Category Archives: Weekend Travel

Monastic Products in Guimaras

This was one short Guimaras getaway so we were already packing our bags soon after we arrived! Instead of a motorcycle taxi (habal-habal), we opted to use the tricycle (3-wheeler) on our way to Jordan Wharf from Brgy. Alibuhod in … Continue reading

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Summerrific Getaway: Guimaras Island Hopping

While staying in Raymen Beach Resort in Brgy. Alibuhod of Guimaras, I soon found out that there are more little islands of Guimaras that are waiting to be explored. So we hopped on a boat and set sail to our … Continue reading

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Discovering Guimaras

I have little idea what to expect island-hopping in Guimaras. Before this trip, I only know Guimaras for two things – export-quality mangoes and the unfortunate oil spill in 2006! I had the chance to go for a very short … Continue reading

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Shotgun Ride!

Shotgun Trail, named by a mountain-biking group because of a horseback-mounted guard of ex-Mayor Roxas who tried to turn them away with a shotgun (it’s now biker-friendly though!). It’s the bike trail I dreaded the most but there’s really no … Continue reading

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Bird-Watching in Candaba

Before February ended, Mr. Rono and I decided that we’ll take a break from our training routine for Nepal and join members (and non-members) of the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines on a bird-watching trip. The thought of just … Continue reading

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Killer Loop in Bataan (Part 3)

Was a really good day to ride. Weather was cold. Sky was overcast. But still you can see patches of blue skies. It’s another weekend spent intimately with the trail they call ‘Killer Loop’ in Mariveles, Bataan. This is my … Continue reading

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Baguio Ambuklao and Back (Tabing Ilog Ride)

I have many fond memories of Baguio growing up. Almost every Christmas my family would trek up and spend cozy holidays there. This slowly faded though as Baguio turned into a city just as congested as Manila. Baguio has become … Continue reading

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Battling Bastards of Bataan

The Bataan Trails     Bataan has always been one of my favorite riding destinations. So when a ride was organized to do the Killer Loop Trail during one of the long weekends in August, I immediately signed up. It’s … Continue reading

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What We Love Most About Our CamSur Weekend

For those looking for a way to spend all the upcoming holidays this August, we strongly recommend a weekend trip to Camsur Watersports Complex in Pili, Camarines Sur. Just a friendly advice, though. If you’re into leisure trips, I would … Continue reading

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Lago del Ray at CWC

There’s more to CWC than just wakeboarding action apparently. And it’s just across the wakeboarding park in a place called Lago del Ray. Talk about going back to second childhood – That is just a glimpse of our laugh trip. … Continue reading

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