NATURE & ADVENTURE
PADDLE’S UP: Calachuchi Reef is just one of the many places in Coron that you can explore with SUP Tours Philippines.
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tand-up paddleboarding is probably the next best way to explore some of the Philippines’ uniquely gorgeous destinations. It is a versatile water sport that can take you from surfing big or small waves, to strolling the water, to exploring hidden pockets of paradise and secret coves of an island, a lake, or a river. The Philippines, like many Pacific island-nations, has a strong ancient canoeing culture that’s still very evident today. You can see this through local fishermen going out to sea aboard their very small fishing boats, or through people using outrigger boats to ferry themselves to nearby islands or to cross rivers. Paddleboarding somehow awakens that primal knowledge inherent in every person of the water. Stand-up paddle boarding—
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also called stand-up paddling, paddle-boarding, or SUPing—offers a balance of life in the outdoors while keeping you fit and in tune with yourself. On an SUP, awe, fulfillment, and being at the present moment with nature will be your greatest rewards. SUP Tours Philippines is the leading paddleboard tour company that will take you to various island destinations in the country. They have crafted tours and packages for those who wish to take their holiday on a whole new level, and are the first to offer Coron Island for paddleboarding exploration in an allinclusive deal. The towering limestone cliffs and secret coves can be explored up close and in solitude, away from other tourists crowding up one particular spot. The first day of the SUP tour begins with taking
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You haven’t explored Coron yet until you’ve done so on a stand-up paddleboard, says JOAN CHRISTINE PABLO.