Where do broken souls go? To the place where they can find peace and clarity.
Admit it. We all need a moment to breath in and out of the exhausting fast-paced city life. Whether or not we enjoy our 9-5 job or your 3 hours class, if you’re in college, we all need a specific week in a year to recharge and re-evaluate ourselves.
Happiness is all about finding the inner peace within us. Take a look at these five ideal and breath-taking places in the Philippines where you can go for a day or a week of soul-searching.
Caleruega, Tagaytay
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“Closer to nature. Closer to God.” Caleruega is not only a perfect place for retreats and a popular place for wedding events but also an ideal place for a quick weekend getaway outside the metro. The serenity of the place is enough to help you clear your mind and have some time to sit and talk to God without any distraction. Caleruega is located at Nasugbu, Batangas, a 2-3 hour drive from Manila.
Mount Pulag, Bokod Benguet
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Sounds familiar? Yes, this is where the broken hearts go according to the famous indie movie entitled ‘That Thing Called Tadhana’. Well, the movie is not lying at all. Mount Pulag in Sagada is a perfect place to find clarity along with the sea of clouds at the top of the mountain. Mt. Pulag is located at Bokod, Benguet.
Sundang Island
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Want to be in an island with no one but yourself? Sundang Island is the perfect place for you and it’s only a 3-hour drive in the metro. It is a small secluded island in the lake of Sierra Madre that you can rent and stay at. The island itself is accessible via a ten-minute boat ride from the road located at Barangay Lumot, Cavinti, Laguna.
Siargao Island
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If the beach and the waves are your comfort zone, Siargao is the perfect place for you to rejuvenate yourself. Siargao is best known as the Surfing Capital of the Philippines but aside from surfing, the place has also lots to offer. The tranquility of the island is enough to de-clutter your mind and find the inner peace you are looking for. Siargao Island is located in the province of Surigao Del Norte.
Batanes Island
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If you wanna go somewhere far away without living the country, Batanes Island is the ideal getaway place for you. It is almost close to Taiwan with breath-taking landscapes to see. The simple living of the community and the calmness of the place is enough for you to enjoy life to the fullest.
De-clutter your mind, reconnect with yourself. We all deserve to have some time for ourselves. Whether it’s near the metro or somewhere else, always remember to pause, take a deep breath and enjoy the work-life blend.
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