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Campo 4 To Mount Naupa: A Beautifully Chaotic Itinerary
I was watching in awe at the finale of a seemingly perfectly-orchestrated symphony. Speechless, I was blown away by a cinematic and splendid sunset in Mount Naupa. The dramatic shades of orange, paired with Naga’s trademark rolling hills, created an awe-inspiring and irresistible showcase of natural beauty. And, as I was soaking up the atmosphere and sunset, a philosophical book quote suddenly flashed into my mind. “Under the whirl and chaos of life lies a strange order”. As picture-perfect as our ending was, our Campo 4 to Naupa hike itinerary was chaotic. It was unplanned and full of twists and wrong turns. Heck, I even thought we were just…
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Guinkamote Peak And The Beauty Of Getting Lost
It was a blistering, sunny afternoon. Lost in the heart of Toledo’s scenic highlands, the only sound I could hear was my heart beating as loud as Lars Ulrich’s drum. There was no house, local farmer or even a livestock in plain sight. Standing on top of a hill, I soon saw trails branching into different directions. Unsure of where to go, we felt officially lost in the middle of nowhere, following our hike to Guinkamote Peak. And, guess what? It was a moment of bliss for me. The thing is, I’m addicted to getting lost, especially in highlands like Guinkamote Peak. Untouched mountains like Guinkamote Peak are, to me,…
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The Picture-Perfect 8-hour Kandungaw To Lugsangan Peak Traverse
The moment I first set foot in Dalaguete, I knew that we are forever intertwined. With its crisp mountain air and picture-perfect scenery, I had a pleasant feeling that this retreat wouldn’t be my last time to visit this breezy refuge. In my book, the mountainous areas of the town like Lugsangan Peak are truly a haven hardwired for nature lovers and introverts like me. A couple of decades later, I found myself again hiking and standing on the summits of this breezy Cebu town. And, unlike my first visit, I was there just for a day, hiking an offbeat trail. With its towering peaks and wealth of natural wonders,…
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Grand Palace Bangkok: Cherishing The City’s Dazzling And Busiest Stop
The Grand Palace, with its tempting and alluring splendor, was truly the granddaddy of my list of things to do in Bangkok. Drenched in culture and history, this Bangkok attraction also gives visitors a taste of Thailand’s wondrous past. From beloved social media personalities to backpacking jedis, I’ve heard tons of praises and seen positive reviews of the Grand Palace Bangkok, prior to our trip. Intrigued, we, on a warm Sunday, ventured into the heart of Bangkok, to lay eyes on one of Thailand’s most majestic wonders. As far as I can remember, I even said that I wouldn’t miss the Grand Palace Bangkok for the world. And, when we…
