20 GREAT REASONS WHY 2020 IS STILL A GREAT TREKKING YEAR

2020 is the most challenging year in my whole trekking life so far. It paralyzed the whole world. It cancelled my many travels, climbs and flights. It disappointed me for having cancelled my trips to new places especially my trips abroad. Yet, this year is not all that bad. It enabled me to explore more of my home Bukidnon. Besides, before the lockdown, I was also able to revisit some of the misunderstood paradises, Basilan and Sulu and my long dream destination in Mindanao, the Agusan Marsh.

Below are the Top 20 Reasons why 2020 is still a great trekking year for me.

 

20. MAINIT HOT SPRING, Davao de Oro

 

 

BASILAN: A Day of Bliss and Disaster

Basilan, the largest island of Sulu archipelago, is located off the coast of Zamboanga City. Interestingly, Basilan is included among ARMM provinces but its capital, Isabela City belongs to Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula). So provincial affairs are being held in Isabela City while regional affairs are held in Lamitan City. The two cities, which are 45 minutes apart, interest tourists with its countless natural attractions. Like other islands in the country, Basilan is beautifully crafted and is worth a visit.