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A Quick Hike up Mt. Nabekanmuri (鍋冠山公園) and Day Tour around Nagasaki, Japan -...
view from the top of Mt. NabekanmuriFrom Hotel Belleview Dejima, I headed out for a late morning hike up Mt. Nabekanmuri. With the route passing beautiful attractions such as Dejima Omotemon...
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Activities to Enjoy During the Rainy Season
While the rainy season is often overlooked when it comes to seeking an adventure, this time of the year also offers plenty of other ways to have fun. Here are some suggestions on embracing heaven's...
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2.5 KM Open Water Swim in Lobo, Batangas | Swim Junkie Challenge
It's been 6 years since I joined an open water event (Swimjunkie Caramoan post here) and though I haven't stopped swimming for fun since, I missed joining races that offer beautiful and challenging...
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A Rainy Day Hike at Mt. Lantik
Mt. Lantik in Nasugbu, Batangas offers a short but refreshing mountain hike. The trail has mild ascents and nice views of nearby peaks, making it ideal for beginners or people like me who want to get...
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Pico de Loro Day Hike (November 2023)
Before it closed for rehabilitation in October 2016, Pico de Loro was one of the mountains I visited frequently. Back in the 90s, it was an affordable and convenient option for a college student like...
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A nice and easy hike up Mt. Matinik (San Miguel, Bulacan)
To welcome 2024, I reunited with good old friends, Celine, Gretchen, Ferdz and Kara for a short hike in Bulacan. First hike for 2024Mt. Matinik is a relatively new trail (opened 1-2 years ago) in Biak...
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Holy Week Hike at Mt. Binicayan (2024)
A spur of the moment decision led me and my brother to Mt. Binicayan in Rodriguez, Rizal during the Holy Week. It was a Black Saturday. By then, most people have already travelled out of town to take...
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Solo Hike at Mt. Manabu - Yet Again!
On a last minute decision, I went for a day hike up Mt. Manabu in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. The trails can get really muddy here and though it's not my favorite trail, it's accessibility from Manila (see...
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2KM Open Water Swim in Camiguin by Swimjunkie
My sister and I joined another open water event organized by coach Betsy Medalla AKA Swimjunkie. Our destination this time is Camiguin, a beautiful island province in Mindanao.It has been a while...
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Return to Mt. Arayat (Pinnacle to South Peak traverse)
Welcomed September with a hike up Mt. Arayat. This time, I joined friends who I haven't seen in years - Gid, Carlo, Cha, Christian & FR - plus 2 new ones, Diego and Choi.2008 was the first time, I...
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Return Trip to Cebu - Mt. Naupa (Naga)
While waiting for my next project to start, I flew to Cebu to join my friend Gid for coffee and a short hike to Mt. Naupa, a timely breather from all the things that went on in my life that September....
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Hiking in Sulu - Bud Tumantangis
Sulu has been on my bucketlist since 2017, after seeing its highest peak, Bud Tumantangis (811 MASL) while on a boat to Tawi-Tawi. As it was not safe to hike at the time, I just parked it on my wish...
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Hiking in Sulu - Bud Dajo
The next day after our hike in Bud Tumantangis (see post here), we headed to Bud Dajo, another historically significant mountain in Sulu. Its crater was the grim site of the First Battle of Bud Dajo in...
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Mts. Palhi & Redondo, Dinagat Islands
It was quite a journey from Siargao to Dinagat Islands (1 hour trike from General Luna, 1.5 hr boat ride to Surigao City then another boat to San Jose pier) but thankfully, we got to Dinagat islands...
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Autumn Hike in Nara, Japan - Kasugai Primeval Forest to Mt. Wakakusa...
Kasugai Primeval Forest, a protected area and part of UNESCO's Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, offers a glimpse into Japan's ancient ecosystem. With hunting and logging prohibited since AD 841, its...
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Autumn Hike in Mt. Hiei - Shiga to Kyoto Prefecture traverse (Nov. 2024)
From Tennoji in Osaka, I made my way to JR Hieizan-Sakamoto Station, a 20-minute walk to the trailhead. (Link to station here). Along the way, I passed a popular attraction in the area: the Anouzumi...
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Autumn Walk Uji, Kyoto | Japan
Two days after my first visit (Post here) I made a return trip to Uji to explore more. This time, I took the Nara Line from Kyoto Station to JR Uji Station. (Note : Uji is also served by Keihan...
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My 1st H20Man Experience in Pico De Loro Cove 2024 - 4KM Open Water Swim
As part of our 2024 ender, my sister and I joined another open water swimming event! Coincidentally, the venue, Pico de Loro Cove is the same place where I nearly drowned more than 20 years ago, while...
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Going up Mt. Fansipan by Cable Car | Vietnam
Mt. Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest peak at 3,147 MASL, has been on my hiking list for quite some time. Located in Lao Cai province, 9-kilometers of Sapa town where most travelers stay, it promises...
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Reunion Hike - Gulugod Baboy in Mabini, Batangas | Philippines
Last weekend, I reunited with long-time friends and org mates from my college outdoor club. Since most of my companions haven't hiked in years, we decided on an easy trail where the travel time is...
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Solo Hike up Dragon Jaw | Sapa, Vietnam
After work, I decided to check a hiking spot I found on Google Maps, Dragon Jaw (Link here). From Sapa town, I walked 1.2 KM to Ham Rong Park (Note : From Sapa church, just follow walking directions...
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Nunobiki Herb Garden, Reservoir & Falls Hike | Kobe, Japan
Just a few minutes from Shin-Kobe Station is the trailhead to Nunobiki Falls—an easy 30-minute hike. From there, the trail continues toward Mts. Maya and Rokko, a route that takes 6-7 hours to...
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Family Trip in Don Salvador Benedicto & San Carlos, Negros Occidental |...
It’s only January and 2025 has just begun, but our family trip to Negros for my younger sister’s wedding is already the highlight of my year.at Lion's Park Viewing Deck, Don Salvador Benedicto,...
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Holy Week Hike 2025 - Mt. Makiling (via Mariang Makiling trail)
Before 2020, Mt. Makiling, a dormant volcano in Laguna was one of favorite day hikes. The trail begins at the UPLB campus (trailhead here) and leads all the way to Peak 2, the summit at 1,090 meters...
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Japan : Spring Hike in Mt. Tsukuba (筑波山)
Starting from my base near Shin-Koiwa Station, I took the train to Akihabara, then transferred to the Tsukuba Express for Tsukuba Station in Ibaraki prefecture. Just outside exit A4 is bus stop #1, the...
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