Tag: hiking
A Guide to Ha Giang Loop During Rainy Season
“Of all the days to book this trip!” That was the running joke of my Ha Giang group when we were there from June 9-11, on what happened to be Ha Giang’s worst flood and rain in 30 years. No one could have predicted the flood and rain, not even the weather apps or the […]
Dorkiest Travel Gear You’ll Secretly Want
Ah, the fanny pack—an oft ridiculed accessory, especially back in the ’80s and ’90s when movie stereotypes of nerds and dorks included the belt bag and its cousin, the pocket protector. But as we evolved into the noughties, what was once considered nerdy and dorky became cool. Ironic statement shirts and dorky fashion suddenly became […]
5 Tips For Exploring Mt. Romelo
With a difficulty rating of 2/9 and the peak reaching only 300 MASL (meters above sea level), Mt. Romelo is considered a beginner’s mountain. But heed my warning: The “easy” rating applies only to the two-hour trek to the summit. Exploring the waterfalls after the peak is a whole different ballgame, and I give that […]
This Mountain Has 21 Waterfalls
…But the average hiker can reach only 3 to 4 a day. Mt. Romelo in Laguna is considered a minor hike and has a difficulty rating of 2/9, but as we learned firsthand last weekend, this “easy” rating applies only to the two-hour trek to the Summit. Exploring the waterfalls after the summit is a […]
How I Upgraded My Hiking Gear
It’s been six months since my last hike. I underwent two sets of physical therapy this year to heal my “internal degeneration of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus.” In layman’s terms, I injured my knees from all the climbing. Now I’m fully healed and ready to hit the trails again, but this time […]
10 Things You’ll See At Masungi Georeserve
In the mid-’90s, this area in Rizal, Philippines, was practically wiped out, thanks to illegal loggers who chopped down trees, displacing most of the wildlife. By 1996, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) decided to do something about it. They teamed up with conservationists to not just restore its natural flora and fauna, but […]
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[Video] Did Masungi Live Up To Its Hype?
Just got back from a trip to Masungi Georeserve in Rizal. Because of their strict scheduling and the growing interest in the place, we booked our trip months ahead. It was worth the wait, and for those who are asking, yes, it lived up to its hype. Articles and tips coming soon!
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[Video] Maynuba Circuit and The 8 Waterfalls
It’s been over two months since I last climbed a mountain. As I prep for my upcoming climb (Clue: They call it the human spiderweb), let’s take a look back at my last feat—the Mt. Maynuba Circuit. Here’s a short video I made using clips from some of my fellow climbers. Date of climb: September […]
8 Waterfalls in 1 Day
Even if mountaineer experts gave the Maynuba Circuit a difficulty rating of 4/10, I found it easier to hike than Mt. Maculot, which is a 3/10. I have two theories—either I’m becoming better at climbing, or perhaps cooling down in eight waterfalls make my hike more bearable. There are three main things you may explore […]