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24 Hours in Manila, the Philippines
So you’ve decided to travel the Philippines, which means it’s likely your first stop is Manila (duh, that’s where the international airport is). Congratulations! I can guarantee that you’re going to have a BLAST! Okay, maybe I’m a little bit biased because I was born in Manila, but regardless, it’s still a wonderful city and even if you don’t have a lot of time to explore it, there are still some gems you definitely have to check out while you’re there. By the way, if you’re planning to check out any other hotspots in the Philippines, I may or may not have written about other places, too. You can check…
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A Guide to Palawan, the Philippines for Solo Travellers
If you’re one of the lucky ones planning to check out Palawan in the Philippines, boy, have I got the guide for you. My solo trip to Palawan was definitely a memorable experience and I can guarantee you that you will always feel like you’re in paradise while you’re there. I hate long introductions, so let’s just get to the itinerary. Getting there The most famous hotspots in Palawan include El Nido, Coron, and Puerto Princesa. Unfortunately, I was unable to take a ferry to Coron since ferry services were halted due to the weather conditions, so I’m going to be focusing on my El Nido and Puerto Princesa experience.…
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Travel Destinations You Should Visit in South Luzon, the Philippines
If you follow me on Instagram, you might have noticed that I’ve spent a lot of my time in South Luzon, where my mom’s side of the family lives. If you don’t have family to visit in the Philippines, you might not need to spend as much time as I did. After some much-needed family bonding, we headed to some popular travel destinations to view the jewels of the Philippines. Taal Lake, Tagaytay Taal Lake is a freshwater lake in Batangas and it’s famous because essentially, it’s a lake within a lake. I guess you could call it a crater lake. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to hike to Taal Volcano…
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Top Attractions in Puerto Galera, the Philippines
There’s a reason why Puerto Galera is an extremely popular vacation destination for foreigners and Filipinos alike! It offers rich dive sites, powdery beaches, water sports for the adventurous tourist, and of course, live entertainment in the evenings. Read on to find out how to maximize your stay in this wonderful destination, even if you’re only staying overnight! The Basics Take in the islands on a ferry ride! First things first: Getting there. If you’re coming from Batangas City like I did, you’re going to need to take a 1-hour ferry ride to Mindoro. We took Atienza Interisland Ferries to get to Puerto Galera and Montenegro Lines to get back…
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Your Weekend Guide to Ilocos, the Philippines
The Philippines – and more specifically, Ilocos – is not only a tropical paradise for vacationers and sightseers, it’s also a premier destination for adventurers! With so many islands and attractions in the Pearl of the Orient Sea, it can be hard to figure out things you can do and places you can see, so I’m gonna break it down for you guys. You’re likely going to fly into the Philippines from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, which is in Luzon, one of the primary island groups of the archipelago. You might as well see what’s good in Luzon before flying out to other islands (more on this later). The…
