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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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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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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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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