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Balabac, Palawan Ultimate DIY Travel Guide 2025 (Itinerary + Budget)
My emotions started to well up at the sight of the island but extreme happiness took over. My insides fluttered with joy – ah, euphoria. I drowned into a whirlpool of words. A million drifted through my open mind but none escaped from my very mouth. My lips turned into an upward curve instead that only God knows how long it was like that. I was just staring, lost in the reverie – grateful for the moment, amazed by the incomparably pure and unspoiled beauty. So this is Balabac. How mornings are like in Onuk Island I hankered to run barefoot and feel the fine sand on my feet, the…
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Maragondon Fish Sanctuary 2025 DIY Travel Guide
I have been to Maragondon Fish Sanctuary twice and I can say that it would always be one of those places where I’d run to shall I crave for a breath of fresh air. The daybreak scene, the vast blue cradling the islands and islets, the stark outline of a proud mountain from a different region, the unpredictable harmony of the waves crashing into gigantic volcanic rocks and boulders at the shore, a stunning golden sunset melting into a star-sprinkled night sky – these are all enough to heal my emotionally and mentally-loaded being. While a lot may not see it the way I do, my intention for going there…
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ISABELA PROVINCE TRAVEL GUIDE 2025
Seated at the plains amidst the seemingly unending ranges of the north, Isabela province is actually a home to a lot of off-the-beaten path destinations in the country. With great efforts and a desire to introduce its hidden gems to the world, roads and trails have been started and opened to make these attractions accessible. Apart from the undiscovered natural wonders in its outskirts, the province also boasts a lot of historical, religious and cultural heritages that interestingly tell stories from the past that would make you know and understand Isabela even more. About Isabela Isabela province is situated at the northwest side of mainland Luzon belonging to the second…
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Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Coron this 2025
The province of Palawan in the Philippines has been globally recognized by International travel magazines such as Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure as among the best islands in the world. Even those who visited the place from all over the world could attest to that. The town is undeniably promising and captivating even from a top of the mountain to the deepest of the sea which is actually the very reason why you should set your foot into it! To specifically name some, here are the top reasons why you should visit Coron, Palawan in the Philippines. Pristine Beaches Since most of the islands do not accommodate tourists…
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Landingan Viewpoint, Nagtipunan, Quirino Province DIY Travel Guide 2025
We braved a long drive leaving the city behind with the holiday rush all around and headed to the off the beaten path in North Luzon. From the concrete jungles with the twinkling city lights at a distance, our views gradually shifted to a pitch black sky melting into a breathtaking shades of blue turning to pink and orange, the rays of the golden sun shining on the vast verdant plains and what seemed like a never ending hills of the landlocked province, Quirino. The drive was truly a feast for the eyes. We stole ourselves from this beauty for a quick shallow slumber just to rest our minds and…
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Mt. Pinatubo Day Trip Experience: What to Expect
My seemingly unending proverbial list of places in the Philippines to see before I die include hiking into volcanoes. It started when we went on a hike in Taal volcano, an active one that erupted just this 2020 (now closed) and told myself I should venture more into such. It’s more than just the thrill of being at the edge of a volcano’s caldera. As a true sucker for earth sciences and adventure, the awe-striking scene that the nature has formed and the fun in getting there got me drawn into it. Since then, I have set my eyes and intentions into meeting Mt. Pinatubo. So, if you’re also looking…
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2024 EL NIDO PALAWAN DIY TRAVEL GUIDE
I was welcomed by an extremely stunning sunset the moment I set foot in El Nido Palawan for the first time. The sky gradually turned into a gorgeous pastel palette. A few settled at the beach, too – in awe of the evenfall hues reflecting into the ocean creating an entirely calming mood. The restaurants ashore started to be filled with people who are tired and famished from exploring the best of the islands. I could hear distant chatters and merry laughter. The small waves softly crashed into the shore – a great music to my ear. I took it as El Nido’s way of telling me that I might…
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North Batan Tour in Batanes: What to Expect
I remember myself being giddy and restless on my seat as I look outside the window admiring the view I’ve been coveting to witness with my own eyes for years. Our plane started the descent and the hefty clouds parted revealing a vast, rugged verdant landscape with long and winding pavements on the edge. I was mouthing prayers of gratitude as we safely landed with a fair weather in the island. It took me some time and pinching before I could even believe myself that I was there. It was only when we were there on top of the iconic Basco lighthouse waiting for sunset to conclude our North Batan…
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What You Should Know about Getting a Tattoo in Buscalan Village
The year was 2018 and you’re a young adult with a tattoo-free skin from head to toe. You woke up to a dark blue sky melting into warm colors of sunrise; on your last day in the peaceful village of Buscalan. You were about to pack your things when it just hit you: I won’t leave this beautiful place without a tattoo. Fearlessly, you got your first tattoo and the next thing you know, a living legend, the master tattooist is hand tapping her three-dot signature on your waist. If you’re thinking of not missing out on getting inked by the living legend too; hence, getting a tattoo in Buscalan…
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Top Places to Visit in Samal Island, Davao del Norte 2024
Samal island is brimming with natural marvels ranging from its highest peak, magnificent waterfalls, eco-tourism attractions and sanctuaries, diverse array of marine life and more. It promises an ideal retreat and a peaceful respite from the bustle of the nearby city. If you desire to experience what this tropical island has to offer, here are the top places to visit in Samal Island, Davao del Norte this 2023! Places to Visit in Samal Island During an Inland Tour Kaputian Beach Majority of the breathtaking inland beaches on Samal Island are situated adjacent to beach resorts. Although certain beaches may be exclusive and costly, there are also a few options that…
