Mt. Mataripis Trip | DIY Trip Retreat

Mt. Mataripis Details  Location: Days required / Hours to summit: Tanay Rizal, Philippines Features: Mt. Mataripis is an 8.4-kilometer out-and-back path with a waterfall in Tanay, Rizal, Philippines. It is categorized as moderate. Hiking, walking, and wildlife tours are the most popular activities on the path. Difficulty Level: Moderate Length: 8.4 km Elevation Gain: 462 […]

Mt. Pulag DIY Hike: A DIY Guide to Luzon’s Highest Peak

Mt. Pulag Hike Details  Location: Mt. Pulag is found between two (2) administrative regions: the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and the Cagayan Valley Administrative Region (CVAR) (R2). Days required / Hours to summit: 4-6 hours / 1-2 days Features: Sea of clouds, Dwarf bamboo slopes, pine forests Difficulty Level: High (due to extreme weather conditions) […]

Discovering the best of Leyte – Family Trip

“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take” The Philippines has some of the world’s most breathtakingly beautiful destinations. Ever heard of the Kalanggaman Island? How about Limasawa?  Join me as we explore beyond the usual attractions to explore one of the country’s most underappreciated destinations- Leyte. Hello, lakwatseras! I’m Say, a […]

Siargao Tour with Itinerary – August 2019

Siargao - Lakwatsa Ni Say

Introduction This tear-drop shaped island cost me my tears in awe of its beauty. Siargao is voted as the “Best Island in the World” according to Conde Nast Traveler readers. It is ‘world-widely’ known as the Surfing Capital of the Philippines. Yes, even foreign surfers are dying to experience the waves of Siargao island! (Source: https://outoftownblog.com/siargao-named-the-2019-best-island-in-the-world-by-conde-nast-traveler/) Not a […]

Mt. Balagbag DIY Hike

Mt. Balagbag - Lakwatsa Ni Say

Mt. Balagbag DIY Hike With Sample Itinerary Mt. Balagbag Details Location: Rodriguez, RizalTrailhead: Sitio Balagbag, RizalLLA: 777+ MASLSpecs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-2Features: Scenic views of the Sierra MadreSource: PinoyMountaineer Introduction What’s going on guys? Here’s another blog post of mine where we went to Mt. Balagbag. Last year, I planned and organised […]