In the Philippine mountaineering community, there is a notorious concept known as the budol climb. It usually starts with a friend messaging you: "Let's hike this weekend! It’s just a minor climb, rated 4/9. We’ll be down by lunch." For thousands of unsuspecting beginners, that budol happens at Mt. Daraitan. Sitting on the windward edge of the Sierra Madre range in Tanay, Rizal, Mt. Daraitan has built a reputation that heavily contradicts its … [Read more...]
Aaron Linsdau, American Polar Explorer
Aaron Linsdau is an American polar explorer. He is best known for completing a solo expedition from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole - the second American to complete the journey. His other expeditions include a winter trek across the Greenland Tundra and three ski expeditions across Yellowstone National Park. He also crossed the Greenland Ice Cap in 2023, leading an unsupported and unsupplied team expedition. In addition, he has climbed Denali … [Read more...]
Ultimate Guide to Mt. Tapulao 2026 | 36KM Challenge
There is a specific sound that haunts every hiker who has set foot in Palauig, Zambales. It isn’t the howling wind of the Cordilleras or the rushing water of a river trek. It is the rhythmic, hollow crunch-clack-crunch of hiking boots striking loose stones. For 18 kilometers going up and 18 kilometers coming down, this sound is your soundtrack. Welcome to Mt. Tapulao, the "High Peak" of the Zambales Mountain Range. Standing at 2,037 meters … [Read more...]
Mt. Mariglem DIY Guide: 2026 Itinerary & Budget (Zambales)
Mt. Mariglem in Cabangan, Zambales is a 573 MASL minor peak famous for its "Ridge-to-River" trail. While often labeled "beginner-friendly" due to its short 2–3 hour ascent, the open trail exposes hikers to extreme heat (Heat Index >40°C), making it a High-Intensity Short-Duration (HISD) challenge. The reward is a refreshing descent into the emerald waters of the Maligha and Agbobotilya Rivers. If I had to describe Mt. Mariglem in one … [Read more...]
Mt. Makiling Hiking Guide 2026: The New Rules, Limatiks, and the “Paved Agony”
Mount Makiling is an ASEAN Heritage Park rising to 1,090 MASL in the CALABARZON region. Managed exclusively by the UPLB Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME), the standard 2026 hike requires a mandatory guide (PHP 1,200), strictly enforced cut-off times, and a physical ID for entry. The Mariang Makiling Trail (MMT) is a 4/9 Difficulty minor climb, taking 5-7 hours to complete. Rising like a sleeping giant over the Southern Tagalog … [Read more...]
Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp: A First-Hand Journey Through Nepal’s Heartland
Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp By Sunita Khadka The alarm went off at 4:30 AM, waking me up from a restless sleep 3,700 meters above sea level. My head hurt a little, which was a sign that the air here doesn't have as much oxygen as I'm used to. But when I unzipped my sleeping bag in the cold, dark teahouse, the thrill of it all made any discomfort go away. I would finally get to Annapurna Base Camp today, after six days of … [Read more...]
Cynthia Rothrock, Martial Artist, Actress and Adventurer
Cynthia Rothrock is an American martial artist and actress known as the “Queen of Martial Arts Films.” She holds black belts in multiple disciplines and was a world-champion competitor before starring in her first Hong Kong movie, Yes, Madam, co-starring Michelle Yeoh. Her recent work includes Black Creek and the upcoming horror film Steel Donkeys. Q. I grew up watching Hong Kong action films in the late 80s and early 90s. You were a very cool … [Read more...]
The Mountain Province
The morning fog held on to the mountainsides like a silk veil as our vehicle navigated the winding roads of the Cordillera Central range. I had arrived in Mountain Province, Philippines, just as the first light of dawn broke over the eastern peaks. This remote highland region, nestled in the northern part of Luzon Island, had long been on my list of destinations. As we ascended higher into the mountains, the promise of ancient traditions and … [Read more...]
Chris Guillebeau, American Author, Traveler and Entrepreneur
Chris Guillebeau is an American author, traveler, and entrepreneur best known for visiting every country in the world and writing best selling books like the $100 Startup and The Art of Non-Conformity. Q. You set the goal of visiting all 193 countries and you did it before 35. Was this mission your way of challenging the status quo and living a life of non-conformity? Not at first. Looking back, it became a kind of statement, but that … [Read more...]
Andrew Forsthoefel, Author of “Walking to Listen: 4,000 Miles Across America, One Story at a Time”
At 23, Andrew Forsthoefel left his home in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and began a 4,000-mile walk across America, carrying an audio recorder, a “Walking to Listen” sign, and an open mind ready for conversations with strangers. His book, Walking to Listen, documents his year-long trek across America to learn the art of listening. Q. In 2011, you set out on a cross-country walk with a mission of listening to strangers. Most people walk for … [Read more...]
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