“When self-doubt comes in, just keep moving forward.” Part of my preparations to climb the highest mountain in the Philippines (Mt. Apo) is to practice walking solo with a bit of a trail run. I did it in the mountains of Cebu such as the “Starbaks,” “RCPI,” “Barcramps,” “6 Towers,” and the “Kang Irag Trail.”Continue reading “Hiking rule to remember: Pause to rest but no stopping, must keep going “Bahala na*”
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Strangers Turned Into Instant Family for 2 days and a Night
In almost 4 Years of consistently challenging myself to travel solo if no one makes time for me, I’ve had so many opportunities meeting new people, and they’re not just people, they are good people. Recently, I took a flight to Davao to climb Mt. Apo and I met groups of strangers in a groupContinue reading “Strangers Turned Into Instant Family for 2 days and a Night”
Climbing the 1st Highest Mountain In The Philippines The 1st Time Was A Success, Here’s How I did it to Mt. Apo Summits
Preparation is the key but above all, you must have a goal, a great reason to achieve something major; because Mt. Apo is not easy to summit, hardship is 9/9, so do not underestimate for your own safety. It’s better to be over-prepared than disappoint yourself in the end. Impress yourself, to gain her trust.Continue reading “Climbing the 1st Highest Mountain In The Philippines The 1st Time Was A Success, Here’s How I did it to Mt. Apo Summits”
The Bests Of My Solo Hiking Experiences Revealed!
The Thrill in Solo Hiking makes me feel Alive. While others kept on waiting for someone or a group to accompany them to hike or just a simple stroll in an uphill route, I always chose to go solo because I realized I wasted my time waiting, I embodied a mentality of “Doing it now.”Continue reading “The Bests Of My Solo Hiking Experiences Revealed!”
Keeping The Momentum, On My 4th Week On Trail
Yesterday, I did another 8-13 kilometers trail run with an elevation of 536 meters. The device did not update well, due to signal issues, so the result is not accurate. The other week, I also did 8km Solo Trail to almost the same area, but I did a backtrail yesterday. I previously thought it wouldContinue reading “Keeping The Momentum, On My 4th Week On Trail”
Spartan Trail, Cebu + Saag Trail + Babag Trail + RCPI, Cebu, will make you feel alive & kicking!
It had been awhile since I’ve been wanting of trekking in this river! I dreamed to see the stairs and turns. I just couldn’t do it alone because I couldn’t find a trusted guide. It’s so hard to trust. My solo guides in Bukidnon were riders and trail runners; this time, in Cebu, he’s aContinue reading “Spartan Trail, Cebu + Saag Trail + Babag Trail + RCPI, Cebu, will make you feel alive & kicking!”
AHA moments in 2025 Kang Irag Cebu Trail
Last weekend, I finally camped again at Kang-Irag Camping Site in Cebu. It has been in my list of places to camp and trek but since 2023, I kept being rerouted to different camping sites instead of doing it solo. I had fears that was probably stopping me or I just didn’t wanna walk aloneContinue reading “AHA moments in 2025 Kang Irag Cebu Trail”
Breaking free from illusion of solitude: It’s Okay To Be Alone
I wouldn’t have been able to take these beautiful photos had I not decided to walk and travel alone to begin with. I realized that being alone is just an illusion; and we both knew we’re maybe thousand miles away but we’re still under the same sky, aren’t we? Not seeing each other everyday doesn’tContinue reading “Breaking free from illusion of solitude: It’s Okay To Be Alone”
Alicia Panoramic View in Bohol, Philippines Did Not Disappoint, It Is Healing- Give It A Chance
I feel lighter today, I hope you’re doing the same! Did you know that Alicia Panoramic View have been my favorite place to go, trek and take photos? Well, I finally did all of that. I went there the other week on my rest days. It was a long land travel, a long hike upContinue reading “Alicia Panoramic View in Bohol, Philippines Did Not Disappoint, It Is Healing- Give It A Chance”
Do it now if nature calls you: Keeping it inside will cause trouble
Imagine if Noah did not believe in his instinct and in the Lord, and did not create that Arc? We wouldn’t have animals left nor humans left. You and I wouldn’t be here today. If not by the strong faith of our ancestors to the things that they couldn’t see, only felt; we’re not aliveContinue reading “Do it now if nature calls you: Keeping it inside will cause trouble”
Climbing, Rocks! 