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NUSTAR Skydeck: How A Sky-High Walk Made Me Love Cebu Again
I don’t drink, don’t smoke, and sure don’t fucking gamble. So the NUSTAR Skydeck, a glass walkway hanging a hundred meters above the most gorgeous casino in the Philippines, was the last place anyone expected to find me on a random Wednesday. And while influencers keep peddling online casinos to people who can’t afford to lose, I despise everything about gambling. But I wasn’t there for any of that. I was there because I was curious. I wanted to see what my city looks like from a hundred meters up. So, is the NUSTAR Skydeck worth the ticket for someone who earns his views the hard way? Is the glass…
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Garin Farm In Iloilo: What’s Life After Death?
Here’s a fact you should always keep in mind: we’re all going to die. Whether you’re rich, poor, young, or old, it’s an inevitable reality. While everyone knows their time will come, nobody is willing to accept it. As I explored the whimsical and enchanting grounds of Garin Farm in Iloilo, I couldn’t help but wonder why we’re not embracing this fact. Is it a hard pill to swallow? Is it too early to think about it? Or are we just afraid of the unknown: the afterlife? The truth is, no one knows exactly what happens after death. Some say we’ll go to another dimension and hang out with the…
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Lake Holon: A Weekend of Adventure and Stunning Views
Can you fall in love with a place? Because I swear Lake Holon just gave me butterflies. Standing atop the Lake Holon view deck, I was mesmerized by its jaw-dropping scenery. With its towering peaks and dreamy shades of blue and green, it’s a stunning sight and a place where exhausted souls recharge. I rubbed my eyes to see if the view in front of me was real. And it was as real as the air we breathe. So, I soaked up the scenery and snapped photos. And when I looked at my phone, the images were surreal and heavenly (no filters needed). For years, I had dreamt and yearned…
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Mount Talinis: The Fearless Apolong-Apolong Adventure
Why does trouble always follow me around? Am I secretly attracting bad luck, or is the world just going on a downward spiral? Will there be an end to this seemingly endless spell of troubles? In the last couple of years, misfortunes have been persistently haunting me. And, today, on our first day in Mount Talinis, I feel like trouble is once again on a mission to wreck our major climb in Negros Oriental. But, guess what? I really don’t give a shit. I’m a fearless free spirit, immune to all the stress and adversities life throws at me. And, even with all the challenges that Mount Talinis is giving…
For anyone who’s felt a little lost or tired.
101 Letters to Juliet
I wrote this book for you.
101 Letters to Juliet is a philosophy book disguised as a love story — shaped by places, distance, and slow days on the road.