The Backpack Adventures

Located in Lipa City in the province of Batangas, the Cathedral of Lipa is a combination of a religious and artistic beauty.  Also known as San Sebastian Cathedral. It was constructed sometime in the 17th century only to be completed almost a century later.  Cathedral of Lipa /San Sebastian Cathedral Due to its massive size, the church was prone to earthquake damage. To protect the church, it was constructed using hewn stones and tiled roofs. Strong beams and supports crisscrossed its walls to fully support its structures.  This is how the church looked like centuries ago. (gutenberg.org) American Army wagons camp in the park in front of the church However, during the Second World War, the cathedral suffered massive damages. Reconstruction began around the 1950s. One of the "treasures" of the church is its grand pipe organ which is built in a baroque style. The pipe is unique, or let's say rare because there are only 59 of its kind found in the Philip

Our adventure today takes us to the highest peak of Luzon. Mt. Pulag is located in the provinces of Benguet with parts found in Ifugao, and Nueva Viscaya. Overall Mt. Pulag is the third highest peak in the Philippines. Mt. Pulag The name Pulag was the improved name for pulog , the old name of the mountain, which means bare. This might be because of the shrubs that barely cover its peak. Welcome folks Mt. Pulag is one of the most climbed mountains in Luzon. This could be due to the unique beauty and experience that the mountain offers. Swim in the sea of clouds Mountaineers have a variety of trails to choose from. The easiest and most used trail is the Ambangeg Trail . Your trailhead is located in Babadak Ranger Station in Bokod, Benguet. That's Babadak Ranger Station Inside the ranger station If you want a much challenging trail Akiki Trail might be the one for you. Your trailhead is located in Barangay Doacan, Kabayan Benguet. There are other

Our featured province lies about 714 km southeast of kilometer 0 in Manila. The province of Camiguin is one of the smallest provinces in the Philippines . Located 10 km north of the nearest province in Mindanao, Camiguin is an island paradise worth visiting. Camiguin Camiguin Details: Provincial Capital: Mambajao No. of Cities: 0 No. of Municipalities: 5 Founded: 1565 Provincehood: June 18, 1966 Camiguin History:   The name Camiguin was taken from the word Kamagong , which is a specie of ebony tree that was once very abundant in the province. The Spanish called the island Camiguing wherein later on the letter g was dropped hence the name Camiguin .  The island was formerly part of the province of Misamis Oriental. It became a sub-province in 1958 and was finally made into a separate province in June 18, 1966.  Camiguin Island as seen from a fast craft Camiguin Island as seen from a plane The natural beauty of Camiguin is well preserved by the people liv