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Balai Lawom: New Freedivers’ Chill Hub in Mabini, Batangas
Few months ago, we saw this hostel in Mabini being built. From a distance, it looked like the ones in Siargao or La Union with its Nipa roofing and hanging bamboo light fixtures. Its roof is the only thing we could see making us even more curious about what’s inside. Since we’ve been visiting Batangas for several months now, hopping from one budget-friendly resorts or hostels to another, we thought of giving this place a shot soon as it opens. After several weeks of looking forward to it, we finally had a chance to try it. I must say, the decision of staying in this place called Balai Lawom is…
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Nordic Homes Resort: A New Instagram-worthy AirBnB near Tagaytay City
The rainy season wouldn’t stop my family from going elsewhere. Since we got used to spending the special days somewhere regardless of the weather, we then looked for the best place other than home to celebrate despite the downpour. Staycation is our thing for such season. So, we checked out the ones that we’ve tried in Tagaytay City. Just when we’re about to book the one where we stayed in before, we found out that they just recently opened a new place: The Nordic Homes Resort. In no time, we booked one of its tiny houses. The Nordic Homes We have known the Nordic Homes as those Instagram-worthy AirBnBs especially…
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Domelis Camping Site: A Haven for Campers in Cavinti, Laguna
Ever since traveling has been allowed in pandemic, camping has become among the travel enthusiasts’ top favorite outdoor activities. Not only that it has been in the list of top favorites but it’s also among the safest travel-related activities to try since camping sites are characterized by wide and open spaces. Further, it’s not only good for distancing from people to avoid contracting the virus but also a way to distance yourself from the stress brought by your hectic routine and schedule. Since I’ve also loved camping due to its positive impacts on me, we’d usually go trying and hopping from one campsite to another almost every week. One of…
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Purple 7 Cafe: A BTS-themed Cafe in Quezon City
It’s been a year since we started fangirling over Bangtan Sonyeondan or BTS. My friends and I have been crazy about them that when we heard about Purple 7 Cafe opening, we planned a date in there as soon as we have time to do so. After months of planning and waiting, we finally had a time just this July. Since we’re all coming from the south, we decided to make the most out of our trip to the Metro by visiting the BTS MOTS Pop Up Store in SM Megamall and this BTS-themed Cafe in Quezon City. About Purple 7 Cafe Purple 7 Cafe is a fan-owned BTS-themed Café…
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Best Camping Sites in Batangas
Have you ever wondered why going somewhere, say the outdoors, make you happy and feel recharged? This is because certain activities and outdoor elements naturally induce your happy and feel-good hormones. These fuel us to go through our hustles. Once in a while, we all need to escape the hustle, constricting walls and the concrete jungle. We deserve a change of scenery, to just sleep under the stars, breathe in some fresh air. Sure, such getaways could mean relaxing luxurious trips. But, you’ve also got options. Wouldn’t it be nice to be simply spending your days at peace in campsites? If you’re from the south and are planning to do…
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How do I Start Freediving? A Beginner’s Guide
You check your Instagram and Facebook feed and you see a lot of people posting photos and videos gracefully diving underwater. Of course, you’d get enticed and amazed at the same time. Then, you start telling and asking yourself: “I want that, too! But how do I start Freediving?” Say no more as here are the things that you may want to know if you’d like to start your Freediving journey soon! What is Freediving? Freediving is a competitive sport and a recreational underwater activity that involves breath holding. The divers do not rely on any breathing apparatus. They leave the surface with nothing but one full breath and utilize…
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Decathlon SCUBA Diving Gear Review
I have always been into freediving because SCUBA diving requires a lot of technical knowledge not only for the activity itself but the gear, too. Unlike freediving which only requires a mask, snorkel and a pair of fins (at times weights), SCUBA diving really has a lot. The pro of the latter? It could take me longer and deeper safely than what I usually dive in one breath. It allows me to experience and appreciate more the ocean and the life that it holds. With this in mind, I went SCUBA diving frequently especially this year. With that, I grabbed the complete set of gear from my trusted shop. Thinking…
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Anawangin Cove, Zambales 2023 DIY Travel Guide
Tall pine trees towering over you in a campsite just a few steps from the salt water and ocean waves? Sure. Anawangin Cove has it. In just a 4 to 5-hour drive from the hustle and bustle of Manila with a 30-minute wave-battling boat ride is a hidden paradise called Anawangin Cove located at Barangay Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales. It is one of the recently known coves of Pundaquit along with Agnain and Nagsasa. As aforementioned, the beach is known for its relaxing campsite, fine gray sand and the beach itself enveloped in the mountain ranges of Pundaquit which can be trekked during one’s stay in there to get an…
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Bubblemaker Dive and Beach Resort: A Water Fun Hub in Mabini, Batangas
The morning sun started to lazily crawl out from a slumber; so did I. In no time, I found myself propped on a mat, gazing upon the calm ocean before me. Today I decided to be one with the ocean – both in mind and body. Starting from a deep breath and a forward fold, my body flowed from a pose to another, in every beat of a faint swash from the ocean below. All the other thoughts ebbed away only leaving the flow in my mind. It is deep, it is weightless, it is free. Indeed, there are just same things under the same sky that feel different when…
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Decathlon Philippines Steps Up the Game in Saving the Planet
The planet needs saving. Not convincing enough? Here’s what you might not know about. Approximately, it will take 450 years for a plastic to degrade or breakdown. Yearly, 8 million metric tons of these plastics enter the ocean. Imagine this: Titanic weighs about 47,454.834 metric tons. Imagine how many Titanics would those waste amount to? As a result, about 1000 million marine creatures die because they either get entangled to it or they ingest it. Why should we, Filipinos, be bothered? Well, in the past years, Philippines is considered to be among the world’s largest plastic waste contributor with about 14.66 million tons of plastic that it generates each year.…
