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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 […]

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Freediving in Batangas: My Introductory Course in the Philippines

I first learned about freediving when I watched a video of a Bajau spearfisherman, a member of the nomadic tribe living in the waters of southern Philippines as well as parts of Indonesia and Malaysia. In the video, he stayed underwater for over five minutes, diving to depths of around 30 feet to hunt for […]

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Where to Stay in London for First Time Visitors

As a first-time visitor in London, I wanted to stay near the top tourist attractions in the city. However, this would usually mean that I need to pay more for accommodation. Good thing, my online search of “where to stay in London” and “cheap hostels in London” led me to Astor Victoria Hostel. If you’re […]

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Philippines

Club Agutaya in San Vicente, Palawan

San Vicente is an up-and-coming tourism hotspot in Palawan. Some people consider it as the next Boracay because of its 14.7 kilometer Long Beach, declared by local tourism officers as the “longest white beach in the Philippines.” Although there were increased tourism-related developments, San Vicente still has that remote and laid-back vibe. If you want […]

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Philippines

Valleypoint Campsite: Glamping Above Sea of Clouds

It’s that time of year again when the cold spell hits the northern Philippines. During this season, you have two great options: explore the city of Baguio or camp in the mountains of Benguet. You can actually do both, just like my friends and I did a few weeks ago. Thankfully, I discovered Valleypoint Campsite […]