One thing comes to mind when you hear Cagayan de Oro City: adventure! The capital city of Misamis Oriental is best known for white water rafting, as well as nature and adventure parks. It’s also considered the gateway to northern Mindanao since nearby provinces are easily accessible from here. P.S. Visiting here soon? Don’t forget …
If you’re searching for private resorts in Laguna, you’ll undoubtedly come across Casa Primera Hot Spring Resorts. I went here last summer with my family. Here’s a short review about our stay in Casa Primera! Casa Primera offers various modern villas ideal for family or friends’ gatherings. These villas are located in Calamba, Laguna. What …
They say that you haven’t truly been to Cagayan de Oro (CDO) if you haven’t tried white water rafting yet. White water rafting is an outdoor activity wherein you ride an inflatable raft to navigate through a river. It’s done in done in Cagayan River, which separates Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon. This activity is …
Boracay is a slice of paradise for people from all over the world who love a beachside vacation. In fact, Boracay is one of the top attractions in the Philippines and it consistently ranks in traveler polls including Conde Naste Traveler’s Best Islands in the World in 2019. That saying, Boracay is pretty divisive, with …
Early this year, I got an invite for an overnight stay at Summer Cruise Resort in San Luis, Batangas. Summer Cruise offers affordable diving and freediving packages. I came here with my friend Say, a freediving coach whom I’ve met in my past visit to Apo Reef in Mindoro. We came just days days after …
Siargao is absolutely one of my favorite places in the Philippines. In fact, whenever I have friends coming over to visit the country this is on top of my list, along with Coron (Palawan). I like everything about it — the sun-kissed locals, beaches, sights and sounds — Siargao gives off good vibes. Before we …
Barobo is a quiet town in the province of Surigao del Sur, which most people only pass by on their way to Hinatuan and Bislig. It’s named after a tree species which were abundant in the past. If you decide to come here for a day, you can discover local swimming holes and islands perfect …
Siquijor is an island province which can be found in the Central Visayas region. It’s a popular day trip from Dumaguete City. Here you can tour around the coastal or mountainside areas to explore waterfalls, swim in the surrounding beaches or just relax in a beach resort. It’s also a favorite among foreign backpackers who …
I noticed that local tourists who visit Malapascua in Cebu province usually stay for only a day to explore its different beaches. However, I decided I would at least try introductory diving since Malapascua is a dive destination and it seems like a major travel faux pas to skip it. I looked into the best …
