Hikers posing at the Starbucks Banawa signage

Starbucks Banawa Is Not a Cafe but a Popular Hiking Trail

Start your morning not with a cup of coffee, but with a hike at Starbucks Banawa. What’s your go-to Starbucks order? For residents of Banawa, it’s an early morning workout. While the world-renowned coffee shop has dozens of branches in Cebu, there isn’t one in Banawa. Instead, Starbucks Banawa is a peaceful stopover atop a mountain. This is considered the

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Slopes of the Osmeña Peak

Osmeña Peak: Get to Know Cebu’s Favorite Camping Site

Osmeña Peak is Cebu’s highest peak, famous for its beginner-friendly hiking trail. Mountain hiking is extremely therapeutic not only for its strenuous and lively workout, but also for getting to soak in and experience the soothing, countryside air.  It’s become one of Cebu’s most celebrated outdoor recreational activities, with many hikers going on trekking trips and sometimes camping out to

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Mount Manunggal - one of the most infamous mountains in Philippine history.

Mount Manunggal and Its Tragic Place in Philippine History

Aside from being one of the highest peaks in Cebu, Mount Manunggal is a plane crash site of one of the most esteemed Philippine Presidents. Mount Manunggal in Balamban is the highest peak in Cebu—nearly one thousand meters above sea level. However, it did not grow famous because of its high altitude but because of a devastating event in Philippine

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Man trekking in Cebu

Trekking in Cebu | Conquer the Mountains of Cebu Island

Trekking in Cebu should be on your itinerary. Check out the incredible mountains of the island! To explore the different parts of the world gives someone a feeling of success. Some people travel, some dive deep into the seas, and some climb mountains. Activities like these can be done in Cebu, which is why most people visit the island. Trekking

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