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11 BEST Things to Do in Tawi-Tawi
I’ll dare say that Tawi-Tawi is one of the best places you can visit in Mindanao! Whether you’re staying here for 2-3 days or longer, here are the best things you can do in the…
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Trekking Bud Bongao: The Highest Peak in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi
One of my favorite activities in Tawi-Tawi is climbing Bud Bongao. This is something that everyone can do, including hikers or even casual tourists. The word “bud” means mountain, so it literally translated s to…
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Merloquet Falls: A Wonderful Day Trip from Zamboanga City
Merloquet Falls is a popular day trip from Zamboanga City. It’s located about 2 hours away from the city proper, in Barangay Sibulao, near the border of Zamboanga Sibugay. How to get to Merloquet Falls…
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Zamboanga City: DIY Guide + 3 Days Itinerary
Zamboanga City is one of the most vibrant cities in the country, with its historical architecture and colorful vintas. Personally it’s one of our favorite cities to visit in the Philippines! Here’s your ultimate travel…
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Is the Philippines Safe to Visit?
I’m a member of several backpacking groups online and one of the most common questions about the Philippines is whether it’s safe to visit. This is actually a reasonable concern since safety is a top…
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Villa Elisha: A Stunning Forest Getaway in Antipolo, Rizal
One of the things I love discovering as a traveler are nice staycations. Especially today when there’s a lot of places offering not just the promise of relaxation but also unique aesthetics and/or facilities. One…
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Sorosoro Springs Mountain Resort: Staycation and Team-building in Batangas
I’d been visiting a lot of beach resorts recently that I’d almost forgotten how wonderful it is to stay and relax up in the mountains, to enjoy the cool mountain breeze and take in breathtaking…
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Eagle Point Resort: A Must-Visit Dive Resort in Anilao, Batangas
Anilao is known for its snorkeling and diving spots. Recently, Hali and I stayed at Eagle Point Resort, one of the best dive resorts in Anilao, Batangas. Eagle Point Resort is built in 6 hectares…
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Masasa Beach (Tingloy, Batangas): DIY Guide + Itinerary
Masasa Beach in Tingloy, Batangas, is one of those places catapulted to sudden popularity thanks to social media. I remember how it had gone from a “secret” beach to one of the most visited beaches…
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13 AWESOME Waterfalls Near Manila You Should Visit
Planning a quick escape from Manila? There are several waterfalls near Manila that you can visit for a day trip or weekend trip. Most of these are located in Laguna, but other nearby provinces also…
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Getting my first ink: A Sak Yant Hah Taew tattoo from a Thai Monk
I’d always wanted to get a tattoo but until this day I hadn’t found the right design. Recently, I heard about Thai monks visiting the Philippines and offering Sak Yant tattooing so I told Hali…
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Pagkilatan: Snorkeling & Freediving Haven in Batangas
Just as the amihan season arrived, my friend Peng invited me for a snorkeling/freediving trip to Pagkilatan, Batangas. Pagkilatan is one of the best places to freedive because it’s home to a vast marine garden,…
