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Kayangan Lake: Coron’s Most Visually Enticing Natural Wonder
For travel junkies like me, there’s nothing that feels more gratifying than seeing an iconic sight that you’ve been itching to lay eyes on. For over a year, Kayangan Lake, billed as the “cleanest lake in the Philippines”, has been luring me with its crystal clear turquoise waters and towering karst limestone cliffs. From award-winning travel blogs to Instagram, I’ve seen a deluge of jaw-dropping images of Coron’s undisputed treasure. And when I finally got the chance to see it, I cherished it thoroughly, taking in its spectacular, spellbinding scenery. After seeing it in person, I can honestly say it’s by far one of the best and most photogenic attractions…
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Kabalas: Unwinding At Mount Naupa’s Postcard-worthy Neighbor
The first time I laid eyes on Kabalas, I was truly enchanted by its natural beauty. As a matter of fact, I was so engrossed by its charm that we – me, Cherwinn, John Chris and Marc – decided to spend some time there, unwinding and drinking in the serene and beautiful atmosphere. And thanks to a spontaneous and out-of-the-blue hike to Naga, I got another chance to cherish its laid-back, relaxing and postcard-worthy scenery. This time, I was accompanied by a bunch of like-minded adventurers – Kevin, Shiela, Jovy, Mel and Reymund, or fondly known as Idol. Our Kabalas experience We were fresh out of a fun hike…
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Mount Magdook: The Art of Hiking Without A Plan In Naga, Cebu
On my first series of adventures with Team Bang, I planned everything carefully. Whether I was hiking with a 4-man team or going on an island-hopping trip with over a dozen of adventurers, I was on top of everything, making sure our trip goes smoothly. But, over the past 6 months, I’ve drastically changed the way I plan my escapades. Nowadays, I’m more of a spontaneous last-minute planner, who rarely travels with a definite itinerary, especially when exploring a hidden gem like Mount Magdook. When things go wrong or plans change, I simply roll with it, and make the most out of the situation. A few days ago, I once…
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Mount Tapyas: Soaking Up The Dramatic Sunset In Coron
When I got married a few months ago, I didn’t promise my wife a brand-new car, a big elaborate house or a box full of gleaming jewelry. Instead, I vowed, in front of our family and friends, to give her a lifetime of pleasant memories and adventures. And so far, I haven’t been doing too well fulfilling my promise, with our hectic schedules and responsibilities. Thankfully, we scored a couple of cheap airline tickets to Coron, to spice things up as well as treat ourselves to a mishmash of mesmerizing sights like Mount Tapyas. But as I’ve said before, traveling isn’t always filled with rainbows, butterflies and sunshine. On our…
