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Heubad: The Alpine Tradition of Hay Bathing
Discover the wonders of heubad, the remarkable tradition of hay bathing kept in practice for centuries deep in the heart of the Alps.

Bucolic Bliss and Beauty: 100 Delightful Pictures of Cottagecore
Lose yourself in the idyllic sceneries and rustic simplicity of the countryside with these lovely and delightful pictures of cottagecore.

Welcome to Cottagecore, the Charming, Calming Countryside Aesthetic
Discover cottagecore, the romantic, idyllic subculture that marries traditional country aesthetics with modern, progressive values.

The Best Work from Home Essentials for Productivity and Comfort
Convert your home into a dedicated workspace with these work from home essentials to maximize your productivity and comfort.

100 Nostalgic Travel Photos that Remind Us We Will Travel Again
Take a trip down memory lane with this lovely slideshow of nostalgic travel photos, and be reminded that we will travel again…soon.

How to Start a Blog for Beginners in 2021
This 2021, launch your blogging career and earn passive income with this complete step-by-step guide on how to start a blog for beginners.

What 2020 has Taught Us…
Before we say goodbye to what has been a very painful year, here are some of the valuable life lessons and learnings that 2020 has taught us.

100 Splendid Snow Quotes that Capture the Wonder of Winter
Delight in the beauty of the season of snow with this compilation of splendid snow quotes that perfectly capture the wonder of winter.

‘Tis the Season: 100 Jolly and Festive Pictures of Christmas
May these jolly and festive pictures of Christmas bring you warmth, cheer, and hope amidst a subdued celebration of the 2020 holiday season.

The Best Travel Accessories for 2021
2021 is a promising year for travel. Here are the best travel accessories for 2021 that deserve a place in your backpack or luggage.

Stunning Snowy Scenes: 100 Beautiful Pictures of Winter
These stunning pictures of winter will remind you that even in the coldest season, the world never stops being beautiful.

Perfect Travel Gifts for Christmas 2020 (that People Can Actually Use While Traveling)
Merry Christmas! Start your 2020 holiday gift shopping with these useful, practical, thoughtful, and perfect travel gifts for travelers.

100 Wonderful and Wholesome Quotes to Warm You this Winter
A superb selection of wonderful and wholesome winter quotes to welcome the forthcoming season of snow and warm you in the cold days ahead.

White Fang by Jack London: A Book Overview and Review
An overview & review of “White Fang” (1906), Jack London’s short novel of a wild wolfdog’s journey from feral savagery to domestication.

The Largest Lakes in the Philippines
Discover the largest lakes in the Philippines that are of such vast span and surface area they may very well be mistaken for inland seas.

The Highest Mountains in the Philippines
From the peaks of Luzon in the north, to the pinnacles of Mindanao in the south, know and discover the highest mountains in the Philippines.

The Call of the Wild by Jack London: A Book Overview and Review
An overview & review of “The Call of the Wild” (1903), Jack London’s short but thrilling tale of a tame dog’s reversion to primal wildness.

Rediscovering Burnham Lake, Baguio City’s Crown Jewel
It’s been some time since I’ve last seen Burnham Lake, so one fine September morning, I decided to revisit the “heart of the heart of Baguio”.

100 Quotes to Celebrate the Beauty and Wonder of Autumn/Fall
A lovely collection of the most inspiring, imaginative, and insightful quotes to celebrate the beauty and wonder of autumn/fall.

Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes by Robert Louis Stevenson: A Book Overview and Review
An overview & review of “Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes” (1879), Robert Louis Stevenson’s pioneering classic of outdoor literature.

The Mountains of California by John Muir: A Book Overview and Review
An overview & review of “The Mountains of California” (1894), John Muir’s loving tribute to the high and wild places of California.

Return to the Yellow Trail, Return to Nature
Eased COVID-19 restrictions allow my brother and I to revisit the Yellow Trail and discover what and how Nature had wrought in our absence.

Roughing It by Mark Twain: A Book Overview and Review
An overview & review of “Roughing It” (1872), Mark Twain’s tale of adventures and misadventures in the American Wild West and beyond.

Friluftsliv: A Norwegian Philosophy to a Healthy and Happy Life
The Norwegians are among the happiest and healthiest people anywhere on Earth. The secret to their high levels of wellbeing may very well be friluftsliv.

Shinrin-Yoku: The Japanese Healing Art of Forest Bathing
The woods and forests are calling. Come, and learn to reconnect with Mother Nature through shinrin-yoku, the Japanese healing art of forest bathing.

Fernweh: When You Feel Homesick for Places You Have Never Been to
Maybe you’re not just experiencing ‘wanderlust’. Maybe it’s something deeper, more profound, more soul-stirring. Maybe it’s already ‘fernweh’.

The Mountain Ranges of the Philippines
The Cordilleras and the Sierra Madre are only two of the mountain ranges of the Philippines. There are many more, and all are equally worthy of discovery.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Philippines
From historic churches and cities to remarkable natural parks and wildlife sanctuaries, discover all the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Philippines.

199 Impressive, Insightful, and Inspiring Quotes about Mountains
A lovely collection of quotes about mountains to inspire you to climb and conquer your next mountain – both literal and metaphorical.

A Tale of Camp John Hay’s Eco-Trail
On a fine February morning, my good friend and I found ourselves hiking along Camp John Hay’s Eco-Trail, through sunlit piney woods and ferny hillsides.

Mount Kalugong: An Introduction to Mountaineering
Join me as I properly begin my mountaineering adventures in the Philippines with a solo morning hike to Mount Kalugong of La Trinidad, Benguet.

Along the Forest Bathing Trail: Hiking Through Baguio’s Last Forest
Come with me as I take you through the Forest Bathing Trail of Camp John Hay. Beneath the pine trees, feel the memory of the old Baguio come to life.

The Most Scenic Lakes in the Philippines
If you’re looking for spectacular lake views, and maybe a bit of adventure along the way, then take a trip to the most scenic lakes in the Philippines.

199 Wonderful and Inspiring Quotes on Woods and Forests
A carefully curated selection of 199 wonderful and inspiring quotes on woods and forests to kindle a love for trees and nature in general.

The Best Places to Visit in the Philippines
Stunning white sand beaches, spectacular dive sites, majestic mountains, historic cities, and more – discover the best places to visit in the Philippines.

Essential Career Skills You Learn and Develop From Traveling
Discover the career skills you learn and develop from traveling that can help you be more productive in the workplace and enhance your career opportunities.