Taal Volcano is one of the most active volcanos in the Philippines. The crater of the volcano is a small island right in the middle of the Taal lake. It's a lake, within an island, within a lake. It is also considered one of the smallest but also one of the deadliest in the world. …
Scuba Diving: Surigao, Cantrasa Shoal
About the Cantrasa ShoalThe dives sites of Surigao has always been known to have very strong currents and perhaps, no current stronger than those in the Cantrasa Shoal. It is a sea mount with the top already at 30 meters deep. It has all the characteristics of what you would imagine as a great dive …
Scuba Diving: Anilao, Dari Laut
About Dari LautDari Laut was once a floating casino in the 1980s. The name originated from Dari (the owner of the casino) and Laut (out in the sea). It was a popular attraction back then until it caught on fire and sank to the ocean floor. Local boatmen believe that the casino was not getting …
Scuba Diving: Anilao, The Cathedral
About the CathedralThe Cathedral is one of the more famous dive sites around the Anilao area. It became famous when former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos placed a concrete stone cross which was even blessed by Saint John Paul II. This cross is located between the 2 giant rocks making the view look like an …
Around Taipei in 48 Hours
Not all of my trips lasts long as I would like them to be. It usually depends if I schedule it near a long holiday and if I need to file a leave from my day job. This Taipei trip of mine was really unplanned and just out of the spur. I only had the …