• 10 Reasons Traveling Alone Is Sometimes Better Than Dating
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    10 Reasons Traveling Alone Is Sometimes Better Than Dating

    Most of us, when we’re kids, fantasized and dreamed of many beautiful travel scenarios, like exploring the symmetrical Chocolate Hills in Bohol and falling in love in Paris. But, as we grow older, our yearning for travel starts to downslide, with most of us getting too occupied with our responsibilities and work. And sometimes, traveling takes a backseat because we got stuck in bad relationships. Eventually, all those visions and dreams of traveling the globe turn into a pipe dream and lost memories. Then, you take a glance at your bucket list or childhood scrapbook, and you realize that could have made it to your dream destination, if only you…

  • Mount Mago: A Laid-Back Boundary Climb With Team Bang
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    Mount Mago: A Laid-Back Boundary Climb With Team Bang

    People climb mountains for many different reasons. Some hit the trails to quench their thirst for adventure, while others explore the wilderness to find inner peace as well as escape their bustling daily grind. Of course, there are also those who go on hiking expeditions for the sake of having eye-catching IG snaps. Personally, I enjoy hiking because it’s comforting, empowering, sweat-inducing and a great way to meet friends. And in my recent trip in Mount Mago with Team Bang (my charming hiking buddies), I was very fortunate to experience all the qualities and hallmarks of my ideal hike.   Our Mount Mago experience Our Mount Mago adventure started with…

  • Monte Cueva: A Magnificent Cave Chapel In Maasin, Leyte
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    Monte Cueva: A Magnificent Cave Chapel In Maasin, Leyte

    Exploring the magnificent Monte Cueva wasn’t part of my agenda, when I visited the city of Maasin last weekend. While I’ve already done my homework and read blogs about it, I really wasn’t expecting that I would have the chance to see the Monte Cueva de la Virgen Shrine in person.  With so little time for fun and adventure, I thought I would be just dropping by Maasin to attend a novena, and head back to Cebu. But, ultimately, we made some changes to our itinerary, so we can accommodate a visit to both Canigao Island and Monte Cueva for the weekend. And after plotting our itinerary, I just burst…

  • Canigao Island: A Splendid Tropical Idyll In Matalom, Leyte
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    Canigao Island: A Splendid Tropical Idyll In Matalom, Leyte

    My life as an adventurer has been, for the past couple of months, a series of hikes and nature trips.  From the unforgettable trek in Badian to my casual hikes in Buhisan, these recent outdoor trips have been nothing short of amazing and spectacular.   And yet, for all the fun and excitement I’ve had with my recent hikes, I was still yearning for a healthy dose of Vitamin Sea. Luckily for me, I was treated by my girlfriend, Rabbie, and her sister, Ruby, to a sweet tropical escape on Canigao Island last weekend.  To make things even better, we were accompanied by their humorous cousin, Noel, who guided us to…