Author: jsncruz

2018 is in full force, and you should be taking your outdoor adventures to new heights! If you’re like me and love speed and lightness on the trails, read on.

Mt. Pulag, the highest peak on the massive Philippine island of Luzon, is pretty famous. At just under 3,000 meters above sea level, it’s often the ‘first big mountain’ for many local hikers; the summit …

Done almost all possible day hikes near Manila? Already been north in Benguet? Bagged your highest peaks down south in Mindanao? What’s next for you now, an adventure hiker looking for more? It’s probably not …

With only a few weeks left in 2016, I’m sure you have some ideas of where you will be traveling next in the coming year. With the promise of cheaper flights and more places accessible …

Forget the cliché Christmas gift list – the one with wine, chocolates, and clothes-that-won’t-be-worn-anyway.domain6 The perfect Christmas gift this season is a live one, and it comes in a classy, elegant package. The Gift of …

A hike to see bodies of water is one of the best hikes possible. There’s nothing like seeing a lake, river – or the sea – from high up at thousands of feet above level. …

Long treks in the Philippines are much more rare when compared with an almost limitless number of day hikes available, many within driving distance from Manila. For those with an entire weekend to spare, the …

There comes a point in a hiker’s life when the jump from ‘beginner day hikes’ to ‘serious hiking’ needs to happen. There are not that many trails within driving distance of Manila that may provide …

It has been a while since a new, beginner-friendly trail opened up when hiking near Manila so it was exciting to hear that the trail up Mt. Maynoba opened just a few months ago! Mt. …

In the Philippines, adventure hikers are spoilt for choice when it comes to mountain trails. With over seven thousand islands, our country is not at all lacking in ranges, jungles, and peaks. It is only …