When we talk about about weekend getaway, the usual places that come to a weekend warrior's mind (including mine) are mountains, beaches, and out of the city staycation. But there is a new and awesome destination in the heart of Manila you can visit for free. Let me introduce you to the National Museum of Natural History. The Tree of Life How to get there? Well, this is probably the most basic destination you can visit. Just ride a bus, a UV Express, or a jeepney that will pass by Luneta. Alight at Luneta. From there, the white, and majestic pillars of the Museum can be clearly see ..read more

Mt. Gulugod Baboy Are you going for a swim or a hike? This is a usual trade-off for climbers especially during the summer months. However, what if I tell you that there is a climbing destination that can satisfy your need to climb and can get you your beach tan at the same time? Let me introduce you to Mt. Gulugod Baboy. Quickfacts Height? 525 MASL according to Pinoymountaineer.com Trail Difficulty? 2/9 Jump-off? Philpan Resort, Anilao, Mabini, Batangas Roped Segment? None Guide? Not required but available at the JOP Beginner friendly? 100% YES! How to get to Mt. Manabu 1. Ride a b ..read more

At the summit of Mt. Humarap Mt. Humarap: A Complete Travel Guide Located 115 kilomoters south of Manila, Paete, Laguna is mostly known as the Carving Capital of the Philippines and is always overlooked as a destination for climbers and nature trippers. But little did we know that this quaint town has an awesome destination that will be liked by travellers and mountaineers alike. Mt. Humarap, or Tatlong Krus for the locals, features a scenic bird's eye view of the town of Paete, Laguna de Baie and the foothills of Rizal Province. Fast Facts Difficulty: 2/9, Minor Climb Elevatio ..read more

Purgatory-Mangisi Traverse: Hiking Tips Everything in Life is risky. So we might as well take a risk doing the things that make us feel alive. Life is not meant to be spent indoors where you are safe and tuck all the time but rather, living means taking chances, conquering fears and collecting experiences. Background Purgatory-Mangisi Traverse is a series of mountains namely Mt. Pack, Mt. Kokompol, Mt. Mangakew, Mt. Tangbaw, Mt. Bakian, and Mt. Purgatory.  This hiking destination features primeval mossy and pine forest, mountain communities and even a sea of clouds making Purgatory ..read more

Travel Goals to Accomplish Before You Die Here are the compilation of the top Travel Goals you have to accomplish before you die!  Top Five Things to do in Sagada Sagada is a 5th class municipality in Mt. Province situated about 400 kilometers north of Manila. This idyllic municipality can only be reached by land travel. It has a cool climate all year round, with a stunning view of the Cordillera mountain range. Activities in Sagada include hiking, spelunking, foodtripping, swimming, and(click to read more) Top Five Things to do in Baguio Finally, it's summer! And when we talk abou ..read more

Finally, it's summer! And when we talk about summer, we can never forget about Baguio City, the Summer Capital of the Philippines. Here is our list of Things to do in Baguio: 1. Biking in Burnham Park This is soooooooo basic. Biking in Burnham Park is almost a tradition to everyone who visits Baguio.  For just less than 100 Pesos, you can rent a mountain bike for an hour and leisurely pedal your way in the park.  2. Climb Mt. Cabuyao  Enjoy a picturesque view of Baguio City from above by climbing Mt. Cabuyao. Just a 30-minute ride from Burnham Park to Green Valley, you ..read more

If you're lookin for a extraordinary date that is near Manila, then Mt. Talamitam is for you. Just a 2-hr drive from Manila, you can see in real life the Teletubby Land or Heidi Land (for batang 90s)  and enjoy a scenic 360 degree view of Nasugbu, Batangas and other nearby municipalities.  Fast Facts Height of Mt. Talamitam? 630+ MASL according to Pinoymountaineer.com.  Trail description? First Part - forest Second Part - Plateau, Grazing land / Pasture Third Part -  Steep Ascent (some parts is almost 60 degree-angle assault) Jump off ? Brgy. Bayabasan Landm ..read more

Tayak Hill: A DIY Guide to a Chill Climb for Beginners Mt. Cristobal peeking behind the clouds, as seen from the summit of Tayak Hill Sometimes, the daily grind  just takes its toll on our body and mind that we need to unplug from time to time. However, what if you only have a day off and you don't want to batter yourself by doing the popular day hikes near the city?  Then, Tayak Hills in Rizal, Laguna is the best for you. It has a very, as in, veeerrrry chill and safe trail. Aside from that, it has a particular serene aura and beautiful view of the surrounding towns of La ..read more

Watching the sunrise at Kiltepan Viewpoint It's time to unplug and do some adventures! Here are the top five things to do in Sagada.  Background: Sagada Sagada is a 5th class municipality in Mt. Province situated about 400 kilometers north of Manila. This idyllic municipality can only be reached by land travel. It has a cool climate all year round, with a stunning view of the Cordillera mountain range. Activities in Sagada include hiking, spelunking, foodtripping, swimming, and many more.  How to get there There are several ways to get to Sagada but if you are coming from ..read more

Mt. Ugo Traverse Cordillera never fails to amaze me. This region has many to offer for the wanderer in you. From sea of clouds to grand pine forest to exhilarating ridges. There are many times that I am tempted to leave my city life and just settle here for good. For this blog, I will introduce to you a mountain that we had climbed last October 2017. Here is the story of our climb to Mt. Ugo. The climb was organized by Ms. Rea Hagape of Team Aligaga. There are 13 of us in the group, and one guide. Date of the climb - October 21 - 22, 2017. The lucky 13 of Team Aligaga (blogger, Venz ..read more