• Lake Sebu 7 Falls: Turning Imperfections Into Adventures
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    Lake Sebu 7 Falls: Turning Imperfections Into Adventures

    What’s the most important lesson we can pass on to the younger generation? Is it respect? Patience? Wisdom? Or maybe how to stay calm when life takes an unexpected turn? Over the years, I’ve realized that travel is one of the best ways to teach these lessons. During our visit to the iconic Lake Sebu 7 Falls, I stepped into the role of a co-teacher, sharing these lessons with my niece. It all started when I told her we were headed to South Cotabato to explore Lake Sebu.  Ever since that day, she couldn’t stop dreaming of taking the long zipline over the picturesque 7 Falls in Lake Sebu. She…

  • Punta Isla Lake Resort: Where I Discovered The Real Secret To Success
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    Punta Isla Lake Resort: Where I Discovered The Real Secret To Success

    What’s the price of success? Can success be called “success” if it costs you everything else? I always believed the cost of success was hard work, long hours, and relentless self-sacrifice. But one day, staring at my laptop surrounded by deadlines, I realized I was wrong. And for some bizarre reason, success felt like selling my soul to the Devil. Desperate to escape the madness, I quickly picked up my phone, scrolling aimlessly for a little inspiration. That’s when I discovered a place that seemed like the antidote to the chaos inside my head: Punta Isla Lake Resort, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. And Lake Sebu had been on my radar…

  • Lake Sebu: A Journey Of Dreams, Detours, And Discoveries
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    Lake Sebu: A Journey Of Dreams, Detours, And Discoveries

    Ever had a dream that just won’t fade away? That kind of dream that sneaks into your thoughts out of nowhere, making you wonder if you’ll have the chance to live it? That was Lake Sebu, Philippines for me.  For years, I have daydreamed of exploring its stunning waterfalls, rolling hills, and mesmerizing lakes. I imagined wearing hand-woven T’boli clothing and soaking up its unique culture. Even though I’ve been to other places and conquered the tallest mountains in the Philippines, that dream never left. After several failed attempts and years of waiting, I finally made it to this heavenly and postcard-perfect municipality. Standing in front of the Lake Sebu…

  • Pink Mosque: A Spark Of Hope In A Divided World
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    Pink Mosque: A Spark Of Hope In A Divided World

    Sometimes, being an unconventional thinker feels more like a curse than a blessing. My mind is always filled with ideas that seem bizarre and even blasphemous to some people. One of those so-called unusual ideas is about religion. While I was religious at several points in my life, I always thought it created more walls than bridges. How many wars in history have been caused because we cling too tightly to our beliefs? Isn’t faith meant to guide and inspire? Why, then, has something meant to unite people sometimes led to suffering and division between communities and countries? But on my recent trip to Mindanao, I found a glimpse of…