Daranak Falls

Daranak Falls is a place you would want to check-out with your family and friends whenever you’re in Tanay, Rizal.  We happened to pass-by while looking for a place to eat during our trip to Tanay, Rizal, so we decided to drop by and take a peek. Daranak Falls is operated and protected by the local city  Government. The park is designed for good, clean fun and not much on facilities and infrastructures, so you would have to taper your expectations.  Nevertheless, Daranak Falls is good place to relax, have a picnic, and take a dip in the cool and clear waters while enjoying the scenery.

Bohol Habitat Conservation Center Butterfly Sanctuary

Bohol Habitat Conservation Center Butterfly Sanctuary, located in Poblacion, Bilar, Bohol, is a conservation area for a variety of butterfly species, dedicated to the protection, growth, and spreading awareness about butterflies.  The center aims to help improve the livelihood of the locals by teaching them how to breed butterflies, which play an important role in caring for our environment.  Set in a beautifully landscaped garden with a variety of rare and colorful flowers, the place is definitely refreshing sight to behold.

Holy Carabao Balik Bukid 2013 (Revisited)

Amidst a very hot summer day, We decided to get out of the house and go to Holy Carabao for their Balik Bukid 2013 country fair event.  Though We've here a couple of times before, it's always a joy to go here, not really because of the place but because of their staff who are always more than willing to assist you.  Same as before entrance is free for the Balik Bukid event, however, you’d have to pay Php 300+ to use some of the facilities. Your free to go around the fun farm and visit the different stalls and booths that were set-up.  This years Balik Bukid event, drew a lot more people.  There were also a lot more exhibitors present, so there were a lot more shops to visit and items to choose from.  Nice to see that most of the shops were being attended to by the actual owners, you get to enjoy a little conversation with them and you learn a little something about their business and products that they sell.  Since We’ve been to Holy Carabao’s Fun Farm before, We’ve decided to try activities We’ve never tried before.

Kawasan Falls, Cebu Philippines

January 2011

Located in Brgy. Badian Cebu City, Kawasan Falls is a truly a wonder of nature famous among locals and frequented by tourists. Consisting of 3 water falls, Kawasan Falls is an ideal nature destination for family and friends. A variety of flora and fauna can be seen along the trail. For an entrance fee of Php 10 you can enjoy the wonders of nature.

Marvel at the wonders and beauty of nature.

The 1st waterfall, is the most frequently visited falls as it is the easiest to access as you would mostly be trekking on flat land. Take a dip on the cool and clear water.  Ride a bamboo raft and take a relaxing "waterfall" massage.

For Php 200 you could rent a picnic table beside the falls, where you and your friends could have a picnic and a good conversation while enjoying the view.  However, please be mindful of your trash and pick-up after your finished.  Cottages are also available for rent for people who would want to stay for the night.

The 2nd waterfall is as stunning as the 1st one.  However, a little effort is required in reaching it as you would need to climb over rocks.  I'd say the trip is worth it and a little more exercise is good for the body. Reaching the 3rd and last falls, would require a lot of effort and not recommended if your travelling with small children and carrying heavy loads as the trek is much more steeper and would require you to cross over bamboo bridges.  However, it's a recommended activity for those who desire to experience a bit more adventure.

Do something different and ride floaters made from the interior of truck wheels and go down the river.

Nuts Huts, Bohol

Loboc, Bohol
May 23,2009

Situated along the bank of the Loboc River, not far from the town of Loboc, this resort offers a very calm & relaxing environment. A backpackers paradise and nature lovers haven. Definitely for people who enjoy the great outdoors. It is accessible either by boat ride along the Loboc river and enjoy the view or trekking along the trail.

It is equipped with its own restaurant, and is an strategically located for making trips within Bohol.The resort offers mountain biking, road cycling, cave hikes, and a herbal sauna. The owners personal touch and affordable rates, make it a place work visiting.

