-
Offbeat Buhisan: Exploring The Untapped Beauty Of Cebu’s Remote Uplands
Offbeat and one-of-kind, Buhisan isn’t normally a place that comes into mind, when people think of travel destinations in Cebu. For years, this barangay has been lurking in the shadows of Cebu’s classic tourist destinations, such as Busay, Dalaguete, Oslob and Bantayan. In the eyes of a mainstream traveler, there’s isn’t a lot to do in Buhisan. As a matter of fact, some would even say that Buhisan is only known for its century-old historic dam – the Buhisan Dam. But to me, there’s so much more to Buhisan than meets the eye. For the intrepid and enthusiastic wanderer, Buhisan can be an adventure playground full of thrills and Instagram-worthy…
-
Naga Highlands: The Ultimate Destination For Team Bang’s Anniversary
What do you normally do when you celebrate an anniversary or birthday? Do you throw in a colorful dinner in a sophisticated function room with a bunch of politicians and notable people? Ever thought of celebrating it a serene and remote area like a mountain in Naga City, Cebu? In today’s noise-driven and social-media-centric society, every event is a big and lavish party. From weeksaries to milestones like having your first car, we mostly want every event in our life to be overblown and extravagant. And, I get it – there are, after all, some moments in our life that are worth commemorating, cherishing and sharing on social media. Unfortunately…
-
Pangilatan Peak: An Untouched Summit With 360-Degree Panoramas
With today’s groundbreaking technology, it’s fairly easy to spot a place that you want to visit and see. In just a few of taps on your smartphone, you’ll get every important piece of information you need for that place. From addresses and contact numbers to the modes of transportation, you can practically see whatever it is you need online nowadays. Like most millennials would say, Google has answers to everything, even when you’re looking for hidden pristine peaks and local secrets like Pangiltan Peak. And yes, I did a bit of research on Google about Pangilatan Peak, last month. After a Facebook user posted a photo of Pangilatan Peak online,…
-
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…
