This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer here. Welcome to the enchanting province of Misamis Occidental, where adventure and beauty intertwine to create a truly unforgettable experience. Nestled in the heart of Southern Philippines, this hidden gem is a treasure trove of captivating tourist attractions just waiting […]
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Misamis Occidental Rivers for #WorldRiverRun 2021
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In celebration of World Environment Day today, this post is dedicated to feature four Philippine river treasures to also celebrate Philippine Environment Month! The first three are Misamis Occidental rivers and you may check this post here for a list of other rivers in the province. U River U River, also known as Nature’s Horseshoe […]
Misamis Occidental Mountain-eering with a Cause
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Lake Maragang, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur (March 27-28, 2021) With all the pandemic travel restrictions, I felt disabled, disarmed, dysfunctional! It was killing me softly! My apologies for the exaggeration but do understand. What always kept my blood boiling was a ticket booked for the next month! Travel was my only inspiration to keep going […]
Misamis Occidental Travel Guide to U River
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Bigaan U River, also known as Nature’s Horseshoe Bend as seen above a hundred foot cliff in Baliangao, Misamis Occidental is now one of the tourist’s destinations in the province. Discovered by the locals in Sitio Mabini many years ago, the U-shaped river once posted on Facebook in 2017 became a hit! So travelers, photographers, […]
Bukagan Hill, Misamis Occidental Tourist Spot
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“I was so excited on the day we’ll be going to Malaubang! It was my first time to go to a distant place with only my classmates as my company. It was really an adventure since Susie only left us a sketch of her house. Meaning, we have to go to a place unknown by […]