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Mount Babag: A Fun-filled Escapade With A Bunch Of New Friends
Metro Cebu, with its seemingly endless stream of traffic and relentless energy, can sometimes overwhelm the fittest and the mentally strongest people. And just like any busy Cebuano with a full-time job, I’ve been feeling a little burned out for the past couple of weeks, working ceaselessly on a variety of projects. Thankfully, though, Mount Babag and a few of travel buddies came to the rescue to help me stay sane and break the monotony of my daily grind. After our unforgettable Candongao Peak trek, me and my new crew couldn’t stop talking about our next outdoor adventure. From Mount Naupa to Mount Mago, there were plenty of suggestions and…
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12 Reasons To Travel While You’re Still Young
Looking for a good reason or a perfect excuse to travel? Whether you’ve just graduated, entered the workforce or still pushing pencils, traveling while you’re young should be one of your top priorities. More than just an adventure full of pleasant surprises, traveling in your youth offers a ton of lessons and experiences that can change your view in life. Of course, traveling early in your life also leads to countless of thrilling escapades that you may never experience again, as you grow older. Technically, I’m still a millennial, but I’m no spring chicken, and I had quite a ton of life-changing travel experiences in my younger days that transformed…
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Sugbo Mercado: A Smorgasbord Of Tasty Culinary Goodness
Sugbo Mercado is, for me, a godsend to local foodies and a great addition to Cebu’s flourishing culinary scene. From crunchy local street foods to mouthwatering international cuisines, Sugbo Mercado boasts a hodgepodge of culinary goodies that promise to appease your palate and fill your grumbling stomach. What’s more, Cebu City’s open-air weekend food market has a casual, laid-back and youthful ambiance that would make your dining experience even more delightful. I’ve been to Subgo Mercado on more than a couple of occasions, and I must say it’s one of the greatest culinary concepts that I’ve seen in recent memory. As far as I know, Sugbo is the first of…
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Candongao Peak: Trekking Deep Into Cebu’s Surreal Highlands
Osmeña Peak has been, for years, the premier destination for people who want to go on a little nature trip in Cebu. Rising at 1,013 meters above sea level, O’Peak is, after all, the so-called highest mountain on the island, wowing visitors with its cool mountain breeze and awe-inspiring panorama of the countryside. But, there’s another majestic and pristine trail nearby that may soon give this Cebuano icon a run for its money – the less explored Candongao Peak. Our Candongao Peak adventure A few days ago, I went on a memorable trekking expedition into the wilderness of Badian to see the Candongao ( Kandungaw) Peak in person. And to…
