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Philippines Travel Guide

Siargao Travel Guide with Itinerary and Budget (2024)

Planning to visit Siargao? Here’s a detailed Siargao Travel Guide with budget tips, places to visit, accommodation recommendations, and more. Here you will find my 5D4N Siargao itinerary, which I think is perfect for first-time visitors. I also included another itinerary featuring Hinatuan, the home of the Enchanted River, and Bislig, home to Tinuy-an Falls, […]

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Travel Guide Turkey

Pamukkale Itinerary: 1-day Self-Guided Tour

One of the main reasons I headed to Turkey was to visit Pamukkale, a small town renowned for its mineral-rich thermal waters cascading down gleaming white calcite travertines. Seeing it on Instagram, I couldn’t believe such a stunning and historic attraction still exists today. When I finally saw it in person, it exceeded all my […]

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Europe Travel Guide

How to Apply for a Schengen Visa in the Philippines (2024)

I have just returned from a month-long trip to the Nordics, and it was everything I hoped for and more. Since I have been sharing my journey on social media, I received several questions about how to apply for a Schengen visa in the Philippines. In this post, I will share everything I know, including […]

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Travel Guide Turkey

Ephesus Itinerary: Self-Guided Tour from Selcuk (2024)

My journey to Ephesus, an ancient city in Turkey, was truly a trip of a lifetime. It marked my first long-haul flight—over 30 hours from the Philippines—and required many leaps of faith to make it happen. When I finally set foot in this dream destination, I was overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude. It was an […]

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Asia Japan Travel Guide

9 days in Japan Itinerary (via Nagoya)

If you are traveling to Japan via Nagoya, where would you go? If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all the options, then I hope this 9 days in Japan itinerary will help you plan your trip. This guide focuses on Shirakawa-go, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Nagoya, and can be extended to Hiroshima, Himeji and Kobe […]

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Bucket List Philippines Travel Guide

Mt. Pulag: The Ultimate Guide for First Timers (2024)

Mt. Pulag stands as the third highest peak in the Philippines, soaring to 2,928 meters above sea level. This majestic mountain features sea of clouds, vast grasslands, enchanting mossy and pine forests, and serene dwarf bamboo-covered slopes. In response to the ecotourism concerns due to continued influx of visitors, rules for climbing Mt. Pulag changed […]