Adulting can be challenging, shifting from carefree days to new responsibilities. It sneaks up on us, urging a departure from familiar routines. Recently, my friend Pierre asked, “What would you be if you hadn’t chosen […]
The Parable of the Apple Seeds
I’m so in love with apples that I ended up planting its seeds when I was young. I did all means taught by my teacher in order for it to grow fast and bear fruits. […]
Mt. Baloy-daku: Four Days Cursing the River, Leeches, Ragiwriw, and everything in Between
The interest of hiking Panay’s toughest mountain, Mt. Baloy Daku, all started with fandom. I have a weird habit of reading all posts of a blogger if I find him/her interesting. After reading Sir Adonis’ ninety-day immersion amongst the mountains of Cordillera (I Found God in the Mountains), I got engrossed on the rest of his stories – including his several attempts of reaching Mt. Baloy’s summit.
My Life with the Spartan Boys
I used to despise Sundays when I was younger. To me, it was equivalent to doomsday. Back then, the only thing I feared, aside from being whacked by a brook stick (or hanger), was to […]
Lake Sebu: The Realization of those Woven Dreams
True to its name, the center of the town’s economic activity surrounds on its lake. It was quite funny because we all thought that Lake Sebu refers to a single tourist spot, where people go, take photos, and then ride again on the van then off they go; hence, the placard “Lake Sebu” was placed on the windshield of the van from Sullarah. But man, it refers to the town!
Behold Bohol: The Beauty of Resilience
My first ever out-of-Cebu adventure was a tragedy. It was way back in 2013 when a killer quake happened in Bohol, causing a massive impact on the lives of the people living in the province. […]
What if we include “Outdoor Ethics” in the Curriculum?
BMC has waged war amongst outdoorsmen. While the sole purpose of this outdoor course is to establish standardized dos and don’ts guidelines, there are some who find this unnecessary… and expensive. Debates highlight more on […]
A Day at the Port: Finding our Missing Links
The life of a traveler is not as majestic as our Instagram posts and stories. Like any pursuits in life, we also do experience boredom, rejection, and exhaustion. And in these pondering moments, we begin […]
Here are 5 Ways to Level up your Camping Experience
While most believed in the cliché that one must not judge a book by its cover; I, on the other hand, had taken this more specifically – thou shall not judge unless you went camping. […]
Maximizing your Mobile Phone for Travel Photography
I am not a pro in terms of photography; in fact, I barely own a legit camera. For someone who’s always tight on budget, I have long content myself with a cheap action camera and […]
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