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  • Kisapmata: Our 5-Day Journey to the Past
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    Kisapmata: Our 5-Day Journey to the Past

    ByMae Olandesca January 3, 2025February 15, 2025

    A twinkling of an eye. Short but sweet. Bittersweet actually. That’s how I spent the last days of 2024.   December 19th when I went to the future. January 1st when I went back in time. I literally went back in time for 5 straight days as I journeyed to the past through the glory…

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  • How to Know You Have a Wounded Inner Child and How to Heal
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    How to Know You Have a Wounded Inner Child and How to Heal

    ByMae Olandesca April 1, 2024April 5, 2024

    This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer here. Have you ever felt a tug deep within you, like a whisper from your past, guiding your emotions and behaviors in ways you can’t quite explain? Have you ever observed experiencing cycles in your life like being employed/unemployed and…

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  • Sto. Niño Cebu and sinulog festival queen
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    Sinulog Festival: How to Navigate the Philippines’ Grandest Mardi Gras

    ByMae Olandesca February 7, 2024February 20, 2024

    This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer here. The Sinulog Festival in Cebu, Philippines, is a celebration of deep-rooted traditions, vibrant colors, and unwavering devotion. Known as one of the country’s grandest and most significant festivals, Sinulog draws locals and tourists alike to partake in the joyous…

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  • Tips on How to Navigate Cebu's Best Food and Eating Places
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    Tips on How to Navigate Cebu’s Best Food and Eating Places

    ByMae Olandesca February 6, 2024February 20, 2024

    This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer here. Learning about Cebu’s best food and eating places is the best way to start our gastronomic journey to the Philippines. Cebu, known as the Queen City of the South, is not only famed for its stunning beaches and rich…

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    The Ultimate Guide to Budget-Friendly Accommodations in Cebu

    ByMae Olandesca February 5, 2024December 5, 2024

    This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer here. Cebu budget-friendly accommodations are not tough to find so I’m helping you with it. Cebu, known as the “Queen City of the South,” is not just famous for its stunning beaches, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant city life but…

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    How to Process Your Thoughts and Feelings through Writing

    ByMae Olandesca January 15, 2024January 24, 2024

    This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer here. In a world where emotions are often suppressed or overlooked, finding healthy outlets to process and understand our thoughts and feelings is more important than ever. As humans, we are complex beings with a wide range of emotions, and…

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    The Best 3-Day Itinerary for a Trip to Albay

    ByMae Olandesca January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

    Images are Grabbed from Wikepedia This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer here. Albay is a province in the Philippines known for its stunning landscapes, including the iconic Mayon Volcano. A trip to the province entails each moment a potential story waiting to be written. Planning your…

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    Your Comprehensive Guide on How to Start Blogging

    ByMae Olandesca January 3, 2024January 22, 2024

    This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer here. I started keeping a blog in 2011 when I was searching for an outlet where I can freely express my thoughts and feelings. Blogging provides a safe space for me, without judgement. In this dynamic digital landscape of today,…

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    How to Start Writing on Your Journal

    ByMae Olandesca January 3, 2024February 7, 2024

    This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer here. I process my thoughts and feelings through writing. It keeps me sane and fuelled. I’ve been keeping journals since middle school and it is helping me big time with my mental health. Specially now when I’m living alone here…

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    How to Start Expressive Writing

    ByMae Olandesca January 3, 2024January 22, 2024

    This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer here. There are people who can express themselves freely through directly voicing out their thoughts by speaking. On the other hand, there are also people who can express themselves completely through writing. I am not an introvert nor an extrovert….

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