Liw-Liwa Surfing Beach Travel Guide

“To escape and sit quietly on the beach—that’s my idea of paradise.” – Emilia Weakstead Jay and I had been vocal on how much we love Zambales. But when I think about it, we haven’t even explored half of the province. We only had been to San Antonio and San Felipe to be exact and...

Mt. Pundaquit traverse to Anawangin Cove

Mountain: Mt. Pundaquit (464+ masl) Beach: Anawangin Cove Location: Brgy. Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales June 10-11, 2017 This is Jay and I’s first solo DIY travel together and with our love for mountains and beaches, we discovered a way to combine both. My first ever camping experience was not something to look forward to but...

Mt. Binacayan

Mountain: Mt. Binacayan (424+ masl) Location: Brgy. Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal January 28, 2018 My first hike for 2018 and my 16th mountain as well was at Mt. Binacayan which is part of the Version 1 Trilogy in Montalban. This mountain is perfect and can be challenging for the beginners with the combination of its chill...

Quezon Escapade: Borawan Island Resort

Beach: Borawan Island Resort Location: Brgy. Lipata, Padre Burgos, Quezon December 28-29, 2017 Borawan Island Resort is one of the pristine islands in Quezon that is worth the 5 to 6 hours of travel time to South. With its white to golden brown sand, blue green water, clean surroundings and friendly staffs, it is a...

Zambales Escapade: Board Culture Liw-liwa Surf Camp

Beach: Liw-liwa Surfing Beach Ft. Board Culture Liw-liwa Surf Camp Location: Sitio Liw-Liwa, San Felipe, Zambales December 14-15, 2018 Unplanned trips will always have the best result most of the times, and a couple of days before our trip, we decided to go to Liw-Liwa Surfing Beach in Zambales which has been on my list...

Mt. Balingkilat traverse to Nagsasa Cove

Mountain: Mt. Balingkilat (1,100+ masl) Beach: Nagsasa Cove Location: Sitio Cawag Settlement, Subic, Zambales (entry point); Brgy. Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales (exit point) November 10-11, 2018 Jay and I’s birthday celebration was planned a month before. It has become a tradition on our birthdays, which is only three days apart, to hike or travel anywhere. As...

Mt. 387 (Batong Amat) traverse to Aloha Falls

Mountain: Mt. 387 (724+ masl) Falls: Aloha Falls Location: Brgy. Puncan, Carrangalan, Nueva Ecija October 13, 2018 My 21st hike and 26th mountain happened at the newly famed mountain in Carrangalan, Nueva Ecija which is Mt. 387 or also known as Mt. Batong Amat, meaning “Ghost Rock”. It was said that the mountain has been...

Nagpatong Rock Formation with Tungtong Falls sidetrip

Mountain: Nagpatong Rock Formation (660+ masl) Falls: Tungtong Falls Location: Brgy. Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal September 30, 2018 Another quick weekend day hike is can be found in the midst of Tanay, Rizal. One of the frequently visited tourist spot, my 20th hike and 25th mountain to be exact, Nagpatong Rock Formation with a sidetrip at...