Hiking matters #87: Journeying Java 3 – Gunung Merapi, the Mountain of Fire
After climbing Gunung Bromo and descending down the sulphuric Kawah Ijen, we proceeded to Yogyakarta to see the ancient temples
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Hiking matters #86: Climbing the Taraw Cliffs of El Nido
EL NIDO, PALAWAN – I am here for a brief retreat, expecting to just strum the guitar while watching the
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Hiking matters #85: Journeying Java Part 2 – Kawah Ijen with its incredible sulphur
After our Gunung Bromo adventure we proceeded to the Catimoor Homestay, high up the slopes of Gunung Ijen. Java is
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Hiking matters #84: Journeying Java Part 1 – Introduction / Gunung Bromo and the breathtaking views of Gunung Semeru
CHIANG RAI, THAILAND – It is arguable whether they are a blessing or a curse, but I will lean on
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Hiking matters #83: Dayhiking Mt. Puting Bato in Samal Island, Davao
Last Tuesday I was accompanied by members of the Ateneo de Davao Mountaineering Club (AMC) on a dayhike of Mt.
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My solo expedition to Mt. Apo: The diary of a dream fulfilled
Introduction (written Nov. 10, 2005) Climbing Mt. Apo was a dream I had thought was beyond me. I heard all
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Hiking matters #82: Thank you!
I’d like to thank everyone who joined and supported the Friendship Climb in Mt. Pulag last weekend. It was very
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Hiking matters #81: Survival in Cristobal
Even before I discovered the world of mountaineering, I passionately sought to climb mountains. After my first major climb, Mt.
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Hiking matters #80: For the love of coffee, good food, and fresh mountain air
LIPA, BATANGAS – My favorite coffee is none other than the homemade brew prepared by Mang Pirying, the old man
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Hiking maters #79: Behold, Tirad Peak!
I am pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual Charity Climb on Tirad Pass also became the first major climb
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