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14 Things to Know when Visiting Batad, Banaue, Ifugao

October 9, 2018 by Josiah 25 Comments

Most people know the popular Banaue Rice Terraces but never heard of Batad Rice Terraces. In my personal opinion, you should know Batad as the Rice Terraces there is my favorite among my favorites.

This post will list down things that you need to know when you visit Batad. In short this is my Batad Travel Guide.

The amphitheatre-like Rice Terraces of Batad. #Batad #Banaue #Ifugao #Philippines #TravelPH

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1. Where is Batad?

Banaue is a municipality of Ifugao. Batad is a barangay of Banaue. In short Batad is inside Banaue. In reality Batad Rice Terraces is actually a part of the Banaue Rice Terraces.

Travel from Banaue to Batad

During our transit from Banaue to Batad

2. Going to Batad

You will first have to reach Banaue. To do that you should read about my bus ride from Manila to Banaue. At Banaue you can either ride the Public Jeepney to Batad or you can hire a Jeepney or a Tricycle.

Posted in: Batad, Banaue, Ifugao, Travel Guides Tagged: Banaue, Batad, Batad Rice Terraces, Batad-Hungduan-Banaue June 2015, Ifugao, Philippines, Rice Terraces, Travel Guide

24 Things to know when doing Canyoneering in Badian, Cebu, Philippines

December 16, 2015 by Josiah 71 Comments

If you have a lot of questions about the Canyoneering Activity in South Cebu, this post would be helpful as I try to answer all the questions that I had before we did the Canyoneering. In short this is my Cebu Canyoneering Travel Guide.

I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. – Nelson Mandela @kawasancanyoneering #CebuCanyoneering #Badian #Alegria #SouthCebu #Cebu #Visayas #Philippines #Travel #TravelPh #Adventure #AdventurePh #Courage #BeCourageous

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Do note that there are many service providers for the Canyoneering activity in South Cebu but we availed the services of Kawasan Canyoneering since they are a professional group of guides who are based in Badian, Cebu – where the Canyoneering activity is located. You can check out their contact details at the end of this post.

Anyways, here’s the travel guide.

Entrance to Kawasan Falls

1. Starts at Badian, Cebu

The start and end of the Canyoneering Activity is at the intersection along the highway to Kawasan Falls in Badian, Cebu. Badian is a municipality of the Province of Cebu which is located 3 hours away via bus from the South Bus Terminal of Cebu City. The fare was 120 Pesos/person (one-way).

It is important that you take the Ceres Bus bound for Bato via Barili. Do not take the bus Bato via Oslob as this will not pass by Badian. The earliest trip is at 4 AM. The last Trip is at 6 PM. Bus departure interval is around 30 minutes.

Tell the conductor to drop you off at Kawasan Falls.

A little note, when you go down the bus locals will swarm you but be calm and just walk towards the church and tell them that you need time to think.

You can check out the route in Google Maps here.

Church at the entrance to Kawasan Falls

Church at the entrance to Kawasan Falls

Since we availed our Canyoneering activity with Kawasan Canyoneering, our starting point is at Matutinao Beach Resort, which is actually located across the street from the church. We slept here the night before to be sure that we are well rested for the Canyoneering Activity.

Matutinao Beach Resort

Matutinao Beach Resort

If you are doing a day trip you can leave your belongings with Matutinao Beach Resort when you avail the activity with Kawasan Canyoneering.

Posted in: Alegria, Badian, Cebu, Travel Guides Tagged: Alegria, Badian, Canyoneering, Canyoning, Cebu, Cebu 2015, Cebu Accommodation, Travel Guide

10 Things you should know when traveling to Iligan City, Philippines

January 14, 2015 by Josiah 36 Comments

You already know that Iligan City has many awesome waterfalls. And you know that one of the best Lechon in the Philippines can be found there. You have seen the pictures. You know you want to go there, in fact, you have decided to go there. The question now is how do you get there? And where is Iligan City in the first place?

This post will list down the things that you need to know about Iligan City so that you would have the knowledge on your travel there. In short, this is an Iligan City Travel Guide.

Anyways, here they are.

