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Sea Cocoon Hotel: The Best Mid-scale Hotel in El Nido

Looking for an accommodation in El Nido, Palawan? Then you have come to the right place! Check out this review of Sea Cocoon Hotel, the best mid-scale hotel in El Nido. Last November, I had the pleasure of catching a “bug” while traveling in Palawan. On our way to El Nido from Puerto Prinsesa, I […]

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Pottery Class: Unique Experience in Tiwi, Albay

I recently had the pleasure of taking a pottery class while I was travelling in Bicol. From learning about the type of clay to making my own masterpiece, this was a unique experience that I cannot recommend enough. Let me give you a glimpse into the pottery class in PhilCeramics and what you can expect […]

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Weavers of Buhi, Camarines Sur

Last week, I got to visit another Filipino weaving community. They are the weavers of Buhi in Camarines, Sur, of which very little is heard from in Manila. They are one of the beneficiaries of the recent “Marketing Enhancement Sustainable Community-Based Tourism Workshop” by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB). Read on to know more about […]

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Ulot River: Torpedo Boat Extreme Ride in Paranas, Samar

Ulot River is the longest river in Samar nestled within the Samar Island Natural Park (SINP). It not only boasts incredible biodiversity but it is also well-known for exciting water adventure. Located in Paranas, just two-hour drive away from Tacloban City, the river offers extreme downstream and upstream river boating adventure called TORPEDO Extreme Boat […]

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Food Philippines

Costales Nature Farms: Agri-Tourism in Laguna

My friends know I’m a beach lover, so farm tours never really made it to my bucketlist. I quite honestly didn’t know what to expect, and I hate to admit that the only thing that really came into my mind upon hearing about Costales Nature Farms was chickens and pigs. I was completely wrong. A […]

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Bojo River Cruise: Sustainable Tourism in Aloguinsan, Cebu

Just 2 hours away from the bustling city of Cebu, lies a sleepy and tiny coastal town of Aloguinsan. Located in southwestern Cebu, this beautiful town is considered as one of the best eco-tourism destinations in the province. In fact, its prime attraction, the Bojo River Cruise, also known as Aloguinsan River Eco-Cultural Tour, was […]