Gian and Sheila

Dau Falls: Cooling Off at Samboan’s Highest Waterfall

For most Filipinos, staving off the intense tropical heat means going to the beaches. But what if you want to do something different? What if you are tired of crowded beaches but still want to go some place where you could cool off? Then head off to Samboan, the beautiful waterfall capital of southern Cebu. […]

Calasa Falls: An Unsullied Natural Attraction in Samboan

By Gian and Sheila February 19, 2016 18 Comments

In many of our trips and adventures, we have set foot on natural attractions that have been exploited by commercialization. Sure they are still amazingly stunning, but there are simply too many marks of human development that just don’t belong there. Thus, it is always a joy and privilege for us to witness pure, undisturbed […]

Colase Marine Sanctuary: A Colossal and Rich Marine Treasure in Samboan

By Gian and Sheila February 12, 2016 29 Comments

Have you seen the National Geographic documentary film Aftermath: Population Zero? The feature gives us an insight of what happens to Earth, including its plant and animal life, if all of humanity suddenly vanishes. Without a single human to destroy and pillage natural resources, the planet truly heals and becomes a bustling biological paradise. We […]

Why You Should Go Rock Climbing

By Gian and Sheila February 2, 2016 22 Comments

It is pretty obvious in this blog that Sweetie and I have a huge love for rock climbing. We look forward to climb both new routes and our favorite ones during weekends after a hard week’s work. We congratulate each other as we feel ourselves get better with every climb. The excitement of ascending routes, […]

J. Viterbo’s Barbecue: A Taste of Cebu’s Humble Barbecue Culture

By Gian and Sheila January 30, 2016 14 Comments

After every rock climb or an adventure down south, we often stop at the lively J.Viterbo’s Barbecue for a filling dinner before going home. Despite the extremely simple nature of the place, we are not ashamed to say that we are irrevocably, hopelessly addicted to their barbecue just like the hundreds of students, policemen, employees, […]

Candongao Peak: A Fantasy Realm in the Highlands of Badian

By Gian and Sheila January 21, 2016 32 Comments

Have you ever explored your locality in its entirety? Chances are, you have not. In fact, it is likely that you have missed certain hidden spots in your own place that will totally mesmerize you. That was what we experienced during our first trek of the year. We came across a stunning landscape that could […]