• The Mesmerizing Toledo Lakes And My Infinite Adventure
    Travel

    The Mesmerizing Toledo Lakes And My Infinite Adventure

    We all yearn to live in a reality where the adventure never ends. We venture into foreign lands and exotic places, hoping to be dazzled by exquisite sights. And, we climb steep peaks to appease our wanderlust and create moments that we’ll cherish for a lifetime. But, sometimes, you don’t have to travel far to experience the most rewarding, eye-opening and mind-blowing adventures. With a go-with-the-flow attitude, a can-do drive and the right recipe, exploring your home soil often leads to an endless series of adventures to places like the picturesque Toledo lakes.     With a total land area of 4,993 square kilometers, Cebu isn’t exactly a humongous island to explore.…

  • Lessons From The Five People You Meet In Heaven
    Books

    Lessons From The Five People You Meet In Heaven

    Novels can be eye-opening and incredibly inspiring. With their spellbinding plots and fascinating characters, they transport us into alternative universes and take us on epic adventures. What’s more, these books help shape our future, give us new perspectives and influence the way we think. And, the most powerful stories, just like The Five People You Meet In Heaven, even change our lives forever.  Sure, there are plenty of things you can learn from the self-help section. But, oftentimes, the best and most impactful words of wisdom come from a page-turning fiction novel. And, the Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom is, no doubt, one of those books.…

  • And Then There Were None: Agatha Christie's Masterpiece
    Books

    And Then There Were None: Agatha Christie’s Masterpiece

    Insane, delightful and unexpected plot twists always captivate me. Once I unravel the mystery of a perfectly designed story, I feel elated and fully satisfied. For years, I’ve hunted down tons of novels and films with exceptional plots and jaw-dropping surprise endings, from Christopher Nolan’s Memento to Jeffery Deaver’s Twisted. And, so far, one of the most popular mainstream stories with a mind-blowing twist I’ve ever read is Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None.  I’ve collected tons of gripping novels and psychological thrillers, after rekindling my passion for reading years ago. And, every time I search for these kinds of books online, Agatha Christie’s name always comes up.  Praised…

  • How Nature Prepared Me For Coronavirus
    Philosophy,  Travel

    How Nature Prepared Me For Coronavirus

    I’m an eternal optimist. With a stoic mindset and an unwavering sunny disposition, I always find a ray of light in every dark tunnel. And, even as coronavirus continues to inflict its own brand of terror, I remain calm, lighthearted, forward-looking and at peace. In the age of uncertainty and anxiety, my optimistic outlook is, no doubt, my best and only hope for survival in the dystopian reality created by the global pandemic. And, I had developed this skill thanks to the world’s greatest teacher: Mother Nature When news of the pandemic broke out, I knew I had an edge over this bizarre and contagious virus. Mother Nature, after all,…