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Bali is the place to be
It all started with “Hello, this is Gamma from Indonesian Embassy…” and the rest is history. I received the call 2 days before the scheduled trip. Perfect timing since I was in the most complicated time of my life juggling between my final thesis defense and too much work backlogs with barely 2 months left…
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12 Things You Need to Know Before Going to Bali
1. Their standard power sockets are two-pin round plug, so you need to bring an adapter for your phone chargers, etc. In case no one ever reminded you this before your flight to Bali, you can just buy adapters widely sold around though. 2. Motorbikes (scooter) fill up the most space in their roads as…
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5 Reasons to Love Mt. Maculot
Mount Maculot is a mountain located in the town of Cuenca in Batangas province. This mountain is popular among mountain climbers and campers as it offers a majestic view of the historic Taal Volcano and Taal Lake. The mountain is about 947 m (3,107 ft) tall and is also located adjacent to Taal Lake. Mount…
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Phenomenal: Ormoc City’s Piña Festival
Aside from the prestigious Ms. Ormoc and well-celebrated Parade of Lights, one of the most awaited highlights of the Ormoc City Fiesta Celebration is the Piña Festival. This festival is a celebration of faith and gratitude of Ormocanons to its patron Saints Peter and Paul. On its 3rd year, this festival has already established a…
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7 Things You Will Realize at Alto Peak
“Move mental mountains, climb real ones.” – one of my favorite reminders from my room’s wall. Leyte Alto Peak, also known as Mt. Aminduen, is 1,332 miles above sea level (MASL) making it the highest peak in Eastern Visayas. Though this giant wonder is located at the heart of Leyte Province, it can be accessed…
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10 Big Reasons to Visit Gamay
Gamay, Northern Samar, is a 7-hour ride from my hometown Ormoc. Here are 10 reasons why it’s worth a visit based on our 5-day stay: 1. You’ll pass by a lot of breath-taking views. 2. Samar is historic and rich in Culture (See more evidences in no. 4) 3. Internet Signal is prehistoric too, you’ll…
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6 Lessons We Can Learn From Children
It was one ordinary Saturday when Capt. America was craving for sunset as I woke up after a midday nap. And there’s no better way to witness the twilight than in the sea line. With camera and Frisbee disc on my bag, my motorcar brought me to an abandoned port at Brgy. Ipil of Asgard.…
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The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end. Thanks for keeping me company.
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Done with Lake Janagdan
Lake Janagdan is a crater lake 1,120 miles above sea level occupying the caldera of Mount Janagdan, a dormant volcano in the north-central part of the island of Leyte. The time we conquered Lake Janagdan in 2018 was a time where I was caught up with my schedule. I just came from a Limasawa Island…
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3rd National Mountain Cleanup Day in Mt. Magsanga
67 mountaineers from Manila, Cebu, Maasin, Tacloban, Palompon, Isabel, and Merida, conquered Mt. Magsanga in Merida, Leyte, for the 3rd National Mountain Cleanup Day organized by Magsanga Outdoor Adventure Club in cooperation with Pinoy Mountaineers last June 4-5, 2016. The distinctive mountain, with its twin peaks visible from the Ormoc bay hence earning its name…