Tag Archives: Adventure

East Africa

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

It actually stretches from the northern arid deserts of Ethiopia to the tropical forests of Mozambique and Madagascar, with 19 countries in between.  While my East African adventure in 2006 only spanned 3 countries, the experience it yielded were quite … Continue reading →

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The Way to Initiate the Novice

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

I’m with some novice trekkers, not that I mind, it is an easy trek after all.  I am thrilled, in fact, to have them experience the joy of summiting after an uphill struggle that seemed never-ending and pointless, and to … Continue reading →

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Best of 2012

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

Forgive the silence… would you believe that I ushered in the New Year with colds and fever?  But that didn’t stop me from having friends over for the count down. No.  I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Credits: … Continue reading →

Posted in Batanes, Cagayan Province, Hirayu, Japan, Laos, Palui Island, Philippines, Siayan, Sta. Ana, Vang Vieng, Y'ami | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Torongan Cave: Not To Miss in Itbayat

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

When asked about the places I have liked the most in my travels, high up there with Africa, my answer would always include Batanes. When I look back at the adventures I had in this northernmost province of the Philippines, our trek … Continue reading →

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Itbayat: On a Hunt for Halo-Halo

Posted on September 7, 2012 by

It was the middle of May; the blistering heat was rapidly zapping my energy… I wanted halo-halo.  We knocked on Nanay Laura’s house as her canteen was closed. A keepsake with Nanay Laura. Her charming Larez Carinderia beside her house … Continue reading →

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Siayan

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

We scrambled through rocks, walked through pastureland until we reached a beautiful beach. As with Y’ami, a shore entry wasn’t possible. The boat took shelter at one side of the island, hidden by a cove of volcanic rocks; the boat … Continue reading →

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A Trip to Y’ami: Philippine’s Northernmost Tip

Posted on August 26, 2012 by

A truck waits for us at the corner of Nanay Cano’s house. It will be taking us to Paganaman Port where we will embark on a trip to Y’ami Island.   The northernmost island of Batanes, it is closer to Taiwan … Continue reading →

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Nanay Cano and Coconut Crabs

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

Faustina Cano, Tina or simply “Nanay” is the woman to call when you’re headed to Itbayat.  She can arrange almost anything.  We needed a boat to take us to the farthest island of Batanes – an idea out of the … Continue reading →

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Batanes

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

Located more than 860 km from Manila, you can see Taiwan on a clear day.  The island looks more like the Scottish Highland.  Typhoons are common, hitting the archipelago between July and November.  The sheer isolation and location, in the … Continue reading →

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Survival of the Fastest

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

Credits:  J Sprague Digi in Deeper Course Material Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes up. It knows it … Continue reading →

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