FREEDOM

The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is having courage to go out on your comfort zone and the best way to do that is by traveling.The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is having courage to go out on your comfort zone and the best way to do that is by traveling.

Below are the examples of attaining freedom by traveling.

Be free with the Hills of Talaingod by Glen Bumaya

      I love places that make me realize how tiny I am and my problems. I always find time for the things that make me feel happy to be alive. Sometimes you just need an adventure to cleanse the bitter taste of life. Happiness is letting go of what you think your life is supposed to look like and celebrating it for everything that it is.

Just like my experience going to the beautiful Hills of Talaingod.  Talaingod is in between Kapalong and San Fernando town in Davao Del Norte, I enjoyed the ride going there; we saw the galvanizing view of the Province, the people who are living simple lives and it’s as if their comfort is so contagious that when you look at them you get the feeling that they are contented with their lives. 

       We got the feeling of having a peace of mind that we were looking for as we climb through the upper deck and finally saw the view, a very fulfilling moment to relax. It was like a picturesque scene taken from a story book, after witnessing the view I realized that taking a break from your routine is the very thing you need to feel that you are free, and traveling is one the best example of it.

 TAGBIBINTA FALLS by Cyrin Orillosa

Tagbibinta Falls is located at Barangay Coronobe, Maragusan, Compostela Valley. It is one of the many majestic waterfalls in the province and one of the hidden gems of Mindanao. This nature's wonder consists of seven falls and measures 700 feet high. It is a great nature escape for everyone who wanted a break from urban life. It is also the source of electricity in Compostela Valley.

Last April 2018, we had an adventure with my family at Tagbibinta Falls. Going there we rode a private vehicle from Tagum City to Maragusan, Compostela Valley, for about 2 hours of travel, we arrived around 8 'oclock in the morning at the place and just bought our breakfast for us to have an easy and convenient stay. After eating, we walked for almost 5 minutes from our cottage to the falls. It is just an easy way going there.

Arriving at the falls I feel like it was the most magical thing I've ever seen, the water is so cold, fresh and it is perfect for us to relax. As a matter of fact, you can enjoy the falls all day and experience the fulfilling moment. Aside from the falls they also have a swimming pool area, where you can also swim and chill while looking the beautiful scenery of the place.

 You have the freedom to do whatever you want you can challenge yourself to try different things like you can trek the challenging trails as you visit all the seven water falls, or you can just sit back, relax and gaze the breathtaking view.

THE RELAXING PATAG LAAK by Maryjane Gatasi

I love the adventure of traveling like something different and something new. I experience a great feeling of independence from traveling solo, a freedom to go when or whatever I want It’s all up to me. So, I went to Poblacion, Laak Compostela Valley alone to see how beautiful the hidden Paradise of the Patag laak.

The place is beautiful it is a perfect art made by God and the most peaceful place I've met in my life. The place made me forget the negative thoughts and made me realized that, in life you must think positive always like thinking that I am bigger than my problems and I can face it all by always trusting God's plans for me. I am very blessed that I've visited that place it affected me the way I look things and the way I feel about myself. It is the most relaxing place for me, and I love it. 

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ENJOYMENT

Travelling comes with the word true happiness and it arises in the first place from the enjoyment of one's self.

Here are some experiences that justifies travelling makes a person happy.

Secdea where happiness comes within 

by Arnie Lubiano

     Happiness is what I feel everytime when it comes to traveling. Many places, different structure, different foods and beautiful scenery is enough for me. It makes my mind at ease and can make my life peaceful. Specially when I travel together with my family. There was a memory that I can not forget.

A long wait was over when my cousin came home last August. She already got a reservation in a beach resort in Samal Island, known as Secdea Resort. I was so excited when I heard about it because I was stress in my accounting subject that time. Finally I can rest for a while in those stressful acads.

I prepared all the things I needed so that I can enjoy the two days vacation. Yes, it was only two days, but I tell you it was worth it.

We travel for almost five hours maybe and we arived at noon. As we go inside the room, I can only say that this room us the best. Comfortable bed, air conditioned and especially a good view towards the sea.

