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Archive for January, 2010
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Laguna: Mount Makiling Traverse – I Survived
The mystical Mount Makiling is the home of over a thousand diverse species of flora and fauna. Just a two-hour drive from Manila, this legendary mountain towering over Los Baños, Laguna and Sto Tomas, Batangas offers an ideal respite to commune with nature, experience the vanishing rainforest, and embark on a multitude of different [...] -
Hong Kong: Trekking Dragon’s Back
The first things that surprised us about Hong Kong were the harmonious blending of lush mountains and skyscrapers and the vast amount of space reserved for country and marine parks. We never thought there would be lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation and nature appreciation in this urban jungle of over 6 million people. Our [...] -
Exploring Hong Kong – Part 2
The view from the Peak was spectacular. It is probably the best place to get a good perspective of Hong Kong being the highest point on the island -
Senado Square – Our Macau Walk
Macau’s Historic Center has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. The heritage listing includes numerous architectural monuments, streetscapes, squares and many more. A few days wouldn’t be enough to fully explore and appreciate this precious gem of Asia, but I was very grateful to have experienced at least a taste of everything it has to offer. -
Bungee Jumping at Macau Tower
I closed my eyes, cleared my mind and then jumped… The pull of gravity was so overpowering and the 6 seconds of fall seemed like eternity. -
2010 Philippine Hot Air Balloon Festival Schedule
Hopefully, I can attend the main event and the awards night of this festival and find a good spot for picture-taking. Location: Clark Pampanga Start: February 11 End: February 14 -
A Night in Macau
Macau is a showcase of modern grandiosity and the old but charming Mediterranean atmosphere. A dreamland, where the flashy and extravagant lifestyle evoked by its casinos and luxury shops blends harmoniously with the laid-back, antiquated colonial heritage left by the Portuguese. Macau is a fusion of the east and west, the old and the modern, [...] -
First Climb for 2010 – Makiling Traverse Jan. 23-24
New Year, new life, new adventure. Officially this will be my first sabit climb this year. Thanks Mayo for the invite. DPM is hosting another Open Climb. -
Holidays in Hong Kong
Hong Kong for me means skyscrapers, Disneyland and endless shopping. It wouldn’t have been my first choice for a holiday adventure, however with limited time it was a convenient place to escape for a short vacation. I have always had the impression that it’s just a typical metropolis with towering buildings, gigantic shopping malls and [...]
