Continuing our Day 2 adventure in Negros Oriental 🇵🇭
After hiking Casaroro Falls, we stopped by Forest Camp for a relaxing lunch surrounded by nature before continuing our adventure through Valencia.
Next stop — Red Rock Falls, a peaceful hidden spot tucked away in the mountains, followed by Red Rock Hot Springs where we got to unwind and soak in the warm spring water after a long day of exploring.
Along the roadside, we also made a quick stop at the sulfur vents before grabbing some classic Filipino snacks like banana cue, kamote cue, turon, and maruya. Honestly, this part made me feel so nostalgic 🤍
Before heading back to Dumaguete, we stopped by Mango Ranch for a few photos and ended the night with a delicious dinner by the boulevard.
Simple moments like these truly make a trip unforgettable ✨
I honestly couldn't believe how simple yet beautiful Negros province is.
When people travel to Philippines, they usually go straight to places like Palawan,
Boracay, or Cebu. And while those places are beautiful, I'm honestly glad we skipped those
usual tourist spots this time because it felt like we discovered a hidden gem of our own.
Continuing our adventure, we stopped by Forest Camp for lunch before heading to our next
destination. Surrounded by nature, flowing spring water, and huge trees, it was such a relaxing
place to recharge for the rest of the day. Red Rock Falls or Pulang Batok Falls is a
smaller hidden waterfalls tucked away in Valencia. It's less crowded and has more raw
untouched feel compared to bigger tourist spots. The sound of the water, the greenery,
and a peaceful atmosphere made it feel like our own little secret spot.
And just two minutes away, we headed over to Red Rock Hot Springs. Unlike the cool waterfalls earlier,
this place was all about warm natural spring water surrounded by tropical greenery.
The hot spring pools were super relaxing, especially after a full day of walking around
and exploring. It's one of those simple local spots that really lets you slow down and enjoy
the moment. Right by the roadside, we also made a quick stop at the sulfur vents. You could actually
see the steam rising from the ground and the strong sulfur smell instantly remind us that
this area is still very volcanic and active beneath the surface. Before heading back into town,
we made one more important stop. Some snacks. We grabbed some Filipino street food favorites like
banana queue, komodo queue, and maruya or banana fritters. Do you like your banana?
That's plantain. Do you like the maruya? Yeah, this one is good because it has some jackfruit in it.
Banana and jackfruit. Honestly, this moment made me so nostalgic.
Something about eating simple snacks on the side of the road just brought me back so many
childhood memories. Which one do you like better? I like this one. This one's pretty good. I know
you like it. That's why I got the banana maruya or banana fritters. For dinner, we headed back
to the boulevard for another tasty Filipino feast by the sea. Oh no, they make us better. Cheers!
We ordered shrimp croquettes, crab, pancit, and few more local dishes to share with everyone.
After a long day of exploring waterfalls, hot springs, and mountain roads, this meal seriously
hit the spot. The boulevard at night just has such a fun atmosphere. Live music playing nearby,
people walking around, food vendors everywhere, and the cool ocean breeze making the whole place
feel extra relaxing. After dinner, we spent some time walking around and shopping for souvenirs
before finally calling it a night because tomorrow it's going to be another adventure.
