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Chiang Mai is the largest city in a mountainous region of Northern Thailand and the second major city of the country. Its Old City is still well preserved and home to numerous temples and pagodas including the ancient Wat Phra Singh built in 14th century. Unlike the capital Bangkok and the south Phuket where they… Continue reading TRAVELING CHIANG MAI, THAILAND ON A LONG WEEKEND WITH ₱25,000: BUDGET BREAKDOWN AND ITINERARY
For decades Palawan has been hailed as one of the top travel destinations in the world. Beaches in El Nido always land on top rank as one of the best in the world while the Puerto Princesa Underground River also known as Puerto Princesa Subterranean River has been well known since 1971. It places the spot… Continue reading Things To Take Note In Visiting Puerto Princesa and El Nido, Palawan Plus Travel Tips
Kaohsiung, a coastal city that used to be small fishing village where multiple aborigines live. It showcases multicultural background of settlers with rich history and colorful art culture. The city thrived in the past decades to reach its status to be the biggest maritime industry in the country then progresses to be one of top… Continue reading TRAVELING KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN WITH PHP 15,000 BUDGET ON A LONG WEEKEND: EXPENSES PLUS ITINERARY
Known as Taiwan’s Maritime Capital, Kaohsiung is the largest industrial center and a thriving international travel destination. As one of the main cities of Taiwan, it is home to the largest port, rich historic culture, nature and food trip suitable for those looking for a quick escape. With that being said here are some thoughts on… Continue reading SIX REASONS WHY KAOSHIUNG, TAIWAN SHOULD BE YOUR NEXT LONG WEEKEND GETAWAY
I received a call from an old friend living overseas. He’s visiting Cebu with his family and asked me if I am up to catch up over dinner. My eyebrows met as I am confused with his thought that Baguio and Cebu is just two hours away. LOL! I mean, it is two hours away… Continue reading HOW I TRAVELED BOHOL AND CEBU ON A LONG WEEKEND: ITINERARY PLUS BUDGET
Batok ia a hand poke tattoo using pomelo or lemon thorn as a needle and mixed charcoal soot with water in a coconut shell as an ink. The ink is mixed with blood when hand poked against the skin which creates permanent ink on the body. For people from Kalinga this body art is more… Continue reading Guide on Getting a Tattoo From Apo Whang-od, The Last Mambabatok
Buscalan is a home for the Butbut ethnic group of Kalinga. They are known as the headhunters of the Cordillera Region and this reputation is related to their culture and tradition of tattoos. Although tribal war and headhunting were already long gone, the art of Batok still continues. Batok (Whatok in Butbut dialect) is a… Continue reading THE COST OF GETTING INKED BY THE LIVING LEGEND APO WHANG-OD
When people ask me about my beach recommendations in the Philippines I always point to the beaches in the Visayas such as Cebu or Boracay. Having travelled almost all countries in the Southeast Asia, being born, raised and living in the Philippines, I am blessed to witness most of the greatest beaches I visited in… Continue reading Cabongaoan Beach Changed My Mind About Pangasinan
As the world continues to reopen for sure a lot of us are here for some travel revenge. Since we have been isolated for two years it is time to pursue those canceled flights and trips we have been saving up for. As I talked to my friends about their upcoming travel plans most of… Continue reading TRAVELING ALONE FOR THE FIRST TIME? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.
Hooh! Finally! Yes, just like what the title said, after two long years of isolation brought by travel restrictions due to Covid 19. I finally got to wear my hiking attire and carry my travel gears again. As the restriction eases in my hometown Benguet, I got an invitation from my long time friends and… Continue reading MT. PULAG: THE FIRST HIKE AFTER TWO YEARS OF ISOLATION
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