The Philippines
Puerto Princesa City Tour: Palawan Special Battalion World War 2 Museum
World War 2 was the biggest, most expensive, most widespread, and deadliest major conflict the world has ever encountered. It spanned 30 different countries and was fought by 100 million people who served on both the Allied and the Axis alliances. The war was marked with mass deaths of civilians; development of new weapons; and […]
Puerto Princesa Palawan Anniversary Adventure: A Teaser
What is our best adventure of all? It’s being in love with each other day by day. It has been almost one year since we whispered “I love you” on top of Osmeña Peak, and we’re still going as strong and wild as ever. We have fully supported each other to achieve our individual and […]
Hidden Beach: White-Sand Treasure of Aloguinsan
One cannot begin to associate celebrating and enjoying Philippine summers without going to—or even thinking of—beaches. Indeed, summer in the Philippines is not complete without frolicking in crystal-clear seawater, playing on the sand, having a picnic of puso and barbecue under the shade of a hut or coconut tree, snorkeling above coral reefs, or even […]
Bojo River Cruise: An Exciting and Informative Eco Adventure
Lofty mountains, verdant forests, limestone cliffs, and dark caves aren’t our only playgrounds. Indeed, Sweetie and I are summit-to-sea adventurers. When we learn about something—a destination, an activity, an event—that will make our adrenaline surge, something that will make us marvel at Mother Nature’s magic, something that will truly humble us, and something that will let us cherish our closeness with one another, we dive for it.
Rock Climbing 101: Safety Checks, Communication, and Proper Belaying Technique
So you now have your rock climbing equipment, and you’re already set up to climb. Now, it’s actually time to climb. Hold on! Before you go up scaling the wall, there’s a major, important process that should be completed, and that’s completely checking for safety. Safety checks in rock climbing are very important and are not meant to be done in short cut. Remember that you are high up on a massive crag, perhaps a hundred feet high. The human body can sustain serious injuries when it falls just around 10 feet high. Now, imagine if you fall 60, 70, 80, or 100 feet high!
Liloan Food Market: A Gastronomic Adventure
Trying out new and exquisite cuisines, venturing out to faraway places to taste specialty meals, braving exotic food, and experiencing a different culinary culture is part of the adventures that Sweetie and I are constantly seeking and enjoying. Indeed, sampling a region’s local dishes brings us closer to understand and appreciate the history, culture, character, and soul of a place.
Spring Park Mountain Resort: A Refreshing Treat After a Day of Rock Climbing
Have you ever experienced a weekend when you had everything perfectly planned? Then out of the blue, here comes a suggestion, an event, or a circumstance that makes that bulb in your head switch on. Then you’d think, Why didn’t I think of that before?