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Bacolod: How A Canceled Flight Became The Best Twist Of All
Travel sometimes feels like a game of chance where the stakes aren’t just your money. Every trip demands an investment of your time, energy, and the fleeting moments that make up your life. Some days, you’ll feel like you’ve hit the jackpot. Those are the sunny days with million-dollar views and everything falling perfectly into place. On other days, it feels like you’ve lost everything. And then there are the wild-card moments when you think you’re winning, only for the wheel of fortune to shift at the last second. That’s exactly what happened to me in Bacolod. I thought I had everything in place. I was ready to head back…
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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…
