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Puting Bato: A Heart-Pumping Climb To Lutopan’s Towering Monolith
“Sometimes, we need to push ourselves and take risks, to know what we’re really capable of”. From my teenage years as a musician to my business ventures in my 20s, I’ve learned and rediscovered this valuable life lesson on so many occasions in my decades of existence. And last Saturday, I was once again reminded of this inspiring message, after scaling Lutopan, Cebu’s gigantic monolith – Puting Bato. Truth be told, I was a little hesitant to climb Puting Bato, as we were hiking our way to this stunning towering natural landmark. Every time we asked the locals for directions, they always, with sarcasm, gave us a smirk or a…
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Mount Kalbasaan: Hiking A Scenic Yet Overlooked Trail In Cebu
For outdoor enthusiasts like me, there’s no better way to spend a weekend than to hike a picturesque mountain. Even if it’s a relatively unknown trail, hiking a mountain like Mount Kalbasaan simply completes my week as a young adult. Not only do mountains give me a healthy dose of Vitamin D and adventure, but it also unleashes my inner shutterbug, thanks to its mesmerizing bird’s eye views and panoramas. What’s more, it’s, to me, a much cheaper pastime, as compared to a movie date with a bunch of your beshies at a nearby mall. And, that’s why I just can’t stop thinking of hiking mountains. Even though I just…
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Tagaytay Hill In Toledo: One of Cebu’s Most Stunning Hidden Gems
Need a break from the non-stop whirlwind and frenzy in Cebu city? I suggest that you pay a visit to Tagaytay Hill, or also known as Old Bucao, in Barangay General Climaco, Toledo City, Cebu. As far as I’m concerned, Tagaytay Hill is a mesmerizing spot and truly one of Cebu’s best kept secrets. Sure, it’s not as trendy and popular as O’Peak or Mount Naupa, but it is for me a must-see site for every travel junkie in Cebu. Trust me, I’ve been there, and it did take my breath away, literally and metaphorically. How did my experience in Tagaytay Hill go? Honestly, it’s one of my favorite travel…
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Malubog Lake And Malubog Falls: Exploring Toledo’s Wondrous Treasures
From the gleaming 10,000 Roses in Cordova to TIEZA Botanical Garden, there have been quite a few scenic Instgrammable spots in Cebu that have been making the rounds on social media as of late. With their picturesque scenery and incredible floral displays, these spots have mesmerized and captured the hearts of almost everyone in Cebu. And while these spots are fairly popular and picturesque, I somehow have little interest in visiting and seeing them in person. Nowadays, I’ve been more inclined to see unsung spots like Malubog Lake and Malubog Falls than Cebu’s buzzing crowd magnets. Don’t get me wrong – I’m not saying that these sought-after places are not…
