PHILIPPINES

Bohol is one of the most popular islands in the Philippines! Travelers from around the world come to Bohol to experience the sunrise over the Chocolate hills, see the Tarsiers, and enjoy world-class diving in crystal clear waters. There are many ways to travel around the Philippines, but ferries are the most simple and affordable …

With seven days left in the tropics, I wanted to make the most of the island vibes. I needed to soak it all in before heading out to the hot, merciless deserts and mountains of Pakistan. We kicked off the week with an island hopping trip out of Pamilacan Island.  The second adventure of the …

After making it back down from Mount Baloy, I pulled up with a bit of a light quad strain. After much deliberation and a few little tests, I had to make the unfortunate decision to call off the rest of the trilogy. They would have to wait for another time. I think the combo of …

Cebu is one of the most popular islands to visit in the Philippines, and if you’re heading to South Cebu, you can expect endless waterfalls, canyoneering through gatorade blue waters, swimming with whale sharks, and sardines. If you want to know the best places to stay while you’re in the area, I’ve got you covered. …

The bike-packing trip was about to pick up some speed. I never set out for this to be a mission about miles but up until this point, I hadn’t really clocked a great amount of distance. I’d been focused on the adventures in each spot and the bike as a means of transportation rather than …

Cebu is one of the most popular destinations in the Philippines, and for good reason. Home to hundreds of hidden waterfalls, pristine beaches, and diverse marine life, Cebu attracts travelers from all corners of the world. Northern Cebu is an often overlooked destination, but it shouldn’t be. World-class diving, island hopping, and some of the …

Mount Baloy is one of those adventures that push you to the edge of your comfort zone. It’s a steep physical challenge, but it’s the arduous conditions that make this one of the most challenging hikes in the Philippines. We were wet every single moment of the hike except when sleeping, I pulled more than …

From above the surface, they may look like rundown piers but deep down below these are two of the most incredible dive sites in the Philippines. While the DuCoMi (Dumaguete Coconut Mill) seems slightly illegal to dive at, the Bacong Pier was open for the public to enjoy. BACONG PIER & DUCOMI PIER We dove …

Casaroro Falls is an incredible single-drop waterfall in the mountain region of Valencia. Just a 20-minute drive from the town of Dumaguete on Negros Island, this gem is one of many amazing waterfalls in the region. To reach the falls, there is a short hike down a few hundred stairs before a short river trek. …

The week ended with a DIY trip over to Apo Island from Dauin. With no scheduled trips available due to a lack of tourists, we had to wait at the harbor to tag along with any other groups that had hired a private boat. It was looking unlikely until we managed to squeeze into a …

It’s a bike-packing trip but less about the miles on the bike and more about the travel. I’m not interested in turning my bike-packing into a sport or a competition. My ideal way of traveling is to use the bike as a challenging mode of transport but it isn’t the focus of my journey. I …

Mount Talinis is locally known as the horn of Negros and is arguably the toughest hike on the island. Hikers can expect 1500m of incline up slippery, rocky slopes covered in tree roots and rough forest trails. The most common way to attack this challenge is by spending a night camping at one of the …