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Sumaguing Cave: A Journey Through Darkness, Doubts And What-Ifs
They say you can’t change the past. But somewhere between the ice-cold waters and slippery rocks in Sumaguing Cave, I kind of wished I could travel back in time. It started with a phrase uttered by a Caucasian tourist after exploring this underground labyrinth in Sagada. “I saw my life flash right before my eyes,” he said. I admit. That’s not exactly the most encouraging and comforting thing to hear right before a Sumaguing Cave adventure. Yes, I was once a fearless hiker and thrill seeker, with years of experience in hiking and exploring caves. But I no longer had the confidence and the athleticism I once had in my…
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Cagsawa Ruins: A Powerful Story Written In Ash And Rain
You don’t expect to feel haunted on a bright Saturday morning. And yet, there I was at the Cagsawa Ruins, standing under a dark, cloudless sky, with the past rising quietly from the ground. You’ve seen it on postcards, calendars, and fridge magnets. But no one tells you how quiet it gets when you’re standing there. And that was something I didn’t expect from one of the most popular and iconic tourist attractions in the Philippines. Of all the places I’ve visited, this one surprised me the most. And it was not because of how it looked, but because of how it made me feel. They say over a thousand…
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Mount Pinatubo Tour: A Wild Adventure That Proves Disasters Are Beautiful
Some disasters leave nothing behind. Ruthless and unrelenting, they erase towns, reshape landscapes, and swallow rivers. Yet, beauty can also emerge from catastrophe and chaos. On our Mount Pinatubo tour, I realized that disaster and beauty are not always opposites. Sometimes, they rise from the same eruption. Even though my Mount Pinatubo day tour wasn’t exactly a breeze, it was a surreal and eye-opening experience. It led me to an iconic sight I once saw only in my childhood textbooks. And it proved that even the most violent endings can lead to something new and beautiful. It reminded me that ruin and wonder can coexist, and we must burn before…
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Tumalog Falls: A Dreamlike Waterfall That Shows The Beauty Of Letting Go
Some things are only beautiful because they don’t last. Maybe that’s why people are drawn to Tumalog Falls, where the waters sometimes disappear in the dry season. People drive hours just to see this tiny yet mighty waterfall, famed for its stunning rock formations and mesmerizing blue waters. And on good days, that’s exactly what you get. It’s not as grand as the other waterfalls in Cebu, but when the water flows freely, Tumalog Falls feels almost surreal. But then, there are the other days. There are quieter ones. The disappointing ones. They are the low moments when Tumalog Falls looks less like a waterfall and more like a leaky…
