Cebu

Sea to Summit: Be Equipped With Inspiration

Mother Nature may be beautiful, but she is also uncaring and merciless. Out there in the wild, you and your belongings are totally exposed to her dangers. And then there’s a chain of effects; for example, rain-soaked clothes can make the temperature even colder, sometimes leading to hypothermia. Unprotected mobile phones can get damaged when […]

PADI Open Water Diver Certification: Preparing for Journeys To The World Beneath the Sea

The alien world beneath the turquoise waves is indescribably beautiful. It is a world of vibrant coral gardens, lush kelp forests, vast sea grass, deep abysses, and towering mountains. It is also a world of strange creatures; you can see more living organisms under the sea in 10 minutes than on land. In the watery […]

Poog Cliff: Jump-start a Love for Rock Climbing

Too often, we see this scenario: a group of excited and enthusiastic people show up at the crag in Cantabaco to try out the sport of rock climbing for the first time. Usually, guides set up the two classic 5.8 routes—Vulva and Hait—for them to try out. Heaving, huffing, puffing, and screaming, the first-timers make […]

Canyoneering Downstream in Badian: A Perfect Extreme Adventure for Aspiring Adventurers

The idea of engaging in extreme adventures seems to be fun and exciting. After all, who wouldn’t be excited at seeing breathtaking scenes, experiencing adrenaline-pumping activities, or sharing death-defying experiences with friends? However, based on our experiences, many people find out the hard and painful way that the world of adventure is not as easy as described in blogs or seen in photos and videos.

Puting Bato: An Unpolished Rock Climbing Gem

Ever since we got hooked to the extreme sport of rock climbing, we have been trying, in our own humble way, to develop the budding rock climbing scene in Cebu. As you, dear readers, may have already known, we’re constantly promoting Cantabaco through our blog, urging everyone to visit the area and try out this […]

Mulao River: The Dwelling of Nature’s Guardian Spirits

The Philippines is indeed a mystical country. Each hidden corner or secret nook in the Philippines has its own share of mystery and magic. Snippets of the place’s secrets leak out in the form of whispered local folklore. The most common folklores involve spirits and ethereal beings guarding the most beautiful locations in the country. […]

Sharing Our Way of Attaining Serenity and Joy: DSD with Friends

We simply love the outdoors, from mountaintops that offer picturesque views of the checkered valleys to the depths of the seas that teem with rarely seen marine life. The joy that we feel whenever we are out there actually heals the bruises and wounds of our soul, be it the stress of work, the fear […]