• Mt Tuwato: Deadly Ridges, Raging Rivers, And Remarkable Life Lessons
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    Mt Tuwato: Deadly Ridges, Raging Rivers, And Remarkable Life Lessons

    Life, as we know it, is hard. It’s a never-ending teleserye of setbacks, problems, and headaches. And sometimes, we take on even more challenges that make us question our life choices. Want a perfect example? Me, hiking Mt Tuwato, a mountain rated 9/9 in difficulty, on a rainy Saturday after barely getting any sleep in the past couple of days. I know. It had disaster written all over it. Even so, I wasn’t about to cancel this hike in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur. While the odds were against me, I knew I could survive whatever Mt Tuwato threw at me with grit, focus, and a veteran hiker’s instincts. So, what did…

  • NUSTAR Skydeck
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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…

  • Garin Farm In Iloilo: What's Life After Death?
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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…

  • Lake Holon: A Weekend of Adventure And Stunning Views
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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…