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More than just a forest heartland of the Cagayan Valley region, Quirino province offers the simple life and nature’s rich gift. Seen here are Nantugao Falls, Bimmapor Rock Formation, Siitan River Cruise, Governor Rapids, Madella Falls, and Aglipay Caves. This awesome random and open journey is made possible by PH First.
Music by Tim McMorris, “A Beautiful Life”
The island of Siquijor is relatively small province of only six towns but it holds a lot of surprises that would erase your first impression of the island. Beyond the supernatural stories, Siquijor lives to its name the Mystical Island because of the enchantment from its natural landscapes and seascapes. You can bike around and hop on and hop off between old churches, waterfalls, marine sanctuaries and springs. Most of the activities here are for free and cheap.
Music by Imagine Dragons, “Siquijor”
Love it or hate it. If you want to move on, hugot intended, or around the metropolis, the fastest and relatively the safest means is to take the trains of Manila. If Philippine National Railways, Manila Light Rail Transit System, and Manila Metro Rail Transit System Light would only rehash their reminders to the passengers, […]
This is the first Instameet that I joined and I was hooked in the mobile and street photography instantly. It is organized by Purveyr, Our Awesome Planet and the Instameet Philippines team. The photowalk started at Makati Cinema Square and culminated at the vintage strip of Bangkal in Makati. In between are railways, skyscrapers, wall arts, and interesting people of all walks of life.
The photo squares featured in the video are from the seasoned Instagram users I met. You can follow #PurveryrOAPInstameet hashtag in Instagram to see this awesome stream.
Music by Tim McMorris, “On Top Of The World”
The original plan is to snorkel in Tubod Marine Sanctuary near the popular Coco Grove Beach Resort. However the waves are as high and as powerful as the waves for intermediate surfing due to habagat or the southwest monsoon winds. So from San Juan, we went to the next town of Siquijor where the waves are relatively pacific. And there is the Caticugan Marine Sanctuary waiting for us. The calmness and clarity of the water while the starfishes scattered welcoming us add excitement.
We enjoyed the activity greeting protected creatures of Caticugan. We saw colorful and camera-loving fishes, sophisticated corals and even sea snakes (or are they just eels). Just look at those creatures in these funny comic strips. We didn’t notice that we actually took a long time in those Siquijor waters. But we had to catch the only fast craft ride back to Dumaguete in the sea port few minutes away from the sanctuary. So we left the sanctuary but with high hopes. Caticugan Marine Sanctuary is just a preview of the marine biodiversity of the island. We would see more if we scuba dive next.
The island of Siquijor is relatively small province of only six towns but it holds a lot of surprises that would erase your first impression of the island. Beyond the supernatural stories, Siquijor lives to its name the Mystical Island because of the enchantment from its natural landscapes and seascapes. You know good things will come as the white beach just near its seaport welcomes you. You can bike around and hop on and hop off between old churches, waterfalls, marine sanctuaries and springs. Most of the activities here are for free and cheap.
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One of my favourite travel quotes, the one we often see with a filter-enhanced landscape backdrop, reminds us that it’s not the destination, but the journey that really matters more. And the means of moving is thus important if it’s indeed about the journey. Here comes a fun option of traveling – a road tripping […]
Jonas joined #JaywalkersPH’s Juandering journey of Juxtaposes, Jogging, Justling, Jigsaws, Joys. Juandering in Manila, now on its third season organized by Jaywalkers Philippines, is a photo-race challenge where trios of photography enthusiasts outrun competing teams by completing different photography-related challenges. Participating shutterbugs perform tasks across several legs in Manila and in this year’s twist, Quezon City.
I went to the event as part of the documentation team. Here’s a sneak preview of the event – an unofficial video captured from my lens. The journal about the jaywalking event is underway. So stay tuned.
Music by Ingrid Michaelson, “Girls Chase Boys”
His name is Lobo, the most creative name ever named given to a dog. He is a 7 human-years old Alaskan Malamute and my 33-kg best buddy for 5 years. He likes mangoes, sleeping early, and taking the tricycle for a joyride!
We don’t have a top down car for our teenage dream-ish vacation yet. But we surely both enjoyed this short trip.
Music by Landon Austin, “Stop Time”
Call me hopeless hopeful hope fool romantic (or just call me maybe). Whenever I travel, I see love everywhere! Not from the couples who couldn’t afford to get a room while they release their romantic tensions. Not from another traveler whom I just met. But I find love in places. Metaphors of love are checking […]