• Mount Bandilaan And Mount Alpaco: The Beauty Of An Unplanned Adventure
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    Mount Bandilaan And Mount Alpaco: The Beauty Of An Unplanned Adventure

    When I first saw Mount Bandilaan online, I wasn’t so thrilled and psyched to see it in person. Unlike most of the mountains that I’ve been to in Cebu, San Fernando’s peak doesn’t have awe-inspiring panoramas or a wondrous natural backdrop that will unleash your inner shutterbug. What’s more, there’s not an exciting or picturesque trail that leads to the summit of Mount Bandilaan.  Truthfully, I was about to give it a pass, and even had plans to hike other trails or picture-perfect peaks that can quench my thirst for adventure. Yet, for some reason, I felt like there was a fascinating outdoor escape waiting for me in San Fernando,…

  • AO Farm: A Fascinating 20-Peso Getaway To Toong, Cebu
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    AO Farm: A Fascinating 50-Peso Getaway To Toong, Cebu

    In modern times, society tells us that we need to be rich as a Kardashian or a Trump to fully satisfy our desire for happiness. Whether you’re stalking bikini-clad celebrities on Instagram or buying fruits at a local grocery, we are urged and encouraged by our consumerism-filled world to buy our way to happiness. Everywhere we go, we see an array of ads and banners of products saying “buy me”. But the truth is, you don’t need to spend a fortune to find joy in your bustling life. From urban hikes and picturesque strolls to blossoming floral havens like AO Farm, there are plenty of ways to be happy, without…

  • 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…

  • Katampuko Peak: Hiking The Less-Explored Side Of Dalaguete, Cebu
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    Katampuko Peak: Hiking The Less-Explored Side Of Dalaguete, Cebu

    With powerful gust, overcast skies and murky streams, the wet season is usually the time when our inner wanderer takes a breather. Let’s face it, the rainy days can very often curb our enthusiasm for exploration and adventure. But for a wide-eyed traveler like me, there’s nothing – even a bad weather – that can stop us from seeing the beauty of the planet. And when you pair that enthusiastic wanderer with a bunch of like-minded open-minded people, you’ve got a fine recipe for adventure. That’s what exactly happened to me last weekend, as we explored Dalaguete Cebu’s lesser known sites – Katampuko Peak and Eagle’s Cave – after a…