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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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Pangilatan Hike: How To Find Your Happy Pill In The Mountains
Every adventure is a learning experience, for me. From easygoing long hikes like Pangilatan to mind-blowing escapes, my recent adventures have been wondrously nourishing my body, mind and soul. As awe-inspiring as the views are in my intrepid nature escapes, it’s the lesson learned or takeaway that truly turns me on. With my introverted and observant nature, venturing into the outdoors has fueled my creativity and quenched my thirst for knowledge. And, in my recent hike to Pangilatan, I’ve discovered the steps or formula to finding your happy pill in the mountains. I got these ideas, while talking as well as observing the expressions and body language of every hiker.…
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Holy Cross Compostela: The Most Awe-Inspiring Crucifix I’ve Seen In Cebu
The first time I laid eyes on Holy Cross Tagaytay, I knew I was bound to get an up close look of it before the year ends. Even though the folks in Lataban didn’t know much about it, I had a positive and inexplicable feeling that I would soon have a close encounter with this eye-catching sight. With its towering crucifix and perfect overlooking location, the photogenic landmark was simply hard for me to resist. And when you’ve got a restless adventurous spirit, sometimes you feel like there’s no mountain high enough, or no remote land that’s unreachable by foot. A few months later, I found myself speechless and gazing…
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Mount Manghilao: A Fascinating Pilgrimage Site With An Enigmatic Cave
Hiking is, to me, a bit like an endless university. Every time I hit the trail, I get to learn a ton of invaluable lessons in life, forestry and geography from guides, fellow hikers and people I met along the way. And, for someone who has an innate desire to learn, hiking has been such a wondrous blessing, appeasing my inner curiosity and quenching my thirst for knowledge. Even when I hike in off-beat places like Mount Manghilao, I learn tons of things that simply can’t be taught by a typical four-walled classroom. And last Saturday, hiking did once again please my cravings for learning and adventure. Although the history…
