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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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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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13 Things to Know Before Traveling to Japan
Japan is one of the best countries to visit in Asia. It has a colorful history, unique cultural traditions, and interesting sights. Japan attractions millions of tourists around the world each year. Today we’ll look…
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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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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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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,…
