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. 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
PANGASINAN… A Glimpse of the Hundred Islands
One of the attractions and also a must-visit place in Pangasinan is the Hundred Islands National Park. Composing of 123 islands, it is one of the tourist destinations outside Manila. Hundred Islands is located in Alaminos City, Pangasinan. A 5-6 hours drive from Manila, the jump-off of Hundred Islands is in Lucap Port in Alaminos City. From Manila, we arrive in Lucap Port at 2pm. The port... continue
NUEVA VIZCAYA / BENGUET… MT. UGO TRAVERSE
MT. UGO (2,150+) Nueva Vizcaya and Benguet Jump-off points: Kayapa, N. Vizcaya; Brgy. Tinongdan, Itogon, Benguet LLA: 16.31916°N, 120.80166°E, 2130 MASL Days required / hours to summit: 2-3 days, 9-10 hrs Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail Class 1-3 Features: Pine forests, highland villages, views of Cordillera peaks *From Pinoy Mountaneer Mt. Ugo Traverse is one of the favorites of... continue
BATAAN… Heritage Tours at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
In every house they have at the resort, each one of them surely have some colorful history. Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is offering free heritage tour to some of the original Heritage houses in place. Actually, it is part of their package when coming to the resort. After fixing ourselves, we go back to the reception area to checkout and avail of the free heritage tour. Upon giving us... continue