Author: jsncruz

There’s a new reason to head over the rapidly developing section of north of Bonifacio Global City, at Uptown Mall. Watami Grill & Sushi Bar is a Japanese dining concept from the ever-impressive lineup of …

When in Manila and in need of a truly challenging day hike, the options are somewhat limited. The popular destinations are often too short for serious hikers, taking under five hours to finish a back …

The hiking boom currently enjoyed by the travel-and-tour industry means that the “beginner trails” near Manila are getting more popular than ever. If you are one of those who seek a quieter – and more …

As the season gets ever warmer when in Manila, the usual “up and down” day hike would probably not cut it anymore. A slow and steady hike, topped off with a refreshing swim is just …

It’s back, and it promises to be bigger and better this April 9, 2016! Salomon Pilipinas, the brand notable for its pioneering technology and innovation in the sports of trail running and adventure hiking, brings …

Any person who has a semi-active lifestyle can relate to either one of these two problems: workout clothes accidentally forgotten at home, or active wear that obviously looks like it was meant for sweat. This …

Rizal, a province just a couple of hours away from the heart of Metro Manila, is proving to be a worthy competitor to the southern province of Batangas when it comes to quick day hike …

Hiking seems to be a really popular activity this year, and this has resulted in many of the more common trails near Manila, specifically the ones in Batangas, becoming densely packed with new and old …

Weekends are precious, and when only one day can be spared for a day hike adventure, nothing beats a summit-to-sea (or sea-to-summit) adventure. For this kind of weekend, adventure company Trail Adventours (trailadventours.com) offers the …

As hiking and other outdoor activities get increasingly more popular, trails also get increasingly more crowded. For those looking for a decent day hike near Manila but not the huge crowds of twin “commercial mountains” …