A Memorable Day at Quitinday Green Hills Eco-Park
Though sometimes called “Bicol’s Chocolate Hills”, Quitinday Green Hills offers a unique kind of charm with its uneven collection of hills and 360-degree views of lush landscapes, with Mayon Volcano…
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A Memorable Day at Quitinday Green Hills Eco-Park
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La Palmera Mountain Ridge: This Nature-Sculpted Mountain in Sultan Kudarat is Something to Behold
When someone asks whether I’m a beach or a mountain person, I’d…
Anda: A Hidden Paradise in Bohol
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Why Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao Continue to Rank Among the World’s Best Islands
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What sets Baguio apart is that its artistic language remains proudly folk. Here, beauty speaks in wood carvings, woven threads,…
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Now declared free from insurgent groups and a moderately challenging 2.5-hour walk, a hike to Bud Tumantangis, Sulu’s highest peak,…
My Solo Weekend in Dapitan: More than Rizal’s Place of Exile
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The Taste of Typhoon Season
We cherished the post-typhoon dishes as part of our cultural identity. These foods turned disaster into a kind of shared…
Found Love in a Homeless Phase
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How Catanduanes Earned Its Place Among My Favorite Philippine Destinations
Along with the warmth of its people, Catanduanes’ - also known as the Happy Island - unassuming surf culture, unhurried…
5 Easy and Accessible Mountains Near Manila
Whether you’re returning to hiking or just want a relaxed day on the trail, these mountains are doable as day…