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Top 30 Favorite Spots in the Philippines: 17.Panglao Island
Among the many spots I love in Bohol is this amazing island that's home to some of the best beaches in the country -- Panglao Island. Located southwest of the island of Bohol and east of Cebu, and...
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Top 30 Favorite Spots in the Philippines: 18. Sagada
Sagadais on my list of must-revisit places after my 80 Before 30 challenge. It's one of those places that has a great recall and repeat value not only because I've had an incredible time when I went...
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Top 30 Favorite Spots in the Philippines: 19.Anawangin and Nagsasa Coves
The summer breeze is blowing somewhere near and the summer sunshine is already making its presence felt. For many of us, the beach season comes right after the mad holiday season, and some of us are...
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Top 30 Favorite Spots in the Philippines: 20. Dapitan City
It only took a day for me to fall in love with this dreamy and historic city in Zamboanga del Norte. Also called the Shrine City of the Philippines, Dapitan needs no further introduction to many of us...
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2013 In Review: My Best Travel Year
Before moving forward to the new year, allow me to look back at and honor all the amazing travels I had for 2013.What a year that was: 1 year. 12 months. 28 cities. 54 provinces. Two biggest...
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Top 30 Favorite Spots in the Philippines: 21. Ilocos Norte
Bangui windmills, Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, Paoay Church or Church of Saint Augustine (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), Pagudpud beaches, Patapat Viaduct, St. William Cathedral (a National Cultural...
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Top 30 Favorite Spots in the Philippines: 22. Manila
Noisy, crowded, and with a tiny respectable breathing space, I find something oddly cathartic living in this city with million other people. This place throbs with human spirit -- in the busy metroway,...
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Top 30 Favorite Spots in the Philippines: 23. The Waterfalls in Iligan City
One of the things I like best about backpacking Pilipinas is the chance to fulfill some of my childhood wishes. I remember how in grade school, I spent a good deal of time imagining myself trekking the...
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Top 30 Favorite Spots in the Philippines: 24. Tawi-Tawi
Tawi-Tawi, the southernmost province of the Philippines, was a revelation to me. A remote province that is often portrayed negatively in media for violence and kidnapping, Tawi-Tawi isn't exactly the...
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Vote for Backpacking Pilipinas!
Hello Backpacking Pilipinas friends,I have some very exciting news for you!This blog backpackingpilipinas.com is one of the finalists for the Skyscanner Philippines Travel Blog Awards. What a pleasant...
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Top 30 Favorite Spots in the Philippines: 25. Sorsogon
There are a lot of reasons why you should choose Sorsogon as your next travel destination -- the gentle whale sharks of Donsol,the surfing spots in Gubat, boating at Bulusan Lake, a trek to Mt....
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Top 30 Favorite Spots in the Philippines: 26. Camiguin
Completing my 80Before30 Challenge tore down a lot of my personal biases against traveling in Mindanao -- the threats and dangers of exploring the southern region specially for a solo backpacking...
View ArticleFrom the Philippines to the World:Thank You, Salamat!
On November 8, 2013, an exceptionally catastrophic typhoon ravaged the southern part of the Philippines. Known internationally as Haiyan and locally as Yolanda, this super typhoon was extraordinarily...
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Top 30 Favorite Spots in the Philippines: 27. Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
Solo traveling to Siargao and surfing near the Cloud 9will always be two of my favorite moments in 80 Before 30. That afternoon, as I was gazing at the surf actions happening close to the iconic wooden...
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Top 30 Favorite Spots in the Philippines: 28. Cebu
Cebu has a perfect slice of everything that keeps tourists drawn in. From historical sites, heritage churches, museums, delicious food, world-class beaches, dive spots, waterfalls and mountains... it...
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Top 30 Favorite Spots in the Philippines: 29. Baguio
Much has changed in Baguio since my first visit decades ago. Back then, only street vendors and local businessmen compete among each other. Now, the retail giant SM has already invaded the city, making...
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Top 30 Favorite Spots in the Philippines: 30. El Nido
And we're down to the last spot... finally. :) So last night I thought it would be fun to ask my Facebook friends to help me find the perfect place that deserves to be on this Top 30 Favorite Spots...
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The Recap: TOP 30 Favorite Spots in the Philippines
The best part about traveling the Philippines is that it offers unlimited adventures-- not to mention that it's dirt-cheap going around here. A country with 7,107 islands will surely never run short of...
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Summer 2014 Travel Guide: 16 Best Unspoiled Philippine Beach Destinations
Summer hasn't officially kicked off yet, but the blue sky and the sun beating down hard outside are nature's way of reminding me that my favorite season is just around the corner.I love summer, but...
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Backpacking Pilipinas wins 2nd Runner Up in the Philippine Skyscanner 2014...
To be among the top 10 finalists together with some of my favorite travel bloggers was already a big surprise, so imagine how special it was for me to wake up one day to the news that I made it to the...
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