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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Planning for Summer Activity?

Here are my top lists for activities for summer:

10. Mountain Trekking or Hiking – hiking on a summer is tougher but still you can feel the comforting breeze of the summer winds kissing your sun-kissed skin giving you that nature and calming feel. If you are afraid of heights then you can cross this out of the list. You can check out these articles for your hiking ideas: 

Mt. Pundaquit http://travelingwithyu.blogspot.com/2014/05/starting-summer-in-philippines-as-early.html

My shot of going downhill to Mt. Batulao

9. Kite Flying – kids nowadays may have little experience of the fields but kite flying is a childhood memory to beat the heat of summer on a windy afternoon along the rice fields or meadows. For a place where you can have your kids fly their kites check this article out


8. Food Tripping – filling your tummy is fulfilling than any activity there is for the day. Eating healthy and cold food during under the hot weather is a worthy try to beat it. Visit https://diningwithyu.blogspot.com for any suggestions. 

Photo Credit to NYTimes


7. Sunset Watching – watching the sun to go down is a reminder that everything ends after a cycle. Thus, watching it with someone you love will make it more romantic. It may be above the mountains or along the seashore. Here are my top 10 sunset views for 2015.

My shot of Pradera Wake Park at Sunset
My shot of Sunset at Puerto Galera

6. Amusement Park or Theme Park Riding – it’s always fun remembering yourself as a kid and enjoying these different rides and let the time pass. Having a group of people with you and all set of “kulitan”, you can definitely beat the heat of summer. Try out Hong Kong Disneyland or Enchanted Kingdom or Ocean Park Hong Kong or Ocean Park Manila for options. 




5. Beach Partying – love to part? Party like there’s no tomorrow and tell yourself “We are young!” and yes beach party might come across your list to enjoy the summer. Find Boracay and Puerto Galera as your spots. You can also check out Phuket, Nah Trang, and Panglao for any beach parties.




4. Snorkeling or Scuba Diving – what else can make you be with nature and beat the summer at the same time but to do snorkeling or scuba diving to admire underwater world and the creatures from the deep. Surely winning the summer fun. Palawan may be on your top list for snorkeling and scuba but you can also try Binukbok Island at Bawan, Batangas if you are looking for somewhere near.


3. Kayaking or Canoeing – trying to take it slow and chillax, kayaking and canoeing along the river or in an open sea will certainly be a good fun to try during this hot season. Kayaking at Bolinao, Pangasinan beach or in Ilog Malino river or in Taal Lake, Batangas are good resorts. http://travelingwithyu.blogspot.com/2014/05/mi-quit-tama-na-bolinao-part-1.html


2. Wake Boarding or Water Skiing – wanted an extreme activity during the summer. Wake boarding will be on your list to try. This will definitely give you the adrenaline rush on summer. Listing CamSur, Nuvali, and Pradera for this activity. http://travelingwithyu.blogspot.com/2015/04/a-ventage-summer-experience-with-modern.html



1. Swimming – as always, the number one on the spot when we hear summer is coming more likely are we beach ready. Indeed beaching is one thing that you cannot take out of your list summer arrives. There are thousands of beaches around the Philippines you can select from to enjoy swimming. From north to south: La Union, Ilocos, Pangasinan, Bataan, Quezon, Boracay, Batangas, Cebu, Bohol, Davao, etc. You can also enjoy a pool just within a farm at Prado Farm which may be a good idea as well.


Monday, January 26, 2015

Next Climb: Mt. Batulao

Wanna know the details of my next climb? If yes, that's nice because I'm happy to share with you our itinerary and what should we expect from Mt. Batulao. Indeed, I'm climbing you baby...


Mt. Batulao - Nasugbu, Batangas
Jump-off point: Evercrest Golf Course, Nasugbu
LLA: 14.0408 N 120.8011 E 811 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 2-4 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 4/9, Trail class 3 with 60-70 degrees assault
Features: Open trails, rolling slopes, scenic views of Batangas

I heard that it's nice climbing Mt. Batulao from January - February because of the cool breeze and a good trekking weather. Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuweeet!

Here's our plan or our itinerary: (Thanks Rhose Anne Ramos for coordinating again... bless you!)

Mt. Batulao Day Hike on January 31, 2015

Itinerary:

5:00 am - Assembly Time (Coastal Mall)
6:00 am - ETD Bus to Nasugbu, Batangas
8:00 am - ETD Evercrest Golf Course in Nasugbu
8:15 am - Start Trek
2:00 pm - ETA Evercrest


Expenses:


120.00 - Bus fare from Coastal Mall to Nasugbu
20.00 - Tricycle fare from Evercrest to starting point
25.00 Registration (Old Trail)
25.00 Mountain Dew (Summit)
25.00 Registration (New Trail)
20.00 - Shower


Then I want to eat some Bulalo so we will be dropping at Leslie's or some Bulaluhan in Tagaytay...


You ca also try this:

ITINERARIES

Old to New Trail

0400 ETD Coastal Mall bus terminal to Nasugbu, Batangas
0715 Arrival at Evercrest
0730 Start trek
0845 Arrival at Fork. Take the left, downward trail that enters some woodland
0900 Arrival at Camp 1. Register.
1015 Arrival at Camp 8, commence final assault
1100 Arrival at summit; lunch
1200 Start descent via New Trail, which is opposite the Old Trail at the summit
1300 Arrival at New Trail Campsite. Register again.
1530 Back at Evercrest; clean-up at nearby sari-sari store
1600 ETD for Tagaytay by jeepney (P30.00)
1630 ETA Tagaytay; anything goes from here

New to Old Trail

0400 ETD Coastal Mall bus terminal to Nasugbu, Batangas
0715 Arrival at Evercrest
0730 Start trek
0845 Arrival at Fork. Take the middle/slightly right upward trail
0930 Arrival at New Trail Campsite. Rest / Register.
1030 Arrival at summit; early lunch
1200 Start descent via Old Trail, which is opposite the New Trail at the summit
1300 Arrival at New Trail Campsite. Register again.
1530 Back at Evercrest; clean-up at nearby sari-sari store
1600 ETD for Tagaytay by jeepney (P30.00)
1630 ETA Tagaytay; anything goes from here

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Gearing Up for Mt. Pinatubo

Things to Bring:
  • Hiking shoes or sandals (if you will be crossing the river, I suggest you bring sandals)
  • Cap and Head Gear (to cover your nose if you are to ride 4X4… It gets dusty during summer or if it did not rain…) you can get this at a cheaper price in SM malls under accessories area, I got mine for Php  75. You can find some good stuff in Divisoria too price range 75 - 150.
  • Shades or Eye Protector (same reason as above)
  • Sunscreen
  • 2-3 liters of bottled water
  • Energy bars
  • Comfortable hiking shorts or pants
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Arm sleeves or biker’s sleeves


  • Extra clothes
  • Earth mat or blanket which you can use once we are at the peak
  • Jacket (Van’s AC might get too cold)
  • Pillow
  • Hiking Bag (make sure that you don't bring too heavy stuff because we are just having a day tour)
  • Extra Money
  • Camera or Camcorder to capture your memories
  • Patience and appreciation
Enjoy and see you!