The Magical Enchanted River

I made it to the Enchanted River !!!

I first learned about Enchanted River in March of 2007. And, finally after 8 long years I can finally say that I’ve experienced the fantasy in my head.

The Enchanted River is a lagoon-river on the island of Mindanao. It is located in Barangay Talisay, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. 

The setting is magnificent. Breathtaking. Enchanting.  It’s blue water and otherworldly appearance is like something out of a dream. The water is really blue and clear as what my photos show. Can you believe it?

One can jump into the river for a refreshing swim or just sit and relax to enjoy its water flashing a shade of blue. The surroundings are truly beautiful. I'm not kidding when I say this place is magical. I couldn’t ask for a better experience - I surely enjoyed my time at Enchanted River. 

It was a fun experience for me that I won't soon forget. Overall, if you’re going to Mindanao, the enchanted river is one of those experiences that you just have to try.

Mt Apo : Fulfilling my dream

As a nature lover who loves to climb mountains, I often browse the net to look for beautiful pictures from different mountains in the Philippines. But there are no other images that I love the most than Mt. Apo, my country's highest.

My obsession with Mt. Apo started after completing my 3rd summit in 2002, and my curiosity grows bigger when my cousin showed me his pictures conquering Mt. Apo. Add that curiosity to the stunning beauty of the trail they called "boulders" I decided to make it to the summit of Apo one day.

The list of mountains I want to climb and experience can truly go on endlessly, but Mt. Apo have really caught my interest. I have no doubt that it will be even more captivating in person.

I could stop dreaming, and just forget Apo, i know it's a fantasy.

But, I promise myself, someday, with massive amount of faith and inspiration. I'll get there.

Mt. Binacayan Traverse : An Unexpected Meeting

After last year's failed attempt on climbing Mt binacayan, I know I needed another try. This year I stepped it up a notch by bringing Jackie (my travel/adventure/kumare/climb buddy), Kap Omeng and Jill (jackie's sister) to finally complete Mt. Binacayan traverse. 

10 am

After a quick stop at Brgy. Wawa DENR station to register the group then started the hike. Well, here i am again back to the mountains. 

The weather that time was gorgeous. A truly amazing time of the year to experience Mt. Binacayan.

Marinduque : My journey to the center of the Philippines

Marinduque is an island province of  the Philippines - known as the center of the Philippines. It is one of my favorite travel of the year so far.  An unexpected journey to the land of MORIONES. Marinduque Province is composed of six (6) towns namely Mogpog, Sta. Cruz, Torrijos, Buenavista, Gasan, and Boac (the capital town). Some of the popular tourist spots in the province are Poctoy White Beach, Maniwaya Island, Bellaroca Resort, Bathala Cave, The Battle of Pulang Lupa site, Mt. Malindig, Tres Reyes Islands.

How to Get to Marinduque

Board a bus to Lucena (Dalahican). The terminals can either be found in Cubao or Buendia. Bus companies servicing the route are Jacliner, JAM, DLTB or Lucena Lines.

Travel time from Cubao to Dalahican is 3-4 hours.

Arriving in Dalahican port, you have to ride a boat going to Marinduque. There are 3 different RORO ferry bound for Marinduque. I opted for Dalahican - Balanacan Port in Mogpog. 

Arriving at Balanacan, you have to board a jeepney going to the capital (Boac) or any other municipal destination of the province ( i opted to go to Gasan - it is because Gasan is the only town in Marinduque where you can catch a small boat going to Mindoro)

Chasing Waterfalls Series : Breathtaking Tinuy-an Falls

I normally avoid touristy places, but I couldn’t resist the temptation of seeing what sounded like an impressive waterfall. So, why not put Tinuy-an Falls on my bucket list?  

In the number of amazing and majestic waterfalls of the Philippines , Tinuy-an falls have stolen away the beam of publicity. Tinuy-an Falls is in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur in the southern island of Mindanao. It is the main tourist attraction in Bislig, a city known as the Booming City by the Bay.

The falls are 95 m wide and 55 metres (180 ft) high, known as the Niagara Falls of the Philippines. Tinuy-an is a white water curtain that flows from the top of the three tiered cascading waterfalls, also said to be the widest waterfall in the country. 

It is really a captivating destination where you can seriously enjoy and make your vacations memorable.

So if you’re looking for a new destination, why not put tinuy an Falls at the top of your list? It’s wet, it’s wild, and it’s right out there waiting for you to discover it.  Make sure that you do not miss this amazing attraction on your next vacations.