While most believed in the cliché that one must not judge a book by its cover; I, on the other hand, had taken this more specifically – thou shall not judge unless you went camping. […]
Category: mountains
Maybe I Believed the Wrong God
What I believed as a solo hike turned to be one of the most life-changing hikes I had.
A Memorable Hike across Babag Range to Jaclupan
After the successive hikes I had these past few years, I have never looked at the mountains the way I did before. Every morning, while passing by the overpass along Mambaling, I would look at […]
Mt. Hibok-hibok: Why you should be Grateful despite the Heartbreak
As of this writing, my heart is breaking into pieces: for the second time around… I was rejected. Just when everything’s perfectly laid, the universe decided to twist this ill-fated story. Why can’t March be […]
Mountaineering is Dangerous to your Heart
As early as grade school we were taught about symbolism – from the colors of the flag to the school’s seal then to those crappy literary pieces that we have to analyze and interpret. Eventually, […]
Spartan Trail: Paying forward what the Mountains had taught me
If you were to ask me about the first mountain I have climbed, brace yourself for a long and detailed tale of a gutsy decision and misadventure. It’s difficult to forget a first time – […]
Alto Peak: Never Underestimate a Mountain
Greetings to you, adventurer! If you are currently reading this (that I am certain of, obviously), then I guess you are ready to spare at least three minutes of your time. Yes, I won’t take […]
Mt. Binalabag: Hiking Hacks to beat the Heat
I was invited by AJ of Wandering Soul Scamper for another hike in Argao – Mt. Binalabag. Aside from the fact that such mountain is new to me, I really wanted to make a revenge climb out of frustration of the previous day’s hike. With AJ were Gelai and Sean of His Hidden Letters.
CEBU MOUNTAINS: Perfect Trails for Reflection and Pilgrimage
I’m back! It’s been quite some time since I last posted something relevant in the blog. Others call it “writer’s block”; I’d like to call it hiatus. And while on those moment of reflection and […]
I Found Love at Mt. Talinis
Dear Mt. Talinis, Words are not enough to describe how it felt upon meeting you. Excitement and fear raced at the same time. Who would have thought that I’d be scaling your majestic trails this […]
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