Author: Chasing Potatoes

Why Chasing Potatoes? I’m Chasing Potatoes. I chase time and opportunities because just like round potatoes they roll and get lost. I chase them to store memories to last a lifetime. I make haste, running after them, fearful that they might be gone. That’s why I go places on land or in water.My story tells about the journey of chasing time and saying yes to wonderful opportunities.

LAKE JANAGDAN : What It’s Like to Climb to the Crater of a Dormant Volcano

PART ONE: What it is Like to Try Major Climb for the First Time

 

I just had my first ever major climb on the highest highland of Eastern Visayas, the Alto Peak also known as Mt. Aminduen. But before reaching Mt. Alto we also summitted its neighbor, Mt. Janagdan, a dormant volcano. This volcano boasts of its stunning and enchanting Lake Janagdan located on its crater.

Here’s my VLOG on how my friends and I climbed Lake Janagdan. Spoiler alert, something happened to me at 7:02. Check this one out so that a similar incident will not happen to you in case you would want to try climbing there as well.😂😂

Continue reading “LAKE JANAGDAN : What It’s Like to Climb to the Crater of a Dormant Volcano” →

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CARNAZA ISLAND (Updated 2019) : Something Spectacular Happens in The Island as Time Passes

CARNAZA ISLAND : Something Spectacular Happens in The Island as Time Passes

 

 

You may have seen videos and pictures of this island being shared a number of times on social media accounts. You saw how beautiful the beaches here are, how pristine the place…  how secluded this island is. And you may have also noted what a perfect getaway for tropical destination this island is,   etc., etc., etc. And then you may have read blogs about it and you may now have the idea how to get there, etc., etc., etc.

But what I’m going to showcase about Carnaza Island are not just its physical beauties but also our experiences which made this island escapade interesting and different from my earlier escapades. This account reveals why this escapade is one of my unforgettable trips ever. New treasures were found, additional keepings to my wanderlust chest.

So here’s the time story!

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Tinubdan Falls : Where Those “Negative Things” Abound When You Chase Waterfalls

 

The emotional stress I’ve garnered lately made me loss my sanity. Some friends leave without even saying goodbye. Conflicts and changes occur. Well, they happen many times, yeah, sort of permanent already. Everything is just becoming depressing and disheartening plus the volume of work that is piling up. Time is getting limited and the demand for completion is so high. UGH! If only I could prolong time I would be accomplishing much, huhu! Continue reading “Tinubdan Falls : Where Those “Negative Things” Abound When You Chase Waterfalls” →

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Thirty-seven (37) Photos That Probably Would Make You Book and Go Now to Coal Mountain Resort

Thirty-seven (37) Photos That Probably Would Make You Book and Go Now to Coal Mountain Resort

 

Just recently, PAG-ASA declared that summer has officially hit the Philippines. Summer means hot weather — time to go somewhere to cool the warm summer breeze.

You are most likely hitting on the beach now, right? Continue reading “Thirty-seven (37) Photos That Probably Would Make You Book and Go Now to Coal Mountain Resort” →

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The Mountains of Danao, Bohol : Your Easy Ticket to Witness Sea Of Clouds (Where to Camp and Side Trip)

The Mountains of Danao, Bohol : Your Easy Ticket to Witness Sea Of Clouds

Ever since that picturesque Mount Pulag Sea of Clouds sprouted in social media, I have been dreaming to witness that kind of natural spectacular wonder. But Mt. Pulag is far from Cebu and it requires a great deal of strength and stamina in order to reach its summit. Considering myself a weakling and lethargic one, I gave up the idea of climbing Mount Pulag. Continue reading “The Mountains of Danao, Bohol : Your Easy Ticket to Witness Sea Of Clouds (Where to Camp and Side Trip)” →

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MT. MAGO (Updated 2019): One of the Easiest Hike and Camp Destinations in Northern Cebu With A Glimpse of Sea of Clouds

 

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