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Category: Luzon
Noted to be the largest among the main three islands in the Philippines, Luzon is more than just its wide land mass and home to the country’s capital, Manila. It is also a region teeming with unique cultures and traditions and tourist attractions visited by locals and foreigners alike. Discover more about the mountains of Benguet and the world-famous island of Palawan in these thoughtfully crafted travel guides for an in-dept information of my experience in each attraction and more places in Luzon.
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Taal Heritage Town on a Budget: DIY Travel Guide + Itinerary
Plan a weekend getaway from Manila to Taal Heritage Town with this DIY travel guide! From itinerary, tips to highlights, experience this underrated historical gem for under ₱3,000.
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5-Day El Nido Itinerary: Revisiting Tour A and Exploring Nacpan & Duli Beach
Planning a trip to El Nido? Here’s a handy travel guide on what to know, where to stay and where to go if you have five days in this famous Palawan destination!
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Coron in 4 Days: A Second Timer’s Travel Guide, Tips and Itinerary
Planning to travel to Coron, Palawan soon? Here’s a handy travel guide on how to go, where to stay, and must-see spots when you have four days on the island!
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Discovering Maligcong’s Gems: Hiking Mt. Kupapey, Mt. Fato and Maligcong Rice Terraces
Find out what to know and expect from Maligcong Rice Terraces and from its two beginner-friendly mountains in Bontoc, Mountain Province in this weekend excursion. Plus a side trip itinerary to Banaue and Sagada!
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A Local’s 3-Day Guide to Manila: Things to Know, Where to Go and Itinerary
Going to Manila for the first time? Here are some tips and info on what to know, where to go and things to do in the capital of the Philippines straight from a local!
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Hiking Mount Pulag for the First Time
Climbing the third highest mountain in the Philippines—what to know, expect and bring as a first timer
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Revisiting Baguio City: Mirador Hill and Camp John Hay Yellow Trail
Rediscovering Baguio City in a different perspective in Mirador Heritage and Eco Park and Camp John Hay’s Yellow Trail
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First Time Adventures in El Nido, Palawan
A detailed first-hand experience of a first time traveler in El Nido, Palawan
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Binondo Food Crawl: A Trip to Manila’s Chinatown
Food crawl in the oldest Chinatown in the world and riding the Pasig River Ferry
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Traveling to Coron, Palawan in 2021
We’ve sent ourselves to a trip to Coron for a getaway and to find out how travel works in time of a pandemic
