• Cagsawa Ruins: A Powerful Story Written In Ash And Rain
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    Cagsawa Ruins: A Powerful Story Written In Ash And Rain

    You don’t expect to feel haunted on a bright Saturday morning. And yet, there I was at the Cagsawa Ruins, standing under a dark, cloudless sky, with the past rising quietly from the ground. You’ve seen it on postcards, calendars, and fridge magnets. But no one tells you how quiet it gets when you’re standing there. And that was something I didn’t expect from one of the most popular and iconic tourist attractions in the Philippines. Of all the places I’ve visited, this one surprised me the most.  And it was not because of how it looked, but because of how it made me feel. They say over a thousand…

  • Mayon Volcano: The Pursuit That Led Me To An Unexpected Discovery
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    Mount Mayon: The Pursuit That Led Me To An Unexpected Discovery

    The clock was ticking, and we were in a race against time. Drenched in sweat and hearts beating rapidly, we pushed our way to the top of Quitinday Hills and Nature Park, hoping to catch a glimpse of a legend. This was the final stop of our Albay day tour and our best chance to see Mount Mayon in all its glory. And this might be my only chance to see her. Although time wasn’t on our side, there was no way we’d pass up the chance to see the iconic Mayon Volcano. After climbing a flight of concrete stairs and a short trail, I finally reached the top of…