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Pardon me for this comment but I see campers in the US and Europe with advanced equipment and gear. As they say, what will they think of next? But in fairness to that equipment, I had experienced staying in the tent in the cold nights of December. I remember that I was shivering and wishing that...

I have several friends who have been to that famous peak. With their invitation, I was tempted to try it. However, I was quite discouraged when I learned that trekking is a physical ordeal. At my age, I am conscious of my limitations regarding physical strength, stamina and durability. But...

I am posting this thread in relation to the swiss knife that my niece gifted me with one Christmas. I just found it recently in my drawer. Now I am thinking what use is the swiss knife for? I placed it in the compartment of our car so when we go on camping trips, maybe it can be used. Yeah, now...

We were in a resort last weekend and I'd say that the resort is unique. Aside from the old houses, they also have a gondola ride in their canals or a canoe trip by the bay. Unfortunately, we didn't have much time because we had to roam the place. With an area of 400 hectares, that can be...

My idea of a canoe trip is with at least 3 friends. My father was going on hunting in the mountains sometimes that included river rafting or canoeing. He said that taking the canoe for a river trip is fun when you have friends with you. I understand that some of us here wants a quiet time for...

We do some evaluation of campsites that went to but it's not a formal evaluation. It's like giving an opinion in discussion while on our way back home. Yeah, it is more of a conversation like what points can you give for the camp regarding comfort and convenience, are the facilites clean, etc...

In one resort that we went to earlier this year, we were offered a canoe ride in the lake. It was quite expensive so we declined. While dining in the resort's restaurant, I was able to hear the conversation in the adjacent table. That the canoe ride is best for relaxation. The canoe is operated...

Subic is a military base previously occupied by US but is now being managed by the Philippine government. Subic is located in the province of Zambales, about 3 hours drive north of Manila. It is a vast forest reserve that have monkeys and other animals freely roaming. There are also some natives...

During my boyhood, what we bring for camping trips are canned goods and dried fish, that's aside from the rice. But now, boy scouts are lucky because there are the so called one-pack meal that is edible and palatable even without re-heating. As the blurb says, you eat is straight from the pack...

Your pictures remind me of my scouting days when we would pitch camp in the forest. I would give myself some time to just sit and savor the scent of the forest that is unexplainable. There was a time we went to Baguio City where pine trees abound. Oh, the scent of the pine is really...

My father made a foldable table set that has 4 chairs. It is made of light wood called palo China which came from crates. The table and chairs have the same design that made it cute to see them in a set up. Unfortunately, only the table and 2 chairs are left when it was given to me for...

This is not a joke but was real news on tv a few days ago. Nikka Alejar died of sepsis as complication of wasp stings. According to her family, she was watering the garden when a wasp appeared to sting her. It was a simple sting that caused complications so she was brought to the hospital. And...

For me, what I consider real dangers in camping trips are 2 things - first is accidents and second is humans. When I say humans, they can be criminals or rebels. There were reported cases of campers being murdered and raped. Animals couldn't do that. With accidents, it is not rare to happen...

Not just bugs but insects of all kinds, they are really annoying especially during bedtime when you have settled inside the tent and relaxing. There was a time that we were attacked by ants. Coincidentally, we were in the campsite resort last Sunday for a day trip. There were so many ants...

Have you experienced staying overnight in a nipa hut? I miss the days that we would camp by the riverside with open cottages made of nipa. From what I've heard lately, those cottages are still there but rental is quite expensive. Besides, the campsite is not that secluded anymore. I really miss...

In one of their team building activities in the office, my niece joined a hillside trekking. She was complaining because they were not given a proper orientation. They had the proper attire but it's not about the insects of the grass. It's about the terrain that is slanted. Walking is not easy...

Have you experienced dining on a river boat? In the province of Bohol, there is the river called Loboc that is legendary. But the present attraction are the river boats that serve meals. It's actually a floating restaurant and not just floating because the boat travels along the river. That...

Oh, I was kind of speechless with the photo of your guests. I'm glad that there are still places where you can pitch camp and co-exist with wild animals. In my younger days, my father was a hunter and as per his stories, there were lots of deer and wild boar in the mountains in Bulacan, that's...

Have you eaten escargot or the plain river snails? For the first-timer, it would taste like rubber and some would even eat with their eyes closed. But you will start appreciating if you savor the taste. The cooking of snails here is with coconut milk and mixed with water hyacinth or spinach plus...

It's not really mountain climbing but I had an experience with a mountain trail where we there was no other way to climb but crawling. I was still young then and likewise with my companions. But I don't think I can do that kind of trekking at my age. Maybe we need a rope so my younger companions...