Most Adventurous
Mt. Fuji, Japan
I was just turning seven when we set off to conquer Fuji-san. A two-day hike of sunny skies, sudden rain, then a storm. We made the summit — but I have unfinished business with the crater trail.
Exploring the world one country at a time.
Hi, I'm Wyatt Maktrav. I travel the world with my mom using only our Philippine passports, proving that amazing adventures are possible no matter where you come from. From climbing mountains to wandering through old towns and tasting local food, every journey teaches us something new and becomes part of our story. Come along and explore the world with us.
Departed
MNL
2016
MNL
2016
From theREPUBLIC OF THE
PHILIPPINES
PHILIPPINES
110U.N. Countries
125UN+ Countries & Territories
6Continents
83Still To Go
The Story
Why "Maktrav"?
Wyatt Maktrav · Filipino Traveler
You might be wondering about the story behind my name. It starts with my parents — passionate hikers who've been bringing me to the mountains since I was just 8 months old. It's in my blood.
Maktrav comes from Mt. Makiling Traverse, one of the iconic trails in the Philippines. And Wyatt means brave and strong — qualities that resonate deeply with me as a miracle baby.
My love for travel began early. I was only four and a half years old when I went on my first international trip. Since then, every journey has been about adventure, discovery, and creating memories with my Nanay. And that's how this lifelong adventure began.
Explorations
Travel Logs by Continent
06 / 07
Wyatt's Notebook
My Favorites
Country
This is hard to answer because I have many favorite countries. But basically, I like cold countries.
Food & Drinks
As a bread lover, I love boorsok in Kyrgyzstan, bambalouni in Tunisia, laffa in Israel, and gofry in Poland.
Season
I'm allergic to heat so my favorite season is WINTER! I really cannot enjoy the country if it's hot.
Color
The colors of nature! My top one used to be green but my current favorite color is brown. It changes!
Animal
I like many animals because they are cute. I especially love red pandas, and I was lucky enough to see one.
Hobby
I spend most of my time drawing and making animations. I also make my own games.
Field Notes
Memorable Travel Experiences
Funniest
Baščaršija, Sarajevo
Out of nowhere a pigeon landed right on my head and would not leave. Thank goodness for my jacket hood. I had to call my mom over to chase it away.
Scariest
Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland
A massive wave came out of nowhere and soaked us in freezing water. No spare clothes in the car. My mom knocked on every campervan until one kind person handed us a towel.
Most Stressful
Kaunas, Lithuania
We left our backpack — two laptops and an iPad — on the night bus from Riga. My mom convinced a Bolt driver to chase the bus all the way to Suwałki, Poland for 400 euros. We caught it.
Most Disappointing
Disneyland Paris
Parade canceled at 5 p.m. Fireworks canceled at 10:40 p.m. The whole crowd booed. Turns out it was a staff protest for higher wages.
Most Enjoyable
Pidurangala Rock, Sri Lanka
At the summit the wind picked up and branches started flying. We had to crawl and hide under a big rock. I absolutely loved it — it was thrilling.
Toughest Immigration
Chișinău, Moldova
The officer grilled us until the line had cleared, then pulled out a UV light and a microscope to inspect every page of our passports. Over 30 minutes — more forensic investigation than passport control.
Boots on Trail
Hiking
Some of our favorite climbs and trails — captured on video, summit by summit.
The Trophy Shelf
Achievements
As Seen In
Media Features
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Every journey teaches us something new and becomes part of our story. Come along and explore the world with us.
Wyatt & Nanay
Travel partners since 2017
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