MT. NATIB Orani, Bataan Major jumpoff: Brgy. Tala, Orani Minor jumpoff: Kanawan (Hanging Bridge), Morong LLA: 14.7119 N; 120.3997 E; 1287 MASL Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 3.5-5 hours Specs (Backtrail): Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail class 1-3 Specs (Traverse): Major climb, Difficulty 6/9, Trail class 1-3 Features: Scenic views of Central Luzon; Woodlands; Tropical... continue
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BENGUET… MT. PULAG (AMBANGEG TRAIL)
PULAG (AMBANGEG TRAIL) Bokod, Benguet Major jump-off: Ambangeg Ranger Station, Bokod, Benguet LLA: 16°34’58″N 120°53’15″E, 2922 MASL (#3) Days required / Hours to summit: 4-5 hours / 1-2 days Specs: Major Climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-2 Trail system: Grand Cordillera Trail, Section 3 Features: Sea of clouds, dwarf bamboo slopes, pine forests *from Pinoy Mountaineer March... continue
BENGUET… MT. PURGATORY TRAVERSE
MT. PURGATORY TRAVERSE (Mt. Pack – Mt. Purgatory – Mt. Komkompol) Bokod, Benguet Entry point: Japas Jumpoff, Bokod Exit point: Brgy. Ekip, Bokod LLA: 2290m (Mt. Pack); 2080m (Mt. Purgatory); 2329m (Mt. Komkompol) Days required / Hours to summit: 2-3 days / 4-5 (Pa); 5-7 (Pu); 9-11 (K) Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 6/9, Trail class 1-3 Features: Pine forests, mossy forests, Views... continue
NORTH COTABATO… Adventures at Asik-Asik Falls
Asik-asik Falls is a unique waterfall wherein the waters are not coming from a river or stream. The water source is a spring beneath the trees and rocks. Bushes are also growing at the spring making it a lot more attractive due to its greens. Location of Asik-asik Falls is in Barangay Dado, Alamada, North Cotabato. It is accessible via Alamada – Banisilan highway. Double tire public jeepneys... continue
DAVAO ORIENTAL… The Spectacular Aliwagwag Falls
Aliwagwag Falls is one attraction and now a tourist destination north of Davao Oriental. It is still under the Municipality of Cateel, Davao Oriental. There are several ways to get there. However, Aliwagwag Falls is 25 Kms far from the town proper. Aliwagwag Falls is most accessible via Compostela – Cateel provincial highway. Though there are other roads from Mati, Davao Oriental and Bislig... continue
SURIGAO DEL SUR… The Grand Tinuy-an Falls
SURIGAO DEL SUR… The Grand Tinuy-an Falls One of the must-visits in Surigao del Sur is the beautiful Tinuy-an Falls. It’s location is an hour or two travel time at the mountains of Bislig City. Though Tinuy-an Falls has its own identity, we cannot discount some of the descriptions to be like mini Niagara Falls. Far from being it, maybe because of its wide waterfalls that may resemble as... continue
SURIGAO DEL SUR… Lunch at C-Fish Cage and Sand Bars Resort
Upon hearing the word Fish Cage, I am thinking of a typical fish pens and on top of it are small cottages to accommodate guests. I also wonder how deep the water is to have a floating fish cage. Until I try to browse the Internet on that so-called Fish Cage and Sand Bars. Surprisingly, it’s like an cottage on a sandbar where they utilize the cottage for accommodations and restaurant while... continue