What is Onsen? Onsen is the Japanese word for hot spring. It is a term often used to describe the bathing facilities and inns around these hot springs or sources of geothermally heated water which literally `spring up` in areas…
Visiting foreign countries can be a life-changing experience or maybe not. No one returns to their home country the same person as they left. I had the privilege of visiting Tokyo, Japan for 3 months for a business trip. I…
Have you taken a peek outside your window? Watch as the sun shines through the glass or the rain trickles down the pane? The world outside your window is so beautiful an absolutely inspirational place. And where nature lies, there…
Why trekking become a new trend? Is it for the sake of picture perfect moments for social media likes? For passion? Is it for the pride of exploring countless peaks, summits, trails, etc? Whatever our reasons are, we are held…
Argao is one of the best places in the Southestern part of Cebu that is rich in culture and heritage not to mention the natural wonders that the place can offer to tourists and locals as well. From beaches, waterfalls,…
(Mount Mago Boundary Trek – April 30 – May 1, 2016) As most mountaineers cry to save mountains, I agree to disagree about it. Mountains do not need saving! They are not sick. But irresponsible mountaineers are! Nature doesn’t need…
(March 19 – 20, 2016) Mount Labalasan is the less famous name of the highest mountain in Cebu Province, situated in Mantalongon Mountain Range, Dalaguete. The peak of Mount Labalasan is widely known as Osmeña Peak. NCR Trekkers had visited…
The second NCR Trekkers Club monthly climb was at Lanigid Hill. As planned, the first quarter climbs will be the easy ones, warm up climbs per se. The hype of extending the outdoor experience to other individuals triggered the early…
