Cebu south is blessed with beautiful beaches and majestic waterfalls that are still in its pristine conditions. Aside from Samboan that has several waterfalls, the neighboring town boasts also its own waterfall with a slightly different characteristic and grandeur. Waterfalls and beaches are popular among Cebuanos especially during summer. Most of the adventurers and trekkers or mountain climbers often have side trips on these waterfalls and beaches too to cool down from a tiring and leg-breaking treks. Inambakan falls is one of the waterfalls in Cebu South that has slowly gaining popularity among local and foreign tourists. Most often than not, Inambakan falls serves as the starting point to trekkers going to Mount Hambubuyog in the highlands of Ginatilan. Most trekkers like us,
Alegria’s wonderful Cambais Falls can make you bathe
It was during our Mega Trek event that we got to visit some of Alegria’s tourist destination. Few of which were Silay Cave, Cambusay Cave and of course the nearby Cambais Falls. The mega trek is a three-day trek hosted by NCR Trekkers Club, with the starting point at Mount Kandungaw then traverse to Alegria. The exit point will be at Mount Lanaya. It was really a tiring activity, staying in the mountains for 3 days. We were not even sure who will be trekking until the finish line. We gave options to the trekkers also to go home on the second day. On the second day of our mega trek, we headed to the Silay and Cambusay caves then to Cambais
Cebu Waterfalls : Samboan’s unspoiled Kandayvic Falls
Don't go chasing waterfalls. Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to - TLC Should we stop chasing waterfalls? I bet not, and never will! Well, maybe…. But not soon enough. :) After our challenging and memorable experience from the Mount Hambubuyog camping under the harsh and antagonistic weather, we headed to the less known waterfall in the municipality of Samboan. The waterfall is called Kandayvic. Kandayvic was coined from the name “ Kan inday Vic”. The place is said to be named after the wife of former mayor of the town. There are many variations of the spelling. Some spelled it as Candayvic, but the most common spelling used is “Kandayvic”. We hired the habal2x going to barangay Canorong and alight
Cebu Waterfalls : Cooling down at the Majestic Dao Falls
Summer is fast approaching! Everyone will be hyped and excited again to flaunt their perfect beach bodies. Well, summer is not only for those who have perfect bodies, right? It is for all; no matter what body type we have. So pack your things and hit the beach! It’s time to chillax, enjoy and beat the heat! But wait, it is expected that the most common tourist destination during summer will be the beach. Be prepared for the huge crowd of tourists and locals will flock to most beaches during the hottest months of the year. If you are one of those people who are not a fan of crowded places, any secluded mountain resorts, pools, and waterfalls can be a
Trail Tweaks: How to Dispose Poop Tissues
So what will you do when you are in the mountains with no hygienic provisions? What will you do if you are going to answer the call of nature but you don’t have anything for cleaning the mess like toilet papers, etc? When on the wild, people cleaned themselves with various materials such wood shavings, leaves, grass, hay, stone, sand, moss, water, snow, maize, ferns, many plant husks, fruit skins, or seashells, and corncobs, depending upon the country and weather conditions or social customs. For campsites with water sources, cleaning after pooping is a lot easier. Just have enough water for cleaning the mess. But be mindful that the use of soap is not advisable when in the mountains, especially near water
Trail Tweaks: How to Poop in the Mountains like a Pro
Have you been into a multi-day trek? Camping in the woods for several nights without any facilities but just what you have brought with you. Well, for mountaineers and campers, this is so common. Sleeping in a billion star accommodation with no fancy lights, food or whatsoever. But everything you brought with you will turn into one of those fancy things when you’re there in the mountains, believe me. As hikers, most common dilemma when in the mountains is the water supply and hygiene. Water supply for drinking, bathing and or cleaning and hygiene. You are in luck if there are water sources nearby. It is truly a blessing when water is abundant where you set up your camp. But still,
Sirao Peak is the ultimate beginner-friendly mountain to hike
Why do you climb mountains? Is it for recreation? To relieve the daily stress? For exercise? Reconnect with Mother Nature? Or just to have that photo shoot in the mountains for social media purposes? Well, whatever your reasons are, I just hope that every one of us will trek responsibly and will abide the LNT (Leave no trace) principles. It has been my nth time climbing Sirao peak, be it day trek, night trek or overnight camp. I even had a solo trek and camping on this mountain. There are numerous trails going to the summit of Sirao. Sirao Peak is otherwise known as Kan-irag Peak but according to the mountaineering pioneers, the original name is Mount Sibugay. The peak is known for