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Sagada: That Thing Called Adventure (And Sofia)
A few weeks ago, I invited my friends on a weekend trip to Sagada. Nothing fancy. It was just a quick escape and a break from life’s never-ending cycle of deadlines, responsibilities, and grind. Most of them had excuses. Some were too busy, and a few left me on “seen.” But one of them replied with a yes. The only problem? She had been dead for over two years. The person I’m talking about is Sofia. At first, I thought it was a mistake. Maybe there was a glitch in the Matrix. Or perhaps it was one of those weird moments that made you question reality for a second. But…
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Banaue Rice Terraces: A Google Maps Mistake That Led To An Unforgettable Adventure
What if Google Maps sent you the wrong way? What if, instead of guiding you to the World’s Eighth Wonder, it takes you straight into disaster? With modern technology, reaching out-of-the-way places like the Banaue Rice Terraces should be easy. Yet, for some bizarre reason, our trip to Sagada and the Banaue Rice Terraces felt like an unpredictable adventure. With wrong turns and unexpected detours, what was supposed to be a convenient weekend trip turned into a journey full of surprises. To some, this might seem like an inconvenience or a disaster. But to me, our not-so-smooth-sailing Luzon trip was an opportunity for growth. The truth is, every wrong turn…
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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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Punta Isla Lake Resort: Where I Discovered The Real Secret To Success
What’s the price of success? Can success be called “success” if it costs you everything else? I always believed the cost of success was hard work, long hours, and relentless self-sacrifice. But one day, staring at my laptop surrounded by deadlines, I realized I was wrong. And for some bizarre reason, success felt like selling my soul to the Devil. Desperate to escape the madness, I quickly picked up my phone, scrolling aimlessly for a little inspiration. That’s when I discovered a place that seemed like the antidote to the chaos inside my head: Punta Isla Lake Resort, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. And Lake Sebu had been on my radar…
