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Laposlapos Cave: Venturing Into Carcar’s Magnificent Caverns
There’s never a dull moment, when you’re with like-minded people who’s up for anything. Even in times when things seem bleak, these folks simply go with the flow, move on and see brighter side of every situation. And, with their undying positive spirit, they can ultimately uplift your mood, and make your adventure even unforgettable. For that reason, I always carefully handpick the people joining me, whenever I explore an unheralded and relatively unknown treasure, like Laposlapos Cave in Guadalupe Mabugnao Mainit Hot Spring National Park, Carcar. And though we didn’t have a plan beforehand, I still had a swell time in Carcar City, thanks to my charming and energetic…
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Sunset In Mount Tagaytay: Relishing Life’s Simple Pleasures
In our never-ending quest for happiness, we tend to overlook and undervalue the simple moments, sights and things we feel every day. Let’s face it folks, it’s in our nature to seek out actively experiences that bring us bliss, such as buying a new smartphone, watching an extravagant concert or taking a trip to a tropical paradise abroad. But sometimes, it’s the simple pleasures in life, like the sunset on top of a mountain and fresh sea breeze that could lead to pure and unequivocal joy. Mostly, these simple sources of happiness are unassuming and experiences that we take for granted. But, if you pause for just a while, embrace…
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Udlom Peak: A Mysteriously Beautiful Mountain With An Intriguing History
Barangay General Climaco, or fondly known as Casoy, is, hands down, a breathtaking undervalued adventure playground that never ceases to amaze me. Blessed with a wealth of mesmerizing natural wonders, Casoy is jam-packed with thrills, local secrets, adventures and spectacular sights that would definitely unleash your inner shutterbug. Whether you’re a photography connoisseur or adrenaline junkie, there’s something special that awaits you in General Climaco, Toledo City, Cebu. And, just recently, another postcard-worthy spot lured my carefree spirit back to the grounds of this part of Copper City. The place that I’m referring to is no other than Udlom Peak. Days prior to our hike, Marc and I discovered a…
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Kabalas: Unwinding At Mount Naupa’s Postcard-worthy Neighbor
The first time I laid eyes on Kabalas, I was truly enchanted by its natural beauty. As a matter of fact, I was so engrossed by its charm that we – me, Cherwinn, John Chris and Marc – decided to spend some time there, unwinding and drinking in the serene and beautiful atmosphere. And thanks to a spontaneous and out-of-the-blue hike to Naga, I got another chance to cherish its laid-back, relaxing and postcard-worthy scenery. This time, I was accompanied by a bunch of like-minded adventurers – Kevin, Shiela, Jovy, Mel and Reymund, or fondly known as Idol. Our Kabalas experience We were fresh out of a fun hike…
For anyone who’s felt a little lost or tired.
101 Letters to Juliet
I wrote this book for you.
101 Letters to Juliet is a philosophy book disguised as a love story — shaped by places, distance, and slow days on the road.