Category: Nature and Wildlife

Donsol Whale Shark Watching Experience

Post author By Ferdz
Post date November 26, 2022
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Donsol whale shark watching activity

“Talon! (Jump!)” our whale shark interaction officer shouted. Suddenly, there were splashes everywhere and we were in the water. It took a few seconds to find my orientation underwater and make out the direction of where I am looking. I saw our guide pointing to a direction but it was too late. I saw only a visage of a whale shark descending deeper. We’re already past 2 hours in our Donsol Whale Shark Watching activity and already had a few jumps into the water yet still no decent sighting. Will we be lucky enough to get really close and interact with a whale shark?

Tags butanding, donsol, ecotourism, whale sharks, whale watching

Albay Nature and Wildlife

Kawa-kawa Hill and Natural Park: A Hill Without a Hilltop

Post author By Ferdz
Post date July 4, 2022
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Rest huts by the summit rim at Kawa-kawa Hill

“A hill without a hilltop” sounds intriguing ain’t it? I wondered myself how the summit looked like. Albay have always been known for Mt Mayon. For an area with high volcanic activity, it would be natural that the surrounding landscape would have dramatic land forms too. Kawa-kawa Hill and Natural Park in Ligao, Albay, stands just 236-meters above sea level and is just around 5.8 km away from the foothills of Mt Mayon. Aside from its intriguing hilltop, it is a famous site for pilgrimage flocked by thousands especially during holy week.

Tags Birdwatching, ecotourism, Hills, ligao, pilgrimage site, Stations of the cross

Birding Nature and Wildlife Palawan

Birds of Coron and Busuanga

Post author By Ferdz
Post date March 15, 2021
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Birding has been one of the activities I enjoy while traveling lately. It gets me really immersed in nature. It’s a calming activity. And being able to observe bird behavior and the species found in the area gives me an idea on the state of the environment is. My travel to Coron and Busuanga got me excited to spot more birds in the province. Palawan alone has 23 bird species out of the 218 endemic found in the Philippines. Birds of Coron and Busuanga is a collection of birds I encountered from my last trip. Surely bumped my list of bird lifers.

Tags birding, Birdwatching, Busuanga, busuanga island, Coron, endemic birds, palawan endemic birds

Nature and Wildlife Palawan

Calauit Safari Park: Wild West Wonders of Busuanga Island

Post author By Ferdz
Post date February 25, 2021
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Calauit Safari Park

Coron may already be marvelous as it is, but Busuanga municipality adds a more rugged and idyllic experience to visitors in Busuanga island. I call Busuanga as the wild west. Imagine an island where exotic animals roam freely. An island with imposing limestones and stunning soft white sand beach. Our first stop in our exploration of Busuanga is the Calauit Safari Park. Ever wondered how the exotic animals are now? Me too.

Tags Busuanga, calauit island, giraffe, nature preserve, safari, zebra

Malaysia Malaysia Nature and Wildlife Penang

Penang Hill: Sunrise and Nature Walk

Post author By Ferdz
Post date October 31, 2019
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Penang HIll sunrise view at the Sky Deck

I wanted to end my last day in Penang with something breathtaking and worthwhile. I didn’t get my desired sunset at Kek Lok Si temple so I made sure to wake up early for the sunrise this time at Penang Hill. Hoping the odds for good light would be better. Also known as Bukit Bendera, the distinguishing peaks seen from the city of George Town is easily accessible. With only around 6km from the city center to its jump-off at Air Itam, it’s one of the favorite cool escapes for the locals and tourists alike.

Tags birding, Bukit Bendera, Penang Hill, Summits, Sunrise

Antique Lakes Nature and Wildlife Philippines

Aningalan: Highland Adventures in Antique

Post author By Ferdz
Post date June 3, 2019
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At the top of Igbaclag Cave in Aningalan

The beach and the sea may be my playground but I always felt more at home in the mountains. The nippy air, being among trees and soothing greens is a balm to the senses. Upon learning that in my return to Antique, just barely after a month from my last visit, I would have a chance to visit one of the highlands in Panay Island. On the first night of our Antique Heritage tour, we’ll be located at 869 meters above sea level at Aningalan, San Remegios, south of Antique bordering close to Iloilo. It’s where clouds roll along hills, dramatic rock formations jutting out the cascading landscape and a glassy lake are found.

Tags Highlands, Panay Island, Rock Formations, San Remegios

Nature and Wildlife

5 ways to make the most out of any safari holiday

Post author By Fuser
Post date October 31, 2018

Going on a safari

So many people like to travel for a variety of different reasons, and it is important to get out there and see the world as much as possible. However, sometimes the best holidays are those that offer something that little bit different. This is one of the main reasons why safari holidays tend to be so appealing to people. They are a wonderful way to enjoy the sprawling magnificence of lots of different countries and take in some of the majestic animals and wildlife to be found there. There are a lot of different adventures to be had when choosing to take a safari, and there are many different opportunities to explore. For instance, I recently went Bais Dolphin watching in the Philippines and had a wonderful time. If you want to make the most out of any safari holiday, here are 5 tips.

Tags safari, Travel Tips