Life is a Joni

Hailed as the Grandfather of Philippine Mountains , Mt. Apo is a favorite destination among hikers around the world. Despite its elevation, the difficulty level of reaching its peak is considered just above average, 7 out of 9. It would only take 2 days to climb and 1 day to descend depending on the trail you follow. We chose the Kapatagan-Kidapawan traverse trail. I highly recommend it because of the diverse ecological communities and terrestrial formations you can experience along the way. Day 1 We started hiking in a grassland or more like a tallgrass prairie . I was a little bit scared because it was high noon and I heard snakes usually spend the hottest time of the day in bushes or tall grasses. But we were travelling in a group so there's no need to be frightened actually. Few hours later, we entered into a forest. Not exactly a forest. It was like a savanna . Trees are everywhere but widely scattered. Eventually, the canopy became thicker. We were several feet h

Compostella is not only famous for its hot springs. Far from the volcanic vents of the province flows a freezing river of New Bataan . Several resorts were developed in the area offering great amenities for your delight. One of the top destinations is Bamboo Garden Resort . It has a large pool, activity area and an access to the nearby mountain stream. New Bataan can be traveled via bus from Davao City. There is a direct route coming from Ecoland Terminal . Travel time is about 4 hours or more. Upon arriving, you just need to have a short motorcycle ride to the resort. It's uphill but the road is cemented, so there's nothing to worry. I don't know how much the entrance fee was because my trip was sponsored by a good friend whose boyfriend is a local resident. I haven't stayed there for so long. It was just a short visit. Still, the trip was worth remembering. I can't forget how I shivered when I dip into the pool and dive into the river. It was ex