Hiking matters #741: Mt. Sobo (祖母山), forested mountain in Kyushu
Continued from Hiking matters #740: From Mt. Aso, we headed to a very nice guesthouse called LAMP at the foot
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Continued from Hiking matters #740: From Mt. Aso, we headed to a very nice guesthouse called LAMP at the foot
Read moreJOLO, SULU – What a great experience, climbing up Sulu’s highest peak! I first saw Bud Tumantangis back in 2006,
Read moreJOLO, SULU – The day after our successful hike up Bud Tumantangis (see Hiking matters #801), we went on another
Read moreSAN JOSE, DINAGAT ISLAND – From Mt. Palhi (see Hiking matters #803), we took the pump boat back to Brgy.
Read moreSAN JOSE, DINAGAT ISLAND – The Philippines’ island mountains make for the most fascinating hikes in the country; think Mt.
Read moreI’ve hiked countless mountains in the Philippines but with our vast and diverse archipelago, there’s always something new to discover
Read moreOn August 5-6, 2023 I climbed Mt. Kampalili via Sitio Kaluyapi in Maragusan, Davao de Oro, finally completing the three
Read moreOn July 30-31, 2023, I had the golden opportunity to climb Mt. Makaturing (1965m) in Butig, Lanao del Sur. Featuring a
Read moreALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN – After all the hikes I’ve done in the past few weeks, I think I deserve to rest
Read moreOf late, I’ve favored spending more time in fewer countries rather than visiting a lot of countries without really experiencing
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