Iligan City by PinayTravelista.com

This photo is used with permission from PinayTravelista.com.

1. Where is Iligan City?

Iligan City is not really that famous when it comes to tourism here in the Philippines. I bet most of you would not even know where Iligan City is.

Iligan City is located in the Philippines… In Mindanao to be a little specific… Northern Mindanao to be specific.

Iligan City is located in the Province of Lanao del Norte. But don’t get the wrong idea, it’s only geographically located inside Lanao del Norte but its administration is independent from that of the Province of Lanao del Norte.

Posted in: Iligan City Tagged: Iligan City, Mindanao, Philippines, Things to Know, Travel Guide

How to get to the Tabon Caves of Quezon, Palawan

November 18, 2012 by Josiah 9 Comments
  • How to get to the Tabon Caves of Quezon, Palawan
  • How to go back
  • Notes

Below are instructions or a travel guide on how you can visit and go around the Tabon Caves Complex of Quezon, Palawan.

One of the caves of the Tabon Caves Complex in Lipuun Point, Quezon, Palawan

One of the caves of the Tabon Caves Complex

1. Ride a van from San Jose Terminal at Puerto Princesa to Quezon, Palawan.

  • Fare is 200 Pesos per person.
  • Estimated Travel Time is 2.5 to 3 hours.
  • Check my post on the transportation vans and their schedules on how to get to Quezon, Palawan.

2. Visit the National Museum Quezon, Palawan Branch.

  • Ride a tricycle from Quezon Transport Terminal and tell the driver to drop you off at the National Museum.
  • Fare is 10 Pesos per person.
  • Estimated Travel Time is 5 minutes.

3.  Get a permit to the Tabon Caves in the National Museum.

  • The cost of the permit is 20 Pesos per person.
  • The permit can be taken only on the day when you will visit the Tabon Caves.
  • Personal appearance for everyone is required.
  • Permit can only be applied only up to 2PM.
  • Also arrange your boat from the pier of Quezon to the Tabon Caves Complext at Lipuun Point. Boat rental is 800 Pesos per 6 pax.
  • Since you’re already at the museum, go inside and check what history lies within the Tabon Caves.
Posted in: Palawan, Quezon, Palawan Tagged: How to get to the Tabon Caves, How to go back, Lipuun Point, Palawan, Quezon, Rules and Regulations, Site Museum, Tabon Caves Complex, Travel Guide

Getting around Guiuan, Eastern Samar

November 29, 2011 by Josiah 4 Comments

This will serve as a Do-It-Yourself Travel Guide to Guiuan, Eastern Samar

  • How to get to Guiuan
  • Where to go in Guiuan
  • Important Numbers when in Guiuan
  • Important Notes
  • How to get out of Guiuan

First things first, before I show you around Guiuan let me take you there.

How to get to Guiuan, Eastern Samar

From Tacloban City, Leyte

There are Public Vans that goes to Guiuan from Tacloban City. They are Van-Vans and Duptours. Below are their details

Duptours

  • First Trip: 5:20 AM; Last Trip: 6:30 PM; Van leaves every hour even if it is not full.
  • Fare is 120 Pesos/person.
  • Travel Time is 3 hours.
  • Contact Number: (055) 523-8107

Van-Vans

  • First Trip: 5:30 AM; Last Trip: 5:00 PM; Van leaves every 30 mins even if it is not full.
  • Fare is 140 Pesos/person.
  • Travel Time is 3 hours
  • Contact Number: (053) 325-8293
Van headed to Guiuan, Eastern Samar at San Juanico Bridge

Van headed to Guiuan from Tacloban City

From Borongan, Eastern Samar

There are Jeepneys that goes to Guiuan from Borongan. This will also pass by the jumpoff of Divinubo Island and Minasangay Island. Below are the details

Posted in: Eastern Samar, Travel Guides Tagged: Beaches, Calicoan Island, Calicoan Villas Resort, Do It Yourself, Eastern Samar, Guiuan, Guiuan Transport Terminal, How to get out of Guiuan, How to get to Guiuan, Immaculate Concepcion Church, Important notes in Guiuan, Important Numbers when in Guiuan, The Surf Camp, Travel Guide, White Sand

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