Hiking Mt. Tugew and the Peaks of Alang Salacsac in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya

Situated just south of the venerable Mt. Ugo in the Cordillera Region are the peaks of Alang Salacsac in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya—Tugew, Cabo, Kabuan, and Sadjatan. These interconnected peaks provide panoramic views of the southern Cordillera Mountain Range, bordering the provinces of Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, and Pangasinan. Its trails are gentle and are carved along … Continue reading Hiking Mt. Tugew and the Peaks of Alang Salacsac in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya →

Camp Utopia (Badol Camping Grounds) in Kapangan, Benguet

When going to the towns in the western part of Benguet such as Kibungan and Bakun, hikers who have been there would tell you of their encounters with village paths carved alongside steep mountain crags and rice terraces, forming jaw-dropping vistas that are perhaps some of the most beautiful in the entire country. However, to … Continue reading Camp Utopia (Badol Camping Grounds) in Kapangan, Benguet →

Hiking Pico de Loro (664+ MASL) in Mt. Palay-Palay, Cavite

Considered as one of the Southern Tagalog classics among Filipino hikers, Pico de Loro is a well-known mountain on the fringes of the Mt. Palay-Palay/Mataas na Gulod Protected Landscape. As the highest point in the entire province of Cavite, and the namesake of a popular resort nearby, Pico de Loro provides a panoramic view of … Continue reading Hiking Pico de Loro (664+ MASL) in Mt. Palay-Palay, Cavite →

Mt. Isarog via Panicuason Trail (1,966+ MASL) | Into the Jungle of Camarines Sur

Mt. Isarog stands as one of Bicol Region's revered mountains. With an elevation of 1,966+ MASL, it is the second highest mountain in the region, next to Mayon Volcano, and the highest in the province of Camarines Sur. With steep trails and a mixture of montane and mossy forest, hiking Mt. Isarog provides a physical … Continue reading Mt. Isarog via Panicuason Trail (1,966+ MASL) | Into the Jungle of Camarines Sur →