Hiking matters #428: The Mt. Magarwak Hiking Trail – a nice and easy hike in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Beholding the islands of Honda Bay atop the viewpoint in Mt. Magarwak, Puerto Princesa, Palawan PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN – Palawan
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Author: Gideon Lasco
Hiking matters #424: Hiking in Cebu Part 1 – Mt. Manunggal, the crash site of Magsaysay’s plane
Since I was very young I’ve been fond of history, and when I went on to become a mountaineer, I’ve
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Hiking matters #421: Cleopatra’s Needle Day 3 – The beautiful summit and the long descent
PUERTO PRINCESA – Continued from Hiking matters 420: From the Puyos campsite, we emerged from our hammocks and sleeping pads and
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Mt. Naguiling (1,007+) in Lobo, Batangas
MT. NAGUILING Lobo, Batangas Major jumpoff: Brgy. Jaybanga, Lobo Alternate jumoff: Brgy. Curba (if via Bangkalan) LLA: 13°39′50.7′′N 121°18′0.5′′ E
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Hiking matters #423: Mt. Bandilaan and other outdoor attractions of Siquijor
The century-old tree in Campalanas, Lazi, Siquijor DUMAGUETE CITY – Today I visited the island province of Siquijor, and was
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Hiking matters #420: Cleopatra’s Needle Day 2 – Through the jungle to Puyos (summit) campsite
Continued from Hiking matters #419: Very early the next day, we broke camp and by 0340H we were starting the
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Hiking matters #419: Cleopatra’s Needle in Palawan Day 1 – The endless crossings of Tanabag River
PUERTO PRINCESA – I’m back in Puerto Princesa after a great adventure up Cleopatra’s Needle, the highest mountain in Puerto
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Essay: Going outdoors and staying online
A hiker uses a Lenovo Yoga tablet on a hike up Mt. Salakot “When was this?” Asked one of my
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Hiking matters #418: Mt. Salakot, another great dayhike in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN – Today, for my seventh hike in Palawan, I hiked up Mt. Salakot in Napsan with a
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Mt. Bloomfield (787+) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
MT. BLOOMFIELD Puerto Princesa, Palawan Major jumpoff: Sabang Beach, Puerto Princesa LLA: 10°11′47.8′′N 118°52′19.2′′ E, 787 MASL (+787m) Days required
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