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Canyoning in Biliran: Daring to Take the Challenge of the Mighty Sampao River (Part 2)

Canyoning in Biliran: Daring to Take the Challenge of the Mighty Sampao River (Part 2)

By Gian and Sheila March 17, 2016 12 Comments

Canyoning, or canyoneering, in the Philippines is a relatively young outdoor activity. But with all our country’s beautiful rivers and ravines, canyoning is definitely a great potential come-on for adrenaline-seekers all over the country and the world. Adventurers get to see incredible vistas as described exactly in fairy tales. They experience adventures that will make […]

Canyoning in Biliran: Daring to Take the Challenge of the Mighty Sampao River (Part 1)

Canyoning in Biliran: Daring to Take the Challenge of the Mighty Sampao River (Part 1)

By Gian and Sheila March 10, 2016 25 Comments

Summer is here! We know you’re itching to spend it on something spectacular and exciting. So rather than simply head to the beach or the local pool, why not try to engage in an outrageous, crazy, and memorable extreme adventure that will both heat you up and cool you down? Summer 2016 is the perfect […]

Binalayan Hidden Falls: Three Flows of Magic, Beauty, and Charm

Binalayan Hidden Falls: Three Flows of Magic, Beauty, and Charm

By Gian and Sheila March 4, 2016 13 Comments

“Beautiful things don’t ask for attention,” adventurer-photojournalist Sean O’Connell told Life negative assets manager Walter Mitty after seeing a magnificent but rare snow leopard through his camera. It may be just a quote from the 2013 adventure-comedy-drama movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. But the phrase rings true in real life—and in many destinations. […]

Candayvic Falls: A Promising Canyoneering Site in Samboan

By Gian and Sheila March 1, 2016 15 Comments

Samboan in South Cebu is known for its beautiful waterfalls. But dig deeper, and you will realize that there’s more to this sleepy municipality than just waterfalls. Think about it: waterfalls are fed by rivers. Those rivers come from deep within the mountains and valleys of the land. Thus, their flow must be directed and […]

Dau Falls: Cooling Off at Samboan’s Highest Waterfall

By Gian and Sheila February 26, 2016 48 Comments

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 […]

Aguinid Falls: A Stunning Mystical Natural Wonder in Samboan

By Gian and Sheila August 9, 2015 52 Comments

Cebu’s lovely waterfalls may not be as immense, tall, or imposing as those in other parts of the country. But that does not mean that they are less mystical. Indeed, our humble island’s waterfalls all feature a plethora of mysterious rock formations, amazing water compositions, and magical surrounding environments. Aguinid Falls in the quiet municipality […]