A travel & adventure blog by Kara Santos
Want to see Vietnam in a unique and eye-opening way? Motorcycle tours have become an incredibly popular way to see Vietnam. If you are planning to travel to Vietnam and want to see the country in a thrilling and exciting way, here’s our top picks for the most scenic routes Vietnam has to offer.
It’s hard for me to find proper riding gear that fits properly. Aside from the fact that most motorcycle gear is designed for guys, I’m not that tall. Even if I find something I like, it usually doesn’t fit me. Riding jackets and gloves are usually oversized. Shoes are always too big. It’s a pain to even look at helmets because while there are so many cool designs out there, most brands only carry these in M to XL, men’s sizes. Motorcycling is still a male-dominated field in the Philippines. But thankfully, brands are starting to notice and manufacture gear specifically catering to the growing market of female riders.
When you think of scooters, you usually think of small, convenient and economic motorcycles for personal transportation in urban settings. But the Honda PCX150 is a scooter that manages to combine luxury, performance and reliability.
This scooter is ideal for working professionals or car owners who no longer want to suffer through traffic. It offers a luxurious ride that will make your life easier as you go about the daily grind in the metro.
Hulugan Falls in Luisiana, Laguna is one of the most beautiful waterfalls I’ve visited near Manila. Said to be the tallest in the province, this stunning cascade towers at 70 meters high (230 feet), with a wide basin and several natural jacuzzi-like swimming holes for those who want to take a dip. Previously known only to locals, Hulugan Falls only became popular in the last three years or so thanks to social media.
If you’re a fan of horror / zombie / survival video games like Silent Hill or Left4Dead, you know how immersive playing them can be. Sometimes, playing them makes you want to know what it feels to actually be inside those virtual worlds.
Honda Philippines, Inc., just launched today two new exciting motorcycles that will appeal to adventure riders as well as female riders. The All-New Honda ADV150 and the All-New GENIO combine innovation with style and function.
There’s just something fascinating about riding through tunnels. I blame it on horror movies, but riding through tunnels always feels creepy and cool at the same time. The enclosed space and dark always makes me think of lurking zombies or monsters. The underground passages usually help cut travel time significantly to reach a destination. For bikers, tunnels also offer interesting landmarks and are common photo-op stops along the way to a destination.
Here are just a few interesting tunnels you can find around the Philippines that are popular among motorcycle riders and cyclists.
Continue reading “LIST: Bike-friendly road tunnels in the Philippines”Taal Lake is the third-largest lake in the Philippines. Within the lake, you can find Taal Volcano, one of the smallest active volcanoes in the world. Most people admire panoramic views of the lake from Tagaytay City in Cavite, the most popular (and usually crowded) weekend tourist destination near Manila. Those who want to enjoy a more peaceful and serene trip can visit the towns of Batangas surrounding the lake.
Davao Oriental is the easternmost province in the Philippines. Located in the Davao Region in Mindanao, this province is a rising tourist destination. For beach-lovers, the 7-km stretch of Dahican Beach is its main draw. The province is known as a top surfing destination as its main coast faces part of the Pacific Ocean. Its also one of the few destinations in the country where you can try flying in an ultralight plane, which is an experience worth putting on your travel bucket list.
Davao Oriental is also popular for being home to Aliwagwag Falls, considered the country’s highest waterfall and Mount Hamiguitan Wildlife Sanctuary, the newest UNESCO World Heritage Site in the country and the only based in Mindanao.
Continue reading “Travel Guide: Davao Oriental”Aside from being a source of clean energy, wind farms around the Philippines have become tourist attractions. There’s really something about these scenic spots that appeal to travelers. They just have that air of romance about them. Maybe it’s the sense of solitude brought about by their remote locations. Or maybe it’s the sheer size of the turbines dwarfing all those who visit that never fails to amaze visitors.
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