“The secret to success,” Mark Twain once said, “is making your vacation your vocation.” I would say that one could also make one’s vocation one’s vacation.
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IMG 8657 April 05, 2021 The town of Badian is considered a tourism giant in the southern part of Cebu. If you want to chase waterfalls or go canyoneering, there’s the famous Kawasan Falls; if you want to bask in the sun and get a tan, Lambug Beach is the place to be; and if you prefer the mountains, there’s the Badian Highlands.
Along with the never-ending list of beautiful destinations in Badian is a well-kept and well-preserved paradise that even some Cebuanos are not familiar with yet even though it has been around for decades now.
Located in Zaragosa Island, overlooking the Badian Highlands, is a nirvana of wellness and tranquility in the name of Badian Island Wellness Resort. A three-hour land trip from the city and a 10-minute speed boat ride from a private dock are what it takes to get to this eight-hectare paradise.
Despite these struggles, the beauty queen said that she was still happy to study and do her school work. Now that she has found success, she wants to fulfill her promise of giving back to others currently facing difficulties while pursuing their studies. As your Ambassador for Education, my goal is to go to different schools all over the country and offer any help we can give, she said. Rabiya delivered over 150 pairs of slippers and educational materials to Zaragosa Integrated School in Badian Island, a province two to three hours away from Cebu City. I want to share my story to those children who are experiencing the same hardships. I want to inspire and motivate them to achieve greater things in their lives, she said.