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...

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...

Laiban Quatro: Mt. Lobo, Mt. Ngusong Kabayo & Tangwa Peak + Four Falls

Mountains: Mt. Lobo (488+ masl); Mt. Ngusong Kabayo (602 masl); Tangwa Peak (625 masl) Falls: Kalaparan, Panat-In, Mahangin, Tagpuan Location: Brgy. Laiban, Tanay, Rizal August 4-5, 2018 The province of Rizal never failed to amaze me with its mountains and waterfalls. Last August 4 and 5, I have witnessed the enchanting beauty of Brgy. Laiban...

Mt. Parawagan

Mountain: Mt. Parawagan (480+ masl) Location: Brgy. Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal July 15, 2018 Mt. Parawagan is the third and last mountain I need to climb to complete the Version 2 Trilogy at Montalban. My 18th hike and 22nd mountain has been my easiest climb so far although the trail was muddy and the rain kept...

Sierra Madre Hotel & Resort with sidetrip at Palo Alto Falls

Resort: Sierra Madre Hotel & Resort Sidetrip: Palo Alto Falls Location: Tanay, Rizal July 1, 2018 A quick and accessible getaway near Manila is can be found at Tanay, Rizal. Surrounded by the mountains of Sierra Madre, the Sierra Madre Hotel & Resort is a perfect place for people looking for quiet, peace and encounter...