NEXT WALK: Philippine loop on foot for a full circumnavigation of the Philippines. Schedule TBD.
How many days will it take? How much is needed? What are the challenges? Gaano katagal? Saan ang umpisa?
OBJECTIVES
1) To spread environmental awareness and outdoor ethics thru lectures/workshops, instructor courses
2) To apply and demonstrate low-impact, low-waste practices toward responsible travel – as in “do you disrespect the local community,” “nag-iiwan ka ba ng basura sa mga dinadaanan mo,” “what is BYO,” atbp.
3) To establish the true circumnavigation of the Philippines
3) To complete the walk (a) without buying bottled water (by utilizing BYO tumbler), and (b) without leaving trash across all cities and towns along the route (by applying NTB:BYOTH)
WALK DETAILS
Walk type: Self-supported
Route type: 360 Loop (Circuit)
Route direction: TBD
Distance: Approx. 7300 km
Duration: Approx. 16 months
When (Schedule): TBD
Location: Around the Philippines
Proponent/organizer: Lito De Veterbo
SIDE EVENTS
- Search for the Cleanest LGU
- Kamote Award for the Dirtiest LGU
- LGU with the Smoothest Road
- LGU with Available Pedestrian Infrastructure
- LGU with the Highest Walkability Rating
- Most Low-impact, Low-waste Ideas Suggested by a Pedestrian
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
1. Planning
| REQUIREMENTS | SPONSOR |
| Route | |
| Route planner | Gaia GPS |
2. Preparation
| REQUIREMENTS | SPONSOR |
| GPS tracker | Gaia GPS |
| Smart watch | |
| Cellphone (With HD photo/video) | |
| Telecom service (With unli data) | |
| Outfit (including hat) | |
| Backpack | |
| Shoes | |
| Vehicle support (EV) | |
| Accommodation | |
| Start & end point – A city/town to host two-day pre-departure activities and culminating “salubong” celebration at the end of the journey – both of which highlighted by enviro-focused activities |
Long-distance walking across the Philippines 