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Udlom Falls: The Mesmerizing And Towering Cascade Of Lamac, Cebu
I thought I had everything figured out. With the sweet sound of gushing waters, I thought we were on the right path to catching one of Cebu’s highest and most underrated waterfalls – Udlom Falls. At last, I’m going to get an up close look of Udlom Falls, after a failed attempt. Ever since I first laid eyes on it on my visit to Hidden Valley, I’ve been itching and dreaming of seeing it up close. A surreal mixture of a cave and a waterfall, it is absolutely an awe-inspiring sight to behold. And, even though it was a little late, I did like our chances. I’ve always been confident…
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Lapos Lapos Cave: An Enticing And Extraordinary Gem In Toledo, Cebu
For weekend warriors like us, a week without an outdoor escape can feel like an eternity. And with the universe not on my side for the past weeks, it did feel like forever since my last hike. Despite today’s mind-blowing innovations and technological discoveries, nothing still beats a good old-fashioned date with Mother Nature. The way I see it, adventure is totally ingrained in my DNA! Thankfully, though, my trusted hiking besties saved me from the clutches of boredom and monotony of daily life by introducing me to another hidden gem in Toledo, Cebu – Lapos Lapos Cave. While it was a short escape, it was nonetheless jam-packed with action,…
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Cebu Safari And Adventure Park: An Irresistible Up-And-Coming Wildlife Haven
“The noblest art is that of making others happy” – P.T. Barnum. For movie connoisseurs, you may have caught a glimpse of this quote in the pre-closing-credit of the inspirational Hollywood musical, the “Greatest Showman”. And, in many ways, Cebu Safari and Adventure Park embodies this quote and reminds me of this heart-warming celebrated blockbuster movie. Just like the film’s protagonist, Cebu Safari and Adventure Park has been a little controversial, with so many naysayers, doubters and bashers bad-mouthing this wildlife haven. On popular Cebu travel Facebook pages, you’ll see heaps of people roasting it, saying that it’s inhumane and extremely expensive. But at the end of the day, both…
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Lantawan Cliff: Venturing Into Cebu’s Undiscovered Jaw-dropping Wonder
I thought I’ve seen every jaw-dropping wonder in Cebu. Years of being a weekend warrior, exploring the island’s remote regions, made me believe that I’ve seen my homeland’s finest. But, I was wrong. And, ironically, I felt glad, blissful and relieved, when I realized my assumptions were untrue. After soaking up the panorama on Lantawan Cliff, I found out that I’m still scratching the surface, when it comes to discovering Cebu’s hidden gems. Inspired and even more motivated, I’m now so pumped up and ready to uncover the rest that my adventure playground has to offer. Heading into our hike to Lantawan Cliff, I thought our Sunday escapade would be…
