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Great Sta. Cruz Island: Tantalizing Pink Beach of Zamboanga City
One of the things that Zamboanga City is known for is the Great Sta. Cruz Island or Pink Beach. During its heyday, it was one of the most popular beaches in the country. Today, it remains one the best places to see in Zamboanga City. The Great Sta. Cruz Island has also been voted as…
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ZamBaSulTa Itinerary: The Great Mindanao Adventure
One of the best backpacking routes in the Philippines is ZamBaSulTa. ZamBaSulTa refers to Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi provinces. The route typically starts in Zamboanga City, which serves as the gateway to other provinces. This is a great trip because it allows you to experience the unique culture, history and food in Mindanao in…
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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 Merloquet Falls is about 2-3 hours away from the city proper. From the Zamboanga Integrated Bus Terminal, ride a north-bound…
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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 guide to Zamboanga City. Zamboanga City is also known as Asia’s Latin City, due to the fact that its local…
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Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay: An eco-tourism and bird-watching paradise
There’s a new eco-destination in Zamboanga Sibugay! Siay is a municipality in this province, about 2.5-3 hours from Zamboanga City, boasting with vast wetlands, mangrove forests and diverse wildlife. In fact, this October 2018, Siay hosted the first-ever World Migratory Bird Day in the Philippines! I was invited to be part of this celebration along…
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10 BEST Things to do in Zamboanga City
Try to visit Zamboanga City and it may become your favorite city in Mindanao, too! This beautiful & culture-rich city goes by many names, including “Asia’s Latin City”, the “Sardines Capital of the Philippines” and as per myself the most colorful city I’d been to in the Philippines. Here are the top things to do…
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Highlights and Colors of Zamboanga Hermosa Festival
A grand burst of color, life and faith — that’s the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this event, Zamboanga Hermosa Festival is a month-long celebration honoring Nuestra Senora la Virgen del Pilar (Our Lady of Pillar). It is held in Zamboanga City in the province of Zamboanga del Sur…
