Another freezing morning and everybody was getting lazier knowing that this will be our last day. The Rancho area, which serves as another camping site in Mt. Talinis, was covered with mist. Morning routine on the mountains as usual. Cook, eat, prep, break camp and quick photo-op. But before anything … Read More

Cold winds blowing. Mists on the air and dews dripping from the blades of the grasses and from our tent flaps. Mt. Talinis’ camping site in Nailig Lake was covered with thick fog. I woke up too early at around 6 in the morning. There were few people awake as I … Read More

Bags unbuckled. Shoulders unloaded. Legs can finally relax. It really is a relieving feeling when you feel light after unloading the weights that have resided on your back for several hours. I grasped a huge breath in and let go a big sigh! At last! After the long and torturous … Read More

Mt. Talinis, or also known as “Cuernos de Negros” (Horns of Negros) is another mountain that the Negros island can boastfully add in its portfolio. The mountain is located nearest to the municipality of Valencia, Negros Oriental. Standing 1,903 MASL, it ranks second tallest mountain in Negros next to Mt. … Read More

I remember the very first time I climbed a mountain. It was just a day trek and we climbed Mt. Babag in Cebu. Since it was my first time, I didn’t even have a glimpse of an idea about the preparation prior the trek. I was wearing ordinary casual rubber … Read More

We all may have that one friend, or two, that we label as “nega (negative)” especially when we embark on an adventurous getaway. They tend to be the “kill-joy“. They prefer the safe zone. Though being a pessimist may have a strong negative connotation, but it also brings several benefits and … Read More

Bocaue Peak is one of the peaks that can be trekked nearby Cebu City. People climb the peak either for leisure or other reasons like training/pre-climb for a major climb or simply for capability test and or test of one’s limits. Anyway, last late January, the NCR Trekkers club has once … Read More

Bocaue Peak maybe one of the lesser known camping sites in Cebu. Well, at least for me. “The Muffin Peak” so it is dubbed by few climbers. There are different versions of arguments as to why Bocaue Peak is dubbed as ‘The Muffin Peak”. One that sounds legit and another … Read More

To hot from cold.   Chilled and cold, after few minutes of enjoying the cold waters of Pulangbato Waterfall, we rode back on our chartered habal-habal to go back to Valencia proper and ready ourselves for our trip back to Cebu. As we were heading back, the drivers suggested we … Read More

No place is the same. No oceans have the same depth and seascape, nor mountains have the same height and trail quality. Every place has its own mark and signature. I have already witnessed several waterfall in the country. From the boisterous and ravaging to the simple and gentle ones. … Read More

Within the entire Philippines, Negros has erected its name among the revered islands with plenty of natural attractions in the country. From beaches and mountains to hot springs and waterfalls, surely the island does not run out wonders that’ll leave visitors in awe. Within the Municipality of Valencia, Negros Oriental, another … Read More

It was supposedly a late celebration for our annual Christmas gathering with my friends, but it turned out to be a hilariously crazy teaser for my 2017 adventures. It has been our “barkada’s” tradition to go somewhere to spend and celebrate Christmas season together between December and January. Instead of … Read More

There are times when on-the-spot impromptu trips are better than the ones that are meticulously planned and scheduled. Maybe because this gives us the instant hype feeling of adventure and anticipation, and lesser time to rethink and slack off. I, myself have experienced this for several times. The latest instance was last … Read More

After a long stressful week, nothing compares with the relief brought by an escape back to mama nature’s arms. Escaping from the city has this “healing” factor. It naturally de-stresses you physically and mentally. Everybody has their own share of getting stressed, be it from work, school, relationships or simply … Read More

Mt. Takliad is located in Argao, Cebu. A neighbouring peak of the infamous Mt. Lantoy. This lesser known peak hasn’t reached the ears of most campers yet. I was able to climb the peak as I was invited to join the weekend trip plotted by fellow outdoor bloggers Wandering Soul … Read More

A day trek to Cebu’s Mt. Mauyog and Mt. Manunggal… Read More

June 11, 2016, the NCR Trekkers Club once again organized a trekking event to commemorate the annual Philippine Independence day, thus naming the event “Freedom Climb”. The climb also served as a pre-climb for the club’s Tres Marias major climb in Biliran on the following week, which I really envied … Read More

June 4, 2016, Saturday, marks the 3rd National Mountain Clean Up Day. The annual movement, I believe, was first started by the Pinoy Mountaineer group. In participation of the movement,  NCR Trekkers Club headed the Cebu – Mt. Babag/Chalet Hills leg. My friend who has been on the club extended … Read More

Siargao Island is part of Surigao del Norte province located in North Eastern part of Mindanao. It is facing the Pacific Ocean thus giving it one of the best waves for surfing. The island somehow reminds me of Siquijor for its rural feel, but unlike Siquijor, resorts are already popping … Read More

The Philippines is blessed with thousands of islands with arrays of the best beaches in the world. One is the little island called Kalanggaman Island. Kalanggaman – which means “where birds are” in the bisaya dialect. The island is a small island with an extended stretch of a pure white … Read More