I’ve heard some stories, stories of mountaineers who have found their inner peace on top of the mountains. Some even mended their broken, fragile hearts. For me, climbing mountains is personal. It…
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Mt. Mapait: A not so bitter hike in Nueva Ecija
I remember when I posted my photo on top of Mt. Mapait. I captioned it “Bundok man ay mapait, pero di sing bitter mo kay ex.” I know I had to apologize…
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11 Life Lessons From Mountain Climbing
We were climbing (crawling) towards the very steep and slippery summit of Mt. Pico De Loro when I heard two lady mountaineers behind me talking, laughing at their own craziness, of even…
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Mt. Gulugod Baboy: Day Hike and Swimming in Batangas
I’ve been wanting to hike Mt. Gulugod Baboy for quite some time. I don’t know maybe just by the sound of this mountain’s name, I instantly felt the connection. Hahaha! So entered…
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Mt. Talamitam Day Hike Story and Itinerary (River Side Trip and Lomi)
I was sick these past days and I needed something to boost my energy. Also, I just wanted to start my 2018 right. So on the first weekend of the year, I…
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Maligcong Bontoc DIY Itinerary Travel Guide
I will never forget the moment I stepped out of the van once we arrived in Bontoc, Mountain Province. I liked the peace that this Cordillera town has brought me, and also…
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Mt. Ulap in Itogon, Benguet: Dayhike and Traverse
It’s just normal for me to experience heavy breathing while hiking. With my weight and all, some people couldn’t even believe that I climb mountains. 🙂 But this time was different. My…
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The Climb to Mt. Kupapey in Maligcong, Bontoc, Mountain Province (Updated)
It was 3 o’clock in the morning when I woke up to the sound of an alarm. I tried my best to get up as fast as I could but still, I…