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Dalaguete: A Slow-Paced Town Where Life Is Still Simple
Why do the most peaceful places hold the loudest stories? Stepping off the bus in Poblacion, Dalaguete, flashes of exhilarating adventures from my younger days flooded my mind. While the bus stop wasn’t remarkable, it somehow felt like a portal to another time. Suddenly, I was transported to the days when Dalaguete, Cebu was a bustling tourist town. I remembered the days when people flocked to the town to witness the beauty of its mountains and discover its secrets. But as the sound of the bus engine faded into the distance, I was brought back to the present. Then, I realized Dalaguete wasn’t the town I once knew. The town…
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Team Bang Hike For A Cause II: Finding Redemption In Hiking
According to scientific studies, an average adult makes around 35,000 decisions a day. In my earlier days as an adult, I’ve probably screwed up 75 percent of those every day decisions. I admit – I have a rather dark past that I rarely mention to my squad – Team Bang – and my newly-met friends. Enticed by the bright lights, glitz and glamour of my young professional life, I was selfishly living on the fast lane, driving my business and reputation into the ground. I’ve done a slew of crazy things that led to my eventual fall – alcohol overindulgence, fornications, nicotine consumption and a whole lot more. I was…
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Osmeña Peak To Kawasan Falls: A Team Bang Pioneer’s Farewell Hike
Goodbyes are never easy. Whether you’re bidding farewell to a partnership, friend, pet or a family member, goodbyes can be rather painful. Sometimes, it takes a great deal of time, to adjust and take in that a person whom you care is leaving. Thankfully, we can always host despedida or farewell parties, to help overcome the blues and send off someone with great memories. And, for outdoor enthusiasts like us, there’s no better way to do a farewell party than to take a long and gleeful like hike on local trails like the Osmeña Peak to Kawasan Falls traverse. So, who exactly is leaving? The person I’m referring to is…
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Danasan Eco Adventure Park: Cebu’s Ultimate Adrenaline Fix
Treating yourself to a happy adventure land is a must, in today’s bustling world. Not only is cheeriness one of the best and most positive emotions we may experience, but being in high spirits is also the key to a healthy and fulfilled life. What’s more, happiness is, as science suggests, linked to a plethora of health benefits, including improved immune system, living longer and better performance at work. And when it comes to happy places in Cebu, very few can rival Danasan Eco Adventure Park, teeming with thrills and mesmerizing sights. Danao City’s Danasan Eco Adventure Park is, to me, quite a mood booster, a stress reliever and a…
