Tag : San Miguel
Okay. The thought of traveling had crossed into your mind at one point. But you are shutting down the idea because you don’t know where or how to start your own adventures. Let my friends inspire you. When they joined me for the first time on a hike or a trek, the roller coaster of […]
Time and time again, we have confirmed through blog posts we read that true love can be found while traveling. It is not a fairy tale anymore even in modern times. Surely you’re not the damsel in distress waiting to be saved because you’re the type who conquers the world instead through travels. So why […]
The ultimate PIOLO, Pucha I Only Live Once, moments of my travels since 2012 up to Weekend #62 of 2014.
- Tandem Paragliding in Carmona, Cavite
- Whitewater Rafting in Cagayan de Oro
- Ziplining in Eden Nature Park & Resort, Davao
- G-MAX Reverse Bungy & GX-5 Extreme Swing in Clarke Quay, Singapore
- Scuba Diving, Kayaking and Snorkeling in Danjugan Island, Negros Occidental
- Ziplining in Dakak Adventure Zone, Zamboanga del Norte
- Mountain Hiking in Pico de Loro, Tarak Cliff in El Nido, Mt. Maculot, and Mt. Pulag
- Monkey Bridge Crossing in Mt. Manalmon
Music by Will.I.Am & Justin Bieber, “That Power”
Dead Cat Bounce Remix
For some reasons, we want to test our own limits beyond what our sober mind thinks. We take the chances. Because YOLO. Because opportunities missed are things we regret the most later. I have my own share of craziness in choosing exciting adventures too. Because greater stories don’t start with a “Once upon a time, […]
Madlum River runs through the feet of Mt. Manalmon. Its clean waters are inviting. The river is also surrounded by boulders and rock formations where one can try diving from the cliffs. To get to the jump off point of Mt. Manalmon hike, either you cross the river via a bamboo raft or via a monkey bridge. While Madlum River and Mt. Manalmon offer a handful of extreme activities, it is also interesting to note that along with the caves of Madlum, the area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
How To Get There:
Take the North Luzon Tollway (via Baliwag Transit or ES Transport buses) and exit at Sta. Rita. Head north along the National Highway towards Plaridel until you reach San Ildefonso then San Miguel. You will be dropped off at Brgy. Camias. You can hire a tricycle from there to take you to Brgy. Madlum.
How Did I Get There:
Fellow couchsurfer and travel blogger, Ace Guevarra, organized Mt. Manalmon dayhike with a minimal fee of PhP 800. The cost is still cheaper compared to other travel groups offering the same package. I couchsurfed on his place in Apalit near the meeting point of other participants. I slept almost the entire travel from Pampanga all the way to northern part of Bulacan. Sleepyhead I am that other participants had even tallied my sleeping positions inside the hired jeepney. It’s freakin’ four.
I knew that Mt. Manalmon is a hike for beginners but I was sold with the idea of crossing the monkey bridge over the Madlum River. And the experience is fulfilling! We also got a chance to swim in the Madlum waters. The river was shallow that time so I was able to cross waters by walking on the rocks between riverbeds. I didn’t try cliff diving though. And yeah, I took a nap there too.