Tag Archive | Rock formations

An Unnamed Northern Paradise: A Rare Visit of a Last Frontier

Some of the best moments we have in our trips and adventures are when we get opportunities to visit stunning places that are hidden from the general public’s eye. These virtually untouched paradises are privy only to a very few people. During these times, we feel as if we were the last humans on earth […]

Lobo Cave: Samar’s Captivating Underground Realm of Many Faces

By Gian and Sheila July 27, 2016 28 Comments

There’s an alien world right under our feet. It’s a world where nothing is what it seems, where wonders defy imagination, and where the most trivial decisions can determine whether we live or perish. The world of mysterious caves is a part of our beloved blue planet. Yet we know more about the twinkling stars […]

Island Hopping in Islas de Gigantes: Visiting the Sandy Shores of a Summer Paradise

By Gian and Sheila July 13, 2016 20 Comments

Summer in the Philippines is one of the most anticipated seasons of the year for locals and tourists alike. Who wouldn’t be excited about these bright and sunny months? Sapphire seas, azure and clear skies, swaying palms, and sandy beaches await those who seek bliss, tranquility, and relaxation. Add to those the excitement and joy […]

Sumaging Cave: Into the Beating Heart of Sagada

By Gian and Sheila January 17, 2015 16 Comments

We feel deeply honored and grateful every time we enter a spectacular cave. When we do, we feel as if we are given a chance to go back thousands of years to a place’s past. We feel lucky and privileged to see and experience secret ecosystems and hidden natural wonders that have existed long before […]

Sohoton Cove National Park: A Silent, Enchanted, and Otherworldly Realm

By Gian and Sheila October 3, 2014 56 Comments

Some natural wonders seem to be alive—as if they have a mind of their own. They seem to choose who should see their majesty, decide when they should reveal their secrets, or determine how they should “test” the mortals to be worthy of entering their domain. It just shows that greater powers are at play […]

Crystal Cave and Bolitas Cave: Into the Strange, Deep Bowels of Bucas Grande

By Gian and Sheila September 25, 2014 10 Comments

Caves are some of the most amazing natural wonders on Earth; they are worlds within the world! Inside each cave is a rich and delicate ecosystem that rivals the underwater world in mystery. Inside each cave are rock formations so beautiful and bizarre that they almost defy logic and fire up one’s imagination. In this […]

Mulao River: The Dwelling of Nature’s Guardian Spirits

By Gian and Sheila April 4, 2014 8 Comments

The Philippines is indeed a mystical country. Each hidden corner or secret nook in the Philippines has its own share of mystery and magic. Snippets of the place’s secrets leak out in the form of whispered local folklore. The most common folklores involve spirits and ethereal beings guarding the most beautiful locations in the country. […]