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Dramatic Entrance: Deep Into the Heart of a Verdant Watershed

By Gian and Sheila November 6, 2015 4 Comments

The Central Cebu Protected Landscape (CCPL) is one of the most important drainage basins and watersheds in the island of Cebu. It is here where the metropolis gets a large portion of its water supply. Indigenous birds such as the Cebu flowerpecker, streak-breasted bulbul, and black sharma make this watershed their home. Rare plants such […]

Scuba Diving in Chapel, Apo Island: Finding Love, Beauty, and Wonder Under the Waves

By Gian and Sheila October 27, 2015 33 Comments

Apo Island is a peaceful, postcard-perfect island paradise. It has a rustic town, uniquely formed sea cliffs, an expansive snorkeling area, white-sand shores, and tree-covered hills. But like many of the amazingly beautiful places we’ve been around the country, its true beauty is hidden. The real gem of Apo Island lies beneath the blue waves, […]

Apo Island: Celebrating Love in a Sea Turtle’s Haven

By Gian and Sheila October 19, 2015 15 Comments

Sweetie and I are always on a vigilant lookout for more exciting adventures. Instead of having dates in classic romantic settings, we spend our loving moments risking our limbs and lives, feeling the invigorating pump of adrenaline, and shamelessly immersing ourselves in childlike wonder observing Mother Nature’s treasures. For our third-year anniversary, we decided to […]

Kalanggaman Island: A Favorite Island of the Gods

By Gian and Sheila October 10, 2015 165 Comments

According to an ancient Filipino legend, when the bathalas (gods) made the world, they took special time in creating the verdant and lovely island nation of the Philippines. The expenditure of extra time was worth it as they saw how beautiful the country is. They were so impressed with their creation that they decided to […]

Snorkeling in Sumilon Island: Seeing a Stunning World a Few Steps from the Shore

By Gian and Sheila September 30, 2015 12 Comments

The world under the sea is a mysterious, dangerous, and spectacular place. It is vastly unexplored; we know more about outer space than our oceans. But here in Cebu, Philippines, we are fortunate to be blessed with so many places wherein we can explore this alien world with nothing more than a good-quality snorkel and […]

Sumilon Island: Oslob’s Amazing Adventure Island

By Gian and Sheila September 24, 2015 5 Comments

Wouldn’t it be great if you can find a small place that is jam-packed with adventure? No need to catch a taxi, jeepney, bus, or motorcycle ride to hop from one adventure to another. No need to pay hefty fares. No need for inconvenience. All you need to do is to simply walk around to […]

Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort: An Awesome Venue to Start Your Ber Adventures

By Gian and Sheila September 14, 2015 10 Comments

In Filipino culture, September is the first of the “ber” months. This is a pretty exciting time for the country as it signals the start of the Yuletide season. Do you know that our country has the longest Christmas season in the world? But for adventurers and travelers like us, September is something even more […]