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The Waterfalls Are Calling Me Back: Eighteen Years After I Bled on Penek Busay
Eighteen years after bleeding through Penek Busay’s half a dozen waterfalls, I’m going back this weekend. Not for redemption—but to finish a conversation with the mountain that changed everything.
Photo Hike to Mt. Melibengoy (Parker) and Lake Holon via the New Kule Hunter
Embark on a mindful photo-hiking adventure along the newly opened Kule Hunter Trail to Mt. Melibengoy and the sacred Lake Holon in South Cotabato. A complete guide with gear checklists, photography tips, and cultural immersion stories from a photo hiker’s perspective.
Mt. Kitanglad Majestic Surprise: An Unplanned Adventure into Bukidnon’s Cloud Forest
Joined an unexpected, laughter-filled hike to Mt. Kitanglad in Bukidnon. Explore its mossy trails, epic summit views, and surprising tech bunkers — perfect for busy professionals craving mindful escapes.
Dulang-Dulang to Kitanglad Traverse: 5 Rules I Learned from Taking On One of the Hardest Climbs in the Philippines
Discover the personal journey of a 30-something professional tackling the Mt. Dulang-Dulang to Mt. Kitanglad traverse—one of the toughest mountain hikes in the Philippines. From failed first attempts to life lessons on resilience, risk, and presence, this is more than a climb—it’s a transformation.
Penek Busay River Trek: The Day I Stitched My Knees and Kept Climbing
A first-hand account of the Penek Busay river trek in Digos City—half dozen waterfalls, treacherous boulders, and a grueling climb that tested my limits when an accident left me bleeding on the trail. This is what happens when you choose grit over comfort.
