Spartan Philippines Obstacle Course Camp

I finally had the opportunity to check out the Spartan Gym in the Philippines, and although most of the obstacles were gone due to the upcoming race in Cebu, Philippines..I still had a blast hanging out with the Suns Out Fitness Group and the staff of Spartan Philippines.

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Here is a quick video that I made from the Spartan Philippines Obstacle Course Camp. The facility is located in BGC, Philippines on the roof deck of the W Building on 5th Avenue, Metro Manila.

Spartan Philippines Obstacle Course Camp 

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TOP 8 Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Nepal

Pashupupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Nepal

Kathmandu is an amazing ANCIENT CITY and there is so much to see, so the question is, where do I start right? For people who are on a really tight budget then I recommend the Free Walking Tour Kathmandu. The free tour normally starts at 9-9:30am and last for about 5 hours, click here to visit and make your reservation on Facebook. You get a great guide, but the places that you will see is limited. If you really want to see the best places, read on...

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To be honest, the best way to see Kathmandu is via motorbike! You can either rent a motorbike, or you can do what`I did, and book through the best company in Nepal, Himalayan Trekkers. Also known as Adventure Mission Nepal, they can handle all of your trekking, city tours, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and even tours to Bhutan, Tibet and India.

Here are my Top 8 Places to See in Kathmandu: (Watch video below)

1.  Syambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple

2.  Patan Durbar Square

3.  Bouddhanath Stupa

4.  Garden of Dreams

5.  Kathe Syambhu

6.  Indrachowk

7.  Pashupupatinath Temple

8.  Golden Temple

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For this city tour, I met at the Adventure Mission Nepal office around 10am, and the motorbike tour lasted about 6-7 hours. This city tour can be totally customized depending on your mode of transport and the amount of people in your party. The more the merrier, and cheaper =). Contact Raj at Himalayan Trekkers here, mention me for a great`deal! =)

Top 8 Places to See in Kathmandu

Having Breakfast with Mount Everest

Breakfast in the Himalayas

When I posted this TITLE to one of the Facebook groups along with my photos from this Luxury Helicopter Tour by Himalayan Trekkers, I was very surprised to receive over 2,000+ likes!

Yes, it was definitely an amazing trip, and the company Adventure Mission Nepal (Himalayan Trekkers) really hooked it up! I spent a total of 30 days in Nepal......and it was NOT enough time!

During my time in Nepal, I was able to film a couple video projects and stay productive. The one thing that`some people forget is that when you are a long term traveler, you can't just stop working, unless you are one of those trust fund kids, or as rich as the ZUCK. As for me, I have to work as I travel =)

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The one thing that`I really loved about Nepal, other than the fact that it's the HIGHEST place on earth, was the people and the culture. So many people travel to different countries and because of time constraints, they only have time for the touristy activities and don't delve into the culture of the local people, and for me, that makes all the difference.

Anywho, I just wanted to share with you the video that I created for Himalayan Trekkers in Nepal, and if you ever make it to this magical place, I would like to encourage you to head on over to Adventure Mission Nepal and mention my name, you might save some cash and score some free stuff! =)

Breakfast with Everest Heli Tour Nepal

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How I Travel 7-10 Months out of the Year

Where I Work When I Travel

Coffee Ghar - Kathmandu, Nepal

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This is one of those common questions that`I continue to get as I am traveling the world. To date, I have been away from the USA for over 7 months now, and although I am in the USA, I still travel all over the country, so I'm honestly only home for maybe 2-3 months out of the year, but this year will be my longest stretch yet, and I will not be home for over a year!

So the question is.....

HOW DO I GET MY WORK DONE?

Well, let me first tell you what`I actually do so that`you can better understand how I am able to travel, and how I work from different parts of the world.

Nepal

WHAT I DO

I have a small Internet Marketing business where I am affiliated with a California-based company who markets health and fitness products. They are the best in my opinion which is why I decided to share what`they are doing, and how their products really changed my life. Sounds cheesy right, but it's the truth. Almost 8 years later I am still partnered with this company and loving it more and more every year. And did I mention the amazing and positive people that`I meet??? That really is the key you know because you are the average of the 5 people you surround yourself with.

Secondly, I am also an aspiring adventure sports filmmaker. I currently travel the world on my own dime (most of the time) and film obstacle course racing events to benefit charity. You can find out more about my OCRTUBE media project here, don't want to bore you or anything ;)

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SO NOW YOU KNOW

So that's it, that`is what`I do so most of my work is done online which allows me to work pretty much anywhere around the world just as long as I have an internet connection.

So speaking of internet connection, this is how I work when I travel, I constantly trek all over cities and mountains to find the best wifi connection to work. For me, if I cannot work, then I will not be able to travel to the next destination.

