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Conquering Mt. Pulag, Playground of the Gods

August 7, 2015 13 Comments
Mt. Pulag Benguet

Four hours of trekking. Slips and slides. Shortness of breath as you go upward the slope. Chilly breeze touching your cheeks as you repeatedly ask yourself why you’re doing this. All of this, you’ll forget as soon as you reach Mount Pulag’s peak and take in the beautiful, glorious view.

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The Road to Mt. Pulag: a Pre-Climb Adventure

August 4, 2015 7 Comments
Jangjang Bridge Benguet

The road to Pulag is an adventure on its own. In just 12 hours since meeting the new guys, we’ve managed to bond over food, top-loading, bridge crossing, and tons of photo ops. But we have yet to see the best part.

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Ro-Ro Row Your Boat: The Ro-Ro Experience

July 23, 2015 1 Comment
RoRo Ferry Mindoro

Ro-Ro stands for roll-on, roll-off. Wheeled cargo such as buses, cars, trucks — land vehicles that cannot cross seas and oceans — are driven on and off the ferries/ships on their own wheels in a ramp. If you’re traveling to provinces and want to bring your car, Ro-Ro ferries are the way to go.

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Ten Things I Learned From Traveling

July 18, 2015 No Comments
Puerto Galera travel

Whatever your reason for traveling is, you’ll end learning a thing or two about yourself, your country, your destination, and the people around you.

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History, Culture, Nature and Adventure in Cebu Part 2

July 15, 2015 5 Comments
Taoist Temple Cebu

Cebu has a lot to offer, whether you’re into culture, nature, or adventure.

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Sun, Sand, and Storm at Cagbalete Island

July 11, 2015 3 Comments
Cagbalete Mauban Quezon

Cagbalete is a true beauty. And it’s just a few hours away from Manila. Whether you’re looking for solace or a quick escape from the metro, this island is worth a visit. 🙂

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Suman Up For Grabs: Hagisan Festival in Tayabas, Quezon

July 7, 2015 3 Comments
Hagisan ng Suman Festival

Besides the famous colorful Pahiyas, the rest of Quezon celebrates different festivals in honor of San Isidro de Labrador every May 15. Tayabas City’s Hagisan ng Suman Festival shows you the fun and wild side of the province.

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The Most Colorful of Them All: Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon

July 4, 2015 11 Comments
Pahiyas Festival Lucban Quezon

Pahiyas Festival is truly a joy to experience, especially at night. It showcased so much creativity, artistry and resourcefulness from Lucbanons and proved once more that the Philippines is a prime travel destination worthy of a visit.

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History, Culture, Nature and Adventure in Cebu Part 1

May 27, 2015 8 Comments
Cebu City

Here are spots I recommend to travelers who are interested in learning more about Cebu’s history.

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Coming Back With Friends: My Banaue – Sagada – Baguio 2015 Recap Part 3

May 13, 2015 5 Comments
Sagada

I’m pretty sure that I ended up getting more than what I expected from this trip. No, I did not find my tadhana, but I did find my soul mates. I left with strangers and came back with friends.

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Joy is a writer and digital marketer from the Philippines. Traveling and writing about her travels are two things that excite her most. Her days are usually spent drinking coffee, daydreaming about future travels, fangirling, and lurking on Twitter.

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