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The Search For Pangpang In Barili
I felt the surge of adrenaline and joy rushing through me. Amused by my company and charmed by the beauty of nature, I just found the opening to the seemingly endless maze of stress, sleepless nights and bills. After weeks of non-stop dancing to the frenzied rhythms of modern life, I finally had a healthy dose of optimism. And, I experienced this high while standing on a hill on our search for a pangpang (cliff in English) in Barili and Sibonga. Like most of our exploration adventures, this hill was such a pleasant surprise in a day full of ups and downs. As a matter of fact, we didn’t even…
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The Hirasol Gardener
Note: The Hirasol Garden is a work of fiction created by my hyper active imagination. Amazingly, I felt a strong and irresistible urge to create short stories, after writing The Hirasol Gardener. So, expect more short stories on my blog in the near future. I’m an escapist. Whenever life feels like an endless parade of problems, I find a way to escape it. I travel to exotic lands, run marathons, nurture plants, go on cycling adventures, and hike steep mountains just to escape my crashing reality. And, on this sunny, breezy and eerily quiet December weekend, I’ve decided to escape life again. I’m a troubled soul, overwhelmed by the chaos…
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11 Insanely Fun Things To Do In Moalboal, Cebu
Free-spirited, sun-soaked and beautiful, Moalboal is Cebu’s wild child. Known for its bohemian ambiance, year-round sunshine and vibrant nightlife, Moalboal, Cebu is a paradise for energetic and fun-loving foreign travelers. Of course, there are plenty of reasons why countless of travelers worldwide flock to Moalboal, Cebu every year. From spectacular underwater treasures to picture-perfect waterfalls, you’ll find a plethora of amazing and incredibly exciting things to do in Moalboal, Cebu. Whether you’re a local explorer and a foreign travel junkie, this wondrous beach town will sweep you into bliss in so many ways. What’s more, the town offers convenient access to some of the finest and most remarkable South Cebu…
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The Pursuit Of Happiness Is Overrated AF
In my younger days, I always thought that pursuing happiness is the key to a fulfilling life. Starry-eyed and vaguely cheerful, I thought the world would be a better place if everyone chases their happy pill. When people seek my advice, I would always share a barrage of positive, optimistic and uplifting ideas. Having a burnout? Need an escape from your endless parade of bills and workload? I’d often say travel, and find your happiness. Unhappy with your boss or at work? Go find greener pastures elsewhere, just like what I did in my 20s. But, today, as I’m standing on the summit of San Carlos Heights in Quiot, Cebu,…
