Living Water Refreshes Our Tired Soul

By Ianpassion

Refreshing river stream in Manang, Satun, Thailand 

I went into the forest for a hike.

What refreshed me most was the stream of fresh, cold water where I washed my face after hours of hiking and sweating. With the Thai scarf on my head, I took it off to dry my face. 

Don't Downplay The Risk of Everything

By Ianpassion
Picture was taken at Wangtainan Waterfall, Satun, Thailand

The plant that i carried is called "Tau Rang" in Thai.


This plant belongs to a palm family and is very attractive to look at. It also has a number of health benefits. But, along with its beauty and contribution to human health, it is thought to be the itchiest plant in Thailand once its juice touches our skin.

I found this plant at  Wangthainan waterfall in Satun while we were collecting rubbish and hiking with my friends. It was leaning against a large rock at the waterfall summit. A friend signaled for me not to touch this plant, but it was too late already before I noticed.  

Hiking 2020 Reflection | What Does the Old Wineskin Mean?

By Ianpassion

I went back hiking to celebrate my birthday. Decided to save, I still wore maybe my 7 years old trekking pants, a gift from a friend.

It was funny, while fully concentrated grinding our coffee beans, my pants ripped somewhere. That made me think what the Scripture says about the old wineskin.

Jungle Trekking Satun, South of Thailand I Photos of my Hiking

By Ianpassion 

I love hiking and camping. If you are of the same interest as me, don't hesitate to connect. 

With my 10 years of experience in hiking, climbing, and leading teams in the tropical jungle, I can say that I have acquired knowledge and skills that have made me better equipped for this adventure. 

Long before, when I was at the university, my friends used to call me taga bukid (a mountain boy). At that time, I felt insulted when someone labeled me taga bukid.  However, as the years passed by, I realized that I found the essence of being a mountain boy. It turned out that hiking and camping become one of my passions that I enjoyed during my holiday. With that, I am able to connect people, make friends, and reflect the beauty of nature that is replicating the strongest force-- the LOVE of our Abba Father. 

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More Pictures of my Hiking Trips 

With my friends, Mt. Apo, Philippines 

Sunrise, Mt. Apo, Philippines 

Crater, Mt. Apo, Philippines 

Our Tents, Lake Binadao, Mt. Apo, Philippines 

7 Peaks, My Tent beside the big Rock, Mt. Apo, Philippines 

Peak, Mt. Apo Philippines, Behind me is  the Lake Binadao 

Breakfast, Cooking Through Portable Stove

Sunrise Mt. Apo, Davao Site Peak 

Base 1, Gudi-gudi, Mt. Apo, Philippines 

River of Manang, Satun, South of Thailand 

River Trekking, Jungle of Manang, Satun, South Thailand 

Celebrating My Birthday 2016 | Hiking

By Ianpassion 

The most common way to celebrate our birthday is to have dinner with friends or with family.

I remembered those moments when I was still a child. My parents used to organize a special party for me. Native chickens around our house were always the victims, at least ten slaughtered every birthday event.