• Biga Pit: A Visit To Lutopan’s Controversial And Gorgeous Man-made Lake
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    Biga Pit: A Visit To Lutopan’s Controversial And Gorgeous Man-made Lake

    A tour around the mesmerizing Capilla Santa Ana Museum was a great way to cap off a year full of life, colors and adventures. From elaborate Renaissance carvings to a lush and eye-catching maze garden, Capilla Santa Ana indeed gave us a plethora of striking sights and snaps. But, we didn’t travel all the way to the city of Toledo, just to take a short visit around this sweet treasure trove. Just like any of Team Bang’s escapades, we did have a side trip in mind to wrap up our Toledo city adventure. And this time, it was the sprawling and wonderfully weird Biga Pit in Lutopan. Our quick Biga…

  • Exploring The Majestic Capilla Santa Ana Museum In Toledo, Cebu
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    Exploring The Majestic Capilla Santa Ana Museum In Toledo, Cebu

    Cebu is, in my book, a thrilling adventure playground and fascinating sightseeing hotbed that will never go out-of-fashion. For years, I’ve been wholeheartedly and madly in love with my hometown for its immense wealth of one-of-a-kind diversions and picturesque spots like Toledo’s Capilla Santa Ana Museum and Community Center. Every year, it seems like there’s a new wave of attractions popping up to satiate my wanderlust as well as quench my thirst for adventure. Whenever boredom strikes, there’s always a place in Cebu that can give me a swell time and a worthwhile short trip.  As an added bonus, Cebu is also home to tons of sprightly and uber friendly…

  • 11 Invaluable Lessons You’ll Learn From Hiking Up Mountains
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    11 Invaluable Lessons You’ll Learn From Hiking Up Mountains

    As an overweight teenager playing in a rock band, I always felt like I was hard-wired for the indoors. Even though I did some hiking and played a lot of sports as a kid, I was pretty soft, clumsy and very un-athletic in my adolescence. While other youngsters were running or hiking, I was stuck inside the comforts of my room, shredding my guitar or playing Dynasty Mode in NBA Live with a Playstation or PC (yes, I did some pretty stuff in my room too). And, things went from bad to worse, after I graduated from college. Like most naïve young professionals living in the fast lane, I was…

  • Astoria Bohol: A Laid-Back And Picturesque Sanctuary In Baclayon
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    Astoria Bohol: A Laid-Back And Picturesque Sanctuary In Baclayon

    My life, for the past few weeks, has been a whirlwind full of surprises and fun-filled adventures. After an intimate (and close-mouthed) wedding, a memorable trip to China and a visit to Bohol’s sea of clouds, my wife and I felt like we could use a soothing getaway in a secluded seaside paradise far away from all the commotion. And luckily for us, our friend and my wife’s bestie, Gail, had the perfect present for the weary travel-bug-infected couple – a stay at Astoria Bohol.     Our Astoria Bohol experience Unlike most seaside resorts, Astoria Bohol is not hard to find. As a matter of fact, it only took…