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Lake Sebu 7 Falls: Turning Imperfections Into Adventures
What’s the most important lesson we can pass on to the younger generation? Is it respect? Patience? Wisdom? Or maybe how to stay calm when life takes an unexpected turn? Over the years, I’ve realized that travel is one of the best ways to teach these lessons. During our visit to the iconic Lake Sebu 7 Falls, I stepped into the role of a co-teacher, sharing these lessons with my niece. It all started when I told her we were headed to South Cotabato to explore Lake Sebu. Ever since that day, she couldn’t stop dreaming of taking the long zipline over the picturesque 7 Falls in Lake Sebu. She…
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Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park: Where Broken Things Learn To Float
Some people see lakes as just bodies of water. I see them as places where broken things go to remember how to float. The first time I saw Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, it felt like meeting someone who already knew my darkest thoughts. Quiet, picturesque, and mysterious, this lakeside park seemed as wise as ancient philosophers. As I admired the enchanting blue-green water, it felt like the lake was whispering to me, without words. They say lakes are mirrors, but I didn’t expect to see my soul in its reflection. And for the first time in a long time, I felt something loosen inside me. Then, as sunlight glimmered…
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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…
