two separate limestone towers facing each other. The cliffs are made of blocks that are stacked together, hence its name “nagpatong”. How Nagpatong Rock came to be is not clear. There is a prevailing theory that, …
Living in the south of Metro Manila, or what you call “taga-south”, we don’t frequent the north of the city mainly because of traffic. When we do, you bet that it’s something worth the drive. This here is Comida, a Tex-Mex restaurant which started as a hole-in-the-wall in Quezon City. Comida means “food” in Mexican. …
When I think of Pampanga, I think of food. Kapampangans are known for their delicious cooking. Early this April, we stopped by to a local restobar in Sta. Rita Pampanga called Barqun Resto. It is owned and operated by four sisters from the Lapid family. We were welcomed by Khate and Kim Lapid’s husband chef, …
While we can agree that Bali deserves all the hype it gets, there’s much more to see outside of Bali. Just 30 minutes away, one can find the beautiful island of Nusa Penida. Nusa Penida is located southeast of Bali. It belongs to the Klungkung Regency district, along with Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. Nusa …
This was in 2015. A challenging trek to one of the highest mountains in the Philippines, Mount Pulag. Friends I’ve met from outreach events invited me to join a climb via Akiki trail to this mountain. I haven’t been to a lot of climbs, though I seek adventure every now and then. We prepared for …
This July, I ventured with a good friend to Davao, South Cotabato and Surigao del Sur for 5 days and experienced the local culture of a remote lake community as well as numerous water activities. Months back, Kharl, whom I met from an outreach event years back, invited me to climb Mount Apo in Davao. This was before …
In our last moments, we might think of things we might have done, dreams, mistakes, opportunities and if one was an important decision or not. Most people have an answer to “Have you ever?” and most have an excuse for “Why’s?” Recently, I stumbled upon an interesting adventure and this is on most people’s bucket …
How does one’s summer end? Is it the first hint of rain or the sign of morning sun that can wake one’s good sleep? Months ago, a friend planned a trip to Sagada in the Mountain Province, with a short detour to see the oldest traditional tattoo artist in Kalinga, Apo Whang-Od. This was something I’ve …
