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DIY Guide to Maligcong Rice Terraces and Mount Kupapey (Kofafey)
If you ask me, Maligcong is one of the most underrated places in the Philippines. Hali and I went here back in 2017 to visit Maligcong Rice Terraces and Mount Kupapey (also known as Mount…
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Malapascua Island: DIY Guide + 3 Days Itinerary
Like Moalboal, Malapascua Island is known as a diving destination. It’s best known for Monad Shoal, a dive spot near the island where you can see thresher sharks up close. That saying, there are other…
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Guide to Moalboal (Cebu): Sardine Run, Island Hopping, and Diving
Just as Badian is famous for its canyoneering adventure, Moalboal (pronounced as mwal-bwal) is known primarily for its sardine run activity. Right off the shore of Panagsama Beach, you can snorkel to see groups of…
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Lambayok Festival in San Juan, Batangas
One of the things we Filipinos can be proud of are the festivals in the country. Each one is celebrated with colorful banderitas, street parades and sumptuous feasts. Recently, I was invited to witness the…
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Bantayan Island (Cebu): Beach Bummer’s Guide + 3 Days Itinerary
If there’s one thing Bantayan Island is famous for, it’s white-sand beaches. People visit here so they can experience the best tropical experience in the province of Cebu. In return, Bantayan Island has something to…
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Day Trip to Moalboal and Kawasan Falls in Cebu
My friend Joemar (Lakwatserong Irigenyo) and I had a whole free day before heading to Bantayan Island and Malapascua Island, so we looked for possible day trips from Cebu City. I’d always wanted to go…
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13 Local Tips for Visiting New York for the First Time
New York City is unarguably one of the best cities to visit in the USA. It’s filled with people of all races, different cultures and cuisines, historical architecture, parks and bridges. There’s so many places…
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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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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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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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