I roamed arround the resort and took a picture anywhere. I mean this was my dream, so I should enjoy this vacation. There was a pool for children and adult and an open sea to swim or ride a kayak. We had our dinner and I tell you honestly the food was very good and I do love the taste. Salad and fruits are also present so I did not wastes a chance to taste all of it.

In the second day, I changed my clothes to a swimming outfit because I am really excited to try their kayak and floating Island. But first I wore a swimming vest for protection. The kayak was actually fun but tiring too. It was too hot but I endure the heat because I always thought that I am here to enjoy. The next thing I tried was the floating Island. There was obstacles that you can try to finish it. My cousins are afraid since it was slippery, so as part of my vacation I tried to do it. It was easy from the start, but from the last obstacle it was really hard. So I stop and surrender.

That vacation was really fun, and I want to try it again.

Balimba Hills by Kristyl Abanto

Talaingod Davao del Norte is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines. One of the tourist spot in Talaingod is “BALIMBA HILLS” located at Jose Basilion Libayao or also known as “JBL” Talaingod. The top of Balimba Hills, a tourism facility operated by the municipality of Talaingod. Aside from the breathtaking view, Balimba Hills has a cultural village where visitors can engage with indigenous people and know their way of life.

        During weekend break earlier this year, me  and my highschool friends decided to visit Talaingod, a second-class Municipality in Davao del Norte. We know their Municipal Hall has this view deck which showcase a breathtaking view of the province and the mountanious landscape and the long shore of the Island Garden City of Samal. There were 3 of us and we just used 2 motorcycles for our transportation. The ride going there was entertaining. The excitement is building up as we saw teenagers having fun playing basketball by the side of the road. These are happy people who are living simple lives and it's as if their comfort is so contagious that when you look at them you get the same feeling of happiness.

     The entrance fee is 10 pesos only per head. The view deck is around eight minutes of walk away from where we were. We got the literal chill that we were looking for as we climb through the upper deck and finally saw the view. The view is perfect for having a quality time with my friends. 

        As we dream of going to faraway places, we often overlook how wonderful our own land is-that we too have sight some foreigners crave and we would realize it’a a shame not seeing our own and one of the example is the view spot of BALIMBA HILL in Talaingod Davao del Norte. After all it is not about the place, it’s who you travel with.

THE MAJESTIC TINUY-AN FALLS by Dave Mark

Tinuy-an Falls is located at Brgy. Burboanan, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur. The Tinuy-an Falls is a three-tier cascading waterfall. It is Bislig number one tourist attraction and one of the main attractions in the entire region of Surigao del Sur.

This travel is one of the best experiences I have together with my LFTC staff. When we were here I've felt the genuine happiness that I've been looking for, we treasured the moment to relax, we enjoyed the clear water and then we decided to go to the top of the Falls to see the mind-blowing view then took pictures.

When you have a plan to go to Tinuy-an Falls you will not regret it because of the majestic natural formation, and its picture perfect beauty it is one of a kind and truly one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the entire Philippines. Don't hesitate to go there and choose the best company you have.

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Adventure

     Our generation are adventure seekers. We want to live the moment, have fun with our loved ones and especially make memories.

   

Here are the experiences of different individuals that proves that it adventure is a passion and it is not all about the beautiful places but is all about making memories with your loved ones.

Ajieboy with his best friend 

SEA OF CLOUDS by Ajieboy Alia

One of the most astounding and exhilarating trips that you will take in your life is a trip with your best friend. Traveling brings an entirely new wonder into your life; you journey through various cultures, new places, strange faces, and distinct tastes. It’s true what they say: it matters who you take those journeys with.

