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Our Great Palawan Zip-Line Adventure

Posted by Hello Balloon on Jul 6, 2011 in Featured, Food, Thought Bubbles, Travel | 4 comments

After our lunch at the Sabang beachfront, we were whisked off to Ugong Rock, a 23 million year-old limestone formation offering a moderate hike up its jagged crevices (I wouldn’t call it easy) and, upon reaching the top, provides a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding rice fields and hillsides.

We’re also including a bonus video at the end of this post where you will have the privilege of watching Anthony zipline his way down from the rock. Rather gracefully, I must add.

Why Boatmen Love Sharon Stone

Posted by Hello Balloon on Jul 5, 2011 in Thought Bubbles, Travel | 4 comments

The day we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived! As a perfect conclusion to Save Palawan Movement’s week-long biodiversity caravan, our hosts took us to visit Puerto Princesa’s much-celebrated Underground River, now in the running to be one of the seven new wonders of the world. After the tour and a hearty lunch, we were taken to the 23 million year-old Ugong Rock, which we climbed up then took an exhilerating zip-line down.

Bakbakan Time! (a.k.a. Get Ready to Rumble!)

Posted by Hello Balloon on Jun 29, 2011 in Thought Bubbles, Travel | 3 comments

Before hiking in the rainforests of Palawan, there are two things a visitor must know. First, always make sure you are clear with your katutubo guide (or indigenous people) as to where you want to go. And second, nothing is ever just “4 minutes away.”

Ten Thousand Fireflies

Posted by Hello Balloon on Jun 25, 2011 in Environment, Thought Bubbles, Travel | 4 comments

Ever since we received our itineraries for the Biodiversity Caravan, I had been looking forward to this particular day. If Palawan is known for its many nature trips, in today’s schedule I counted a total of four.