The trail was familiar, but the perspective was new. This was how The Art of Noticing: Reading the Land renewed my love for hiking the mountains of the Philippines. I came across this 3-part workshop series on Instagram and immediately signed up for its first installment, held at the La Mesa Ecopark in Quezon City,…
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Beginner-friendly dayhiking in the Philippines: Mt. Manalmon, Mt. Gola and Mt. Matinik
I was running low on water, and wondering how I’m still standing. I was struggling to fight back dizziness and nausea, telling myself that this is not how I would want to die. No, really. I have heard of much younger hikers who never finished a hike out of sheer exhaustion, and this Madlum trifecta has claimed at least one, according to one of our guides.
Coming back to my three favorite mountains: Mt. Batulao, Mt. Pulag, and Mt. Ulap
I swear, my guardian angel is always on power mode every time I go hiking.
My first hike, regrets, and Mts. Fato and Kupapey
They say memories fade as you grow older, but certain good memories remain forever. I think this one will last.
beingKirei 