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How to Celebrate Thanksgiving on your Travels
Celebrate by hosting a friendsgiving, you cook the turkey and everyone else can bring the sides!(Photo by Kimberly Vardeman / CC by 2.0)For Americans, Thanksgiving is a really important time of the...
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A Beautiful Afternoon Hike at Jinmianshan (Taipei)
at the peak of JinmianshanIt had been raining for the past 3 days since we arrived in Taipei but on our last day, we were granted a short window of dry skies. I took advantage of the good weather by...
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Weekend at Montebello (Cebu)
One of my best friends from high school now lives overseas. Last year, she returned for a short vacation with her family to their province, Cebu. Taking this as the perfect time for an overdue...
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A Day Hike at Mt. Talinis (Apolong to Bediao Trail)
Rain poured heavily as we began our hike in Apolong, Valencia. It was 7:00 AM, an hour later than we had intended to start. A mix-up with our transportation caused the delay but nevertheless, we...
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Celebrating Chinese New Year in the World's Oldest Chinatown
Established in 1594, Binondo is the world's oldest Chinatown, drawing visitors not just for its historical significance but also its food scene. (Read : Esquire | How Binondo became the World's Oldest...
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Staycation in the New Normal | Taal Vista, Tagaytay
After 8 months of staying indoors due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was time for a breather! There are several destinations that have opened up around the Philippines, all with safety protocols in...
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Outdoor Attractions to See in Vancouver
If you love being around nature like me, one thing to always look for when traveling to a new place is the outdoor activities it has to offer. Breathing in fresh air and immersing in sunshine does...
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Looking Back and Moving Forward
It's been more than a year since the pandemic hit and like many who have been in a lengthy quarantine, I've learned to adapt, accepting that all my travel plans will be delayed, indefinitely. To...
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Canada | A Winter Walk in Sulphur Mountain, Banff
Is is too early to talk about Winter? 😁Living in the tropics, this season has always been a wonder for me. Because I’m not always exposed to snow, I don’t think about the mess it makes, how annoyingly...
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Easy Day Hikes | Mt. Palo / Mt. Tinucan (Antipolo, Rizal)
It was still quite early when we started making our way up Mt. Palo. The mountain tops are still blanketed by fog and the air was refreshingly chilly. With me are very good friends, Celine, Kara,...
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Practical Money Tips so I can Travel More
I used to be an irresponsible spender in my early professional days, buying things without much thought whenever something sparked my interest. Soon, I felt enslaved to my paycheck because of bills I...
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7 Fun Things to Do While Waiting for Your Flight
Hanging out in airports can be fun when it has amenities like beautiful gardens, lounges and nap areas. (Consider flying from one of the World's Top 10 Airports. View list here). But, not all airports...
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Mt. Manabu - My Year-end Hike
To cap off 2022, I went for a hike in Mt. Manabu, a 760+ meter peak in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. Easy to reach by private or public transportation, with plenty of nice food stops on and off the trail, it...
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A Beautiful Spring Day Hike in Mt. Yufu (由布岳), Japan - April 2023
Japan offers plenty of scenic trails for people of different fitness levels so hiking has been a must-do for me whenever I visit the country. On this return trip, I went to Mt. Yufu (由布岳), a prominent...
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A Quick Hike up Mt. Nabekanmuri (鍋冠山公園) and Day Tour around Nagasaki, Japan -...
view from the top of Mt. NabekanmuriFrom Hotel Belleview Dejima, I headed out for a late morning hike up Mt. Nabekanmuri. With the route passing beautiful attractions such as Dejima Omotemon...
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A Solo Quiet Weekend in Dapitan (Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines)
Dapitan has always intrigued me. Apart from being the place of exile of our national hero, Jose Rizal, I don't really know much about this small city in Zamboanga del Norte. So when I found some free...
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Activities to Enjoy During the Rainy Season
While the rainy season is often overlooked when it comes to seeking an adventure, this time of the year also offers plenty of other ways to have fun. Here are some suggestions on embracing heaven's...
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2.5 KM Open Water Swim in Lobo, Batangas | Swim Junkie Challenge
It's been 6 years since I joined an open water event (Swimjunkie Caramoan post here) and though I haven't stopped swimming for fun since, I missed joining races that offer beautiful and challenging...
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Hiking in Kol'tor Lake, Kyrgyzstan
I wanted to do at least one hike in our 2-week trip in Central Asia, so when we reached Kyrgyzstan, our second stop, I joined my friend, Gid (his blog here) on a day hike to Kol'tor (Link to Google...
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A Rainy Day Hike at Mt. Lantik
Mt. Lantik in Nasugbu, Batangas offers a short but refreshing mountain hike. The trail has mild ascents and nice views of nearby peaks, making it ideal for beginners or people like me who want to get...
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