Tag: Sustainable Tourism

Welcome to my Sustainable Tourism Page! Here, you’ll find a collection of posts that showcase the beauty of sustainable tourism:

  1. Sustainable Community-Based Tourism in the Philippines: Dive into inspiring stories of local communities in the Philippines that have embraced sustainable practices to welcome travelers. Discover how their efforts have not only preserved their environment but also empowered their people.
  2. Sustainable Accommodations: Discover a variety of eco-friendly lodging options that prioritize sustainability. From green hotels to eco-lodges and community-run guesthouses, learn how these accommodations implement environmentally responsible practices to reduce their impact and support local communities.
  3. Eco-Friendly Packing Guide: Learn how to pack light and smart for your trips, minimizing your ecological footprint while on the go.
  4. Responsible Wildlife Encounters: Explore the world of ethical animal tourism, where you can engage with wildlife in a manner that promotes their well-being and conservation.
  5. Mindful Travel Tips: Find practical advice on how to be a conscious traveler, from supporting local businesses to reducing plastic waste and choosing eco-friendly accommodations.

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Philippines

Lake Sebu and the T’boli Dream Weavers

lotus flower on Lake Sebu

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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Philippines Travel Guide

Basilan Travel Guide for First Time Visitors (2025)

a woman weaving a fabric

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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Bucket List Philippines

Pawikan Hatchlings make their way to the Ocean in Bataan

pawikan hatchlings

Many people associate Bataan, a province in Central Luzon, with the infamous Death March of World War II. My first visit to Bataan was during my fourth year of high school. My classmates and I traveled there to film a documentary. Last year, I returned for our company’s team-building event in Morong, Bataan. Despite these […]

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Philippines

Club Agutaya in San Vicente, Palawan

Club Agutaya Pool

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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Food Philippines

T’boli People: Homestay and Cultural Immersion at T’boli Town

Nestled in the mountains of South Cotabato is T’boli Town, a 1st class municipality named after the indigenous people themselves, the T’boli People. Most T’boli live around Lake Sebu, though there are other T’boli communities in other municipalities of South Cotabato as well. The T’boli predate the Spanish colonial time, and their way of life […]

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Philippines

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 […]