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Step-off the grid in Nagsasa Cove Zambales, a rough-hewn cove where crystal-clear waters, mist-filled mountains and jungles beckon the wild at heart.  I’ve often wondered what it looks like.  I’ve visited its more famous neighbor – Anawangin Cove, but I’ve never set foot yet in Nagsasa beach, until recently.  And it’s worth the wait…the swirling […]

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Itching for Instagram-worthy cave pools, powdery white sand lapped by cerulean water? Pack your swimwear and delve into Anda Bohol! Sitting blissfully on the eastern side of the island, Anda has some of the best beaches in Bohol. Momentarily forget the bustling city life, rather travel to Anda to explore and relax, to adapt to the […]

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Against the unbounded sky, over the unfathomable denim blue ocean, the last light of the day surrendered.  The stars started to surface and the sky dramatically turned into rosy pink and tangerine. I was in Maniwaya Island, a small, palm-fringed island off the coast of Marinduque that  made its mark as an ideal weekend getaway […]

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One of the pleasures of Marinduque is that most parts of the island is still untainted by mass tourism.  While the heart of the Philippines is widely known for Moriones Festival and the islands off its coast, the hidden caves dappled around the mainland are some of the best that you will find in the […]

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The unassuming province of Siquijor has rose to fame in recent years. This largely uncharted region is oozing with pristine beaches  and gorgeous diving spots.  It is comprised of towns with idyllic coastal charm.  Here’s a travel guide blog to help you plan your trip to the Island of Fire – Siquijor.     SIQUIJOR ISLAND PRE-TRIP […]

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Osaka, Japan is a testament that not all places with millions of residents is chaotic and lawless.   This lively city is blessed with dumbfounding infrastructures, well-edited shops, stylish hostels and astonishingly spotless streets! Adding up to its allure are the utterly helpful and disciplined Japanese.  Here’s a travel guide blog to help you plan your trip to Osaka.   […]

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With its warm sun, cool sea breezes, sandy and pebble beaches, excellent surf, hipster restaurants, grape farms and beautiful waterfalls, it is no wonder that La Union is one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines.  La Union, or Elyu as what millennials like to call it, is a famous weekend-get away because of […]

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Suwa, Nagano is an underrated beauty. This is a place with a history and mythology just as dramatic as its scenery.  I felt the change of pace as soon as I arrived here. Suwa has this tranquil atmosphere, the city is brimming with temples, forest-fringed mountains, and a massive lake in the heart of the […]

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While Buddha was born in India (which is now southern Nepal) in 563 BC, he traveled extensively, spreading his teachings to his disciples. His life stories and teachings having influenced millions of people in Asia, including Japan. Enshrined in Zenkoji Temple in Nagano, Japan is the first Buddha image that arrived in the country, a […]

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