Journey to Uncharted Lands
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
