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Hanging Coffins of Sagada: A Hauntingly Beautiful Reminder That Life Won’t Wait
The dead don’t talk. Or at least, that’s what we’ve been told. As I admired the hauntingly beautiful Hanging Coffins of Sagada in Echo Valley, I felt the echoes of their voices, carrying the wisdom of the past. And that was when the questions came. What if the dead never truly left? What if they had learned a different way of talking? The thing is, even in their dead silence, the dead can teach you more about life than any living politician. And every burial ground holds stories, lessons, and silent reminders of what really matters most. Unfortunately, in a world too distracted by noise, we rarely have the patience…
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Sagada: That Thing Called Adventure (And Sofia)
A few weeks ago, I invited my friends on a weekend trip to Sagada. Nothing fancy. It was just a quick escape and a break from life’s never-ending cycle of deadlines, responsibilities, and grind. Most of them had excuses. Some were too busy, and a few left me on “seen.” But one of them replied with a yes. The only problem? She had been dead for over two years. The person I’m talking about is Sofia. At first, I thought it was a mistake. Maybe there was a glitch in the Matrix. Or perhaps it was one of those weird moments that made you question reality for a second. But…
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Banaue Rice Terraces: A Google Maps Mistake That Led To An Unforgettable Adventure
What if Google Maps sent you the wrong way? What if, instead of guiding you to the World’s Eighth Wonder, it takes you straight into disaster? With modern technology, reaching out-of-the-way places like the Banaue Rice Terraces should be easy. Yet, for some bizarre reason, our trip to Sagada and the Banaue Rice Terraces felt like an unpredictable adventure. With wrong turns and unexpected detours, what was supposed to be a convenient weekend trip turned into a journey full of surprises. To some, this might seem like an inconvenience or a disaster. But to me, our not-so-smooth-sailing Luzon trip was an opportunity for growth. The truth is, every wrong turn…
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Buscalan: A Village that Tattoos Souls
Peter Pan was right. Growing up is a trap. I mean. Who wants to live in a world with an endless cycle of workload, bills, stress, taxes, and responsibilities? Who wants to be in a world full of rude people? And why can’t we live a peaceful and simple life like the Butbut Tribe in Buscalan, Kalinga? Here’s the thing. We are a generation of constantly dissatisfied, overstressed, and overworked people. Despite our drive, can-do attitude, and modern technology, we are overwhelmed, anxious, and exhausted. We live in an era where people kill themselves with productivity. We spend hours in long commutes and drives to work. And we work feverishly…
