PHILIPPINES

Antique’s rocks rise from the sea, guardians of the coast against sky and tide.

Explore my adventures across the Philippines, from pristine beaches and lush mountains to vibrant towns and hidden gems. This category features travel stories, tips, and reflections from my journeys around the country. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer trip, these posts will inspire your next Filipino adventure.

Mt. Batulao's mountain peaks framed by a leafless tree under a clear blue sky in Batangas

Mt. Batulao, Twice Blessed: A Summer Revisit

Somewhere in the quiet corners of my Blogger drafts sat this throwback post, gathering virtual dust yet holding pieces of […]

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A view of the rocky monolith at Pico de Loro in Cavite during a birthday solo climb.

Cupcake at the Campsite: A Birthday Climb to Pico De Loro

Guess who’s back digging through the Blogger archives? Yep, me—finally giving this throwback post the spotlight it’s been waiting for!

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Scenic view of Mt. Mabilog in Laguna, Philippines, during sunrise, with silhouetted peaks, gradient sky, and trees by a small body of water, taken in 2013

Mt. Mabilog: Dimlight Trek and Unexpected Side Trips

This post is a throwback—one of those drafts that sat in my Blogger folder for what feels like decades, waiting

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Lush green mountain peaks of Mt. Batulao with blue sky and tall grass blades in the foreground in Batangas

Mt. Batulao: The Denim Shorts Debacle That Sparked a Decade of Climbing

This story first appeared in June 2012 on my now-defunct Xanga account, then quietly sat as a draft on my

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Scenic view of lush green rice terraces on mountain slopes with scattered houses in Buscalan, taken in 2018.

Buscalan to Sagada: A Journey Through Ink, Mist & Mountains

✧ Series Note – Banaue–Buscalan–Sagada 2018 ✧Some journeys carve deeper than the roads we travel.This three-day escape reminded me that

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Scenic view of Banaue Rice Terraces in Ifugao, Philippines, with lush green vegetation, layered paddies carved into mountains, a misty background, and people walking along narrow paths.

Terraces Between Time: A Slow Journey Through Banaue Rice Terraces

✧ Series Note – Banaue–Buscalan–Sagada 2018 ✧Some journeys carve deeper than the roads we travel.This three-day escape reminded me that

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