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Coco del Rey: New, Pretty and Reasonably-Priced Hotel in Cebu
When people think of Moalboal, they picture its vibrant coral reefs, the thrilling sardine run, and its rustic seaside charm. As tourism bounces back after the pandemic, new spots are emerging. One of the most talked about is Coco del Rey, a newly opened boutique hotel and resort that’s quickly gaining attention—for all the right reasons. Just a few minutes from Panagsama Beach, Coco del Rey offers more than a place to stay. It’s a tropical retreat made for travelers who love calm, design, and good value. First Impressions: Aesthetic Goals Unlocked Right away, the resort feels like a reality straight out of a Pinterest board. Clean white walls, wooden accents, native details, woven lights,…
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How to Apply for a Chinese Visa for Filipinos: Complete Guide, Rates & Requirements
China has always been on my bucket list, but I never really thought about visiting it sooner—until an opportunity to visit Shenzhen came up. Excited yet slightly anxious (as a Philippine passport holder), I braced myself for what I expected to be a tedious visa application process. But to my surprise, it was way easier than I imagined! If you’re planning to visit China soon, here’s how to apply for a Chinese visa for Filipinos—step by step. From requirements to processing times, I’ve got you covered so you can get that visa hassle-free and focus on the fun part: planning your trip! Types of Chinese Visa for Filipinos The type…
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Sailing to Shenzhen from Hong Kong International Airport
I first discovered the sailing route from Hong Kong International Airport to Shenzhen when my flight from Shenzhen to Manila was unexpectedly canceled. Stranded and scrambling for options, I learned about the ferry service that connects the airport directly to Shenzhen. Instead of dealing with long border queues and multiple transfers, I took a comfortable ferry ride that turned a stressful situation into an unexpected adventure by the sea! If you also wish to explore this route between these two cities, here’s everything that you need to know. Why Travel to Shenzhen by Ferry? Choosing to sail to Shenzhen from Hong Kong International Airport offers several advantages over traditional travel…
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Dive In and Chill Out at Casalay Boutique Villas and Dive Resort
I’m not sure if it’s the rise of slow travel post-pandemic, my own aging, or it’s a natural evolution among some travelers, but I’ve noticed a shift in my travel preferences. In my early 20s, I was eager to check off every tourist attraction, chase thrills, and crash into the most affordable hostels at the end of the day. Now, my approach has changed. I find myself still exploring but a bit more inclined to relaxation on some days—savoring the comfort of a good hotel or resort bed. This slower, more intentional style feels especially right in familiar destinations like Puerto Galera. I recently returned to Puerto Galera to complete…
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What to Do After an Open Water Course?
Before the holidays, I decided to visit Siquijor and further my diving skills and knowledge through certification in both freediving and scuba diving. After years of exploring the ocean, I’ve finally decided to take a certification on scuba diving. The PADI Open Water course had several skills sets that made it both challenging and fun for me. This full entry level certification allowed me to safely dive down to 18 meters without an instructor’s supervision, learn more and set up my own diving kit or equipment, plan and log my dives, perform basic self and buddy rescue drills, navigation, use the dive computer and more. After coming home fresh from…
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Top Ilocos Norte Tourist Spots in 2025
Whether you’re a thrill seeker craving for some adrenaline pumping activities, an art enthusiast, gastronomic traveler, culture and history geek or a solivagant, Ilocos Norte surely has a place for you. You’ll be surprised with how much wonders this province in the northernmost part of the Philippines holds – be it a natural attraction or a man-made one. If you don’t know where to start with it and you’re planning to visit soon, here’s a list of the top Ilocos Norte tourist spots to frolic in! Ilocos Norte Tourist Spots Solsona-Apayao Road Solsona-Apayao road is one of the Ilocos Norte tourist spots that has been recently introduced. It is a…
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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL TRAVEL GUIDE 2025
Negros Occidental is a wide palette of great wonders of the land and the seas. It is more than just that sough-after flamboyant dance and parade at the streets of Bacolod City held annually or an architecture that tells a story of an undying love. The province lets you take a walk down the rustic and dainty streets of a city, sip a cup of its native coffee in a cafe nestled on a mountain side, chase waterfalls, dive into ship wrecks or protected marine sanctuary, explore its terrestrial natural resources, bask in the sun in its pristine beaches and god knows what other wonders Negros Occidental has that I…
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Top Mistakes to Avoid in Bali
Bali is a dream destination for me, so I took an extra care to plan for this memorable getaway. I searched for detailed travel guides, managed my budget, and crafted an itinerary literally for months! However, I realized I overlooked these common pitfalls that could have made my trip even more enjoyable and meaningful. So, even before I start my Bali travel guide series let me start with these top mistakes to avoid in Bali so you can enjoy the Playground of the Gods to the fullest! Speeding through the Tourist Attractions We often commit to this one because we can all agree, we’re not sure as to when we’ll…
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2025 Puerto Galera DIY Travel Guide (Itinerary + Budget)
Puerto Galera is not dead. While a lot and other provinces in the Philippines make its way into the list of top tourist destination in the country and in the world, this doesn’t make the other places seem less as people speak less of it. One of those in the latter sadly, is Puerto Galera. Consequently, people are missing out a lot on the wonders this town lowkey holds. If you wish to see and be amazed by these in flesh, here’s an updated Puerto Galera DIY travel guide to help you with! At the edge of the grotto in Virgin beach About Puerto Galera Puerto Galera is a Spanish…
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2025 Travel Guide to Buscalan Village, Tinglayan, Kalinga
As a Filipino national, I have always been proud and fascinated with how Philippines has very rich, diverse and unique culture. I would brave long drives and take flights and ferries from an island to another just to experience it myself. I have seen how a few ethnic groups do their rituals and how their way of lives interestingly are in documentaries and even textbooks but it’s way better to experience it with them. There’s a lot of ethnic groups that still thrive in one of the Philippines’ great divide, Luzon, and they exist in the outskirts – to the highest, farthest mountains. It is not the tradition only that…
