For the past two years, I have been itching to always try something new, something beyond ordinary and something that would spice up my sedentary lifestyle of checking papers, submitting documents and brainwashing the “Hope […]
Author: dakilanglaagan
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I am Marjorie and welcome to my backpack reflections. Dakilanglaagan contains my thoughts and sentiments about traveling, hiking, and adulting.
I'm not really a superb writer, but I write nonetheless. Life is too short to be consumed by other people's comments. Let's pursue what keeps us sane.
10 Types of people you will meet when hiking
Hiking brings together people of different interests, culture, and personalities. This is one of the things that many hikers look forward upon joining events – getting to know more individuals who love nature and sharing inspiring stories of adventures and travels with them.
Hugot Climb – A Valentine’s Day Special
Mainstream is boring. That’s the reason why my troops and I decided to deviate from the usual celebration of Valentine’s Day. Instead of embracing the commercialized occasion in cafés, restaurants, and parks, we decided to […]
Why are you still SINGLE?
“There are some places in life where you can only go alone. Embrace the beauty of your solo journey.” – Mandy Hale She sat on one of the rocky edges of the summit of the […]
Mt. Maculot: Why do we climb mountains?
“What?! You’ll go to Luzon just to climb a mountain?!” That was the initial reaction of my father upon asking permission for our trip to Batangas. I know. It’s outrageous. Though he knew my crazy […]
MT. KAN-IRAG: Perks of Traveling in Groups
The mountain will always be there but the people you climb with will not always be around. Treasure them. Plant good memories in the hearts of people you meet on the mountain, and open your […]
Prenup Locations in Cebu (Updated 2021)
On a tight budget but still want to take momentous photographs of you and your loved one through prenup photoshoots? Here are affordable locations around Cebu where you can shoot your prenup!
Hidden Charms of Talisay: Igutan Cave and Jaclupan Dam
Entering into the depths of Igutan/ Igotan Cave in Talisay City, Cebu Talisay City has been a sole proof that Cebu has been the center of commerce and trade ages before the Spaniards came. From […]
Mulao River: A day filled with enchantment in compostela, Cebu
One of the most photographed icon among the stones and boulders of Mulao River is the famed Ark Stone. It has been believed that from precolonial era and up until now, the people can hear loud honking of ships even if they are located in the mountainous area of Compostela. It has been the greatest of all their inquiry on how such rock formation has been perfectly mounted and docked on top of smaller rocks. Because it is located in the middle part of the river, the people believed that it served as a ship of unseen beings who travels away from the place.
YOLO MOMENTS OF 2015
Somebody once asked me if there were times when I feel like giving up. I smiled and replied, “I was born a fighter.” He believed so. But deep inside me, I know I was […]
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