I grew up with stories of “engkanto” and “di-ingon nato” used by my parents and elders to force my playmates and I to go home before six in the evening after hours of chasing each other. Years later when those stories became irrelevant, the “dark forces” still terrorized me – this time they have taken … More Nights at Cabintan: 5 Reasons Why You should Stay Outside
I never wanted to go to Boracay. Growing up near the shores of Cebu, I had enough Vitamin Sea, white sands, alluring sunsets, and salty breeze experience all through my life. So why bother going there? Moreover, I have watched several documentaries about the island – including its history, issues, and conspiracies – so why … More Brokepackers in Boracay: How to Survive Boracay with a Budget of 1K
Greetings to you adventurer! If you are currently reading this (that I am certain of, obviously), then I guess you are ready to spare at least three minutes of your time. Yes, I won’t take too much. I don’t have right to. Come to think of it, I am not as astounding as my other … More Alto Peak: Thoughts on Underestimating a Mountain
Instagram has an inevitable power amongst millennials these days. With more than a million users, advertisers, and influencers across the board, Instagram has finally infiltrated the lives of many individuals causing more and more milennials to set forth on an adventure, purchase high-end cameras, and learn how to perfect angles just to get that “Instagrammable” … More 10 Instagrammable Places in Cebu that are Restricted to the Public
They say magic happens when you don’t give up even if you want to and that the universe always falls in love with a stubborn heart. Well, while it’s easy to believe on those “relatable” quotes artistically crafted and posted on Tumblr, experiencing them firsthand is a different story. Days before my birthday, I booked … More Isla Gigantes: The Unconventional Trip of the Gutsy Wanderer
Author’s Note: You can skip the first two paragraphs. They are useless and overly dramatic for an introduction. You’ve been warned. For the past years, I have always been certain what I’ll be doing and where I’ll be going for the summer. However, this year is an exemption. With the number of close friends following … More 10 Beaches in Visayas that you should not miss
“New York Time’s Best Selling Author. Graduate of Master Studies. Or survive another Bachelor’s Degree. Own a vehicle. Settle down. This is how I see myself five years from now.” Sadly, none of these is close to my current state. Poor old self. HAHA. I chanced upon these answers on an overly-used rhetoric question posted … More 23 Lessons that Guimaras taught me about Adulting
With the influx of high-powered cameras and superbly-advanced smartphones nowadays, it is easy to get those magazine-like shots and get featured on different social media programs. However, in our eagerness to share those beautifully captured photos, we have neglected to savor the magnificence set before us and experience firsthand the gentleness of the waves, the … More 10 Squadgoal Photos that will Entice you to Visit Samar and Leyte
Apart from being an entry point to almost all adventures in the Eastern Visayas – canyoning in Biliran, caving in Samar, island hopping in Leyte – Ormoc City boasts of its own destinations that would not only answer the call for adventure but also cultivate the seed of learning within each individual. While traveling has … More Ormoc City: A Perfect Educational Tour Destination
The Legend of the Wolf-Frog 😀 😀 😀 Aside from life, there is no better teacher to a hiker than the mountain itself. In whatever form it takes – steep, rolling, rocky, low altitude or grand – the mountains will always be giving life lessons to whoever wants to conquer them. But the recent hike … More Mt. Binalabag: Hiking Hacks to beat the Heat
