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Mt. Binacayan

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Are you one of the travel enthusiasts who wants to experience mountain climbing? Pack your things up and explore Mt. Binacayan; a close proximity in Metro Manila.           This mountain is one of the most hiked mountains and recommended for the beginners. It is well known for its limestone karst and majestic scenery of Sierra Madre. Though, they may be considered Mt. Binacayan as minor climb, but their trails consisted of limestone formations that will certainly make you sweat.Gloves is needed for you to be able to hold the rocks easily during the climb. You can chase the sea of clouds in the summit as early as 4:30am to start the trek. Small cave is also waiting for you on top of the mountain. You can rest there and eat your packed lunch or take some photos. According to Philippine Mythology, Bernardo Carpio was trapped between two great rocks of Montalban, Mt. Pamitinan and Mt. Binacayan. He used his strength to separate t...

Mt. Pulag

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Mt. Pulag "Better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times". Indeed! Watching the sun to rise on top of the mountain is surreal. The air is colder and the breeze is blowing on me that makes me freeze. Even me attested the mystique of Mt. Pulag or so called "Playground of the Gods" - a solemn mountain where indigenous communities around the area considered it sacred. They believe that elieve that fairies of the mossy forest and the Gods will create a heavy rain and fall with the blustery wind if someone  disrespects the place. (rambunctious talk or behavior is prohibited).  Mount Pulag is the 3rd highest mountain in the Philippines next to Mount Makiling of Mindanao and Mount Dulang-Dulang of Kitinglad. If you wish to go there, reservation is a must. You can contact these numbers: Marrah 09071002626 Roy 09291668864 Medical Certificate is a must. "Fit to Climb" Follow me on IG: jekxplorer

Abra

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Calaba Bridge Abra is one of the least visited place in the Philippines because of its impressions "unsafe". Dangers due to political wars were all in the past. So, start to pack your things up and explore the  beauty of one of the rising tourist destination in Abra; With mountain high terraces of crystal clear blue waters cascading down towards the Tineg, River, that is Kaparkan Falls als o known as  Mulawin Falls. HOW to get there? -From Cubao, Ride a Bus in Partas Station going to Abra. Fare is 665. Travel time is 8hrs via TPLEX -From Abra Partas station, ride a trike going to DPWH. Fare is 20/pax. -From DPWH they will take to Kaparkan falls that will cost you 850/pax. Travel time is 4-5hrs depending on the weather. Make sure to contact first Miss Diane for scheduling 09277725856 Going to Kaparkan Falls is hard and we had to go through to extreme rough road. Make sure to bring gloves because holding tight for a couple of hours is inevitab...

ATOK

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ATOK Stop dreaming about seeing the beauty of sakura in Japan, lavanders in France or hibiscus in Korea. Because, there is more in Benguet! This place is dubbed as the high heart of benguet. A T O K - is approximately a 2-3 hour-drive from Baguio City (depending on traffic situation), you could ride using vans and buses. When riding vans it will cost you Php120, the van station is at La Trinidad, Shell Gas Station.  When riding bus, the bus station is at Slaughter Compound, Baguio City. There is also a bus station in dangwa. You can ride buses bound to Bontoc or Sagada. Fare is worth Php73. Just tell them to drop you off in Sayangan municipal hall. From municipal hall, you have to go first in register area then walk a few meters down the town proper and locate NORTHERN BLOSSOM FARM. Entrance fee is worth Php200 with free coffee and bread. Then you can now enjoy the beauty and see the fascinating colors of flowers 😉  Weather is unpredictable. Make sure to b...