Adrenaline Romance

Candayvic Falls: A Promising Canyoneering Site in Samboan

Posted by Gian and Sheila on March 1, 2016 in Cebu, River adventure

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 controlled by geographical features such as canyons, ravines, and natural embankments within their arteries. And if canyons and ravines are present, that would definitely mean that there are secret places in Samboan that have a great potential for canyoneering adventures! We found one such place at the strangely named Candayvic Falls in Barangay Cañorong.

Tags: Candayvic Falls, Canyon, cascade, flowstone, river, Samboan, Samboan canyoneering Permalink

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Dau Falls: Cooling Off at Samboan’s Highest Waterfall

Posted by Gian and Sheila on February 26, 2016 in Cebu, River adventure

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. There you can take a cool, refreshing plunge in their pristine and magnificent waterfalls. One of those stunning natural wonders is the picturesque Dau Falls.

Tags: Canyon, Cebu adventure, Cebu waterfalls, Dau Falls, Samboan, Samboan waterfall trilogy, slide waterfall, waterfall Permalink

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Calasa Falls: An Unsullied Natural Attraction in Samboan

Posted by Gian and Sheila on February 19, 2016 in Cebu, River adventure

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 natural treasures before people set eyes on using them for commercial tourism. We found one such beautiful attraction, the relatively unknown Calasa Falls, in the hinterlands of Samboan.

Tags: Calasa Falls, Cebu, Colase, Multi-tiered waterfall, natural treasure, waterfalls Permalink

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Colase Marine Sanctuary: A Colossal and Rich Marine Treasure in Samboan

Posted by Gian and Sheila on February 12, 2016 in Cebu, Scuba Diving

Have you seen the National Geographic documentary film Aftermath: Population Zero? The feature gives us an insight of what happens to Earth, including its plant and animal life, if all of humanity suddenly vanishes. Without a single human to destroy and pillage natural resources, the planet truly heals and becomes a bustling biological paradise. We found evidence of that no-human-intrusion healing process in Colase Marine Sanctuary, located within the rustic town of Samboan in southern Cebu.

Tags: Cebu, Colase, Colase Marine Sanctuary, coral reef, Coral rehabilitation, Marine sanctuary cleanup, Samboan, snorkeling Permalink

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Why You Should Go Rock Climbing

Posted by Gian and Sheila on February 2, 2016 in Cebu, Rock Climbing

It is pretty obvious in this blog that Sweetie and I have a huge love for rock climbing. We look forward to climb both new routes and our favorite ones during weekends after a hard week’s work. We congratulate each other as we feel ourselves get better with every climb. The excitement of ascending routes, the re-connection to Mother Nature, and the opportunity to befriend new people during a weekend of rock climbing are simply too good to pass up.

Tags: lessons of climbing, Outpax, Poog cliff, Poog Rock Climbing, Rock Climbing, Rock climbing Cebu, rock climbing Philippines Permalink

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J. Viterbo’s Barbecue: A Taste of Cebu’s Humble Barbecue Culture

Posted by Gian and Sheila on January 30, 2016 in Cebu, Food Trips

After every rock climb or an adventure down south, we often stop at the lively J.Viterbo’s Barbecue for a filling dinner before going home. Despite the extremely simple nature of the place, we are not ashamed to say that we are irrevocably, hopelessly addicted to their barbecue just like the hundreds of students, policemen, employees, and other common mortals who live here. To say that their barbecue is the best in Cebu is an understatement.

Tags: barbecue, Cebu barbecue, Cebu barbecue culture, puso Permalink

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Candongao Peak: A Fantasy Realm in the Highlands of Badian

Posted by Gian and Sheila on January 21, 2016 in Cebu, Mountain Trekking

Have you ever explored your locality in its entirety? Chances are, you have not. In fact, it is likely that you have missed certain hidden spots in your own place that will totally mesmerize you. That was what we experienced during our first trek of the year. We came across a stunning landscape that could only be described as perfectly fit for an enchanting fairy tale. That fantasy land was in our home island of Cebu.