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Bauan, Batangas: Home of Jack Fishes
Our lives become meaningful whenever we try something new. This is something that I realized recently — even if we’re doing the same routine every day, we should give space to new experiences, new sights,…
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Lilom Resort: A Homey Beachfront Resort in Anilao
I think we’ve just found our most favorite resort just yet. To be honest, there’s a part of me that wants to gatekeep it because it has limited accommodations (only seven rooms!), but can a…
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Summer Cruise Diving Resort: Snorkeling and Freediving Haven in Batangas
I’m back to one of my first loves — the ocean! Before the pandemic, we would go to different spots in the Philippines to swim and snorkel. Summer Cruise Diving Resort is a place that…
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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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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,…
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Apo Reef and Pandan Island (Sablayan, Mindoro): Travel Guide + 3 Days Itinerary
At the beginning of this year, my friend Peng invited me for a DIY trip to Apo Reef and Pandan Island in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. I’ve always wanted to go to Apo Reef but never…
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Freediving Lesson in Batangas (A Non-Swimmer’s Experience)
I didn’t know how to swim. There, I said it. My travel friends will beg to disagree, and sometimes I even describe myself as a decent swimmer. However, even though I can float and swim…