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Baler is a quaint and coastal town in the eastern side of the Philippines. Its location is a bit off from Manila and you need to travel for 5 or 7 hours, private or commute, just to experience the surf-able waves. But aside from surfing, Baler also proves itself as a tourist destination with the…
It’s not actually in Baler, the guide assures us and told that we can just drop by the Balete Tree on our way back to Manila. He tried to argue when everyone expected that after Ditumabo Falls was a visit to the famous tree. Since we insisted to finish all the destinations of the eco-tour…
“I want to see that Volkswagen grill on Baler Surfer Grill!” a friend yelled as everyone unties the leash on their ankle. We agreed to her request after the exhausting yet enjoyable surfing session. The idea of having an early dinner at Baler Surfer Grill will seal the we-are-surfers-dude ego. From Aliya Surf Resort, we…
“To return,” the literal translation of the Dinagat word “balid”, where the name of Baler originated. With just the tale of how this coastal municipality in Aurora got its name, you can already discern vibrant chronicles it can offer. And to accurately dig into this great record, a short walking tour of Baler’s historical sites…
“Get ready,” my surfing instructor told me as he held my board waiting for that big dose of wave. “Stand!” he added as he released the board with the immense wave. For some, I found myself standing exhilaratingly on the surfboard and for some, having some spins on the ocean floor. Surfing in Baler was…
The sun finally skyrocketed on the horizon that summery Sunday morning. Hours before that were some drizzles that led some travelers in Baler to join the prayers on the weekend mass for a fine weather ahead. Our guide was amazed that we traveled from Ditumabo Falls to Dicasalarin Cove in just 15 minutes, compared to…
As always, we were laughing and throwing jokes inside the van on our way to San Luis, Aurora for a visit to Ditumabo Falls. We just had a hearty breakfast courtesy of our in-house chefs; JD and UJ, who prepared some fried rice, hotdogs, corned beef, and tuna and cheese omelets. We were ready to…
Having more than 7000 islands, geography plays an important role in the way Filipinos prepare and make their food. Take Sinigang as an example. Sinigang, a sour soup or stew, is usually cooked with pork and a combination of different vegetables. But in some areas, especially those near the coastline; seafood is being used instead…