After driving through volcanoes, pineapples fields, military checkpoints, jungles, beaches and mountains we are finally here: Lake Sebu. Obviously, I am exaggerating a bit. But, as you know, the Phillipines have all the things I mentioned. And more. Ok, lake Sebu – it is promoted as a great destination for the eco-friendly tourists. So don’t …
Matutum is an active volcano located in the South Cotabato province in Mindanao. Why have I decided to mention it when there are so many better-known volcanoes in the Philippines? (for example the nearby Mt Apo – the country’s highest mountain). Well, Mt Matutum is the first mountain that you see when you land on …
But not the land of piña colada.. The islands in the Philippine archipelago are of volcanic origin. This means that the soil is rich in minerals and suitable for many different types of plants. Tropical climate enhances the possibilities of better crops even further. Of course there are also downsides to these conditions: frequent geological …
Yes, we are still here, the South Cotabato province of the Sox region (not the baseball team, remember?). I can tell you one thing: the region offers beautiful landscapes, great beaches, lush forests, high mountains (many of them are active or dormant volcanoes) and more. This can be said about the whole island of Mindanao. …
You have seen all the various fish that is traded on a daily basis in the city’s fish port. Obviously, people don’t bring the fish from their cellar to the port. The fish are caught using a variety of sea vessels. Some ships are processing the catch on-board, some are delivering fresh fish to the …
Literally. And why would that be? You may wonder. Well, as you already know, GenSan is the “Tuna Capital of the Philippines”. So we should get to the bottom of it, right? To the fish port then!! This fish here helps to direct drivers in the right direction: As with many places in the Philippines …