Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Whitewater River Rafting






cagayan de oro, mindanao, philippines

whitewater rafting is a challenging recreational activity utilizing a raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. this is usually done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water the purpose of which is to thrill and excite the raft passengers. the development of this activity as a leisure sport has become popular in Cagayan de Oro since then.

it's a team sport you would love to try and enjoy. 24 major rapids, more than enough for the thrill and excitement you've been looking for! fun, adventure, and the great outdoor memories.

PS: i recommend RED RAFTS company.

TRAVELBEE.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

VIVA PILIPINAS! ☮ ♥ ☺

♥ ☺ ஐ ʚϊɞ ... are the words i can share for now!! i would love to circumnavigate the whole philippines before heading off to other states. i want to re-visit the places i have been, before generating this blog so i can post pictures. there's a lot! i have no time to scan all the developed pictures so i am thinking of re-visiting some places in due time, take new digital pictures and post it here! for my biggest benefit and of this blog and the people who are interested in viewing my cyberdiary of travel. how about that? it's always been so wonderful to be free from stress, traveling takes them all away! ♥ ☺ ஐ ʚϊɞ

TRAVELBEE.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Mapawa Falls and Nature Park









sitio mapawa, malasag hill, cugman, cagayan de oro, philippines

the hills and mountains in cagayan de oro conceal trails with green scenery and white waters, ideal for mountain bikers, trekkers, and to those seekers of nature adventures! the cascading waterfall in sitio mapawa is one of the favorite water destinations in the city. the falls has a cold blue water, lots of stone formations and more fun adventure to do. the nature park offers zipline adventures where it has 6 stages from a mini to extremes, rappelling in two stages from a refresher to a high-pro rappel, and a monkey bridge along the forest trees.

getting there only requires gutsy legs and a happy face.

TRAVELBEE

Gardens of Malasag Eco Tourism Village





malasag, cugman, cagayan de oro, philippines

showcase tribal practices and crafts of mindanao tribes. the village also serves as the learning center of eco tourism, ethnic arts, flaura and fauna endemic to northern mindanao. it features rows of cozy guest cottages, camp ground, swimming pool, picnic shed, orchidarium, mini garden, native restaurant, butterfly garden, multipurpose hall, and a hanging bridge. it also offers the view of macabalan bay and malasag hills.

TRAVELBEE.

Philippine Ostrich and Crocodile Farms





malanang, opol, misamis oriental, mindanao, philippines

as we all know, the ostrich is the largest living bird. in the philippines, engineer lorenzo u. limketkai and his son heintje, back in 1996 pioneered ostrich farming. they started 3 breeders and eventually multiplied to thousands of it. the farm has 9.8 hectares and they also took an eye to numbers of crocodile and lambs.

the philippine ostrich & crocodile farms, inc. a company accredited by the protected areas and wildlife bureau of the department of environment and natural resources, bureau of animal industry and national meat inspection commission of the department of agriculture, republic of the philippines.

*note: public has easily accepted ostrich meat because of its taste and high nutrition value. low cholesterol and low fat content. provides iron and protein supplements. ostrich meat has less than half the fat of chicken and two thirds less fat than beef and pork.

TRAVELBEE

Divine Mercy Hills



ulaliman, el salvador, misamis oriental

this shrine serves as a pilgrimage for divine mercy devotees. with a 50-feet tall statue overlooking the malacajar bay. as a pilgrimage and sacred site, visitors are not allowed to wear shorts and other revealing clothing. those who do so will be forced to cover themselves with a blue cloth provided by the shrine administrators. witness a paradise came to life.

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Apple Tree Resort and Hotel




taboc, opol, misamis oriental, mindanao, philippines

formerly lauremar beach resort. located along the sandy beach of taboc, opol, misamis oriental , philippines. it has a boardwalk that spans the whole beach front of the hotel offering a tranquil atmosphere and inspiring view of macalajar bay and camiguin Island. apple tree resort and Hotel is the perfect place to escape and restore oneself.

TRAVELBEE