Planning to go to Koh Tao and don’t have any idea where to stay? When I was in Koh Tao last November, I stayed for 3 nights at Savage Hostel Koh Tao and 3 nights at Save House Poshtel. Here’s my review of Savage Hostel Koh Tao to help you decide where to stay in …
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One of the things you shouldn’t miss when you visit Koh Tao in Thailand is the John Suwan Viewpoint. Located on the island’s southern tip, it is the most stunning viewpoint on Koh Tao. John Suwan viewpoint offers a perfect panoramic view of the whole of Chalok Baan Kao and Thian Og Bay. The viewpoint …
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Although the Philippines has eased its entry requirements, travelers to the Philippines are still required to comply with some conditions. Pre-departure tests are no longer required for fully vaccinated Filipino and foreign travelers. Also, the One Health Pass was recently replaced with a new eTravel platform. Aside from the applicable visa requirements, as of this …
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Ever since I joined the Facebook Group Southeast Asia Backpacking many years ago, I’ve been reading a lot about Koh Tao. Fellow backpackers keep recommending it, and I’ve been reading comments like “skip Phuket and go to Koh Tao instead”. Koh Tao is a small island in the Gulf of Thailand, so small that when …
Last November 8, I was able to experience Loy Krathong Festival in Phuket, Thailand. Known as the Festival of Lights, Loy Krathong is one of the biggest festivals in Thailand. It is held every year. However, due to the pandemic, it was not celebrated for the last 2 years. I am happy that I was …
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Last Saturday (October 22), I joined a mangrove planting activity in Pila, Luna, La Union. I found out about the activity in a surf town Facebook group post. The first time I saw it I ignored the post because Luna is a bit far from San Juan. I don’t know how to commute to the …
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Most people come to La Union for the beach, the food, or to party. If you are looking for something fulfilling on your next visit to La Union, why not include beach cleanup on your itinerary? The La Union coastline is a vital nesting ground for sea turtles, and it is now the nesting season …
Located in the Northern Philippines and more popularly referred to as Elyu (LU), La Union has been a favorite weekend beach getaway to many prior to the pandemic because of its proximity to Manila. And more than two years after the lockdown, tourists are back, including the ones who think they own the place and …
A month ago, a girl I met when I was backpacking in Cambodia messaged me on Instagram saying she’ll be in Manila for a day. She asked if there was a certain way she should dress to minimize attention and if there are places to avoid. That got me thinking, and it was so timely …
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In my review of Must Sea Hotel Kata, I mentioned that prior to the pandemic I always stay in hostels whenever I travel solo. Aside from the price, hostels are a good place to meet other people and if you know how to look, there are actually a lot of really chic and cheap hostels …
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