Tag: lifestyle

What’s on your mind? And some unsolicited quarantined thoughts.

April 3, 2020

Social media detox. What a word. A conscious elimination of social media use for a set period of time – ergo deactivating of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and all other platforms. But for someone whose line of work revolves with marketing, organizing orders, communicating with clients, and creating content online, it is something I just can’t … More What’s on your mind? And some unsolicited quarantined thoughts.

Do hikers need a skincare routine?

October 6, 2019

Without argument, hiking is a powerful workout. It is proven to lower stress level, improve mood, enhance mental well-being, and even reduce risks of heart disorders. However, while hiking is a great way to stay fit and active, being too exposed to the raging heat of the sun can leave hikers with dry skin. Getting several shades darker is never a problem; but beyond this aesthetic effect, intense exposure to the sun can really cause harmful sunburns, skin damage, or worse, skin cancer. … More Do hikers need a skincare routine?

15 Photos that show Tawi-tawi’s Darkest Secrets

October 4, 2018

There are two provinces in the Philippines that Filipinos would rather not visit:  Batanes and Tawi-tawi. The former because of the “presumed” expenses in flying to the northernmost part of the country, while the latter because of the “presumed” danger imposed by the place. But are these presumptions real? Aren’t they negotiable? What if, these … More 15 Photos that show Tawi-tawi’s Darkest Secrets

Argao: Back where it all Started (Mt. Lantoy, Bugasok Falls, and Balay sa Agta)

September 24, 2018

After our year end hike to Mt. Apo last year, I took a few months hiatus from hiking. Suddenly, the thought of getting toasted by the sun and tracing new trails no longer did interest me. In short, I got tired of hiking. I mean, what’s there’s more to do? I’ve been to Pulag, Kanlaon, … More Argao: Back where it all Started (Mt. Lantoy, Bugasok Falls, and Balay sa Agta)

Of sunsets and sunflowers: You are more than allowed to be Happy

April 4, 2018

There are days when everything seemed to perfectly fit the puzzle– waking up on the right side of the bed, arriving on time at work, greetings from boss, and everything working smoothly. I know, for someone who’s cramped with all the deadlines, this sounds absurd; but I guess there are just days when life, for … More Of sunsets and sunflowers: You are more than allowed to be Happy