For the first time since I climbed mountains four weekends in a row earlier this year, I will be doing another back-to-back climb. The week before, I climbed Mt. Damas, which is my first major hike. On this hike, I met Merzon Pagaling a fellow mountaineering enthusiast who also happens to be a hiking organizer. […]
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Weekend Warrior Tales: Mt. Damas
Through mountain climbing, I was able to push myself beyond the bounds of what I thought I was capable of. However, there is a crux that keeps weighing on the back of my mind – so far, all I’ve been able to climb are, in a mountaineer’s parlance, just minor climbs. However, I have already […]
Capturing Idyllic Nagpatong Rock
Nagpatong Rock has been open for quite sometime. However, it was just recently that it created buzz among the mountaineering community. I wasn’t aware of it until my friend posted pictures of his Nagpatong Rock adventure. His pictures of Nagpatong Rock captivated me. The rock formation is just awesome. So let’s resume our adventure! At […]
Mt. Maculot: A Shaky Climb
The Notoriety Mountains are such majestic structure, each veiled with its own secrets that shroud it in enigma and enchantment. Each mountain offer a different mystery, further piquing the curiosity of the hikers that yearn to uncover these mysteries. One such mountain veiled in mystery is Batangas’ Mt. Maculot. Located in Cuenca, Batangas, I’ve first seen pictures […]
South Cebu 2015: Swimming With The Gentle Giants
Southern Cebu is indeed a gem filled with various wonders like waterfalls, mountains, and beaches. Aside from these natural wonders, there is also a plethora of activities to choose from like the swimming with the sardines (popularly called as sardine run) in Moalboal, canyoneering in Badian/Alegria, trekking in Dalaguete, and swimming with the whale sharks in […]
Weekend Warrior Tales: Mt. Batulao
February 4. I have lately become a weekend warrior, finding myself on a new trail of a new mountain every weekend. Well, I am taking this trekking too much to heart. What can I say? I am enjoying this my found activity so much that I am already looking forward to a new one even before I finished […]
Rizal Trilogy Hike: An Assault to the Top Part III
Last Chapter: Mt. Hapunang Banoi Elevation: 517 MASL Difficulty: 3/9 Type: Limestone And so, our journey is about to come to a close as the third mountain looms over the horizon. After a couple minutes rest at the junction, the remaining seven of the original twelve began the trek to the summit of Mt. Hapunang Banoi. But before we begin, […]
South Cebu 2015: Canyoneering
Last November 27, 2015 I experienced my first airplane ride. Naturally, I was exhilarated but a little bit nervous at the same time, but I will get to that on another piece. My companions and I were bound to the Queen City of the South, Cebu City. This is also my first time to visit Cebu […]
The Scallop Seashore (Part III): A Manic Morning
October 30, 2016. And thus continues our Iloilo escapade. After a tiring day of travel, we finally got the chance to explore the North Gigantes Island. Our wake up time was 5 AM. However, things weren’t looking up as the rains started dampening our soaring spirits. Dark clouds and moderate to heavy rains greeted us upon […]
The Scallop Seashore (Part 2)
The Food Food has become an essential part of any travel and my Isla de Gigantes trip is no different. Isla de Gigantes, flanked by waters on all sides, is rich with sea-life which is the main source of food of its residents. From scallops to various fishes, there are a lot too choose from to […]
