Mt. Tenglawan | Bakun Trio Part 2
I started this day with a smile. Mt. Tenglawan was said to be the hardest of the 3 mountains of Bakun but the fact that it was the last of the consecutive day hikes made me feel ecstatic. In a matter...
View ArticleOccidental Mindoro | The Surprising San Jose
Anybody who had never touched the sands of Occidental Mindoro would not expect that something in here could figuratively blow one’s mind. We were supposed to climb Mt. Iglit but what we thought to be...
View ArticleMt. Lobo - Mt. Kabunian | Bakun Trio Part 1
“Why am I doing this?” I asked myself, “Why are we here?” I continued. I was desperately groping for answers as these questions lingered in my mind while I was treading the slopes of Mt. Kabunian. “Why...
View ArticleGear Review | MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Tent
A hefty price of 15,000 to 17,000 PhP may render a climber think that buying an MSR Hubba-hubba tent would be ridiculously extravagant. Is it really worth all that money? With a resounding answer, I...
View ArticleTarak Ridge | Dayhiking The West Face Of Mariveles
Recollecting our recent Mt. Tapulao dayhike experience, this Tarak Ridge adventure became another testing ground for applying some of the wisdom we learned. We are currently on the planning stage of a...
View ArticleMt. Batulao-Tagaytay | The April Fools Climb
Since the first day I saw Mt. Arayat from a distance, I had this wonderful delusion of someday stepping atop its majestic summit. Upon entering NLEX, my dad would always ask me if I had completed the...
View ArticleMt. Ugo | 2-Day Kayapa-Itogon Traverse
It was cloudy and gloomy as I gazed out of our jeepney. I was hugging myself to douse off the shiver induced by cold winds sifting into our vehicle. Silhouettes of undulating mountain peaks and sea of...
View ArticleOriental Mindoro | The Serene Beach Of Talipanan
When Filipinos hear of Puerto Galera, the first thing that pops into their mind is the picture of an over-crowded white beach. Being easily accessible with quite affordable accommodations on top of the...
View ArticleBohol | Panglao · Bluewater Beach Resort
Both of us usually go on spontaneous travels with fast-paced activities, hopping from one place to another. From small huts to tiny fan rooms, we make sure to get the best deal we could have. But when...
View ArticleSP | Where would you find the finest casinos Asia has to offer?
Asia offers travellers a lot of value for their money. The region offers some unique landscapes as well as cultures to enjoy. There are many points of interest to fill up one’s travel itinerary....
View ArticleMt. Bulusan | The Southernmost Volcano of Luzon
Only 2 years have passed since the uneventful eruption of Mt. Bulusan yet there we were, bravely walking its trail. I guess it’s somewhat due to the ordeal the place had to go through that there was a...
View ArticleSP | Cintai by Corito's Garden
A perfect place to unwind and relax. An environment that encourages you to disconnect from the web world and be in touch with oneself. We really wanted to stay somewhere comfortable after a magical day...
View ArticleSP | Microtel by Wyndham · Batangas
We, both authors of this website, usually go on spontaneous rugged outdoor trips to satisfy our travel hunger. We have always loved the idea of breaking a sweat that’s why a hotel staycation trip is...
View ArticleMt. Lobo - Mt. Kabunian | Bakun Trio Part 1
“Why am I doing this?” I asked myself, “Why are we here?” I continued. I was desperately groping for answers as these questions lingered in my mind while I was treading the slopes of Mt. Kabunian. “Why...
View ArticleMt. Balingkilat | The Inferno Traverse To Nagsasa
This is a story of a weekend so hot, we carried bundles of water intended just for cooling our heads, literally. It was a journey so scorching we crammed all 7 of us under a very young and small tree...
View ArticleTarak Ridge | Dayhiking The West Face Of Mariveles
Recollecting our recent Mt. Tapulao dayhike experience, this Tarak Ridge adventure became another testing ground for applying some of the wisdom we learned. We are currently on the planning stage of a...
View ArticleCebu | Sumilon · Bluewater Beach Resort
After experiencing royal treatment care of the Maribago Bluewater staff, we hastily went on to a different kind of luxury trip. We as mountaineers are accustomed to sleeping in temporary abodes yet...
View ArticleMt. Ugo | 2-Day Kayapa-Itogon Traverse
It was cloudy and gloomy as I gazed out of our jeepney. I was hugging myself to douse off the shiver induced by cold winds sifting into our vehicle. Silhouettes of undulating mountain peaks and sea of...
View ArticleOriental Mindoro | The Serene Beach Of Talipanan
When Filipinos hear of Puerto Galera, the first thing that pops into their mind is the picture of an over-crowded white beach. Being easily accessible with quite affordable accommodations on top of the...
View ArticleSP | Entertaining the Kids in Tenerife, Spain
When you're planning a family holiday, whether you're after cheap Tenerife holidays or a long-awaited family escape, sometimes it's tempting to do everything in your power to avoid hearing the dreaded...
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