Tag Archives: adventure

Juag (Island) Fish Sanctuary

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Dom de la Torre

When I learned we were going to another island, I was sure enough that I would be crossing out another island from the 7,107 the Philippines has. That’s when my friend reminded me that this is the same island we … Continue reading →

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Subic (Laki) Beach in Calintaan Island, Matnog, Sorsogon

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Dom de la Torre

So there we are out in the sea on a small motorized banca in total darkness. Thank goodness it was smooth-sailing. Back in college, this same friend hosting this overnight beach camping let me tag along on a scary banca … Continue reading →

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Sorsogon Motorcycle Tour (Part 2): Matnog and Beyond

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Dom de la Torre

From Lake Bulusan, we are only about 30kms from Matnog. I have informed a friend from Matnog that we will be in the area and hinted it is almost lunchtime. Hehe! Sure enough, he told me come visit him and … Continue reading →

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Sorsogon Motorcycle Tour (Part 1): Lake Bulusan

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Dom de la Torre

After someone has ridden a motorcycle 500 kms to Bicol, there’s little reason not to ride 150 kms more to the southern tip of Luzon. It’s one of the more common item in an adventure rider’s bucket list after all. … Continue reading →

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Bucket List: I have one too, you know!?

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Dom de la Torre

I have finally come up with my official motorcycle and travel bucket list. I wouldn’t say that there is all to it but for the mean time, those are what matters to me. I will always come back to update … Continue reading →

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Completing the North Luzon Loop

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Dom de la Torre

The North Luzon has been one of the favorite tourist destinations in the Philippines.  Although it pertains mostly to the Ilocos Region, there are still many places to explore beyond Pagudpud. To motorcycle riders, getting to Ilocos is only a … Continue reading →

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Betwagan Rice Terraces and the Nearby Villages

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Dom de la Torre

Sadanga has been tough on me. Going out of my way to see this highland village was both mentally and physically challenging. There were a lot of unknown variables and my mind was constantly reminding me it was a bad … Continue reading →

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Focong Rice Terraces: Sacasacan’s Pride That I Almost Missed

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Dom de la Torre

I visited Sadanga to see Bekigan and Focong Rice Terraces. I thought I have accomplished that when I toured the sloped roads of Brgy Poblacion. Turns out, that was only Bekigan. If not for a fellow motorcycle rider, I would … Continue reading →

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Bekigan… Rice Terraces? or House Terraces? Could Be Both!?

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Dom de la Torre

The final leg of my North Luzon Loop trip is from Tuguegarao to Baguio via Sagada. That is about 300 kms of twisty, mountain roads along majestic mountain ridges and marvelous rice terraces. Ever since I entered Kalinga, I have … Continue reading →

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Roadside Scenery of Tinglayan: Where are you Sleeping Beauty??

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Dom de la Torre

Tinglayan is a municipality of Kalinga in the Cordillera Region. It’s name was derived from the word “Tinonglay” which means the making of an earthen container where sugarcane wine is brewed. Looking at the map, the terrain is made up … Continue reading →

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