After the Tuburan quick escape, the next destination was still unknown. I made it to the point that I will go to where my feet leads me. But actually, there are few destinations at the back of my mind but not quite sure yet where to next. Last minute decision was to go to Sipalay, Negros Occidental. Originally, the prospected destinations were Cuatro Islas in Leyte, Campuestuhan or Mambukal Resort. But my itchy feet took me to Nataasan Beach Resort and Diving Center. A place where your dream holiday comes true! Negros Occidental has remarkable and renowned tourist spots that anyone can enjoy. Ranging from the Ruins, Campuestuhan Mountain Resort, Mambukal Resort, and countless beaches. Originally, the first resort that came
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Trail Tweaks: How to stay clean and fresh on multiple day trekking?
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn Taking a shower during treks is out of the question. Then how do you maintain hygiene standards? What about your greasy hair and the general filthy feeling? And won’t everyone stink by day 3? How can you stay clean and fresh on multiple day trekking? Trekking and scaling mountains or camping out on a campground for a few days always sounds like a great idea for outdoor junkies - enjoying nature, disconnecting from technology, communing with our roots, enjoying quality time with loved ones, and sitting around the campsite grounds having fun. But the thought of going multiple days without a shower is really daunting. Usually while
Twin Crater Lake Balinsasayao & Danao: An intimate hideaway
“I felt like lying down by the side of the trail and remembering it all. The woods do that to you, they always look familiar, long lost, like the face of a long-dead relative, like an old dream, like a piece of forgotten song drifting across the water, most of all like golden eternities of past childhood or past manhood and all the living and the dying and the heartbreak that went on a million years ago and the clouds as they pass overhead seem to testify (by their own lonesome familiarity) to this feeling.” —Jack Kerouac, The Dharma Bums Why do people love nature? Why do we love to commune with mother earth? People would tend to answer that question with “I
Trail Tweaks: How to make Trekking a lot Easier
Trekking is a combination of hiking and walking activity. It simply means a journey on foot particularly to mountainous and remote areas with a close encounter to people wherein their culture and lifestyle might still unchanged for many generations now and an opportunity of being one with the grandiose sierra on the country side. Trekking can be risky and adventurous depending on the terrain and can really be grueling and hard. When I started trekking as my sweet escape to the chaotic city life, I simply flung myself with all of my energy and cluelessness in every trek, not appallingly anxious about anything. I didn’t mind how long and how far I was hiking, how difficult the trail I was taking,
La Residencia Al Mar Hotel : A cozy home away from home
Home is not a place... It's a feeling! Filipinos love good festival. We tend to visit places during the festivities to witness the rich culture the place has to offer. Dumaguete city is not an exemption for it is known for their Buglasan Festival. Dumaguete City is a component city in the Province of Negros Oriental in the Philippines. Being the capital and the principal seaport, it is one of the most populous city in the province of Negros. Visiting a place during festivities or on their peak season is exciting and fun. But one thing that needs consideration is the accommodation as it can be a real challenge to get one due to the volume of people who flock into hotels, transient
Buglasan 2016: Festival of Festivals in the City of Gentle People
The Buglasan Festival is a week-long commemoration of all festivals held every second week of October in Negros Oriental’s capital – Dumaguete City dubbed as the City of Gentle People. It is an annual festivity of the island's antiquity and diversity showcasing its cultural treasures that progressed from the many festivals from municipalities and cities in Negros Oriental. Buglasan Festival is a summit of these local festivals as a commemoration of each patron saint. Thus came to be known as the festival of festivals. Why is it called Buglasan? Buglasan came from the word “Buglas” which is the former name of Negros. According to two popular narratives, “buglas” came from 1) the tall perennial reeds known as “buglas” that were said to be predominant vegetation on the place at
12 Reasons Why Tourists Love Tokyo
Tokyo has been the most expensive city to live in the world last 2013 and the title was snatched by Singapore the following year and now Tokyo is ranked 5th. Despite the high cost of living in Tokyo, Tourists still love to visit the place. For me as a tourist in Japan, the following are the reasons why tourist has fallen in love with Tokyo. Shopping Centers The most go-to place when talking about shopping centers is the GINZA district. It is the home of the most sophisticated department stores and boutiques. There’s nothing that can beat the traditional stylishness of Mitsukoshi line of department stores like the Mitsukoshi -Isetan. For more contemporary feel, there are stores like Chanel, Dior and Cartier