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Toledo City Hike: An Adventure With A Meaningful Purpose
Devastating hurricanes, crime sprees, racism and endless streams of online bashers – on the surface, the world seems a heated mess. Every time I open Facebook or turn on the television, I see violence, destruction, hate, greed and a whole lot of disturbing images. And sometimes, I feel like the human race is hopeless, with us becoming a serious threat to ourselves and everything around us. Yet, even with all the chaos, there’s an optimistic side in me – the one who loves to hike mountains – that the sees the world as a beautiful and serene place to live in. And that beautiful side of me has just orchestrated…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
