“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”
2023 – 2024 @Highlights: This Could be your turning Point – Things to do in Cebu, Philippines!
Since the pandemic, life have been so different; from passing my CG assessment to rebuilding myself, starting over from scratch, getting to know new people, catching up with friends; through gatherings and outdoor activities (trekking, freediving, etc.) Those years gave us all the chances to do what is right, to learn the lessons and makeContinue reading “2023 – 2024 @Highlights: This Could be your turning Point – Things to do in Cebu, Philippines!”
Whale shark Watching Guide, Finally Visited Sumilon Island after 10 years
It was may 15, 2024 when we visited Oslob, Cebu for another Whale Sharking Watching Trip! We booked a place near the place so we will be accommodated first, early in the morning. At 4 AM- May 16 2024; we already started falling in line to get out priority number; we’re accommodated around 6 AMContinue reading “Whale shark Watching Guide, Finally Visited Sumilon Island after 10 years”
Why it pays to wait; Cebu Starbuks trail achieved!
It’s been months since I set a goal of trekking into the Starbucks Summit in Cebu City; I met people who were also interested in the trail but had other agendas which was against my will. I’m not hiking to find a relationship, I hike for fun and give myself peace of mind. Finally, IContinue reading “Why it pays to wait; Cebu Starbuks trail achieved!”
Climbing, Rocks! 