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SIX REASONS WHY KAOSHIUNG, TAIWAN SHOULD BE YOUR NEXT LONG WEEKEND GETAWAY

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

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HOW I TRAVELED BOHOL AND CEBU ON A LONG WEEKEND: ITINERARY PLUS BUDGET

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

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Guide on Getting a Tattoo From Apo Whang-od, The Last Mambabatok

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

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THE COST OF GETTING INKED BY THE LIVING LEGEND APO WHANG-OD

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

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TRAVELING ALONE FOR THE FIRST TIME? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

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.

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FROM A TRAVELER TO HOMEBODY: WHY I’M NOT TRAVELING IN 2021

Year 2021 is a brand new year and a new beginning. As we wave goodbye to 2020 A.K.A the worst year of our lives, a ray of hope welcomes us because of the creation of the new vaccine for Covid-19 virus. Although many people are skeptical about it  the others are looking forward to it… Continue reading FROM A TRAVELER TO HOMEBODY: WHY I’M NOT TRAVELING IN 2021

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MUSIC VIDEOS THAT WILL MAKE YOU WISH YOU ARE TRAVELING RIGHT NOW!

With most of us still on quarantine we can’t help but to wish to be on holiday somewhere except our house. Given the situation all we can do for now is to reminisce the old days when we used to have all the freedom to be anywhere in the world. As we wait and hope… Continue reading MUSIC VIDEOS THAT WILL MAKE YOU WISH YOU ARE TRAVELING RIGHT NOW!

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I QUIT SOCIAL MEDIA AMIDST PANDEMIC AND HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED.

Social media has been a part of most of us since its birth in 2009. With them installed in our smartphone we can easily access up-to-date information, see people’s posts and share things about our lives. It made us keep up with each other’s lives even from far distance. However with the outbreak of the… Continue reading I QUIT SOCIAL MEDIA AMIDST PANDEMIC AND HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED.