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Busagak Falls: Pinamungajan, Cebu’s Refreshing And Irresistible Cascade
There are some people who thrive in chaos, and I’m definitely not one of them. Lately, my group hikes seem more of a pageant or a circus than a weekend escape, with all the different faces and wacky costumes. While I admire my tribe’s diversity, youthfulness and relentless pursuit for happiness, I’m an introvert, and sometimes, these things drain my energy and curb my creativity. And since I consider travel as the ultimate cure for everything, I felt the urge to travel to a remote and not-so famous place either alone or with a small of group of buddies. Thankfully, I found the solution to my introverted needs in Pinamungajan,…
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Mount Manghilao: A Fascinating Pilgrimage Site With An Enigmatic Cave
Hiking is, to me, a bit like an endless university. Every time I hit the trail, I get to learn a ton of invaluable lessons in life, forestry and geography from guides, fellow hikers and people I met along the way. And, for someone who has an innate desire to learn, hiking has been such a wondrous blessing, appeasing my inner curiosity and quenching my thirst for knowledge. Even when I hike in off-beat places like Mount Manghilao, I learn tons of things that simply can’t be taught by a typical four-walled classroom. And last Saturday, hiking did once again please my cravings for learning and adventure. Although the history…
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Hidden Valley Pinamungajan: Imperfect, Yet Full Of Life And Colors
After a series of mind-blowing and fascinating adventures, I finally had the chance to take a breather from my outdoor escapades, at the Hidden Valley resorts in Pinamungajan. Even though I still had the energy and enthusiasm to hike a treacherous trail or explore a cave, I just felt like it was the perfect opportunity to rest my body. And besides, I’m the kind of guy who easily gets bored when I keep doing the same thing over and over again, meaning I need to spice things up from to time. Not to mention, I had to spend quality time with my family and loved ones as well as celebrate…
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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…
