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Philippines

I first discovered the Philippines in 2008 while living in Tokyo. Although the food pales in comparison to its neighbors, Filipino people are some of the friendliest people in all of Southeast Asia. One of the most common phrases that I heard time and time again throughout the country is: “we may be poor but we are happy” 😃

Although I have spent a lot of time in the Philippines, most of it was spent in a relationship. As such, I’ve been to a few places there a lot of times, rather than a lot of places once — so much thanks to the guest authors who helped write all the travel guides, tips, photographs and stories found below.

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Adventure...Filipino Style!

Explore Manila: Essential Things to Do for First-Time Travelers

Welcome to Metro Manila, a vibrant tapestry of history, modernity, and entertainment in the heart of the Philippines. If you ...
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Top Culinary Achievements Of 2014 + Photos & Videos

2014 has been a fun-filled and food-filled year but not one without it’s share of trials and tribulations (case in ...
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Batanes: A Photographer’s Dream Destination

Ask any Filipino what is on their bucket list and almost every one will mention visiting Batanes. Although tourism is ...
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Top 20 Exotic, Weird & Delicious Fruit in Asia

New foods and traveling go hand in hand with each other. While meat lovers and vegans will never both agree ...
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The Remote Chavayan Village, Batanes: A Trip Back In Time

The tiny village of Chavayan is located on Sabtang Island, part of the Batanes region of the Philippines and permanently ...
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Sabtang Island, Jewel of Batanes, Philippines

When visiting the Batanes island chain in the far northern reaches of the Philippines, one island in particular stands out: ...
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Photo Gallery: Beautiful Batan Island

Batan Island is the central island in the Philippines northernmost province, Batanes, and is dominated by Mount Iraya, an active ...
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The HoliDaze Travel Plans & 2014 RTW Goals

Just as 2013 went far from expected, so too is the start of my 2014. After six weeks in Jakarta ...
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Farewell 2013: My Travel Year In Photos

All last month my fellow travel bloggers were sharing their top photos and recommended gift ideas for travelers. Never one ...
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Spotlight: The Traveling Fool

Welcome once again to the show that never ends! Hello boys and girls, pleased to be speaking with you all ...
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Random Travel Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

Did you know that Europe is the only continent without a desert? Or that American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating ...
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