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Philippines

Sta. Cruz Island: Pink Sand Beach of Zamboanga City

As a beach lover living in the Philippines, there is always a beach I could go to all-year-round. This tropical country I call home boasts not only white sand beaches but also coasts with cream, brown, golden yellow, gray, black, and even pink beaches! Last year, I was lucky to finally set foot in Sta. […]

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Food Philippines

Blaan People: Cultural Immersion in South Cotabato

A trip to SOCCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City) has been on my bucket list. When presented with the opportunity to travel to one of the most off-the-beaten-path places in Southern Mindanao, I jumped at the chance, not only to fulfill a lifelong dream, but also to learn about the […]

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Philippines

Lake Sebu and the T’boli Dream Weavers

Lake Sebu was the last stop of our visit to South Cotabato for the Sustainable Community-Based Tourism Recognition (SCBTR). It is a tourism initiative by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DoT). Together with TPB and sustainable tourism assessors, we set out to Lake Sebu to get to […]

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Asia Japan

Japan WiFi Buddy: How to Stay Connected in Japan

A quick search of “The Best Pocket WiFi device in Japan” on Google led me to Japan WiFi Buddy, one of the leading pocket WiFi rental providers in Japan.  When I was planning my 16-day trip to Japan, the first thing that came to my mind was how can I stay connected anywhere and anytime. […]

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Philippines Travel Guide

Basilan Travel Guide for First Time Visitors (2025)

Are you planning a trip to Basilan but don’t know where to start? Here’s my Basilan Travel Guide with a sample Basilan Itinerary. With this, I hope to inspire you to discover Basilan’s heritage – HABI (weave), HILOM (wellness) and HALAL (cuisine). Basilan is often portrayed in the media as a war-stricken place that only […]

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Philippines Travel Guide

Coron Itinerary For First Time Visitors (2025)

Are you planning a trip to Coron, Palawan in the Philippines? Then you have come to the right place! I created this Coron Itinerary for first time visitors to make things a little easier for you. I know how travel planning can be a daunting, so I truly hope you find this helpful. Feel free […]