• AO Farm: A Fascinating 20-Peso Getaway To Toong, Cebu
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    AO Farm: A Fascinating 50-Peso Getaway To Toong, Cebu

    In modern times, society tells us that we need to be rich as a Kardashian or a Trump to fully satisfy our desire for happiness. Whether you’re stalking bikini-clad celebrities on Instagram or buying fruits at a local grocery, we are urged and encouraged by our consumerism-filled world to buy our way to happiness. Everywhere we go, we see an array of ads and banners of products saying “buy me”. But the truth is, you don’t need to spend a fortune to find joy in your bustling life. From urban hikes and picturesque strolls to blossoming floral havens like AO Farm, there are plenty of ways to be happy, without…

  • Team Bang Hike For A Cause II: Finding Redemption In Hiking  
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    Team Bang Hike For A Cause II: Finding Redemption In Hiking  

    According to scientific studies, an average adult makes around 35,000 decisions a day.  In my earlier days as an adult, I’ve probably screwed up 75 percent of those every day decisions.  I admit – I have a rather dark past that I rarely mention to my squad – Team Bang – and my newly-met friends. Enticed by the bright lights, glitz and glamour of my young professional life, I was selfishly living on the fast lane, driving my business and reputation into the ground. I’ve done a slew of crazy things that led to my eventual fall – alcohol overindulgence, fornications, nicotine consumption and a whole lot more.  I was…

  • Kangcaramel Cave: Exploring An Offbeat, Underrated Cavern In Baclayon, Bohol
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    Kangcaramel Cave: Exploring An Offbeat, Underrated Cavern In Baclayon, Bohol

    Every trip, whether for business or leisure purposes, is a chance to dive into the unknown, and uncover a hidden gem. Before hitting the road, I always go through extensive and diligent research, scouring the web, in hopes of finding a local secret. Oftentimes, I have to reach out to local wanderers, to get some valuable information. And, thanks to this approach, I’ve discovered a ton of different surprises and unheralded spots in my travels, such as the 150-meter long Kangcaramel Cave in Edith Grand Garden Resort and Adventure Park, Baclayon, Bohol. Kangcaramel Cave was actually my “Plan C” during our (me and wife) recent visit to our future hometown…

  • Osmeña Peak To Kawasan Falls: A Team Bang Pioneer’s Farewell Hike
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    Osmeña Peak To Kawasan Falls: A Team Bang Pioneer’s Farewell Hike

    Goodbyes are never easy. Whether you’re bidding farewell to a partnership, friend, pet or a family member, goodbyes can be rather painful. Sometimes, it takes a great deal of time, to adjust and take in that a person whom you care is leaving.  Thankfully, we can always host despedida or farewell parties, to help overcome the blues and send off someone with great memories. And, for outdoor enthusiasts like us, there’s no better way to do a farewell party than to take a long and gleeful like hike on local trails like the Osmeña Peak to Kawasan Falls traverse. So, who exactly is leaving?  The person I’m referring to is…