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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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Happy New Year!!

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Dom de la Torre

I have been lazy busy during the Holidays but I don’t want to end this year without extending my heartfelt thanks to the visitors of Riderako! Here’s to more destinations and more mileage! Happy New Year!! Cheers 2014!

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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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Riding Angry (Part 2 of 2): The Coastal Road of Sagnay

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Dom de la Torre

The road less traveled is less traveled for obvious reasons. Oftentimes though, taking that turn (intentionally or not) to the off-beaten path is very rewarding.  The Sagnay-Tiwi road is no different. I have tried multiple times to ride this road … Continue reading →

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Riding Angry (Part 1 of 2): A Quick Stop in Naga City

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Dom de la Torre

Yinyan is another Honda Wave 125 rider from Laguna Moto Club and is my frequent riding buddy. The longest ride we did was with 2 other riders to Daet, Camarines Sur in Bicol. He didn’t see much of Bicol so … 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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