-
Mount Magdook: The Art of Hiking Without A Plan In Naga, Cebu
On my first series of adventures with Team Bang, I planned everything carefully. Whether I was hiking with a 4-man team or going on an island-hopping trip with over a dozen of adventurers, I was on top of everything, making sure our trip goes smoothly. But, over the past 6 months, I’ve drastically changed the way I plan my escapades. Nowadays, I’m more of a spontaneous last-minute planner, who rarely travels with a definite itinerary, especially when exploring a hidden gem like Mount Magdook. When things go wrong or plans change, I simply roll with it, and make the most out of the situation. A few days ago, I once…
-
Mount Tapyas: Soaking Up The Dramatic Sunset In Coron
When I got married a few months ago, I didn’t promise my wife a brand-new car, a big elaborate house or a box full of gleaming jewelry. Instead, I vowed, in front of our family and friends, to give her a lifetime of pleasant memories and adventures. And so far, I haven’t been doing too well fulfilling my promise, with our hectic schedules and responsibilities. Thankfully, we scored a couple of cheap airline tickets to Coron, to spice things up as well as treat ourselves to a mishmash of mesmerizing sights like Mount Tapyas. But as I’ve said before, traveling isn’t always filled with rainbows, butterflies and sunshine. On our…
-
Spartan Trail: Conquering Another Tough Adventure Playground In Cebu
Spartan Trail has been, for the few past months, one of the hikes that I kept hearing from other Cebu-based adventurers. From hardcore mountaineers and trail runners to fellow bloggers, there have been dozens of outdoor buffs saying that it can present quite a challenge for novice hiking aficionados like me. And from the sound of it, the trail does seem a thrilling adventure. After all, I’ve always envisioned Spartans as ripped, fierce, agile and battle-scarred warriors with hard-rock abs. While I was sure that it won’t give me bulging biceps or six-packed abs, I knew for a fact that this trail will give me a tough workout. And so, I…
-
47 Mountains In Cebu That Will Absolutely Take Your Breath Away
Last year, I’ve developed a lust and an insatiable craving for scaling scenic mountains in Cebu. Even since then, I’ve been on a series of hikes and adventures with my energetic and wonderfully weird friends. From my foggy Kandungaw Peak experience to my spine-tingling rock climbing adventure in Puting Bato, it’s been, so far, a rip-roaring stretch filled with pleasant memories, heart-pounding thrills and giggles. And while I never consider myself a bona fide mountaineer, I’ve unintentionally conquered over 20 mountains in Cebu in my first two years, as a hiking aficionado. Need to escape the monotony of everyday life in Cebu? Want to spice up a boring weekend? You…
