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A Solo Visit To Argao’s Gorgeous Rice Terraces
I never have, in all of my years living in Cebu, never imagined that verdant and striking rice terraces exist in my own backyard. We all know that the whole province is a wonderful and diverse mishmash of wonders, but Cebu having its own version of Banaue’s iconic and dramatic paddies really never crossed my mind. That’s why I was a little shocked when the tourism officer in Argao told us that there are rice terraces in Barangay Butong, Argao. There are even pictures of these paddies in some areas of the municipality, proving that it does exist. And I just can’t get it out off my mind, ever since…
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Argao Adventure: Exploring The Mystical Balay Sa Agta and Bugasok Falls
The Philippine Mythology is, to me, a cultural treasure and a patchwork of inspiring tales. From the inhumanly strong Bernardo Caprio to the mountain goddess and her golden galleon in Argao, I’ve heard and read plenty of intriguing Philippine mythical stories that made my childhood pretty awesome. Not to mention, these tales kept me at bay, whenever I had an urge to wander at night around the neighborhood. But with the recent upsurge of social media and sci-fi films, the Philippine folklore is sadly becoming a lost art. Even though the Philippine Mythology is extremely fascinating, today’s youngsters just don’t know a lot about it, and would prefer to recount…
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Cebu Taoist Temple: A Majestic Shrine With Elaborate Designs And Gorgeous Views
Cebu Taoist Temple is a gorgeous, laid-back and elaborate shrine that evokes a sense of peace as well as warm memories of my childhood. From family trips to educational school tours, I’ve been to this shrine on numerous occasions and have admired its beauty, ever since I was a toddler. And during my recent visit to this temple, I just can’t help, but remember the good times during my childhood and teenage days. But, I didn’t come to Taoist Temple, over a week ago, just for nostalgia’s sake. It’s been a while since I’ve made a sojourn to this place, and I wanted to see if it has retained its…
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A Breathtaking Skywalk Extreme Experience With A Mouthwatering Twist
Despite its immense popularity and the obvious thrill that it offers, the Skywalk Extreme at Crown Regency wasn’t really an experience that I wanted to take in Cebu. Don’t get me wrong – I’ve never been afraid of heights, but I just thought that it was a bit cliché and too touristy for my taste, with countless of foreign visitors dropping by this mind-blowing attraction on a daily basis. Not to mention, I thought their rates were outrageous, for a quick 10-minute walk on Cebu’s wilder side. Yet, last Saturday, me and my sweet travel buddy went to Crown Regency, to finally experience the fabled Skywalk Extreme of Cebu. We…
