Adrenaline Romance

Mt. Pulag, Akiki Trail: An Adventure-Filled Valentines Climb (Part 1)

Posted by Gian and Sheila on May 6, 2015 in Benguet, Mountain Trekking

Mt. Pulag Akiki Trail

How do we celebrate Valentine’s Day? We usually stray away from the usual intimate candlelit dinners or 5-star hotel stays. As avid adventurers, we tend to find more romance and excitement on scenic mountain trails, on treacherous rock walls, under blue waves or in unknown places. Somehow, the beauty of Mother Nature, the feeling of vulnerability and nakedness in the wilderness, the sense of extreme adventure, and the opportunity to stand by each other in the face of the unknown all brew together as a great opportunity for us to love, care, and really understand each other’s souls.

Tags: Akiki Trail, DENR, Eddet River, Manenchen Burial Cave, mountain climbing, Mountain Province, Mountaineering in the Philippines, Mt. Pulag, Philippine mountaineering, Pine forest, Valentines climb Permalink

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Project BLUE: A Worthy Endeavor to Save Sumilon Island’s Majestic Corals

Posted by Gian and Sheila on April 28, 2015 in Cebu, Scuba Diving

Project BLUE Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort

Ever since we started our passion for adventures, we have always asked the question in our subconscious mind: why are we doing this? Yes, adventuring is indescribably fun, and we learn a lot of lessons in our adrenaline-pumping activities. But there should be more than just enjoying picturesque scenes, challenging ourselves to conquer our limits, taking pleasure in the company of friends, and living life to the fullest.

Tags: artificial corals, Bluewater Resorts, coral reef, Coral rehabilitation, corals, Earth Day, Grow BLUE, Marine sanctuary, Marine sanctuary cleanup, Oslob, Project BLUE, scuba diving, Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort, Sumilon Marine Sanctuary Permalink

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Poog Crag: A Brand-New Rock Climbing Destination in a Tropical Paradise

Posted by Gian and Sheila on April 18, 2015 in Cebu, Rock Climbing

Poog Rock Climbing

The popularity of rock climbing in Cebu—and in the Philippines, as a whole—has been slowly but steadily picking up. That is no surprise at all as we are blessed living in a lush, beach-filled, tropical paradise with numerous limestone cliffs that have the potential of becoming world-class climbing areas. In fact, we have one of the best rock climbing areas in the Philippines, which is located in Cantabaco, Toledo. Now, we have a new one, which is just 15 minutes away from that classic crag.

Tags: extreme adventure, extreme sports, outdoor activities, Poog crag, Poog Rock Climbing, Rock Climbing, rock climbing guides, rock climbing in Cebu, rock climbing in the Philippines, Sport Climbing, Toledo Permalink

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10 Dove Street: Gourmet Food, Elegant Ambiance, Friendly Prices

Posted by Gian and Sheila on April 14, 2015 in Cebu, Food Trips

10 Dove Street

Many people think that we, just like all travelers and adventurers, are a rugged bunch of folks who are completely happy with camp food or budget meals. While this is true, we are also humans and wouldn’t mind getting a taste of something luxurious and elegant. The new 10 Dove Street in Oakridge Business Park affords us a great experience of haute cuisine without having to worry about our wallet.

Tags: 10 Dove Street, Bistro, cakes, European cuisine, multi-course meal, Oakridge Business Park, Parisian, sandwiches Permalink

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Gear Review: Sea to Summit Hydraulic Dry Bag

Posted by Gian and Sheila on April 9, 2015 in Gear Review

Sea to Summit Hydraulic Dry Bag

If you are into outdoor activities, sooner or later, you will have to come across with bodies of water—lots and lots of water! You will encounter waterfalls, seas, rivers, pools, sea spray, mist, and even rain. While they are definitely mesmerizing and welcome (especially during hot summers), they can also wreak havoc on your clothes, gadgets, and other equipment.

Tags: dry bag, Hydraulic, Hypalon, Sea to Summit, Sea to Summit Hydraulic Dry Bag, TPU, travel essentials, waterproof Permalink

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Ramen Sora and Yakitori Binchotan: Sapporo’s Culinary Havens in Cebu

Posted by Gian and Sheila on April 6, 2015 in Cebu, Food Trips

Ramen Sora and Yakitori Binchotan

The best way of experiencing something authentic is to actually travel to a place where that thing originated; you can’t get more genuine than that. But in the real world, that is quite difficult and impractical. For example, Sweetie and I have always wanted to go to Japan, and one of our planned must-do activities (just like in all our trips and adventures) is to try out local cuisine. However, for the moment, the lack of money and time is hampering us from fulfilling that dream.

Tags: Chef Nori Suzuki, Chef Tomio Hokkada, Chef Yoshi Ishise, Japanese cuisine, Japanese food, ramen, Ramen Sora, yakitori, Yakitori Binchotan Permalink

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Tumalog Falls: A Magical Gossamer Curtain in Oslob

Posted by Gian and Sheila on March 28, 2015 in Cebu, River adventure

Tumalog Falls

One of the best things about our home province of Cebu is that our humble island is jam-packed with so many unique natural wonders. Come to think of it, each municipality has its own set of “specialty” attractions, and many more are still being discovered. Cebu is like a paradise of multiple facets. It’s no wonder then why so many visitors, local or foreign, fall in love with Cebu.