Category: Lakes

A Short Scenic Bike Ride Along Sun Moon Lake

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Post date April 4, 2019
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Cycling at Sun Moon Lake

CNN listed the bikeways at Sun Moon Lake as one of the “10 Cycling Routes in the world that will take your breath away”. I get to find out for myself if this isn’t just a hype. During our luxury stay at Fleur de Chine, I made sure to wake up early and maximize my morning by the lake. We have a biking activity in the morning but there were still hours to spare for quick morning stroll. After seeing the star studded sky, placid lake and mountain gradients from my room balcony I was just too eager to get close to the lake.

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Lakes Nantou County Taiwan Travel

Nantou County | Sun Moon Lake Afternoon Cruise and Sunset Walk

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Post date March 15, 2019
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Sunset at Sun Moon Lake

The landlocked county of Nantou in central Taiwan has 41 mountains, including the country’s highest, Mt Yu (or Yushan) at 3,952 meters. At the heart of the county, (and even the country) is the largest, natural lake in Taiwan, the Sun Moon Lake. Located approximately at elevation of 748 meters above sea level, the area is a popular weekend destination from Taichung due to its serene environment, picturesque lake and cool surroundings.

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California Lakes Travel USA

California | A Little Run at Discovery Lake in San Marcos

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Post date September 30, 2016
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Catch and release fishing at Discovery Lake

With all the events and heavy eating on my early week stay in California, USA, I wanted to burn off some calories. I asked my sister if there were any trails I could run in the neighborhood. Discovery Lake in San Marcos came easily to her mind. She had ran there with here friends there. It is also a short 15–20 minutes drive from Vista. So my sisters and I decided to go there one morning for some run, walk or stroll.

Tags San Diego, Southern California, Trails, urban parks, west coast usa

Albay Lakes Philippines Travel

Albay | Scenic Stillness of Sumlang Lake in Camalig

Post author By Ferdz
Post date July 17, 2016
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Breakfast at Sumlang Lake

The imposing Mt Mayon, from any angle in Albay looks picturesque but there are places that’s more conducive for gawking at its glory. Still in Camalig near the Natural Carpets Industries (NCI) workshop is Sumlang Lake. This 14-hectare lake used to be a carpet of lilies until the village residents decided to clean it up three years ago and uncovered its placid beauty. They saw the potential of its unobstructed view of Mt Mayon as the backdrop for this scenic lake. To this date, it is a rising destination in Albay, enjoying 300–500 visits on weekends.

Tags Bicol, Camalig, Mt Mayon

Bukidnon Lakes Philippines Travel

Travel Mindanao | Placid as Lake Apo in Valencia Bukidnon

Post author By Ferdz
Post date July 14, 2014
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Our caving and rappelling adventure along the Pulangi River may have ended but the day for the Travel Mindanao team in Valencia Bukidnon continues. Sated from hunger, we were off to another exploration in Valencia. This time, we were headed to Baranggay Guinoyoran, famed for its crater lake named as the legendary Lake Apo. At the helm again to guide us in her hometown is Wandershugah. We rode a bus bound for Valencia and alighted at an intersection in Kisanday, Maramag where we hired a couple of heavy duty habal-habal (motorbikes) to Lake Apo, an awardee for the cleanest inland body of water in Mindanao.

Tags Mindanao, TravelMindanao, Valencia

Lakes Philippines South Cotabato Travel

Travel Mindanao | Lake Seloton: Hello Sunrise, Good Bye Lake Sebu

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Post date March 28, 2014
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Catching what's left of the sunrise — Catching what’s left of the sunrise

Sometimes it’s disheartening to see a place change. There are times when places are best not seen again as not to ruin the initial perception of a place. Like love at first sight, when emotions run high and the amazing sense of bewilderment how something could captivate your being without understanding. Sometimes it’s beyond words, like how the placidness of a lake can calms one’s inner being. How a wisp of mist gently dances above the water can hypnotise. How the light plays with your vision. Such is the morning at Lake Seloton when I first experienced the place. However, things have slightly changed on my recent visit.

Tags Lake Sebu, Lake Seloton, Mindanao, SOCCSKSARGEN, Sunrise, TravelMindanao

Lakes Philippines South Cotabato Travel Video

Travel Mindanao | Punta Isla Lake Resort: Savoring the Tranquility in Lake Sebu

Post author By Ferdz
Post date March 15, 2014
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I will never get tired of this place. The nippy air, the sight of canoes slowly cutting through the placid waters of the lake, some egrets and other bird species suddenly landing on a leafy branch nearby and catching the changing hues during sunrise. Marvelling on how the light falls on the water and spread into the low mountains and hills. It is mornings like this, sitting by the porch in front of our room at Punta Isla Lake Resort, I’m at the front seat as nature unfolds before me. It’s no surprise I would be back in Lake Sebu for the third time. On this trip, I’m accompanied by my #TravelMindanao buddies.

Tags Lake Sebu, Resorts, Timelapse, TravelMindanao