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After our Gunung Bromo adventure we proceeded to the Catimoor Homestay, high up the slopes of Gunung Ijen. Java is

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CHIANG RAI, THAILAND – It is arguable whether they are a blessing or a curse, but I will lean on

Last Tuesday I was accompanied by members of the Ateneo de Davao Mountaineering Club (AMC) on a dayhike of Mt.

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I’d like to thank everyone who joined and supported the Friendship Climb in Mt. Pulag last weekend. It was very

Even before I discovered the world of mountaineering, I passionately sought to climb mountains. After my first major climb, Mt.

LIPA, BATANGAS – My favorite coffee is none other than the homemade brew prepared by Mang Pirying, the old man

I am pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual Charity Climb on Tirad Pass also became the first major climb

I just arrived in Manila and I couldn’t contain the excitement and adventure that the just-concluded weekend had given. Even

The above title pretty much constituted my Bicol trip last weekend, with friends and fellow Visayan Voyagers Julian Canero and