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Binabaje Hills, Bohol: Soaking Up Alicia’s Strikingly Surreal Beauty
In a fast-paced world where everyone’s rushing, patience has become a rare virtue. Whether it’s queuing up at a fast-food or searching for info on places like Binabaje Hills, we want everything to be available in the blink of an eye. When we turn on the laptop and the page is loading a bit longer than usual, we call the broadband provider and whine. And, if we want to spark a little excitement in our monotonous life, we look for a quick, unhealthy short-term fix, and develop messy behaviors, like excessive drinking, shopping and even taking drugs. But, the thing is, being patient, amid the hustle bustle city grind, comes…
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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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Mount Magdook: The Art of Hiking Without A Plan In Naga, Cebu
On my first series of adventures with Team Bang, I planned everything carefully. Whether I was hiking with a 4-man team or going on an island-hopping trip with over a dozen of adventurers, I was on top of everything, making sure our trip goes smoothly. But, over the past 6 months, I’ve drastically changed the way I plan my escapades. Nowadays, I’m more of a spontaneous last-minute planner, who rarely travels with a definite itinerary, especially when exploring a hidden gem like Mount Magdook. When things go wrong or plans change, I simply roll with it, and make the most out of the situation. A few days ago, I once…
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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…