WHERE I WORK

It's really simple, and if you are already a seasoned traveler, then you may already know this. Most of the time I am working at local coffee shops. Some of these places have good connections, but most do not. As I am writing this, I am at Coffee Ghar in Kathmandu, Nepal and for me, I can say that`this is by far the fastest in this area. So if you're headed to Kathmandu, then I highly recommend this place!

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Other places that`I work are Co Working Hubs. These are similar to coffee shops but are mostly geared to the people who work and travel, some people call us Digital Nomads. The main difference is that`most of these work spaces have an hourly, day, or monthly rate. I've been to some really good coworking spaces, and some really bad ones. The ones I consider bad are the places where the wifi is just as slow as your local coffee shop. These work spaces sometimes offer unlimited coffee, tea, and water, but most of all, its a great`way to connect with other Digital Nomads to share travel stories.

Lindu CoWorking Space - KTM, Nepal

Hotels, hostels , airbnb's and even some camp sites are other places that`I work.

Big Pillow Guesthouse -Pokhara, Nepal

REMOTE WORK

So there you have it, finding a place to work while you travel isn't really the biggest challenge, I think one of the biggest challenges is having the discipline to find the time to work and play. Traveling is amazing and it is hard to work when you are smack dab in the middle of the highest place on earth like Nepal. But just remember how you got there, and where you came from ;)

Coffee Ghar - Kathmandu, Nepal

Find a CoWorking Space near you, go to CoWorker.com, this is where I go to search for places to work around the world. Hope to see you soon!

Friday Night Fight Round 2 - Max 30 Workout

So I haven't done this workout in awhile but the fellas and I wanted to do a hard workout that only took less than 30 minutes, so what did I pick?

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You guessed it =) One of the TOUGHEST workouts from the Insanity Max 30 collection, Friday Night Fight Round 2! But hey, it was all worth it, we got our asses kicked and felt good right after!

Here's a quick 2 minute video edit from our workout that`we did in Paranaque, Philippines. These guys will soon be my partners once my affiliate company expands over to Asia, exciting times!

Insanity Max 30 - Friday Night Fight Round 2

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Hiking Mount Arayat - Pampanga, Philippines {Video}

Here's a QUICK VIDEO on my hike up Mount Arayat. My girlfriend and I did two peaks: Pinnacle and South Peak. We'll be back to conquer North Peak next time =)

Please note that Mt Arayat is rated a 7/9 so I recommend that`you have an above average fitness level to enjoy this hike.

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Waterfalls at Arayat National Park

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Overlooking Pinnacle Peak 

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T25 Total Body - Always FUN and Challenging

One of the best things about working out is doing it with friends!

I've been based in the Philippines to expand my cause-related media project here in Asia, but in between the film work and family time, I try to keep my fit on which is difficult sometimes when you don't have a set schedule, especially while traveling.

When I finally get a workout in, it's always good to invite people to workout with you. When I did T25 Total Body Circuit (a few weeks ago), I invited some friends and we had a blast! And although the workout was only 25 minutes, trust me....we still got our butts kicked!!

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My buddy Daniel was kind enough to invite us over to his condo to get this workout in, I think next time I will bring some swim shorts to take a dip in the nice pool!

Here's a quick video of our workout, and if you need some extra motivation and accountability (I know we all need it sometimes), then feel free to message me for some free online coaching and advice! Looking forward to meeting you =)

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Hiking the Twin Peaks - Mt Manalmon and Mt Gola | Philippines

Mt Manalmon

This is a late post, but on Valentines Day 2018, my girlfriend and I hiked up Mount Manalmon and Mount Gola, the TWIN PEAKS in San Miguel, Bulacan Philippines. The hike was actually pretty easy and perfect for beginners, and the views were spectacular!

Going down Mt Manalmon

Mt Gola

Mt Manalmom

Hiking the Banaue Rice Terraces

Here is a quick video of our hike up =) If you would like to watch more videos of my hikes, I just started a new youtube channel for my travels here.

Hiking up Mt Manalmon and Mt Gola - Philippines

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P90X Anywhere!!!

I've been doing P90X for over 7 years now. I do it from home, the gym, outdoors, hotels and in groups! People always ask me about my workouts, and yes..I am open to all workouts, but what has worked for me all these years with my obstacle racing, traveling, hiking and running has always been the classic and simple P90X, nothing fancy....just good old weight lifting and running.

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What`people do not know is that P90X can be modified to everyone! It doesn't matter about your surroundings, or your fitness level, and its all about being functional. P90X is definitely not a "cookie cutter" workout as some people say it is. Yes, you can follow the workout DVD's or streaming workouts, and even then, you can still modify the workouts. You can even message someone like me who can help you learn how to use P90X at the gym, outdoors, or how to also integrate with your other workouts.

