• Enchanted Mountain Resort: A Whimsical Kiddie-like Adventure
    Travel

    Enchanted Mountain Resort: A Whimsical Kiddie Adventure

    Being a grown-up sometimes feels like a hopeless prison. With overwhelming responsibilities and unrealistic societal expectations, adulting can be a paralyzing and emotionally agonizing journey. And that’s why daydreaming about childhood is a universal experience for full-blown adults. On some days, we long for our childhood’s carefree days when our ideas were legendary, and our imaginations were as vast as the Pacific Ocean. We yearn for a youthful life full of discovery, learning, and adventure, exploring places like Enchanted Mountain Resort.  Don’t get me wrong. I love being an adult.  It has several benefits, including the freedom to pursue passions and make choices.  Furthermore, it gives me plenty of opportunities…

  • Inambakan Falls to Mount Hambubuyog: The Zombie Outbreak Escape
    Travel

    Inambakan Falls to Mt Hambubuyog: The Zombie Outbreak Escape

    What would you do if you knew you’d die days from now? You’d stuff your face with all the sinfully delicious food that your heart desires, right? And you’d go on adventures and treks, like the hike from Inambakan Falls to Mount Hambubuyog. But what if I told you that we’re slabs of dead meat begging to be buried or burned into ashes? What if you realize that you’re a zombie with a broken spirit performing mindless tasks that you don’t like? And what if I told you that you’re a zombie manipulated by social media algorithms? The truth is, some people die at 25 and aren’t buried until they…

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    Mount Apo Diaries: The Sublime Journey To The Top

    Every story has a hero. And, in my blog, I’m usually the fearless protagonist who conquers feats, experiences spellbinding outdoor pursuits, and learns timeless life lessons. But, on our journey to Mount Apo, I was a mere hapless fool saved from the clutches of death.  Everyone was in a festive mood after our 3-day Mount Apo hike via the Bansalan and Magpet trail.  And who wouldn’t be?  It was a memorable adventure with a plethora of challenges, from muddy pathways to blood-sucking parasitic worms. What’s more, our Mount Apo hike overflowed with exquisite and jaw-dropping sights, including mossy rainforests, boulders, jagged peaks, and verdant hills.   Smiles were plastered on their…

  • The Dying Summers: Not A BCBA Love Story
    Philosophy

    The Dying Summers: Not A BCBA Love Story

    Why do summers have to end? I mean. Life would be quite an exhilarating rollercoaster ride if summer was endless.  With carefree sunny days, idleness, and a festive feel, summer offers endless possibilities for fun and adventure.  And the entire world feels so alive, blissful, and colorful in summer.  Summers symbolize happiness, freedom, beauty, self-development, and idleness. In film, poetry, and books, positive times of love, adventure, and friendship are usually set in summer.  And summers also represent something we don’t want to end: youth and the prime of life.  June 2022: The last days of my summers  Blogging is like my childhood’s pleasant, breezy, lazy, and easy-going summers.  Every…