Gian and Sheila

Seven Waterfalls of Mambukal: Rejuvination through Nature’s Bounties

Summer usually equates to swimming in the azure waters in the beach, refreshing oneself in a cool swimming pool, playing inside fun-filled water parks, or cruising around idyllic islands. But beaches are definitely not the only bodies of water that one can immerse in to find relief from the punishing summer heat. Adventurers, hikers, and […]

Enigmata Eco-Lodge: Nature, Art, Music, Culture, and Social Responsibility

Rather than indulging in typical, high-impact mass-tourism activities such as going to manicured beach resorts, buying expensive souvenirs, eating in 5-star restaurants, or staying in posh hotels, eco-tourists head out to pristine, delicate, and undisturbed natural areas. An eco-tourist does not simply aim to see the sights but also educate himself, observe the wonders and […]

White Island: The Gem of Camiguin

Have you ever marveled at the breathtaking beauty of an elegant ring, earring, or pendant? You would probably realize that it’s not the shiny setting or the intricate design that mainly draws your attention to it. It’s the gem, the heart of the ring—be it a ruby, diamond, emerald, or pearl—that makes the jewelry come […]

Camiguin: Touring the Island Born of Fire

After our adrenaline-pumping whitewater rafting adventure in Cagayan de Oro City, we were ready to proceed to our next destination, the volcanic paradise island of Camiguin. Blessed with rich and unspoiled natural wonders and coupled with a rural culture that is barely tainted with excessive modernity, Camiguin is considered to be a must-visit jewel in […]

Wild Whitewater Rafting in Cagayan de Oro River: A Fast, Wet Adventure

If water is the world’s blood, then rivers are its veins and arteries. Look at any topographical map or read about the Nile or Amazon River in websites and books, and you will easily see that the lands near these bodies of water teem with life. Freshwater fish, crustaceans, and even marine fauna from the […]

Island Hopping Around Hilutungan Channel: Visiting Pockets of Heaven

Read any tourist guidebook about Cebu, and you will certainly come across a paragraph or two about how beautiful Mactan’s beaches are. Indeed, many foreigners dub it as a “resort island,” due to sun-kissed beaches, magnificent resorts, world-class hotels, and five-star restaurants that dot the coral island’s coastline.

Igotan Cave: Visiting Cebu’s Innards

The island of Cebu has a lot of natural wonders that serve as playgrounds for those with adventure in their hearts. Limestone cliffs, mountain ranges, coral reefs, waterfalls, rivers—you name it, we got it. And, of course, Cebu is pockmarked with innumerable caves that are waiting for those who dare to enter into the world […]