Travels
a collection of detailed travel guides, hacks and stories for travelers by travelers.
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Top 11 Places to Visit in SOCCSKSARGEN (Mindanao)
We recently visited Mindanao for a backpacking trip in SOCCSKSARGEN and we were blown away by its beauty, people’s hospitality and harmony of a diverse, well-preserved culture. It also made us realize how safe it is to travel in this part of Mindanao specifically to the provinces of South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and city of General Santos; contrary to the stigma that people have about it. If you also plan to explore this part of Mindanao, here’s the top 11 places to visit in SOCCSKSARGEN that you should not miss! Check out this DIY travel guide to SOCCSKSARGEN with budget and itinerary! Asik-Asik Falls in Alamada, Cotabato Enchanting.…
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La Union’s Tangadan Falls DIY Travel Guide 2024
In my most recent visit in La Union, I made sure that I’ll make the most out of this trip seeing to it that I’ll get to experience a piece of its well-traveled towns as I didn’t get a chance to do so before. I went on a gastronomic walk in San Juan, a cultural and historical trip in San Fernando and Luna, grape picking and tasting at Bauang and an exciting trek to the famed waterfalls in San Gabriel. Among these activities, the one that I enjoyed the most is the trip to Tangadan Falls. I’ve been to this province a couple of times but the weather or my…
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2024 DIY Hulugan Falls Travel Guide (Itinerary + Budget)
I stood still, staring at it; regretful of my decision a few years back when I refused to visit it as I busy myself chasing wonders far from home. I was astonished as I gazed at the cascading waters creating a mist that made its plunge pool invisible. It was so enthrallingly high and powerful with its beauty coming right at me; blessing my senses in every way possible. This small quaint town of Luisiana is a cradle to a gem with an irresistible charm. This is Hulugan Falls. About Hulugan Falls Hulugan Falls is one of the four and the tallest of all falls in the town of Luisiana,…
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Everything that You Need to Know About Danjugan Island (2024 TRAVEL GUIDE)
Danjugan island, is situated 3 kilometers off the coast of Brgy. Bulata, Cauayan, Negros Occidental and is surrounded by a marine sanctuary. This 43-hectare island that is 1.5 kilometers long and a half kilometer wide is rich in natural wonders over and above the ocean that has long been treasured thus left untouched and away from any destructive acts. It was said that this island was bought through the green loan to save it from over-fishing. Ever since it was acquired by the PRRCFI around 1990s, fishing around the island has been strictly prohibited. Danjugan Island is Not a Resort As the management claims, Danjugan island is not a…
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2024 Travel Guide to Sipalay: A Laid-Back City in Southern Negros Occidental
It is not your typical ‘city that never sleeps’ nor the one with towering concrete buildings. It is a city where beaches are accessible, where waves that can be surfed exist and are just few minutes away from the city proper, where islets are among the major attractions, where diving sites are just around the corner and hillside resorts are a thing. This is Sipalay City – what I have dubbed as a laid-back city of Negros Occidental. Sipalay City is situated in the Southern West coast of Negros Occidental. The wonders that can be found in here gradually became known to everyone thus frequently visited despite the long drive…
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Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point for a Day
I have always dreamed about walking down the streets between whitewashed walls with blue dome roofs one day in my life in this Greek island that I don’t even have to name as everyone knows about it. I’ve fancied standing on a terrace overlooking the crystal-clear ocean with the sky melting into golden hues before me. I was manifesting all of it as I do the exact same thing in this Greek-Mediterranean-inspired hotel and resort somewhere in northern Luzon in the Philippines. Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point gave me the closest feel of one of my dream getaways but with a less significant price tag. About Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point Thunderbird…
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airasia Superapp Soars to New Heights with its Multi-Experience Features from Traveling to Shopping
Manila, 08 July 2023 – Traveling does not need to be stressful. In fact, it can now be as easy as 1-2-3, with the launch of the all-in-one application for all travel needs and always at the best value – with the airasia Superapp! The airasia Superapp is the latest online travel agency (OTA) platform that conveniently provides necessary travel services, all in one application. #ExploreYourWay with airasia Super App On July 8, the airasia Superapp launched its Explore Your Way campaign and welcomed thousands of mall-goers at SM Mall of Asia where they explored the wonders of each application’s major features such as Flights, Hotels, Transport, and Rewards. Attendees…
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A Solo Backpackers’ Travel Guide to Palawan (Coron, El Nido, Balabac, Puerto Princesa City)
Every day for 17 days, people asked me, “Why are you traveling alone?” I usually tell them that I can’t find people whom I can travel with for that long because they can’t just leave from their job or the trip might cost a fortune. I responded with those because those were the easiest answers I can give. I did not have to explain a thing because the people who asked me could understand. But deep in my heart, I know that it’s not just it. Though partly true, those were not entirely my reasons. Let me tell you, this is beyond the pictures that you see. It’s more than…
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Must Bring Items When Traveling by Sea for Days
I recently visited Coron, Palawan via 2Go Travel and it’s honestly one of the longest sea travel I’ve had. It took us about 54 hours (March 2023) before we get into our destination since the ship had to dock at the Port of Puerto Princesa City first. It was way longer compared to my trip in 2019 when I traveled to Palawan for a backpacking adventure. That may sound excruciating especially with the fact that we did not have signal nor internet the entire time. However, it turned out fun. If you’re wondering how and why, I think it’s just a matter of packing the right stuff. If you’re also…
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Ganduyan Museum: A Trip Down Sagada’s Memory Lane
If there’s one mistake every tourist visiting Sagada would be making, it is not dropping by Ganduyan Museum before going anywhere else in the town. This was my thought the moment we finished interviewing sir Lester Aben, the son of the late Christina Aben – the curator of this very museum. I’ve been to a lot of museums as a true sucker for origin, culture and history but only a few have I heard of speaking about the past as if it wasn’t distant. Perhaps because Sir Lester was more than just a museum guide – it was his ancestors, his family, the Applai tribe, his home that he was…
