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Toledo City Hike: An Adventure With A Meaningful Purpose
Devastating hurricanes, crime sprees, racism and endless streams of online bashers – on the surface, the world seems a heated mess. Every time I open Facebook or turn on the television, I see violence, destruction, hate, greed and a whole lot of disturbing images. And sometimes, I feel like the human race is hopeless, with us becoming a serious threat to ourselves and everything around us. Yet, even with all the chaos, there’s an optimistic side in me – the one who loves to hike mountains – that the sees the world as a beautiful and serene place to live in. And that beautiful side of me has just orchestrated…
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Mount Tagaytay: A Picture-Perfect Peak With Awe-Inspiring Panoramas
It’s official – I’m madly and deeply in love with Barangay General Climaco. For the past couple of months, this remote barangay in Toledo city has been sweeping me off my feet with its eccentricities, unique beauty, mystical feel, and charms. And just when I thought I’ve seen the best of it, the place unveiled yet another natural wonder that took my breath away – Mount Tagaytay. Although I’ve seen a bunch of pictures of this photogenic mountain, it was in awe, when I saw Mount Tagaytay with my own eyes. Our visit to Mount Tagaytay was, for me, the ultimate way to end a day full of giggles, fun…
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New Bucao: A Gritty, Muddy Uphill Climb To Toledo’s Unsung Mountain
My first visit to Barangay General Climaco was an exciting adventure packed with enthralling sights and colors. From the moment we set foot on its grounds to our thrilling top-load jeepney ride, every moment of Team Bang’s quick weekend adventure in this playground was a blast. And with all the treats and surprises we got on our trip, going back to this extraordinary barangay was a no-brainer for us. So, once again, we packed our bags to venture into Casoy. This time, we explored three unsung and relatively unknown places in this part of Toledo, Cebu – Manutu River, Mount New Bucao and Mount Tagaytay. Unlike our first visit, though,…
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Tagaytay Hill In Toledo: One of Cebu’s Most Stunning Hidden Gems
Need a break from the non-stop whirlwind and frenzy in Cebu city? I suggest that you pay a visit to Tagaytay Hill, or also known as Old Bucao, in Barangay General Climaco, Toledo City, Cebu. As far as I’m concerned, Tagaytay Hill is a mesmerizing spot and truly one of Cebu’s best kept secrets. Sure, it’s not as trendy and popular as O’Peak or Mount Naupa, but it is for me a must-see site for every travel junkie in Cebu. Trust me, I’ve been there, and it did take my breath away, literally and metaphorically. How did my experience in Tagaytay Hill go? Honestly, it’s one of my favorite travel…
