One With The Elements – Paragliding at NOAH, Ilocos Sur
Reading Time: 9 minutes Established in 2005, NOAH in Ilocos Sur was a small circle of thrill-seeking explorers would gather here to paraglide on
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Within the Historic Walls – La Cathedral Café
Reading Time: 3 minutes La Cathedral Cafe surely brings that European vibes with the rustic Neo-Romanesque charm of Manila Cathedral as the backdrop. Within
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How Things Went South at Mindanao Saga Flying Club
Reading Time: 5 minutes Mindanao Saga Flying Club, an aviation club in Mati, Davao Oriental, offers several flight packages that adventure seekers, daredevils and
Read moreDiscovering Davao Oriental – Subangan Museum
Reading Time: 4 minutes Subangan Museum houses the skeleton of a giant sperm whale that was washed ashore in 2010. Aside from that, this two-storey complex showcases the unique flora and fauna of the province, its culture, the people and how they all thrived in this biodiverse province.
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Waking Up the Sleeping Dinosaur of Mati, Davao Oriental
Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’re arriving early in Mati, better yet, wake up the sleeping dinosaur. Kidding aside, this island facing Pujada Bay resembles that creature, and offers a 360 degree view along its trail. If hiking is your thing, rent a habal-habal and alight at Brgy. Badas, secure a guide and pay the 10php entrance fee. If you just want to look at it from afar and doesn’t have much time, the drop-off is at Brgy. San Isidro, there’s a view deck just along the highway.
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Championing Reforestation – Impasug-ong’s CEDAR
Reading Time: 5 minutes Coming from Alalum Falls, we still had some time to spare, so we ventured right down to CEDAR in Impasug-ong
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Ha Giang’s Quan Ba Fairy Bosom
Reading Time: 3 minutes Two rounded breast like hills were formed on the valley of Tam Son Town, stood side by side as it is surrounded by intricate patchwork of fields. Unlike the erratic limestone formations that stretch around the area, these two are made from finely crushed limestones giving it their distinctive appearances.
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Hmong King’s Palace – Vietnam’s Golden Triangle Opium Link
Reading Time: 4 minutes Ancient Sa Moc Trees lined up a 15 stone steps leading up into a fortress too big for the venerable commune of Sa Phin. With Cherry Blossom trees flanking the garden, the two story mansion stood right before us.
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Lung Cu Flag Pole: Vietnam’s Last Vestige
Reading Time: 4 minutes From the base of the mountain, it will take you around 380 steps to the entrance of the flag point. The base is carved with patterns of Dong Son drums, where the place got its name, thus a symbol of Vietnamese culture. Then a circular staircase with small crevices will give you a glimpse of what awaits at the top.
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Hanoi, Vietnam: One Night Only in the Charming Old Quarters
Reading Time: 6 minutes The streets came alive again in a different setting this time, the stores were awash in the glow of neon signs of cafes, the amber glow from the restaurant dim lights, the flashy boutique’s mood lighting, and the makeshift festooned bulbs lining the low stools across the sidewalks.
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