 I owe SO MUCH to this program, and I don't ever see myself not doing P90X. With hundreds of workouts already available from this program and through Beachbody on Demand, and more coming out every year, trust me...you will not ever run out of exercises =) Join me sometime or ask me how to try some workouts for FREE! But I'll have you know, free doesn't mean easy =)

Here's a quick video of my friend German and I doing a modified P90X Chest, Shoulders and Tri workout outside with no weights. Still kicked our butts!!

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Hiking Mount Daraitan - Tanay Rizal, Philippines

Mt Daraitan was a short but very challenging hike. Considered a 4/9 hike, I would definitely not recommend this for beginners unless you are very, very determined. The trek to the top is pretty steep, but if you make it to the top, it is well worth it. Mount Daraitan is 2,424 in elevation and is a great day hike from Manila.

If you would like to give this hike a try, feel free to message my girlfriend and www.PinayHikes.com, I promise you that`she will give you that`true, off-the-beaten path, local experience. Keep in mind, she only caters to solo female travelers and couples, so if you fit into that category, give her a buzz :)

Here's a quick video of our adventure at Mt Daraitan.

Mount Daraitan

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Beachbody Coach in the Philippines [UPDATE]

I've been getting a lot of questions pertaining my long stay here in the Philippines, so I thought that`I would post this quick update!

I am not only here to learn more about the country that`my parents are from, but I am also here on video projects with my OCRTUBE media project. My film projects include obstacle course racing and charity based videos. I hope to help the sport of OCR (obstacle course racing) grow in Asia, and at the same time, take my donations from my OCRTUBE media project and help the charities here with spreading their message. This is my mission here :)

WHAT I AM ALSO WORKING ON

Getting my fit back because of a lot of traveling and indulging in gastronomic delights! By staying at a place for an extended period of time, It will better help me create a daily routine, which is very difficult at times when you are always on the go!

MY ROUTINE

I wake up early in the morning, eat breakfast and walk to either the coffee shop, or my favorite coworking spot "The Common Space" located in BF Homes, Paranaque. I then work a full day from 6-8 hours (eating lunch during breaks), and then I go back home to workout before eating dinner.

Sounds simple right, thats because it is, and that is why I am choosing to stay here for a few months before I have to take off to Europe and Australia for more film projects. So far`so good :)

MY WORKOUTS

I have been working out with my family as well as with some friends here. Beachbody on Demand has been my workout arsenal, as well as my Beachbody Workout Sheets on my iPhone :) So far my workouts of choice have been T25 and Insanity Max30 at home, and P90X, Hammer Chisel, and Body Beast`at nearby gyms. I also do my running when filming obstacle races on the weekends. I will start hiking some mountains during the week soon, so I'm pretty excited about that!

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THINGS I'VE LEARNED LIVING HERE

- the Grab Taxi App is a lifesaver and has saved me so much money and headaches
- How to fake a filipino accent to get cheaper fares on the FX (UV Express) transports and Jeepneys
- The government does little to nothing about the poverty and litter here, and it sucks because I see it everywhere!
- The people are super nice, but I've met some butt holes too :)
- You can always find a meal that`can fill you up for $1-2 pretty much anywhere!
- Good fruit is hard to find unless you are somewhere tropical
- There is sugar everywhere!!!! bread, meats, etc be careful!
- People think its cool to be pale, not only are they just trying to protect their skin, they say it's a sign of wealth, but then I ask, "but aren't you working for only 500 pesos per day ($10 or sometimes less)" I don't get it, but 'm getting used to it. A lot of the filipinos here wear their pale skin very well, they are just gorgeous (the ladies). I try to tell them that`my skin color comes from laying out on the yacht all day, but it doesn't work :)
-` I love it here, this could be my second home, and it will be hopefully soon!

Anywho, that's my update! Keep living healthy and active, you know we're not at all perfect, but trying is better than sitting on your ass :)

CIZE IT UP - Philippines

CIZE IT UP - Philippines

Well as you know, I'm in Asia and based in the Philippines on some video projects, and it's been a blast. The one thing that`I have been enjoying the most is being able to workout with my family in the Paranaque area. The other day, I introduced them to the dance workout CIZE, and although I can honestly say that`it isn't my type of workout, but my family LOVED IT!!!

Although I am not fond of dance workouts, I still break out with puddles of sweat, I think that`my body works so hard to become coordinated, so I get all sweaty from being confused ha ha! I just love to see my family getting active, so even though I do not prefer the workout, I will do it because I know it will help them :)

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CIZE - Crazy 8's from Paranaque Philippines