• Tierra Alta Dumaguete: Why The Best Stories Are Written Without A Plan
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    Tierra Alta Dumaguete: Why The Best Stories Are Written Without A Plan

    I always believe that life’s best moments aren’t scripted or planned. They’re the unexpected turns, the uncharted paths, and the uncomfortable moments that turn into unforgettable stories. That’s why, when I travel, I rarely make detailed itineraries. Sometimes, I don’t even book accommodations in advance. And on my recent trip to Negros Island, this devil-may-care attitude led me to a nice little surprise: the postcard-worthy Tierra Alta Dumaguete. I’d seen countless photos of this Greek-inspired resort and knew it was originally included in our Dumaguete-Valencia day tour.  But since we made some random changes to our itinerary, the idea of skipping it crossed our minds. Plus, I wasn’t initially interested…

  • Mount Talinis via Apolong Apolong
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    Mount Talinis: The Fearless Apolong-Apolong Adventure

    Why does trouble always follow me around? Am I secretly attracting bad luck, or is the world just going on a downward spiral? Will there be an end to this seemingly endless spell of troubles? In the last couple of years, misfortunes have been persistently haunting me. And, today, on our first day in Mount Talinis, I feel like trouble is once again on a mission to wreck our major climb in Negros Oriental.   But, guess what? I really don’t give a shit.  I’m a fearless free spirit, immune to all the stress and adversities life throws at me.  And, even with all the challenges that Mount Talinis is giving…