Review: Marriott Hotel - Cebu on Feb 6, 2012 in Cebu Indie Reviews Hotel Review | Marriott Hotel Cardinal Rosales Avenue, Ayala Business Park, Cebu City, Philippines Last holiday, we decided to level up our Christmas eve by checking-in to Marriott Hotel. Marriott Rewards Points on hand, booking was a breeze. We d...
Columbia Eco Trail Run 5 - Cebu on Jan 13, 2012 in Cebu What To Do Now Race Climbs/Hikes The Columbia Eco Trail Run series in Cebu kicks off 2012 with its toughest race course yet. Race organizers Ralph Pilapil and Larry Honoridez have collaborated with Lilo-an Mayor Vincent Franco "Duke" Frasco, a runner-adventurer himself, to make th...
5 Must-Visit Churches In Cebu City + Itinerary on Jan 8, 2012 in Cebu City Tour Indie Tips Itineraries Cebu is home to some of the oldest and ornate churches in the Philippines. At least five of them can be found within city limits, so these can easily be added, into your standard Cebu City itinerary. 1. Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño Osm...
Counting Down From Up High (New Year In Sagada) on Jan 1, 2012 in Indie Diaries Mountain Province Solano, Nueva Vizaya Ayuyang bar was just calling it a night when we started to pack our bags from its 2nd storey residence. Having just concluded a 5-day post-Christmas hairpin road trip of North Luzon with PALMC, Larry and I decided to push the en...
Bohol City Tour Itinerary on Nov 30, 2011 in City Tour Bohol Itineraries A wonder of nature, no wonder! Backpacking | Bohol City Tour Itinerary Bohol Island Province, Philippines Hours: whole day tour Specs: Historical churches, river cruise, lunch buffet, Tarsiers, chocolate hills, souvenir shopping, ATV adventure, firs...
Rock Climbing in Cantabaco, Cebu Itinerary: 1 day on Nov 1, 2011 in Cebu Itineraries Climbs/Hikes Vertical crawl Rock Climbing | Cantabaco, Cebu Rock Climbing ItinerarySitio Silangan, Cantabaco, CebuHours from Cebu City: around 1 hourSpecs: Rock climbing on bolted limestone wall, 5.6 to 5.14 difficulty walls, rappelling, freshwater river, possi...
Ultimate Northern Exposure Itinerary: 9 days on Oct 29, 2011 in Operated Tours What To Do Now Itineraries Northern Luzon holds a treasure trove of adventure destinations waiting for eager trod seekers. Seat sales left and right, everybody's heading south of Manila. When was the last time you did a road trip up North? On January 22-30, 2012, the Nor...
New7Wonders Bid: Puerto Princesa Underground River on Oct 26, 2011 in What To Do Now Palawan The voting period for the New7Wonders of Nature is nearing its end. In 15 days, 7 natural wonders around the world will be given the official title. The Puerto Princesa Underground River in Palawan is among the 28 finalists, and it is...
Mt. Makiling Traverse Itinerary: day hike on Oct 6, 2011 in Batangas Laguna Itineraries Climbs/Hikes We're on top of Los Banos! Hiking, Mountain Climbing | Mt. Makiling (Maktrav) Traverse Itinerary Jumpoff: Barangay San Bartolome, Santo Tomas, Batangas City Trail end: UPLB Campus, Los Baños, Laguna 1103 MASL (Peak 3); 1092 MASL (Peak 2) Specs:...
DIY: Boracay Packages on Aug 2, 2011 in Indie Tips Beaches Boracay More than 5 days of non-stop rain got me dreaming about summer. I miss walking barefoot on the beach, having a drink and waiting for the sun to set. I definitely miss Boracay, having been there only once, I think it's about time to go back! Boracay...
