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Great Sta. Cruz Island: 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…
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Travel Guide to Basilan Province: Mindanao’s Hidden Treasure
Here’s a travel guide to the province of Basilan including a sample 2-day itinerary. Before we proceed, let me tell you that this is one of the most difficult pieces I’ve written. Not because I…
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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.…
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Day Trip to Basilan: Malamawi Island and Lampinigan Island
Here’s our day trip to Isabela City, Basilan. We visited Lampinigan Island (an underrated island less than an hour away from Isabela Port) and the famous Malamawi White Beach Resort. Before I go on, let…
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Island hopping in Sulu: Uncovering the Beauty of Panglima Tahil
One of the things you shouldn’t miss when visiting Sulu is island hopping. This province is home to several pristine islands which are perfect for beach lovers! We spent our first day in Sulu on…
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Travel Guide to Sulu Province + 2 Days Itinerary
I said it before and I’ll say it again: Mindanao has the best nature attractions in the country. This is evident in Sulu, a province filled with beautiful islands and white-sand shores that will easily…
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10 BEST Filipino comfort food during rainy season
If there’s anything that all Filipinos can agree on, it’s that we love to eat. This is especially true during the rainy season when we can enjoy a warm bowl of our favorite comfort food…
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Lamitan City Day Trip (Basilan): Travel Guide and Itinerary
A visit to Basilan province wouldn’t be complete without dropping by its capital: Lamitan City. Lamitan City is the home base of the Yakan tribe. The Tausugs and Chavacanos also live here. There are a…
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Island hopping in Tawi-Tawi: Exploring the Country’s Longest Sandbar
One of the things I was looking forward to my visit in Tawi-Tawi is setting foot in Panampangan Island, which features the longest sandbar in the Philippines. My backpacker friends who’d already been here tell…
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Tawi-Tawi: DIY Travel Guide + 3 Days Itinerary
I visited the province of Tawi-Tawi as part of our ZamBaSulTa trip. Prior to this, I didn’t really know what to expect. All I know is that it’s “far flung”. That saying, my experience here…
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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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