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Kalanggaman Island is  shaped like a bird, reason why its name is derived from the local word “langgam”  that means bird. This sandbar off the coast of Palompon, Leyte has gained popularity in recent years, but it has long been a local secret.  Kalanggaman is hemmed in by palm-studded cream sand and lapped by swirling, turquoise sea.  It was already …

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Macau known for its glamour and glitz has a reputation for being an expensive tourist destination. But it shouldn’t be, because there’s a wealth of free hotel shuttle buses here, not to mention most tourist attractions here are free, so you can save a lot during your trip. There are also a handful of budget-friendly hotels. And unlike in Hong Kong …

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Macau, a special administrative region of China, has made its mark on the tourist map because of its glamour and an interesting mix of varied cultures thriving here harmoniously. For over 300 years, it was a Portuguese colony, reason why you’ll come across cobbled plazas, age-old churches, colonial houses, old citadels and Portuguese street names. Today, Macau beckons millions of …

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Tottori is an under-the-radar destination in Japan, about 6 hours from Tokyo and 3.5 hours from Osaka, known for Detective Conan, Tottori Sand Dunes and Sand Castle Museum, and Uradome Coast. If are flying from the Philippines or Southeast Asia, I suggest flying to Osaka instead since it is nearer and cheaper. But, if you are already in Tokyo, you …

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Uradome Coast’s rough-edge beauty is the star of Iwami town in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.  This 15 kilometres shoreline spanning from Kugami Point in the east to Mt. Shichi in the west is part of the San’in Kaigan Geopark, listed in the UNESCO Global Geopark Network.  Uradome Coast was hailed as one of the 100 Best Coastlines in Japan. It’s wave-crashed, …

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Japan has many IC Cards and passes that it can be quite confusing which one to actually buy and when to use it. To be honest, at first, I’m also quite confused. I like using an IC Card for train travel in Japan, it makes my trip a lot easier.  And passes are great too because you can save a …

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Detective Conan, also known as Case Closed, is a popular Japanese manga series in Asia and Europe. It is a brainchild of Gosho Aoyama who was born in Daiei town, now known as Hokuei town in Tottori, Japan. Interestingly, his birthplace is now transformed into Conan Town, brimming with Conan characters, from charming stone monuments to bronze statues, manholes, etc.  …

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Airfares often eat up the bulk of our travel budget and with the variation in prices, we are often hesitant to book the flight because we worry that if we buy now, the price could drop the next day or so.  Like you, I used to spend hours upon hours searching for the lowest price possible. While airlines consistently offer …

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It never occurred to me that I would fall for Vietnam.  Back then, I remember traveling here because it is pretty close to Cambodia and I only wanted to get my passport stamped. Looking back, I am not proud of it. Now Vietnam is one of my favorite countries when backpacking in Southeast Asia.  This blog though will focus more …

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CASINO PEAK is one of the newest tourist destinations in South Cebu, attracting mountaineers, day trippers, budget travelers and local tourists.  When my friend (Thanks, Darwin!) mentioned about Casino Peak and showed me the photos of the green hills reminiscent of Osmena Peak in Dalaguete and Chocolate Hills in Bohol, I was mesmerized.trip to South Cebu. I blogged this Casino …

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Applying for a visa can be nerve-racking. I remember a few years ago, an airline offered me a roundtrip ticket to Japan, but I never got to use it. The next year, another airline invited me to an all-expense paid trip to Nagoya in Japan, but I wasn’t available. I delayed my dream to travel to Japan because I was …

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Name the Philippine’s stunning beaches, and Negros Occidental province will most likely go unnoticed. Unknown to many tourists, this bountiful province is oozing with some of the most Instagram-worthy islands. Take for example Lakawon Island, an emerging destination in Cadiz that boasts of powdery cream sand and denim blue water. If you’re looking for a beach near Bacolod, this 16 …

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MALACCA (MELAKA) is one of my most visited destinations in Malaysia.  I’ve been here 5 times, yet still, I can’t get enough of this place. From narrow lanes peppered with colorful Baba-Nyonya houses to a plaza fringed by red-painted Dutch brick buildings,  grandiose temples to commanding mosques, and from hand-crafted intricate souvenirs to cafes serving taste bud-tingling local dishes, everywhere …

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The long wait is over! Filipinos/Philippine Passport Holders can now enjoy visa-free entry to Taiwan for tourism, business and visiting relatives for a duration of up to 14 days EXTENDED until JULY 31, 2019 Take note though of the requirements below. *UPDATE: VISA FREE Travel to Taiwan has been extended until July 31, 2019,  Filipinos/Philippine Passport Holders can now enjoy …

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Remnants of it glorious past loom over Florence, Italy. Everywhere I turn, there is something worth seeing. I bet even a week-long stay here is not enough to fully cover its Renaissance architectures and arts, and glorious  food and wine. That is why, honestly, I find it hard to round up the top things to do in Florence, Italy. Interestingly, …

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Undeniably, nothing can encompass nature’s magical prowess, and Manjuyod Sandbar is one perfect testament to that.  Devoid of luxury trappings, even coconut trees are nowhere in sight, Manjuyod Sandbar is like a white gem that emerges from the seafloor when the tide recedes.   Although geographically located in Manjuyod, Negros Oriental, the usual jump-off point is the municipality of Bais. …

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Nagoya is booming. Much of the buzz in Japan’s 4th largest city is due to the fact that it is home to some of the world’s biggest automobile companies such as Toyota, Mitsubishi and Honda. These companies helped shaped Nagoya’s landscape. Perhaps because of its industrial core, most tourists traveling to Japan hightail Nagoya for its more famous neighbors like …

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I started traveling wearing slippers, and for the past few years, I’ve been sporting my flipflops on the road. I like wearing women’s slippers during my trips because I find it comfortable and it doesn’t take a lot of space in my bag. My travel slippers is a huge part of my journeys, so whenever it’s time to say goodbye …

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Raw, rugged and riddled with natural attractions, Abra is on my top list of unexplored destinations in the Philippines.  While you won’t find any beaches here, its bountiful pastoral land, forest-fringed mountains, emerald-green rivers and Instagram-worthy waterfalls will make you forget its lack of sand and sea.  When I visited Abra 5 years ago, my friend and I did not …

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Lobo Batangas has long been a magnet of beach-goers as it is studded with beaches with seafloor gradually dropping for about 200 meters before a drop-off.  The sea here is oozing with corals and marine life especially in Brgy. Sawang, making it a perfect spot for snorkeling and diving, However, this Lobo Batangas Travel Guide blog will mostly cover the village …

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