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Haunted Travels by Adaphobic
Here’s a trip that’s mysterious yet exciting. Take a look at the Diplomat Hotel in Dominican Hill, Baguio City. It was named as one of the Top Ten Most Haunted Hotels in the World by Haunted America Tours (2010). The structure was originally constructed as a seminary, which later became a shelter for refugees during World [...]
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Glorious Cascades by Eazy Traveler
Where is the highest waterfalls in the Philippines? The Aliwagwag Falls is located in the middle of a forest about 25 kilometers from Cateel, Davao Oriental. It towers at 1,110 feet and cascades to about 84 falls, making it look like stairs that come alive. It’s no wonder why “Eazy Traveler” calls it the “glorious cascades” in [...]
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Underground Cemetery by Nomadic Experiences
“Historic and somewhat creepy” is how Marky summarizes his trip to the Underground Cemetery in Nagcarlan, Laguna. He wanders off to this burial site located beneath a church, the only one of its kind in the Philippines. He records his thoughts in his “Nomadic Experiences” blog, and why this fascination about old cemeteries. The church, [...]
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Lahos Island by Pinoy Travel Freak
Isolated from Camarines Sur are a group of islands that have been gaining popularity. The Caramoan Islands may have been featured in international shows like the Survivor series, but it still remains unexploited. Lahos Island is just one of the islands in the southern part of the Caramoan Peninsula. Gabz, who likes to be known as Pinoy [...]
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Binondo Food Trip by Journeying James
Can you pig out for just PHP200.00? Yes you can, says Journeying James, the guy who “backpacked” the Philippines for 100 days in the cheapest possible way. With his friends, they pooled PHP200.00 from their pockets and went on a half-day walking tour in Binondo, the oldest Chinatown in the world. They ate, and ate, [...]
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Swimming with the Jellyfish by Chyngreyes
In the eastern part of Surigao del Norte, there’s a tropical paradise called Bucas Grande Island. There’s a whole lot of things to be discovered here like white sand beaches, fancy resorts, rock formations, caves, coves, and inland lakes. Chyng Reyes explores Bucas Grande and all its magnificence in her very entertaining blog. Just take a [...]
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The Lost Horizon by JuanderfulPinoy
In Cebu province, there’s a group of islands known as the Camotes Islands. It is made up of four islands: Poro, Pacijan, Ponson, and Tulang. It is accessible by boat from the Danao Port. Chino, or Juanderfulpinoy, shares his story and some interesting facts about the “Lost Horizon of the South”. He also includes a tip on [...]
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Kabayan Mummy Caves by Pinoy Adventurista
In Benguet, Mountain Province, the Kabayan Mummy Burial Caves is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mummification was practiced by the Ibaloi tribe before the Spanish era, and this was done to tribe members belonging to a higher social class. The caves remain preserved, and some are under lock and key up to this day [...]
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Manila Bay Sunset by Lantaw
The Philippines is proud of its sunsets, and there’s no one prouder to show this than Manila Bay. To those who pass the cemented highway beside it everyday, the scene may be taken for granted. So, here’s just a simple reminder of the beauty that happens everyday (or almost) posted by “Lantaw”. It’s great to read his [...]
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Heritage Town of Pila by Estan Cabigas
In Laguna, about 80 km from Manila, the town of Pila is a National Historical Landmark. It is also considered by archaeologists as one of the oldest settlements in the Philippines. Ancestral homes and public buildings take you back in time to re-live Philippine history. Estan Cabigas shows his photographs of this historic architecture (plus some bits [...]
