My heart was beating wildly like it was about to burst out of my chest. The 30-liter bag that I had been carrying for two days suddenly became so heavy that my feet were shaking […]
Author: dakilanglaagan
Hello there!
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.
Bohol’s Sea of Clouds is a Hoax
Though the sea of clouds has been a normal sight amongst hikers and mountaineers, the recent discovery of the presence of such view in Sitio Puntaas, Danao, Bohol has opened doors for regular tourists and locals to get a glimpse of what the hardcore mountaineers often post on their social media accounts.
Moana: A Perfect Movie for Adventurers at Heart
“There’s just not telling how far I’ll go.” I hate to admit this, but I’m afraid I am no longer living the name I have dared to call myself – Dakilanglaagan. The year is ending […]
Love Story: A Christmas Treat for an Unrequited Love
This is not a book review. I don’t write those kinds of things. And I’m poor at writing one. Truth is, I couldn’t help myself but put into words what I’m feeling after reading Sonia […]
Calibasan with Sagoy Outdoor Group: Getting Lost with them Monkeys
Christmas dawned early on me. I never heard any of them complain about the delay; instead, they maximized their “waiting time” by playing basketball and taking numerous photographs of the beauty set before them. Moreover, having to witness them plan for the event allowed me to see boys transforming into grown and mature men, whose hearts are so kind and generous that the world can fit in. And I tell you, they are a thousand miles sensible compared to how I describe them here.
Camari Hills: Pilgrims on a Journey
“What if your blessings come through rain drops What if Your healing comes through tears What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You’re near What if trials of this life […]
Naupa Falls: An Enchanting Tale of Misadventures
“As life goes on, you will join other bands, some through friendship, some through romance, some through neighbors, school, an army. But in each band you join, you will play a distinct part, and […]
The Truth about Finding the Love of your Life through Travel
She started tapping her fingers on the rough edges of the seawall. She was sitting still on that boulevard where she decided to stay before bidding goodbye to that place where she spent her weekend. […]
48 Hours in Leyte: What to do
Because of its geographical location, the Eastern Visayas can’t draw a lot of visitors compared to the other provinces of the Philippines. However, my recent trip to Biliran made me realize that this silent […]
Hanginan: Intangible Memories Gone with the Wind
I was moving my files from the action camera when the line suddenly broke. The memory card reader malfunctioned and in an instant, all the photos and videos captured during our Leyte weekend adventure […]
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