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Bungtod Talinis, Cebu: San Fernando’s Tantalizing Unseen Ranges
I could feel it. There was something in San Fernando’s highlands that kept calling and luring me. I didn’t know what it was or where it was, but I did sense something special there. And, with my impulse to hike and explore, I knew there was only one way find it – to get wonderfully lost in San Fernando. Fascinated, intrigued and optimistic, I opened Google Maps, to see if there was any potential hidden gem in this town. And guess what? I saw a 3D overlooking view of a mountain range that we later on found out is called “Bungtod Talinis”. And, it was beautiful! Even though it was…
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Tagjaguimit Exploration: The Beauty Of Spontaneous Adventures
Every adventure connoisseur needs a little spontaneity in their getaways. In the age of Facebook, Instagram and Google, we rarely take a hike for a simple exploration adventure. Nowadays, everything is researched, planned and even rehearsed. Of course, we all know the thrill of hiking somewhere awe-inspiring is still there. But, wouldn’t it be better or more exciting if your escapade started the moment you arrive at the bus terminal? Wouldn’t it be more rewarding and fulfilling to go somewhere barely touched by tourists like Tagjaguimit? And, I get it – most of us don’t like the feeling of uncertainty. We are all scared of exploring the unknown and not…
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OMG Hike For A Cause: Beating The Odds With Synergy And Teamwork
Behind every iconic product or successful event is a great team. With enthusiasm, teamwork and a lot of hard work, a group can function like a well-oiled machine, and deliver results that no ordinary jack-of-all-trades man can do. As the legendary Helen Keller once said, “alone we can do so little, together we can do so much”. And guess what? Everyone needs a team to create something meaningful in their life. Even in a typical group day hike, you need a great team to spark joy and create a boatload of memories. In modern-day basketball, for instance, you need a playmaker who can free up the snipers or shooters. In…
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Licos Peak: An Insanely Thrilling Adventure In Danao, Cebu
We, as humans, have a tendency to be quite repetitious. Every day, we wake up early in the morning to go to work or school. Then, we come home, eat dinner, watch teleseryes, and sleep. And, while this routine is rather uninspiring and boring, we stick to it all the time because it’s our comfort zone. The truth is, we prefer to live in a spot where we know we are surely safe and sound. Even in hiking, some of us prefer to hit the typical and pretty established trails, leaving a ton of mountains like Licos Peak unheard-of and untraveled. But, is sticking to our safety bubble really living?…