Miyerkules, Pebrero 21, 2018

Been There, Done That, I Survived! Long Time Ago In Sagada


Sagada is a town in Mountain Province. The travel to Sagada took us more or less 12 hours via van provided by Travel Ventours - an agency for Sagada travel and tour. It maybe a remote area but the time and effort of visiting it is much worthy. Sagada will let you experience a nature rich living and somehow let you forget the stressful life in the city.  


A roller coaster-like road to Sagada
Enjoy a roller coaster-like road  along with the green and rocky mountains when visiting Sagada. Roads to Sagada are bit dangerous, drivers must be careful and better if the driver is already familiar in the place. Big thanks to kuya Jay for making the entire tour safe for us.


The Hanging Coffins
Hanging Coffins is the Igorots burial traditions that have fascinated the world thousand years ago. Going to the hanging coffins would require a bit of trek and pass thru the echo valley. Written in the coffins are the names of the departed ones which was given based on their tribe tradition. The natives of Sagada now a days bears two names, one given by their tribe and another one for their identity in modern living. Better visit Hanging Coffins to know the rest of its history.


Top Load Experience
The main mode of transportation in town is jeepney. Jeepney that is full of passengers even on the top. Due to limited jeepneys traversing the mountainous areas of the town, they allow top loads to maximize the trips. It maybe dangerous for the people visiting Sagada but this is very normal to its natives. Just take the courage and accept the challenge of experiencing the top load.


Kiltepan Peak
Experience the very cold breeze, view of the sea of clouds and witness the sunrise all at once in Kiltepan Peak. You can reach the peak by riding a jeepney or for more adventure you can walk/jog. For better viewing you must go there as early as 5:00 AM. The earlier the better as the earliest bird catches the worms.


Into The Woods

Pine trees all around. The tress will make you realize how refreshing it is to be away from the stressful life in the city. Nothing but nature is what Sagada really has to offer. More trees less stress.


Sumaguing & Lumiyang Cave Connection
The Buwis Buhay Experience For Cave Connection
It took us 4 hours to traverse the two caves - Sumaguing and Lumiyang cave. Different rock formations and stalagmites will catch your attention and will make you feel relax despite the feeling of creepiness. Really a buwis buhay experience but it is all worthy of the weary and sweat and it will make you a proud survivor of the Sagada's cave connection.


Trekking To Bomod-ok Falls
Passing Through A Bridge To Bomod-ok Falls
The Bomod-ok Falls
Trekking to Bomod-ok falls will took 5 hours back and forth. Another buwis buhay experience but this time along  rice fields. The very cold water will freshen you up when you reach the falls. 


Sagada Weaving
Sagada Pottery
Sagada is very rich in culture. Natives in there still patronizing their ancients' way of living and they are proud of their originality. The Sagada weaving and pottery shows the very simple yet elegant culture of the town. 


The Banaue Welcome Arc
The Banaue DPWH Park
The Banaue Rice Terraces

We took the Manila-Banaue-Sagada route so that we can pass through this very famous Banaue Rice Terraces. Always been a dream for me to see this amazing creation that's why when somebody invited me for a trip to Sagada I didnt hesitated after knowing that Banaue Rice Terraces is included in the itenerary. 



Sagada Town Hall

Sagada tour might made you physically drained but your eyes is filled with natural beauty and your soul is filled positive energy and you became rich with unforgettable memories and experience. Sagada: Been There, Done That, I Survived.
















Martes, Pebrero 20, 2018

Sweet Escape To The Sweet Province of Guimaras



Guimaras province is just minutes away from Iloilo City. We started our Guimaras tour from Ortiz wharf in Iloilo City and landed to Jordan wharf - the main gateway to Guimaras. For a whole day adventure (from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM), we were able to visit all the Guimaras' pride. Our tour was arranged by Kuya Cherald the very friendly owner of Kuya Cherald Travel and Tours. Through a tricycle, kuya Dennis drive for us around the province. Kuya Dennis is our three in one guide - tour guide, driver & photographer. For your future Guimaras adventure Kuya Cherald is the best  guide recommended for you. You can contact him through this number +63917 9647 934. 


