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Pangilatan Peak: An Untouched Summit With 360-Degree Panoramas
With today’s groundbreaking technology, it’s fairly easy to spot a place that you want to visit and see. In just a few of taps on your smartphone, you’ll get every important piece of information you need for that place. From addresses and contact numbers to the modes of transportation, you can practically see whatever it is you need online nowadays. Like most millennials would say, Google has answers to everything, even when you’re looking for hidden pristine peaks and local secrets like Pangiltan Peak. And yes, I did a bit of research on Google about Pangilatan Peak, last month. After a Facebook user posted a photo of Pangilatan Peak online,…
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Kabalas: Unwinding At Mount Naupa’s Postcard-worthy Neighbor
The first time I laid eyes on Kabalas, I was truly enchanted by its natural beauty. As a matter of fact, I was so engrossed by its charm that we – me, Cherwinn, John Chris and Marc – decided to spend some time there, unwinding and drinking in the serene and beautiful atmosphere. And thanks to a spontaneous and out-of-the-blue hike to Naga, I got another chance to cherish its laid-back, relaxing and postcard-worthy scenery. This time, I was accompanied by a bunch of like-minded adventurers – Kevin, Shiela, Jovy, Mel and Reymund, or fondly known as Idol. Our Kabalas experience We were fresh out of a fun hike…
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Mount Magdook: The Art of Hiking Without A Plan In Naga, Cebu
On my first series of adventures with Team Bang, I planned everything carefully. Whether I was hiking with a 4-man team or going on an island-hopping trip with over a dozen of adventurers, I was on top of everything, making sure our trip goes smoothly. But, over the past 6 months, I’ve drastically changed the way I plan my escapades. Nowadays, I’m more of a spontaneous last-minute planner, who rarely travels with a definite itinerary, especially when exploring a hidden gem like Mount Magdook. When things go wrong or plans change, I simply roll with it, and make the most out of the situation. A few days ago, I once…
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Spartan Trail: Conquering Another Tough Adventure Playground In Cebu
Spartan Trail has been, for the few past months, one of the hikes that I kept hearing from other Cebu-based adventurers. From hardcore mountaineers and trail runners to fellow bloggers, there have been dozens of outdoor buffs saying that it can present quite a challenge for novice hiking aficionados like me. And from the sound of it, the trail does seem a thrilling adventure. After all, I’ve always envisioned Spartans as ripped, fierce, agile and battle-scarred warriors with hard-rock abs. While I was sure that it won’t give me bulging biceps or six-packed abs, I knew for a fact that this trail will give me a tough workout. And so, I…
