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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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”....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...