Boarding on a boat to Jordan - the capital of Guimaras

Welcome to Guimaras Province

Smallest Plaza

Not just the smallest plaza in the Philippines but also with the smallest statue of Dr. Jose Rizal. This smallest plaza is located in Jordan, the capital of the province. 


Mango Plantation

Guimaras is known for its sweetest mangoes. In this plantation there are 18 varieties of sweet mangoes. Tons of mangoes are being produced in this multi-hectare wide land for local and import purposes. The sweetest mangoes are produced in the months of April to June. 

Guimaras Bike Trail

If your're trying to be fit and biking is your means, then experience this 45 minute bike trail under those big trees. The trees will give you comfort from the skin-burning heat of the sun. You gonna have to enjoy and gonna go home healthy.


Trappist Monastery

Trappist Monastery is one of the oldest monastery in the country. A very peaceful place for reflection. After offering prayers, you can go around the clean and green ground of the monastery and also you can buy souvenirs and processed food made by the monks at an affordable prices.


Guisi Beach
Guimaras is very much known for its white sand beaches and Guisi beach is just one of them. A very silent, not crowded and  clean shore is perfect for getaways to escape the polluted and crowded cities. This will refresh you through fresh air and the salty water will restore your energy. Unluckily, we were not able to swim since we are only intended for land trip. But definitely we'll be back to enjoy the beaches of Guimaras.



    
The Old Guisi Light House
The New Guisi Light HOuse

Guisi light house is the second oldest light house in the country next to the Cape Bojeador in Ilocos Norte. The old light house is  not operational anymore but they built a new one as the operational. Along with the light house is the ruins which is best for your pictorials. Learn more about history when you travel to this old and a bit creepy place. 


Guimaras Wind Farm

Guimaras wind farm is  privately operated which supplies electricity to the entire province. This is located in San Lorenzo which is minutes away from the capital. An environment friendly source of energy and an eye-refreshing view is what the wind farm has to offer you. Nothing but freshness when you're in the peak of the farm.


Sole Vista Mountain Resort

The sole Vista Mountain Resort is much known in the province as Mini Tagaytay. The resort will offer you an over viewing of the wind farm and the blue beaches of the town of Buenavista. 


Balaan Bukid

  Balaan bukid is the perfect way of ending our Guimaras adventure. We were able to offer a bit of sacrifice when we walk up to the big cross. At the top of Balaan Bukid is an over viewing of Iloilo City. 


With Ram & Bym - My newest travel buddies.

With Kuya Dennis - the 3 in 1 (Tour guide, driver, photographer).

Truly God is great that He made this very sweet province and even greater that He had given me the chance to see and enjoy the beauty of His Creation. Thank you Lord, Thank you Guimaras, Thank you Ram & Bym for accompanying me and making the tour more enjoyable, Thank you kuya Cherald and Kuya Dennis for letting us know more about your province. Maayo Gid Nga Salamat. 












Miyerkules, Pebrero 14, 2018

Onse Reef Sand Dunes - 4x4 Ride and Sand Boarding Adventure

Jump shot with the gang at Onse Reef


The 4x4 vehicle that we rode for the sand dunes adventure.

The eye catching view of Onse Reef Sand Dunes at Paoay, Ilocos Norte.




Mapapatalon ka sa saya when you experienced the breathtaking 4x4 ride at Onse Reef Sand Dunes. Onse Reef is located at western part of the town Paoay in Ilocos Norte. You can ride the 4x4 and will tour you around the sand dunes and bring you to the area where you can also experince sand boarding. Kung gusto mong tumambling at magpagulogulong sa buhangin then you must try their sand boarding.