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Laguna: Aliw Falls of Luisiana, A Brief Escape From Reality

by wheninmyjourneys on 2020-07-07 2 comments

Aliw Falls was my next destination as I continue to explore the town of Luisiana in Laguna. I was still stunned with the grandiose beauty of Hulugan Falls that it had set the bar too high when it comes to waterfalls in my book. So, even if I have seen photos of Aliw Falls prior to my visit, I was expecting it to be just as impressive in reality.

Laguna Luisiana

Laguna: The Otherworldly Beauty of Hulugan Falls in Luisiana – Solo DIY Travel

by wheninmyjourneys on 2019-06-06 12 comments

In the advent of social media, the so-called sleeping wonders and best-kept secrets of mostly every town suddenly propelled to the forefront of the travel and tourism scene and Hulugan Falls is a prime example.

Freediving Side trip

Freediving Workshop, Experiencing Freediving for the First Time as a Non-swimmer

by wheninmyjourneys on 2018-09-12 8 comments

Never have I thought that I will be able to accomplish swimming without a life jacket. I have never felt that I was in my element and have always feared the deep waters. I tend to panic easily whenever I cannot feel the flooring of a swimming pool or if I cannot touch the seabed when I am out at sea. However, it all changed somehow after joining the Intro to Freediving Workshop.

Balabac Palawan

Palawan: Destination Balabac Part 3, Onok Island, Saving the Best for Last

by wheninmyjourneys on 2018-07-16 9 comments

“Is it possible to stop at Onok Island?” That was my major concern when I first contacted Kuya Fidel to inquire of his services for a Balabac island hopping tour. After he gave me a positive answer, it was a done deal, no fuss whatsoever.

Palawan Balabac Patonggong Malaki - Tangkahan Island

Balabac Palawan

Palawan: Destination Balabac Part 2, Island Hopping, Camping and More…

by wheninmyjourneys on 2018-06-21 5 comments

Oh, Balabac! After long hours spent on reading guide after guide, daydreaming about those pristine white sand beaches and super clear turquoise waters, I had finally reached the most distant municipality in the province of Palawan.

Balabac Palawan

Palawan: Destination Balabac Part 1, The Road to Rio Tuba

by wheninmyjourneys on 2018-06-20 8 comments

I have been traveling solo to distant places for quite some time but whenever I do, there is a part of me that still gets anxious. The fear of the unknown always lingers at the back of my mind but I normally overcome it with ease however, the road to Balabac was the one trip that got me so edgy. As soon as I got out of Puerto Princesa Airport, I hopped on a tricycle going to San Jose Terminal to catch a van bound for Rio Tuba.

Bataraza Palawan

Palawan: The Precious Wonders of Bataraza – Part 2, Kapangyan Falls

by wheninmyjourneys on 2018-05-08 2 comments

My Bataraza, Palawan experience did not just stop in discovering Lalatuan Falls because apparently, it has one more awesome site waiting for me that day and that is Kapangyan Falls.

Bataraza Palawan

Palawan: The Precious Wonders of Bataraza – Part 1, Lalatuan Falls

by wheninmyjourneys on 2018-04-17 4 comments

Tucked in the forests of Barangay Malihud in Bataraza, the southernmost municipality of mainland Palawan are two of its precious wonders, Kapangyan Falls and Lalatuan Falls. However, there were very little information about Kapangyan Falls and Lalatuan Falls online that’s why finding an article about the hidden gems of Bataraza was a huge step forward in making my DIY solo side trip to Bataraza possible.

Cebu South Cebu

Cebu: 11 Breathtaking Waterfalls of South Cebu

by wheninmyjourneys on 2018-01-24 13 comments

The more I gaze at the awe-inspiring photographs of the waterfalls of South Cebu over the internet, the more it had captivated me. To catch a glimpse of the stunning cascades scattered all over the Queen City was one of the reasons why I journeyed to her territory. So to carry out my mission, I travelled solo on DIY for a span of two days in four towns and got myself acquainted with eleven breathtaking (literally and figuratively) waterfalls of South Cebu.

Cebu Kawasan Canyoneering A Prelude to Extreme Adventures

Badian Cebu

Cebu: Kawasan Canyoneering in Badian, A Prelude to Extreme Adventures

by wheninmyjourneys on 2018-01-02 6 comments

A colleague of mine have asked me if where will be my next destination. When I told him that I will be heading to Cebu next, he then enthusiastically said that it would be a lot of fun especially when I try Kawasan Canyoneering in Badian. At the back of my mind, I was trying to recall if I have already encountered what he said, but I was clueless. Back then, I had the slightest idea of what canyoneering was all about but the huge smile on his face piqued my curiosity and gave me the impression that it seemed very exciting.