Mt Pico de Loro 664 MASL
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Showing posts with label Travel Guide. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travel Guide. Show all posts
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Saturday, May 23, 2015
TREK GUIDE | Mt Arayat (Ayala - San Juan Bano Traverse) 1,026 MASL
Mt Arayat Ayala-Juan Bano Traverse (ArTrav) 1,026 MASL
Mountain Trek Guide
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Falls | Buruwisan Falls of Mt Romelo
In a corner of this river trekking, the powerful cadence of Buruwisan Falls welcomed us.
This is one of those trips where I just hitch up, but unlike my previous
adventures with this group, this time it feels like I'm already part of
the pack that I am with. Tired of planning my own trips or going solo, I
welcomed the invite from a good friend Arnie of The Kid Wanderer. The
same gang that I was with in Pico de Loro, these guys is of the same
age bracket as me so I can easily relate. Adventurous and sometimes
reckless, it is with this group that I learned to "Ratrat" (local slang term for trail running) a trail
especially when backtracking to where the jump off started.
Friday, September 12, 2014
Quezon | Pagbilao Grande Island's Kwebang Lampas
QUEZON | Pagbilao Grande Island's Kwebang Lampas
Kwebang Lampas Travel Guide
It had been months since the dry season (summer) in the Philippines passed for 2014. Yet, the finale beach camp trip I did with a few friends to Kwebang lampas of Pagbilao, Quezon still brings a vivid memory for me of a white sand beach cove. The towering Pagbilao Power Plant was an amalgamation amidst the rocky and green terrain, the scattered rain clouds of both days I was there, the sand that clings to my skin and the carefree banter of beach campers who are just too happy to be away from the bustle of Urban Manila; Kwebang Lampas was our refuge for this weekend. Even as light rains poured from time to time, telling us that this summer is soon over; as I lay alone inside my tent while people lounge by the beach side in drunken stupor; I could use a hug and a cuddle then, but I was never alone, not really.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Mountain | Mt Palay Palay (Mt Pico de Loro) Travel Guide
MOUNTAIN | Mt Palay Palay (Mt Pico de Loro) Travel Guide
Mountain Climb Guide
The Shape of a Parrot's Beak. the rock monolith and summit as seen in the saddle camp site.
Pico de Loro (Parrot’s Beak) refers to the Centerpiece Rock Monolith summit, named by Spaniards as they look out from their Galleons in Manila Bay. The form of a giant Parrot, Pico de Loro is part of the Mt Palay-Palay Mountain Range and traverses 2 municipalities from different provinces south of Manila which is Ternate of Cavite and Nasugbu of Batangas.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
TRAVEL GUIDE | Islas de Gigantes
TRAVEL GUIDE | Islas de Gigantes
The Gem of Iloilo Province
Named as it was rumored to have been a home of giants, the Gigantes Group of islands off the coast of Carles Iloilo, located Northeast of the Panay Island, is a place of un-spoilt Islands and Islets with towering Karst rocks, stretches of twin white beaches, hidden natural pools with rich floras and faunas, not to mention that this is a rich fishing ground supplying seafoods of export quality. Almost all of Municipality of Carles’s esteemed notable beaches are actually from Isla de Gigantes, all eight of them as listed in Wikipedia. There are more beaches to be explored and discovered due to its remote location.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Philippines Top Travel Blogs for 2013
Philippines Top Travel Blogs For 2013
I'd like to say that my blog is better and that is just me considering the hours I spent toiling with it. As a blogger we always have to start with something, as a Travel Blogger then, we change that something into a lot more, clearly by being able to take better travel photographs, writing engaging blogpost and travel more often. The latter is very important; a travel blogger would not be believable without personally experiencing the places and adventures that they are featuring. Hence, my hats off to a select number of travel bloggers that I personally follow well before I became one of them. While I can say I've been to a lot of places in the last couple of years, taking photographs and embracing culture, my efforts are easily dwarfed by these guys who are the personas behind some of the best travel blogs in the country today. Without much delay, here they are.
The Visual Entertainers
My travels are moored with the purpose of taking good photographs. As a photography enthusiast looking at these links always gives me the realization that I still have miles to waddle through my own brand of photography, but still, I look up to these guys for sheer awesomeness in travel photography.
Marcus Caratao | http://www.ambot-ah.com/
Christian Lucas Sangoyo | http://www.lakadpilipinas.com/
Ferdz Decena | http://www.ironwulf.net/
Oman Serapio | http://www.lawstude.net/
Allan Barredo | http://www.lantaw.com/
The Introspective and Most Sassy Writers
Now these next set of blogs are the ones that I read and enjoy thoroughly. It's not about photographs or travel guides, but for their undeniable talent that makes me want to read more. They're either poetic or just plain kick ass writer, now if you think these guys are hiding behind wide rimmed glasses, take their links and welcome a surprise. It's just a few among the many, but I'll give a little premise why I love them.
