UPDATE: Governor Davide of Cebu just issued Executive Order No. 4 to temporarily close the canyoneering adventure site from June 1, 2016 to August 1, 2016. This is in response to the increase in guests and a few recorded accidents. Cebu province will be formulating, in consultation with the local governments, the policies and strict guidelines to ensure safety of residents and tourists.

Here are eight things you need to do if you decide to try canyoneering:

Any adventure is much more fun when you do it with friends. Also, the cheapest tour packages are usually available when there are at least 10 people in a group so make sure to invite everyone! The usual dilemma would be the date as not everyone have the same schedules so make sure to do it when the majority is available. If you are the organizer, bear in mind that there will always be at least one who is never available and there is no way everyone can join due to different reasons so don't force it. Don't cancel the plan just because of a few who doesn't really want to go in the first place.

Different groups have different needs and wants. There are some people who don't mind paying more for the sake of convenience but there are also some people who would rather exert extra effort just to minimize the cost. Minimizing the cost would mean that you'd have to commute going to the drop off point, commute back to the city, bring your own snacks, etc.

Based on my experience, the best footwear would be trekking sandals (aqua shoes can be slippery and trekking shoes can be heavy). Since this is not an OOTD challenge, don't stress so much on looking good - you have to wear a life vest and a helmet anyway. Be in something comfortable that you can easily move around in.

Canyoneering is considered as an extreme outdoor activity so there will always be risks on your safety. No matter how good or experienced you think you are, no one knows these waters better than the guides. They know which ways are safe, which parts are deep enough for diving, and which path is easiest to take. So don't be an arrogant know-it-all and always listen to your guides.

Humans are one of the most disrespectful species in the planet. Always remember that not everything on earth is for us to exploit and damage. Do not litter - be responsible for your own garbage. Do not vandalize - you don't own any of these rocks so you don't have the right to destroy their natural beauty.

Every adventure is best remembered when captured in pictures and videos - a lot of them. So make sure to bring along that one 'techy' friend who has the resources. (Special thanks to Lexli Hernani!)





This is the most important thing that you should do. If you're not really the type of person who's into these kind of activities, then don't do it. Don't do it just because it's the trend. No one wants to listen to your whining on how you regret doing it and how you wasted 4 hours of your life. For people who love adventures and admires the beauty of nature, every inch of body pain will be worth it.

Why bother take a bunch of pictures and videos if you're not going to share them to the world? Completing this venture is an achievement so be proud and loud! Let's show everyone why it's more fun in the Philippines. :)

Sirao Flower Farm - does this ring a bell? If it does, then you must be in Cebu or know someone who is in Cebu or saw pictures in social media. The farm is dubbed as the mini-Amsterdam of Cebu because of the pretty flowers. It got so famous in Cebu City that everyone wants to go there and see it first hand.

According to the owner of the place, the flower farm was originally to be planted with fruits, vegetables, and crops. When they decided to plant flowers instead, the owner envisioned a beautiful garden and it provided bountiful harvests every year. This year however, the farm was already gaining popularity because of some people who were able to go there and shared pictures of the place that's why the flowers were not harvested for more people to appreciate their beauty.

The moment I saw a friend's picture on facebook, I immediately decided that I wanted to go there. So one Friday, around 4:30pm, I went there with a friend. 

Tip: It is always an advantage if you can bring a car with you but since not everyone has access to one, there are motorbikes in JY Square that can bring you there with PHP200.00 back and forth (a bit overpriced if you ask me).

Even before we reached the area, we had to disembark from our vehicle and walk around 100 meters because of heavy traffic - something I did not expect.

Finally we had a glimpse of the famous farm but what I saw was not something that I expected. After paying the PhP20.00 entrance fee, we went ahead to join the flock of people already there.

Everyone was so busy trying to get the perfect angle for the perfect selfie. Because of the big crowd of people, it was very challenging to get a picture without photobombers.