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Dalaguete: A Slow-Paced Town Where Life Is Still Simple
Why do the most peaceful places hold the loudest stories? Stepping off the bus in Poblacion, Dalaguete, flashes of exhilarating adventures from my younger days flooded my mind. While the bus stop wasn’t remarkable, it somehow felt like a portal to another time. Suddenly, I was transported to the days when Dalaguete, Cebu was a bustling tourist town. I remembered the days when people flocked to the town to witness the beauty of its mountains and discover its secrets. But as the sound of the bus engine faded into the distance, I was brought back to the present. Then, I realized Dalaguete wasn’t the town I once knew. The town…
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Mount Mayon: The Pursuit That Led Me To An Unexpected Discovery
The clock was ticking, and we were in a race against time. Drenched in sweat and hearts beating rapidly, we pushed our way to the top of Quitinday Hills and Nature Park, hoping to catch a glimpse of a legend. This was the final stop of our Albay day tour and our best chance to see Mount Mayon in all its glory. And this might be my only chance to see her. Although time wasn’t on our side, there was no way we’d pass up the chance to see the iconic Mayon Volcano. After climbing a flight of concrete stairs and a short trail, I finally reached the top of…
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Tierra Alta Dumaguete: Why The Best Stories Are Written Without A Plan
I always believe that life’s best moments aren’t scripted or planned. They’re the unexpected turns, the uncharted paths, and the uncomfortable moments that turn into unforgettable stories. That’s why, when I travel, I rarely make detailed itineraries. Sometimes, I don’t even book accommodations in advance. And on my recent trip to Negros Island, this devil-may-care attitude led me to a nice little surprise: the postcard-worthy Tierra Alta Dumaguete. I’d seen countless photos of this Greek-inspired resort and knew it was originally included in our Dumaguete-Valencia day tour. But since we made some random changes to our itinerary, the idea of skipping it crossed our minds. Plus, I wasn’t initially interested…
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Punta Isla Lake Resort: Where I Discovered The Real Secret To Success
What’s the price of success? Can success be called “success” if it costs you everything else? I always believed the cost of success was hard work, long hours, and relentless self-sacrifice. But one day, staring at my laptop surrounded by deadlines, I realized I was wrong. And for some bizarre reason, success felt like selling my soul to the Devil. Desperate to escape the madness, I quickly picked up my phone, scrolling aimlessly for a little inspiration. That’s when I discovered a place that seemed like the antidote to the chaos inside my head: Punta Isla Lake Resort, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. And Lake Sebu had been on my radar…