AJ Poliquit | http://ajpoliquit.wordpress.com/
The Transcendental Tourist. Now this guy is a natural born poet. I've commented on his blogpost one's that his words make love with his photographs, and I meant it. What's more endearing is that he brings his Mom to his own travels and makes her the a central figure to his travel stories, now that's something I'd like to do knowing that my own Mom has given me so much and less for herself.
Gay Mitra-Emami | http://www.pinaytraveljunkie.com/
Here's a ray of light to the young mothers out there who wants to travel. Cool narratives, funny thought bubbles and the beautiful little princess she has in tow with her travel. You'd think it's easy to travel with a precocious child, but apparently she makes it happen, and not just on some quick weekend getaway but on a globetrotting level.
I am a fan of this one, and you'll probably know why when you start to read her many blog posts. Honestly, most are very long narratives in Taglish, Kura claims it to be a personal niche that just morphed into a travel blog. I couldn't agree more, but I'm glad she does put into account her experiences, her side comments can sometimes bring me to tears because of laughing alone. Grammar Nazi's would have a field day with her writings, but who cares when you have the natural talent to make people laugh with your words.
Chyng Reyes | http://www.chyngreyes.com/
I was a start up blogger when this lady made some headlines about her traumatic experience as an alleged drug trafficker in Bali Indonesia. She blogged extensively about the horrible experience which put into light the plight of Pinoy Travelers abroad. Bloggers can be nothing if they can't make some noise, but Chyng certainly made things clamour. I'm a follower and a fan since then.
Rogelio Gabiano Jr | http://www.pinoytravelfreak.com/
Short post, awesome photography and crisp writing skill, not to mention that Gabz is my regular travel buddy, I have hands down when it comes to his skill in writing, it's not really surprising if one is aware of his writing background, and he does copyrighting way better than I can. As always, all those travel tips and guides that he is posting are for real. I'm the daredevil who likes it spontaneous while he is the careful planner and strategists who make things happen. You'll certainly love his (mis)adventures, solo travels, travel photo Fridays and travel guides.
The Travel Guides And Daredevils
Now this next set are what you may consider as the ultimate backpackers who had contributed a lot to the places they've set foot, boosting tourism through their friendly travel guides and honest account of their adventures. May it be backpacking, hiking a mountain, island hopping's, cave spelunking, cliff jumping, diving or just plain headstand stunts in a beautiful beach, these guys are as daring as they come, not to mention that their travel guides are a must visit when planning itineraries and trips. You may have already come across these blogs if you have at one point tried to look up a place or target location in google. Check these out.
Mervin Marasigan | http://www.pinoyadventurista.com/
Edcel Suyo | http://soloflighted.com/
Chin Chan | http://www.juanderfulpinoy.com/
James Betia | http://journeyingjames.com/
Gideon Lasco MD | http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/
While I still insist that my blog is better, that is because it is mine. Knowing the rigors of maintaining a travel blog and keeping followers up to date, I fall behind these links. Surely there are more out there, if I could add more to a Top 15, so I've got it more than saturated. Certainly for my dear readers, these bloggers are some of those that are inspiring and entertaining at the same time. As I keep myself abreast with this time and age, with people needing to stretch their legs and widen their horizon, to fill their life with colorful travels, one will realize that it's not just about the aesthetics that you can enrich, but that this world is hopeful and adventures can be spelled with every twist of faith you can find along the road.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Mountain | Mt Manabu Travel Guide
MOUNTAIN | Mt Manabu Travel Guide
Overnight Camp
Overnight Camp
Like a monarch standing proudly, Mt Manabu is part of the Malipunyo Mountain Range as one of its three major peaks. The trails are well established, easy and marked by up to 9 stations circling the mountain. Charming and friendly locals that helps keep climbers hydrated by their offerings of Buko juice along the way, even get a sample taste of kape Lowak or Alamid Coffee brewed by Mang Pirying and his brother Mang Pino while they offer a bargain of their own local coffee produce.
Monday, March 25, 2013
TRAVEL GUIDE | Baler, Aurora
TRAVEL GUIDE | Baler, Aurora
The Surfers Haven
Baler is a charming provincial capital of Aurora and location of the famous surfing site for Luzon due to waves coming from the Pacific. What’s so endearing about this lovely town is that it is not limited to the experiences from the beach. Covering a vast plain and some forested area rich with local floras and faunas, natural falls some with famous majestic cadence, rock formations along the coastal areas that is a delight to landscape photographers, and even so for the rich political history and historical contributions this quaint little town and the province it uphold offers. Most but not all, I’ve explored in a day aboard a local tricycle with a hired humble driver.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Mountain | Mt Timbac (Mt Singakalsa) Travel Guide
MOUNTAIN | Mt Timbac (Mt Singakalsa) Travel Guide
A Sykes Outdoor, Tsinelas Ni Juan Outreach
"May your dreams be larger than mountains and may you have the courage to scale their summits." - Harley King.
"May your dreams be larger than mountains and may you have the courage to scale their summits." - Harley King.
Photo Shot in Atok, Benguet on a Sunset in some obscure corners of Halsema Highway that provides a glimpse of the rolling hills of the Cordillera's.
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