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Basdaku Moalboal And The Requiem For A Dream
Sunsets are bittersweet. With their picture-perfect glow and irresistible golden shades, they are truly the epitome of nature’s beauty. On the other hand, they are also a reminder of the saying “all good things come to an end”. And, normally, I see sunsets from an optimist’s perspective, fascinated by its colors and enticing view. But on a fine summer Saturday in Basdaku Moalboal, the gold-and-crimson sunset felt like the requiem for my dream, and a fitting end to a colorful era of my life. For the first time in a long while, gazing at a stunning sunset was a bittersweet moment for me. We were soaking up the tropical charm…
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Manutu River: Memoirs Of A Que Sera Sera Adventure
Was it simply luck that had caused me to turn down this street? Or, was it a fabric of the grand tapestry that the universe had in store for me? As I walked down this street in Gaas with my friends, I wondered what the eventualities are for this random, unplanned hike. Will it end with a breathtaking view from an untouched mountain? Are we going to see the photogenic boulders and waters of Manutu River? Will we get wonderfully lost again in the middle of nowhere in Cebu’s highlands? Just like everyone else in the group, I was completely clueless on how this hike was going to end. As…
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11 Fantastic Things To Do In Boljoon, Cebu
Boljoon is, without a doubt, one of my favorite towns in Cebu. Easygoing, peaceful and simply beautiful, Boljoon, Cebu has swept me into bliss on numerous occasions. Not only does it exude a bucolic old town charm, but it offers a smorgasbord of postcard-worthy sights and experiences as well. From photogenic mountains to 18th-century Spanish-colonial structures, there’s indeed no shortage of fantastic things to do in Boljoon, Cebu. And, while it’s often overshadowed by its extroverted neighbor, Oslob, it remains a local favorite, thanks to the laid-back feel and incredibly amazing attractions in Boljoon. Headed to this serene town, but don’t have a clue on what to do in Boljoon?…
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Lake Bensis: Beauty That Launched A Thousand Ships
When I was little, I would think of a million ways to find my own version of Helen of Troy. At the school library, I’d spend hours reading Greek mythology, hoping to find clues on the whereabouts of my own Helen. Of course, I had no plans of marrying an adulterer or an enchantress like her. The truth is, I was just so curious and eager to see a face that could launch a thousand ships. And, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I’d discover her in a remote area of Toledo, Cebu. As the fresh breeze was gently blowing in my face, I gazed at the…
