EXPERIENCES

Just recently, some of our students together with their teachers went to the “Surfing Capital of the Philippines,” -Baler. It is located 231 kilometers north-east of Manila. This surfers’ paradise is also said to be one of the hidden gems of Luzon for its waves that can reach up to 2.7meters (9 feet) tall. But, Baler has more to offer than just surfing - there is history in every corner and other places to explore.

Here are the top 3 things we can do in Baler:

1. Ride the waves at Sabang Beach If you have no experience about surfing, there will be some skilled surfing instructors to teach you.

2. Adventure at Caunayan Falls If you get tired of the sand and the sea, go for the cool, shallow, pristine clear, and fresh spring water from the mountains at Caunayan Falls. It only takes 3 to 5minutes of trekking from the entrance of the falls.

3. Oddity of Nature: visit the 600-year old Balete Tree It reaches up to 200 feet (61m), and its diameter is measured by 50 people circling the tree, hand in hand.

The Baler trip usually starts with a 5-hour-ride directly to Sabang beach. You can immediately ride the waves if you want to or take some surfing lessons with the skilled coaches. After that, you can go for an adventure at the Caunayan Falls. Take promising photos with nature and witness how cool and clear the water is. The water current may be strong on a bad weather, so to avoid any danger, make sure you select a perfect weather for the trip. The last stop would be at the Balete Tree where you can take remarkable photos with your friends.

Here’s what our students and teachers have to say about their Baler trip:

“The ocean is beautiful and the surfing instructors are very kind.” -Han (Korean)

“We were able to surf wave after wave. It was a good experience. I’d like to visit this place again. “-Shohei (Japanese)

“The 600-year-old-tree was very interesting!” -Steve (Korean)

“The water from the falls is super cold, clean and clear!” - Teacher Sam