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Lake Holon: A Weekend of Adventure and Stunning Views
Can you fall in love with a place? Because I swear Lake Holon just gave me butterflies. Standing atop the Lake Holon view deck, I was mesmerized by its jaw-dropping scenery. With its towering peaks and dreamy shades of blue and green, it’s a stunning sight and a place where exhausted souls recharge. I rubbed my eyes to see if the view in front of me was real. And it was as real as the air we breathe. So, I soaked up the scenery and snapped photos. And when I looked at my phone, the images were surreal and heavenly (no filters needed). For years, I had dreamt and yearned…
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Buscalan: A Village that Tattoos Souls
Peter Pan was right. Growing up is a trap. I mean. Who wants to live in a world with an endless cycle of workload, bills, stress, taxes, and responsibilities? Who wants to be in a world full of rude people? And why can’t we live a peaceful and simple life like the Butbut Tribe in Buscalan, Kalinga? Here’s the thing. We are a generation of constantly dissatisfied, overstressed, and overworked people. Despite our drive, can-do attitude, and modern technology, we are overwhelmed, anxious, and exhausted. We live in an era where people kill themselves with productivity. We spend hours in long commutes and drives to work. And we work feverishly…
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Mount Amuyao: The Infinite Stairway To Heaven
Why the hell do I do it? Why scale a mountain that promises agony and infinite gut-wrenching possibilities? And why lace up my hiking shoes, carry a hefty backpack, and drag myself up a behemoth like Mount Amuyao? Here’s the deal: Every ruthless, giant mountain I’ve faced serves a buffet of above-average pain and uneasy moments. I’ve dealt with twisted ankles, aching knees, cuts, bruises, cramps, dehydration, and blisters that look like props from a horror movie. Yet, I push on and invite all the agony. Why keep pushing through the grimacing and wincing? Am I a masochist? Why do hikers like me willingly sign up for a world of…
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A Not-So-Ordinary Bohol Itinerary
What’s usually the first thing that pops into mind when you think of a Bohol itinerary? Let me guess. Bohol Chocolate Hills, Loboc River and Sagbayan Peak? How about a Bohol Countryside tour? As enticing and fun as these places are, they weren’t included in our list of places to visit in Bohol. Don’t get me wrong. These Bohol tourist spots are captivating and a feast for the eyes. But I’ve seen these wonders a thousand times in my life. And more importantly, I wanted to add a dash of uncertainty to our not-so-well-planned weekend Bohol trip. So, why take risks? Why go renegade when there’s a safe, tested, and…
