• Naga Highlands: The Ultimate Destination For Team Bang’s Anniversary
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    Naga Highlands: The Ultimate Destination For Team Bang’s Anniversary

    What do you normally do when you celebrate an anniversary or birthday? Do you throw in a colorful dinner in a sophisticated function room with a bunch of politicians and notable people? Ever thought of celebrating it a serene and remote area like a mountain in Naga City, Cebu? In today’s noise-driven and social-media-centric society, every event is a big and lavish party. From weeksaries to milestones like having your first car, we mostly want every event in our life to be overblown and extravagant. And, I get it – there are, after all, some moments in our life that are worth commemorating, cherishing and sharing on social media. Unfortunately…

  • Pangilatan Peak: An Untouched Summit With 360-Degree Panoramas
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    Pangilatan Peak: An Untouched Summit With 360-Degree Panoramas

    With today’s groundbreaking technology, it’s fairly easy to spot a place that you want to visit and see. In just a few of taps on your smartphone, you’ll get every important piece of information you need for that place. From addresses and contact numbers to the modes of transportation, you can practically see whatever it is you need online nowadays. Like most millennials would say, Google has answers to everything, even when you’re looking for hidden pristine peaks and local secrets like Pangiltan Peak. And yes, I did a bit of research on Google about Pangilatan Peak, last month.  After a Facebook user posted a photo of Pangilatan Peak online,…

  • Kayangan Lake: Coron’s Most Visually Enticing Natural Wonder
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    Kayangan Lake: Coron’s Most Visually Enticing Natural Wonder

    For travel junkies like me, there’s nothing that feels more gratifying than seeing an iconic sight that you’ve been itching to lay eyes on. For over a year, Kayangan Lake, billed as the “cleanest lake in the Philippines”, has been luring me with its crystal clear turquoise waters and towering karst limestone cliffs. From award-winning travel blogs to Instagram, I’ve seen a deluge of jaw-dropping images of Coron’s undisputed treasure.  And when I finally got the chance to see it, I cherished it thoroughly, taking in its spectacular, spellbinding scenery. After seeing it in person, I can honestly say it’s by far one of the best and most photogenic attractions…

  • Kabalas: Unwinding At Mount Naupa’s Postcard-worthy Neighbor
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    Kabalas: Unwinding At Mount Naupa’s Postcard-worthy Neighbor

    The first time I laid eyes on Kabalas, I was truly enchanted by its natural beauty. As a matter of fact, I was so engrossed by its charm that we – me, Cherwinn, John Chris and Marc – decided to spend some time there, unwinding and drinking in the serene and beautiful atmosphere. And thanks to a spontaneous and out-of-the-blue hike to Naga, I got another chance to cherish its laid-back, relaxing and postcard-worthy scenery. This time, I was accompanied by a bunch of like-minded adventurers – Kevin, Shiela, Jovy, Mel and Reymund, or fondly known as Idol.   Our Kabalas experience We were fresh out of a fun hike…