• Team Bang: A Diversely Beautiful Accidental Bunch Of Lifeaholics
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    Team Bang: A Diversely Beautiful Accidental Bunch Of Lifeaholics

    Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that one day I would be a part of a group of adventurists – Team Bang.  Even though I’m a bona fide introvert, it’s been, thus far, a thrilling ride, hitting the road with a bunch of like-minded people.  Together with my clique, I’ve uncovered some of the most mesmerizing unheralded sights in the province, diving into the unknown and unexplored from North to South. And with a looming 1-year anniversary, I thought it would be a fitting tribute to write something about Team Bang. Some say  that I’m the architect of Team Bang – the person who planned and built this…

  • 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…

  • Lataban Hills: Liloan, Cebu’s Instagrammable Chocolate Hills
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    Lataban Hills: Liloan, Cebu’s Instagrammable Chocolate Hills

    I’m an unstoppable freight train, whenever my adventurous spirit awakens. Once I set my sights on a destination or attraction, I rarely take off my eyes on the prize. With a can-do drive and an insatiable sense of wanderlust, I step on the gas, and just do whatever it takes to get to the place that I want to go.  Even in remote and relatively unknown places like Lataban Hills, I always find ways to set foot on my next target. But, as of late, I’ve been a little off with the budget and time estimations in my trips. This year, my life has been, so far, an endless parade…

  • Casino Peak: One Of The Most Photogenic Mountains In Cebu
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    Casino Peak: One Of The Most Photogenic Mountains In Cebu

    The last couple of weeks have been, for me, a godsend and an absolute beach blast. From the awe-inspiring sardines run in Moalboal to Carnaza’s untouched beach, it’s been, so far, a fantastic summer with a healthy dose of Vitamin Sea. Yet, somehow, I felt that I was out of my element, in the midst of joys, the sea breeze and crashing waves. As it turned out, all I needed was a hike to a scenic peak in Cebu. And, after scouring the web, I found the ultimate inspiration and solution to my thirst for hiking adventures – Casino Peak (Ka Sino Peak), Lugsangan, Dalaguete, Cebu. Sounds familiar? Casino Peak…