HIKING
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Hiking Chronicle #16: Mt. Batulao – A Catch-Up in the Clouds
When the Department of Education declared October 27–30, 2025 as a Wellness Break for students, teachers, and non-teaching staff, I couldn’t help but smile. Finally, a breather we all deserved! And the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. Our family’s long-time German friend, Ate Sabine, had just returned to the…
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Hiking Chronicle #18: Mt. Sawi Day Hike
February of 2022, I suddenly felt to urge to break my daily routine so I looked for a day hike event I can join to unwind. Fortunately, I found one organized by a tour organizer from Cavite. The hike will be in 2 days’ time and there was only one…
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Hiking Chronicle #17: Mt. Manalmon and Mt. Gola Twin Hike
My birthday was approaching and I wanted to celebrate it differently so I looked for a hiking event I can join. Good enough, there were plenty available because of the upcoming Independence Day so I chose a mountain I haven’t hiked before. Sir Darwin from Cavite Mountaineer Team set Mt.…
TRAVELLING
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How I Made My DIY Push Pin Travel Map
My parents had our house renovated in 2019 and I had my first solo bedroom then, at the age of 30. When I was in primary school, I used to share bedroom with my younger brother. When I became a teenager, I and my youngest sister, whom I am 6…
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Passport Application and Renewal in 2024
I and my younger sister are planning to travel to Vietnam this year with our parents. However, their passports are all expired and my 11-month old daughter has no passport yet. So, 6 months before our target travel date, we took care of the most important document when traveling –…
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