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.

Cantilan's Baybay Beach and Nature's Park

Want to visit Cantilan Surigao del Sur but you don't know where to start? I bet you've heard about the blue lagoon, libtong cove and ayoke island but don't know what else Cantilan has to offer?

Cantilan is one of the municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur. cantilan is also considered the "Cradle of Towns" in Surigao del Sur. The town has unspoiled beaches from gray and white sands, and picturesque islands and islets.

And if you’re coming to Cantilan to experience the sun, beach, and surf, then head about 10 minutes out of the town proper to the beautiful Baybay Beach. This is a perfect getaway to start your Cantilan trip. The beach may not have a white Boracay typed sand beach but the place is captivating. Having said that though, Baybay is an amazing beach, the water is crystal clear, the sand is powdery clean and it is good for surfing, especially for beginners.

Baybay beach is a perfect spot for some morning tea/coffee and a swim, or just sat down on the sand and let the sun shine to your face and simply enjoy the beauty of Cantilan.

Heading towards the end of Baybay beach is Cantilan's Nature's Park. What a delightful surprise this area was. I recommended this place for swimming and picnic. 

Please Remember : Don’t Miss The opportunity of seeing the locals doing " Baling ", an old community way of fishing. Also, get a chance to experience performing "Baling".

There is no doubt that Cantilan is a worthy place to visit.

Please Remember : Don’t Miss The opportunity of seeing the locals doing " Baling ", an old community way of fishing. Also, get a chance to experience performing "Baling".

What makes Cantilan's beach so unique?