Last year, I decided to slow travel and live anywhere in the country for a minimum of 1 month. I started in Cebu in Visayas, then to Bukidnon in Mindanao, then up to Baguio in North Luzon, all the way to Mountain Province and Kalinga, …
The Ultimate Guide to Climbing Mt. Mantalingahan in Palawan
Story Time Coming from Palawan, Mt. Mantalingahan has been on my bucket list since 2022, when I conquered my very first mountain, Mt. Victoria. Before we climbed Mt. Victoria, we only knew one group of people in our town who climbed mountains occasionally. They were …
This is Why I Hate Going to “Touristy” Places
My Buscalan Village Experience Four months ago, I went to Buscalan Village in Kalinga to meet the legendary tattoo artist of the Philippines, Apo Whang-od. As going to hyped places isn’t my type of travel, I wanted this trip to be as cheap as possible. …
The Complete Hike Guide to Mt. Amuyao with Bonus Tips
My hike up Mt. Amuyao was completely impulsive. I was planning to stay in Bontoc for an indefinite period of time, but after five nights, the homestay I was staying at was reserved for several nights prior to my stay there. I had to leave. …
Decades from now, would rice terraces still exist?
This was a conversation between me and my guide this morning on my hike up Mt. Kupapey in Bontoc. He pointed out how wider Maligcong Rice Terraces used to be, however when the elders died the younger generations didn’t continue working on the fields. Some …
Hiking Mount Pulag: A Complete Guide to Luzon’s Highest Peak
Have you ever thought of getting lost in the mountains or in caves, where there are endless routes you can take but you can’t seem to find your way out? There are multiple stories we can hear about this, stories of miracles by following a …
How to Avoid Crowds During the Weekend in Sagada
The attractions in Sagada can be explored with a 1-2 day itinerary, a perfect weekend destination, with the tourist crowd peaking on Saturday. My friends and I have planned a Sagada trip in November. Considering my friend’s free time from school, we scheduled it for …
Sagada on a Budget: Comprehensive Travel Guide
Sagada was at the top of my list for my post-graduation self-retreat last 2022. It’s something I have mentioned to my family before my graduation in July. So when I got my first paycheck two months later, I finally managed to go to Sagada, then …
Our Crazy Terrifying Experience at Sagada Caves
I was never really fascinated by caves. I always imagined it as dark, tight, and secluded. When I watched Thai Cave Rescue, a nonfiction series about a junior football team getting trapped in a cave, it made me wonder why people enter caves in the …