I used to be a loyal Agoda customer. Most of the time, properties are cheaper in Agoda than in other third-party booking sites so I book with them. And because of that, I have AgodaVIP Platinum status. I never had any problems with my bookings until our trip to Siquijor last month. It was a …
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Planning to travel to Siquijor but don’t know where to stay in Siquijor? I highly recommend Stella’z Guesthouse in the town of San Juan. A few weeks ago, I revisited Siquijor with a friend. We stayed for 2 nights in San Juan, and 2 nights in Lazi. And on our last night, we stayed near …
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After seven years, I finally got to visit Bahay na Bato La Union again last weekend. Bahay na Bato is located in Luna, La Union, and was originally built as a rest house of Dr. Edison and Dr. Purita Noble in 2000. The couple commissioned Korean stone and wood sculptor Bong Kim in building and …
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Are you planning on a weekend getaway to the Summer Capital of the Philippines? Wondering where to stay in Baguio? I highly recommend City Center Hotel. It is located in the heart of the city, a relatively cheap hotel near Burnham Park. It has comfortable rooms and is newer than most hotels in Baguio. Last …
If you are in Baguio and looking for something other than visiting the usual tourist spots like Burnham Park, Mines View Park, or Camp John Hay, why not go hiking in nearby La Trinidad? Mt. Yangbew and Mt. Kalugong Hike are easy day hikes that you can do from Baguio or even La Union. The …
Mt. Yangbew and Mt. Kalugong Hike: Easy Day Hikes from Baguio or La Union Read More »
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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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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