Mambukal Resort, Murcia, Negros Occidental: Two Months And Seven Falls On The Way

by Gay Mitra - May 12, 2013August 12, 20148

Mother’s Day, and it feels good to be unexpectedly “home”. While we celebrate the family’s rare togetherness over a more-than-the-ordinary lunch, I am reminded of my early expectant months three years ago and the adventures my hubby and I purposely got into — to take my mind of our unplanned pregnancy. Back then we were…

Night Trek To Sampaloc Falls: Shack Attack

by Gay Mitra - September 15, 2011August 13, 201422

Dusk settled. And right on cue, the crickets’ chirp broke the stillness of the night. I peered blearily through the tricycle’s door and only saw swaying wild grass within a meter radius. I glanced at Tim who was behind the driver, looking oddly cozy despite slightly sliding off his narrow seat. We were clearly on…

Siquijor: Cambugahay Falls and The Old Enchanted Balete Tree

by Gay Mitra - January 26, 2011August 13, 201421

I have seen some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the country, but it was my first time to see the bluest of blue basins. Cambugahay Falls may not have a stunning cascade, but its clear pool can easily tempt any visitor for a dip. Shervin and I just came from Lazi Convent and Church,…

Video: Casaroro Falls

by Gay Mitra - December 7, 2010August 13, 20140

An insane habal-habal ride is definitely worth this!One fine early afternoon in Valencia, Negros Oriental. Great picnic company consisted of local folks snacking on chips and intercontinental acquaintances gobbling dried mangoes. TweetShare This page was viewed times.

Casaroro Falls

by Gay Mitra - December 1, 2010August 13, 201415

I swallowed hard. It’s going to be one tough ride. Amidst the pandemonium of habal-habal drivers offering tours in our faces, I was fidgety and dazed. I was never comfortable journeying aboard motorcycles, let alone riding it with another passenger aside from the driver on an unpaved road and two months pregnant. Nevertheless I was…

Koh Samui

by Gay Mitra - August 9, 2010August 13, 20144

Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand (bordering the South China Sea in the Pacific Ocean). It is part of the Surat Thani province, and is only a two-hour express boat ride from Surat Thani’s Ban Don Pier. One of Koh Samui’s sights, the Grandfather Rock.It is one of Thailand’s largest islands and…

Sagada Adventure Packages

by Gay Mitra - September 16, 2009August 13, 201412

After the stroke of midnight, second of September, Shervin and Gabe greeted me a ‘happy birthday’. We were aboard Autobus, and we were traversing Nueva Ecija, bound for Banaue. Prior the trip, I couldn’t choose between Sagada and Tuguegarao. If I choose sagada, it’s going to be my seventh time there, though I’ve never celebrated…

Don’t Tell My Mother I’m In Basilan

by Gay Mitra - September 15, 2009August 13, 201430

It is unfortunate that only the brave can travel this part of the country. I wouldn’t have dared too, if not for the Basileños I’ve befriended in Zamboanga. They said Basilan is not as dangerous as the media projects, so long as we stay away from certain unsafe, off-limits Abu Sayyaf areas. This was back…