Heroes Before The Maps - a 200th Article Special Tribute to our Local Guides

Two years ago, we have reached our 100th post, celebrating it with some of the people behind the maps we use. As we reach another hundred, on our 200th post, we celebrate it with some of our tour guides who had been with us through the dangers, excitement and adventure of placing "uncharted" roads and trails on the map. These are our local guides, the boatmen, hike guides who knew the roads; whether safe and perilous, yet decided to remain with us to ensure that a Filipino would not be a stranger to his own motherland.

2016 Philippine Holidays

Recently, Malacañang Palace has declared the Philippine holidays for the upcoming year 2016. Plan ahead, go out, and discover the beauty of the Philippines and its culture!


There are at least 8-9 long weekends in the Philippines this 2016. Check the dates and clear it up for an adventure!

The Philippine Territorial Boundaries

The Philippines' boundaries are set by various local and international laws where our sovereignty as an independent nation can exploit our resources for the benefit of the Filipinos. This article aims to give a comprehensive guide to the country's archipelagic boundaries and exclusive economic zones based on  Philippine laws, historical basis, international laws and agreements.

The Cordillera Great Traverse

The Cordillera Great Traverse is so far the longest trail network in the Philippines traversing the highlands of the Cordillera region of the Philippine's largest island of Luzon. Covering four hundred forty four kilometers, connecting all famous mountain trails of the region including Luzon's highest and country's third, Mount Pulag.

Sagada Tourist Spots and Hostels Directory

Sagada is a place for people who search for serenity. A surreal place in the highlands of the Cordilleras at over 1500 meters above sea level. Filled with pine trees and painted with beautiful sunrises and sunsets. It is also a cultural town having its heritage preserved over the years. Schadow1 Expeditions have mapped the town, mapping out trails, hostels, restaurants, and tourist spots; aiming to create a complete directory to the town.

The Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway

The Muntinlupa Cavite Expressway (initially named as Daang Hari-SLEX Link Road) is a new toll road constructed by a subsidiary of Ayala Corporation that aims to provide fast access to the residential areas of Bacoor, Cavite by linking the South Luzon Expressway and the Daang Hari Road via a four-kilometer fast lane highway.