Maragusan one of the progressive towns of Compostela Valley, the summer capital of Davao region. Its lake is situated about 7800 feet above sea level, the total land area of 39,427 hectares a typhoon-free as it is surrounded by mountain ranges, home of the world’s largest individual flower. But that’s head of the story. My best friend and I visited the first-class municipality, we choose to witness the sun rise in that part of the world, the sight was marvelous. The kaleidoscopic rays of the sun greeted me, and I felt the cold air kissing my skin. The mountains are covered with clouds looking down, the town was nowhere in sight.  One word to describe it, it is a “Breathtaking” scene. After admiring the place, we took pictures and we grab that opportunity to relax as well as make memories with my best friend.

Indeed, travel takes on a deeper meaning when shared with someone who feels the same way you do about seeing the world. After all, there’s a reason why we call them our BEST friend. The best adventures must be taken with only the best people in our life. Fortunately, there’s this girl I can always travel with and have fun with despite the mishaps and misadventures.

THE PRESTINE BEAUTY OF LAKE VENADO by Graceygrix Bolonia

I love to travel. Plain and simple. And it’s a passionate affair, not hyperbole.

Ever since I was a kid, I had a sense of adventure. I have always loved the adventure of travel — the unknown, something different, something new. And I feel the same way as we took the challenge of going to Lake Venado. Lake Venado is an endorheic lake located at the foot of Mount Apo in the province of North Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines. It is the second highest lake in the country after Bulalacao Lake of Mount Tabayoc. From afar you would actually think that it is just a couple of hours drive from the city proper when it is not, the journey going there is not easy as it seems, it took us nearly half the day just by getting the jump off. We passed many difficult trails with an uphill terrain farmland with some small community along the way, then forests of dense vegetation.

Upon reaching the vicinity of the lake we met many mountain climbers because it is also a popular camp site it is called the "Tent City of the Mountain". It is very refreshing to see new faces that is also as eager as you to climb the mountain. The camp beside the lake amazed me by its charm and uplifted my spirit. The surroundings of the peak are so relaxing, with cool breeze coming from the mountain and the trees around it. It is like a paradise, at the peak of the mountain I saw the pristine beauty of Lake Venado. There are times that the view is not clear because of the clouds but in our case, we are very lucky because it is a clear day, I can see the stunning beauty of Lake Venado and it is so amazing! Even though it is very tiring it is all worth it because the best view comes after the hardest climb.

AWA-O by Caren Soronio

Water is life and often revered for its healing properties. Modern science explains this phenomenon under the principles of hydrotherapy but there’s often more to it than what can be explained especially when it abounds in nature.

A fresh start in year 2019 is being with your family and making new memories with them. In our case we choose to adventure the unspoiled tourist attraction in our Municipality the Awao Falls. Awao Falls is located at Barangay Awao, Monkayo Compostela Valley about 30 mins Skylab (Motorcycle) ride from town proper or if you have that multicab, single motor or any kind of transportation except big ones that is strong enough to cross the rough roads. In our case we used the multicab of my aunt, to be honest I was nervous the whole time going there, we followed a dirt road, crossed a wide shallow stream, and went uphill for 15 minutes and it was nerve wrecking I can't count how many times I shouted the name of God. Good thing God hears me we arrived safely.

After 30 mins. ride and 10 mins trek we finally arrived at the foot of the Majestic Awao Falls. The long tiring and bumpy ride were all worth it. I was amazed at the full view of the Awao Falls, even my family can't hide their admiration. No, it wasn’t hundreds of meters tall nor was it spewing insane amounts of water per second. The Awao Falls had an elegance in it that I had not met yet. It had enough scale for a “wow moment,” and more remarkably, the water didn’t fall in one single drop. It descended gently over a mildly vegetated sloped wall seemingly forming a beautiful fan-shaped curtain of water. It is the best way to relax while appreciating the serene view of nature especially me because I want to relieve all the stress and think for my plans this year 2019. The water is also good to wash away my frustrations and I can also get a free spa using the drops of water. We really enjoyed the trip and we get to have a quality time before the holiday season ends. Going back home even if we are tired, we wore brightest smiles because of the memories we’ve made in the start of 2019 and that is best priceless moment I've ever seen in my life. Certainly, the best things in life are the people you love, the places you go and the memories you made.

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