Category: Philippines
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How to be Successful on Island Hopping Tours in the Philippines
The Philippines is made up of over 7,000 islands and a great way to see many of the smaller ones is to join various Island Hopping Tours. However, there are plenty of dos and don’t while on these trips so here is my guide to having the best Island Hopping tour days ever! DOs DO…
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The Ultimate Philippines Bucket List!
Visiting the Philippines and don’t even know where to begin planning? Below is the ULTIMATE bucket list to make the most of your time on the islands! 5. Visit the Mall of Asia in Manila 6. Surf on Siargao 7. Zipline between two islands 8. Visit the Chocolate Hills of Bohol (or hike a dupe…
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2 Days in Cebu City
Cebu City is the capital of the Cebu Province. It is the core city of the second largest metropolitan area in the Philippines, only smaller than the Manila metro area. It has always been an important location for trade and is the main domestic shipping port of the Philippines. The city is often described negatively…
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Things to do in Moalboal
Moalboal is a small tourist town on Cebu that is extremely popular for diving and snorkeling off of its coast. The area is a known sanctuary for both sea turtles and sardines and is a good jumping off point for more inland activities. Get in the Water! As a diving hub, this is extremely obvious!…
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The TRUTH about the Oslob Whale Shark Experience
When you travel to Cebu, EVERYONE will ask if you’re going to do the Whale Shark Experience in Oslob. It feels like the thing to do on Cebu and people come from everywhere just to do it. Of course, it makes sense. Whale sharks are amazing creatures so who wouldn’t want to swim next to…
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What to do in El Nido
El Nido is a popular backpacking town on Palawan Island. The central part of town is a classic tourist street with tons of restaurants and shops but you can also head outside of El Nido for some amazing day trips. Explore the Town! Just wandering the streets is the perfect way to explore. C. Hama…
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Spend 3 Days Sailing Around the Philippines!
While in the Philippines, I took a 3 day – 2 night boat trip from Coron to El Nido through the company Buhay Isla for $285 USD. There are various tour companies, but they are all very similar and this is one of the cheaper ones. I 1000% recommend this experience! Below I will describe…
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