-
Binabaje Hills, Bohol: Soaking Up Alicia’s Strikingly Surreal Beauty
In a fast-paced world where everyone’s rushing, patience has become a rare virtue. Whether it’s queuing up at a fast-food or searching for info on places like Binabaje Hills, we want everything to be available in the blink of an eye. When we turn on the laptop and the page is loading a bit longer than usual, we call the broadband provider and whine. And, if we want to spark a little excitement in our monotonous life, we look for a quick, unhealthy short-term fix, and develop messy behaviors, like excessive drinking, shopping and even taking drugs. But, the thing is, being patient, amid the hustle bustle city grind, comes…
-
Kangcaramel Cave: Exploring An Offbeat, Underrated Cavern In Baclayon, Bohol
Every trip, whether for business or leisure purposes, is a chance to dive into the unknown, and uncover a hidden gem. Before hitting the road, I always go through extensive and diligent research, scouring the web, in hopes of finding a local secret. Oftentimes, I have to reach out to local wanderers, to get some valuable information. And, thanks to this approach, I’ve discovered a ton of different surprises and unheralded spots in my travels, such as the 150-meter long Kangcaramel Cave in Edith Grand Garden Resort and Adventure Park, Baclayon, Bohol. Kangcaramel Cave was actually my “Plan C” during our (me and wife) recent visit to our future hometown…
-
Himontagon Hills: A Serene And Picture-perfect Local Secret In Loay, Bohol
The first time I laid eyes on Bohol, I simply couldn’t help falling in love with its dramatic beauty and bucolic charm. Even since then, I kept coming back to this island paradise, to admire its sought-after treasures and enthralling spots. But, eventually, the sight of the iconic Chocolate Hills, Panglao and its other famous spots became a bit of mundane to me. After all, I have explored all of Bohol’s quintessential tourist trails not just once, but on a number of occasions since childhood. And, so, I decided to dive into a less-explored path – Himontagon Hills – to add a breath of fresh air to my Bohol escapades.…
-
Astoria Bohol: A Laid-Back And Picturesque Sanctuary In Baclayon
My life, for the past few weeks, has been a whirlwind full of surprises and fun-filled adventures. After an intimate (and close-mouthed) wedding, a memorable trip to China and a visit to Bohol’s sea of clouds, my wife and I felt like we could use a soothing getaway in a secluded seaside paradise far away from all the commotion. And luckily for us, our friend and my wife’s bestie, Gail, had the perfect present for the weary travel-bug-infected couple – a stay at Astoria Bohol. Our Astoria Bohol experience Unlike most seaside resorts, Astoria Bohol is not hard to find. As a matter of fact, it only took…
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.