Mt. Manabu (Manabu Peak) Location: Sto. Tomas Batangas Diffulty: 2/9, 2-3 hours to summit Elevation: 760+ MASL Jump-Off: Sulok, Brgy. Sta Cruz, Sto. Tomas Notable sites: Dense trails, Looped trail which resembles a rosary, a grotto, a giant white cross on the summit, spectacular views of the Malipunyo mountain range, Mt. Maculot, Mt. Banahw, and […]
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Road Trip to Pantabangan Dam
The rice capital One of the places in the north that I found to be full of surprises is Nueva Ecija. With its vast fields, breathtaking views of the Sierra Madre mountain range, old churches, and National Parks, I can say that this province is more than just “The Rice Granary of the Philippines.” Curious to […]
Bikepacking: Manila to Bolinao, Pangasinan (294kms)
Distance: 294 Kms Days cycled/Hours to complete: 2.5 days/28hours Saddle time: 17 hours Travel time back to Manila by bus: cutan – Multinational – Baclaran Manila: Luneta – Intramuros – Binondo – Monumento Valenzuela: Malanday Bulacan: Meycauayan – Marilao – Bocaue – Balagtas – Guiguinto – Malolos […]
Solo ride to the Cambodia Land Mine Museum
Siem Reap is a one of the most bike friendly places I’ve been to and that’s what made me like this place even more. You can go from point A to point B without stepping on a gas pedal or hailing a cab. And like what they always say, “Do as the Romans do” so I […]
The sights and sounds of Khao San Road
I love walking around unfamiliar places. It stimulates my curiosity and makes me just want to explore a few blocks to observe the locals, check out food stalls, and take snapshots of statues and monuments. This is a habit that I always do, not just in another country but also in provinces of the Philippines […]
Crossing Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn)
Fresh from my tour around Wat Pho where the Reclining Buddha resides, I took a 2 minute walk to the docks of Tha Tien market to cross Chao Phraya River and visit the majestic Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun. Its main feature is the Khmer style tower which can be seen from afar. Too […]
Visiting Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
After visiting the Grand Palace, I continued my journey in the Thai capital to see more popular temples near where I was staying, one of which is Wat Pho where it houses the famous Reclining Buddha. It was still a hot afternoon when I took a 10 minute walk to the temple. I paid 100 Baht […]
Temple tripping in Bangkok: Inside the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
Bangkok is an amazing city to wander around because its bustling districts, colorful tuktuks, towering temples, and delicious food. With its vibrant attractions and people with genuine smiles, it is considered as one of Southeast Asia’s ideal gateway to travelers. I’ve been planning to visit some parts of the Indochina region on my own and […]
Cycling & Art: Solo ride around Angono and Binangonan
My usual route when cycling on a good Sunday morning from home is mostly southbound. I may ride several laps in Lakefront, head to Alabang and hit the Filinvest trails, or go farther to ride along Daang Hari road and then enjoy the tracks of Vermosa Bike Skills Park. Growing up in Paranaque, I always […]
Mt Talamitam + Mt. Apayang
Climbing two summits in a day is a daunting idea. The fact that you have to exert almost twice as much time and effort made me think if it was possible to finish before sundown. I got curious and so off we went to Nasugbu Batangas to climb the peaks of Mt. Talamitam and Mt. […]