• Sunset In Mount Tagaytay: Relishing Life’s Simple Pleasures
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    Sunset In Mount Tagaytay: Relishing Life’s Simple Pleasures

    In our never-ending quest for happiness, we tend to overlook and undervalue the simple moments, sights and things we feel every day. Let’s face it folks, it’s in our nature to seek out actively experiences that bring us bliss, such as buying a new smartphone, watching an extravagant concert or taking a trip to a tropical paradise abroad. But sometimes, it’s the simple pleasures in life, like the sunset on top of a mountain and fresh sea breeze that could lead to pure and unequivocal joy. Mostly, these simple sources of happiness are unassuming and experiences that we take for granted. But, if you pause for just a while, embrace…

  • Udlom Peak: A Mysteriously Beautiful Mountain With An Intriguing History
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    Udlom Peak: A Mysteriously Beautiful Mountain With An Intriguing History

    Barangay General Climaco, or fondly known as Casoy, is, hands down, a breathtaking undervalued adventure playground that never ceases to amaze me. Blessed with a wealth of mesmerizing natural wonders, Casoy is jam-packed with thrills, local secrets, adventures and spectacular sights that would definitely unleash your inner shutterbug. Whether you’re a photography connoisseur or adrenaline junkie, there’s something special that awaits you in General Climaco, Toledo City, Cebu.  And, just recently, another postcard-worthy spot lured my carefree spirit back to the grounds of this part of Copper City. The place that I’m referring to is no other than Udlom Peak. Days prior to our hike, Marc and I discovered a…

  • Pangilatan Peak: An Untouched Summit With 360-Degree Panoramas
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    Pangilatan Peak: An Untouched Summit With 360-Degree Panoramas

    With today’s groundbreaking technology, it’s fairly easy to spot a place that you want to visit and see. In just a few of taps on your smartphone, you’ll get every important piece of information you need for that place. From addresses and contact numbers to the modes of transportation, you can practically see whatever it is you need online nowadays. Like most millennials would say, Google has answers to everything, even when you’re looking for hidden pristine peaks and local secrets like Pangiltan Peak. And yes, I did a bit of research on Google about Pangilatan Peak, last month.  After a Facebook user posted a photo of Pangilatan Peak online,…

  • Mount Magdook: The Art of Hiking Without A Plan In Naga, Cebu
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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…