Living in the South PH

If you think the white sand beaches of Gumasa in Glan, Sarangani Province are the only tourist spots the town can offer, you better suspend that thinking until you see what we've just discovered. Beyond Gumasa lies a hidden paradise called Bato Buri, accessible via KingKim resort in Barangay Burias, around 20km from Gumasa. Not very fancy but it will surely bring you closer to nature and would make you appreciate God's gifts to Sarangani. How to Get There If your are driving, go to Glan and take the road to Gumasa. Head on to Barangay Burias 20-km away. On the right side look out for the signage that says Burias Beach or Mingkat Gampal Elementary School. For those who are commuting, take the van to Glan from Veranza Mall. Drop off at the Terminal in Poblacion Glan. From there look for a motorcycle that will take you to Burias. Fare is usually Php 100.00. There are also big trucks that head straight to Margus. Their terminal is at Lagao Public Market, G...

Lake Sebu in South Cotabato is one of the favorite destinations of those who come to visit the southern Philippines. A lot of tourist have fallen in love with the idyllic town. Last April, my sister and her hubby wanted to visit Lake Sebu. So I, having been to Lake Sebu for countless times, acted as their tour guide. I made this itinerary below: 6:30 AM ETD from Alabel 7:30 AM ETA at Mariano's Blooming Petals Agri-Venture 8:30 AM ETD to Lake Sebu 9:30 AM ETA at Lake Sebu Seven Falls Adventures 9:30 - 11:30 AM Trekking to Falls No. 2 and Zipline Adventure 11:30 AM ETD to Punta Isla 12:00 NN Lake Cruise at Punta Isla with Lunch 2:00 PM ETD to Marbel 3:00 PM ETA at Apareja Buko Halo-Halo (Cancelled due to rain) 3:30 PM ETA at Durian Garden (Durian Pie) 4:30 PM Home Sweet Home MARIANO'S BLOOMING AGRI-TOURISM PARK Who can resist taking selfie with these sunflowers? They schedule the planting of sunflowers so that there will always be sunflowers in full blo...