You May also want to check-out more interesting places in Bohol:

1. Mag-Aso Falls
2. Punta Cruz Watch Tower

3. Flushing Meadows

4. Bohol Habitat Conservation Center Butterfly Sanctuary
5. Nova Shell Museum
6. Bohol Bee Farm
7. Clarin Ancestral House
8. Zoocolate Thrills
9. Tarsier Conservation Area

Mag-Aso Falls

Antequera, Bohol

May 22,2009

Located within Antequera, Bohol, the Mag-Aso falls takes approximately 30 minutes from Tagbilaran city.It derives its name from "Aso", a Visayan term meaning smoke. A smoke like effect is generated as water drops from this 25 ft tall falls.

There are 2 ways reach the falls: thrill seekers and back packers could take a trek to the falls or take a safer route by taking 197 concrete steps to the falls,as the trail becomes slippery after rains.

Water is normally clear and calm here, however, this picture was taken after heavy rains...

Take a dip in the water or have a picnic beside the falls while listening to sound of the water as it drops from the falls. Either way, its a cool calm experience amidst nature.On your way home be sure to pick-up your trash and practice safety precautions at all times.

You May also want to check-out more interesting places in Bohol:

1. Nuts Huts
2. Punta Cruz Watch Tower

3. Flushing Meadows

4. Bohol Habitat Conservation Center Butterfly Sanctuary
5. Nova Shell Museum
6. Bohol Bee Farm
7. Clarin Ancestral House
8. Zoocolate Thrills
9. Tarsier Conservation Area

Mambukal Nature Trip

Mambukal Mountain Resort in Bacolod, Philippines. Located at the peacful valley of Mount Kanlaon is only 30 minutes land travel from Bacolod City.

Spread over 23.6 hectares, Mambukal is a virtual nature paradise. It's series of 7 water falls, is it's main attraction feeding fresh flowing water to its swimming pools and boating lagoon. Equiped with hot sulfur springs which relieves the body of aches and pains is a draw among visitors young and old.


A vast forest park, Mambukal is an ideal spot for campers and nature lovers. The attractions include the Canopy Walk, a network of hanging bridges. Or try your hand at Wall climbing and Slide for Life.

Mambukal also has meeting rooms and function rooms, for those who want to hold meetings and
conferences close to nature.

Welcome to Mambukal...

Admire the majestic falls of Mambukal...

Take the plunge...Bombs away... Be careful though, jagged rocks below...

Up in the sky, it's a bird...it's a plane... No, fruit bats... hmmm...

All aboard...Take a boat ride in their boating lagoon...

Siquijor Adventures

Siquijor is the magical and mystical island of the Philippines used to be part of Negros Oriental and it was at that time called Island of Fire. Mostly because there are a lot of fire flies that can be seen along the shore lines during night time. This gives an impression of dancing fires. Very convenient as it was able to protect the island from invasion during colonial times.

Siquijor is said to have magic potions, shamans, sorcerers and witches - and a lot of Filipinos will not stay overnight on this island because of this superstition. For me it just makes the trip more exiting and I enjoyed my overnight stay in Siquijor.

Siquijor is only about an hours boatride from Dumaguete City, so it is easy to include Siquijor as a day trip from Dumaguete. Once you arrive on the island I suggest you talk to one of the local multicab drivers and arrange for him to take you around the island and show you all the sights worth seeing here or you could arrange a tour of the island from the resort you are staying in.

Check-out the view of dumaguete pier at sunrise.

A view overlooking the island, shows clean and lush vegetations...

Take a dip in the sulfur spring and cleanse your body of all those germs and microbes. Dr. Kauffman and Dr. Wong. eat your heart out...

Beat the heat swim or wade in the clean and clear water of their falls...

No jumping or washing of clothes here...

Admire the white sand beach of Sinag-Dong...

Take a swim in its clear blue water or go diving and discover the mysteries of the deep. Most resorts here rent out diving equipment and give diving lessons for a nominal fee. Don't worry, if you don't know how to swim you'll be escorted by licensed and trained divers. You will also get to choose the dept of your dive, from 6 ft to 20 ft, it's up to you. Each dive will be chronicled and documented for you and could be used whenever you decide to get your own diving license.

Enjoy your vacation and please leave all your work and gadgets at home, so you could enjoy the beauty of nature at its best.