The hills and mountains in Cagayan de Oro conceal trails with green scenery and white waters, ideal for mountain bikers, trekkers, and to those seekers of nature adventures! The cascading waterfall in Sitio Mapawa is one of the favorite water destinations here in the city. You don’t have to be a great sports’ person for river trekking: you just need to have basic physical condition and know how to swim. No special equipment is required. Getting there only requires gutsy legs and a happy face.

Calamba, Misamis Occidental – the birthplace of my father. I went there not take a vacation. My Lola died at 90+. I never had the chance to get close with my Lola. During my grandma’s wake, I could not stop wandering around especially during the day. I can’t just sit still. I asked my Lola if I could just take a walk outside with my Kuya and cousin. She nods.. I think she just did, or I’m just imagining. She understands. Whenever I’m in that place, she knows I love …