Hiking matters #619: Mt. Ibuki (伊吹山) in Maibara, Japan
OSAKA – As part of my series of birthday hikes I went back to Japan to continue my Hyakumeizan quest.
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Hiking matters #618: Nagpatong Rock in Tanay, Rizal
Yet another limestone-filled dayhike in Rizal is Nagpatong Rock in Brgy. Cuyambao, Tanay. This hiking destination is not really a
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Hiking matters #617: Amputee climb in Mt. Talamitam
It has been 10 years since the first Amputee Climb in Mt. Batulao and I am glad that
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Hiking matters #616: It’s Rafflesia season in Mt. Makiling!
There is more to each hike than the summit; there are lots of wonders waiting on the trail for those
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Hiking matters #615: Hiking up Mt. Hibok-Hibok’s New ‘Itum’ Trail
MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN – Camiguin – the “island born of fire” – is certainly one of the Philippines’ most captivating islands
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Hiking matters #614: Mt. Bintuod, possibly the highest Sierra Madre peak
Because of its vastness and the fact that many of its peaks have a similar height, it is hard to
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Hiking matters #612: Climbing up Mt. Capoas in Taytay, Palawan
I have been dreaming of Mt. Capoas (also spelled as Capuas) ever since I saw it from Mt. Bloomfield in 2014
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Hiking matters #613: Exploring Mt. Pamazam-pazam (1331m) in Aurora
Continuing our protracted – and oftentimes delayed – series of hikes in the Sierra Madre, my friends and I hiked Mt.
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Hiking matters #606: Mt. Balungao, a short but sweet hike in Pangasinan
After exploring Mt. Amorong (see Hiking matters #605) we retraced our route back to the Rosales-Umingan Road and headed to
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Hiking matters #605: Mt. Amorong in Umingan, Pangasinan
Pangasinan is not well-known for its mountains, but there are actually a number of peaks in the province – from
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