If you take a look at a world map, you will quickly realize the Philippines is in a strategic location. It serves as a waypoint, an entry point, an exit point, and a pit stop to the rest of mainland Asia. It is not difficult to understand then why several countries in the past spilled blood to conquer our country. Whoever takes control of the Philippines will have a tactical geographical, military, and economic advantage over others.
We travel to experience the spectacular sights, exciting adventures, and unique local cultures that our country has to offer. But more than that, we always strive to make a positive impact in our trips. We promote destinations through our blog and social media networks so we can boost the tourism industry in our humble way. We interact with locals or try out exotic meals so we’ll have a better understanding of their culture. We include contact details of guides in our blog posts to help these hardworking people earn income.
The Philippines is known for having some of the tastiest exotic dishes in the world, each province having its own “specialty.” In Cebu, we have our own proud set of specialty exotic dishes. One of these dishes is tuslob buwa, literally translated to “dipping in froth.” It’s actually a very simple dish; minced pork liver, innards, and brain are sautéed with onions, garlic, and other spices in a wok filled with boiling oil. People then dip pieces of puso (rice wrapped in weaved palm leaves) into the resulting froth, scooping some of the meat and spices, then eat the entire “assembly.”
Ever since our first kayaking experience in Papa Kits and after seeing our guides skillfully maneuver their inflatable kayaks in the fast-flowing Cagayan de Oro River, we knew we had to include this exciting watersport in our retinue of adventure activities. Kayaking is a very versatile sport; you can enjoy the stillness and peace while floating on calm, mirror-like waters. Or you can have the most exciting ride of your life as you paddle hard on rapids and high waves.
One of the most famous quotes in movie history is the one from Forrest Gump when Forrest said, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” This is definitely true. Sometimes, the most unexpected things can come knocking on your front door. Upon opening that door, you’ll be treated to the best surprise of your life.
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 you miss a step and fall face first in a stream while holding your device.
In the realm of adventuring, you sometimes need the help of Sister Luck so that you can witness Mother Nature’s amazing spectacles. Think about it: mountaineers only have a limited window to reach the summit and witness the incredible vista around them. Rock climbers ascend crags only in good weather to ensure the climb is fun and safe. Scuba divers have to be in a specific spot in a specific time in a specific dive spot to witness sardine runs, gatherings of rare sharks, cleaning stations, and more.
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