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How to Get to Sohoton Natural Bridge National Park

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Before Tacloban City was hit by Haiyan, it was just a small city slowly inching its way towards urbanization. However, when Haiyan hit, the landscape changed drastically. Yes, it seemed never to rise up from the rubbles again but two years after, it is a booming city with increasing traffic congestion.

If you are the adventurous type, it might seem there is nothing to do in this nether region. I challenge you to drive even just 30 minutes away from the city’s traffic and you will be blown away by what this region has to offer. Largely undiscovered,rugged and off the beaten path, there is low tourist influx (except for the expat humanitarian aid workers) in the islands of Leyte, Samar and Biliran so you will rarely bump into a foreigner. This is why Elf Authentic Adventure chose the island of Samar in 1999 as a playground for hardcore outdoor adventure enthusiasts. [Read more…]

16 Reasons to Explore Sohoton Caves and Natural Bridge in Basey, Samar

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Sohoton Natural Bridge River

I was born in Samar and currently a resident of Tacloban City but I was never been to Sohoton Caves in Basey, Samar before. All I knew was it’s an enchanting place where the 2000 Filipino fantasy-horror film “Spirit Warriors” starred by Street Boys was shot on location. It’s a shame that I was already been to Boracay in Aklan and El Nido in Palawan but never been to this place located in Basey, which is just an hour ride from my city. So when I had the chance, I did not hesitate to go there with my friends on 17 January 2016. [Read more…]

Samar Island: The Caving Capital of the Philippines and Home to the Biggest Cave in the Country

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Samar was put in the caving spotlight since the discovery of the biggest cave in the Philippines, the Langun Gobingob Caves in Brgy Panayuran, Calbiga, Samar. However, the island of Samar is not only home to the biggest cave in the country but it also hides the most amazing caves you will ever see in your life.

So if you’re a person who loves to explore and always ready for a great adventure, then set out on a journey to the third largest island of the Philippines, the island of Samar.

As of today, hundreds of caves has been discovered, mapped and catalogued by some Italian, French and Filipino speleologists in the island. And there might even be more than a thousand waiting to be discovered. No wonder why many adventure seekers from the Philippines and other countries have dared to visit and explored the caves of Samar.

The following caves are just some of the stunning caves that can be found in the island of Samar, which includes the provinces of Samar, Northern Samar and Eastern Samar. [Read more…]

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