Hiking matters #161: Introducing Mt. Binanderahan in Rapu-Rapu Island, Albay
I am pleased to make the first online account of Mt. Binanderahan, the highest point in Rapu-Rapu Island, Albay. At
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Hiking matters #175: Shihmenshan (石門山), one of the 100 Peaks of Taiwan
The endless stretches of Yushan cane, known in the Philippines as the Mt. Pulag dwarf bamboo, comprise the most stunning
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Hiking matters #174: The initial leg up ‘Black’ Cilai Ridge, one of the most challenging hikes in Taiwan
DAYULING, TAROKO NATIONAL PARK- As a send off to Nemi, our newfound friend in Hehuanshan, we accompanied him to the
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Hiking matters #180: Thumbs up for Thumbpeak! Another nice climb in Palawan
PUERTO PRINCESA – Perhaps for my final major climb this summer, Iron Lady Jo Steven and I climbed Mt. Thumbpeak,
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Hiking matters #179: A day hike up Pico de Loro in Ternate, Cavite
I am interrupting my series on Taiwan to share, briefly, the nice dayhike I did today of Pico de Loro
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Hiking matters #165: Manabu Peak and Mang Pirying
Manabu Peak is one of my favorite dayhikes, not only because of its beautiful peak, but also because of beautiful
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Hiking matters #173: Beautiful and joyful Hehuanshan (合歡山) in Central Taiwan
Beautiful Hehuanshan (合歡山) in Central Taiwan lies at the pinnacle of the Central Cross-Island Highway in Taiwan, literally meaning “Mountain
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Hiking matters #171: The temple trails of Mt. Qinglong and Mt. Erlong in Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan
TAICHUNG (臺中) – I am back here after a successful overnight trip to Sun Moon Lake, where we were able
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Hiking matters #172: Outdoor shops in Taichung (臺中)
TAICHUNG (臺中) – We were misled into searching for the Together Great Outdoor Spirit Store in 17 Wenshin Road Section
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Hiking matters #170: A challenging dayhike up beautiful Shuisheshan (水社山) in Sun Moon Lake (日月潭), Taiwan
ITASHAO VILLAGE – From Taichung City, we took the bus to Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) in Nantou, one of the
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