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Things To Do In Bacolod – Explore The City Of Smiles From Island-Hopping To The Famed MassKara Festival

Things To Do In Bacolod Bacolod is widely known for the globally famous MassKara Festival and thousands of visitors flock to the city every October for the event. But this …

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8 Hong Kong Tourist Spots For A Vacation The Entire Barkada Will Enjoy

Check out these variety of Hong Kong tourist spots for your barkada trip to make each member of the gang happy!

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8 Things To Do In Zambales For Families: From Leisure Trekking To Harvesting Mangoes

Here are 8 things to do in Zambales - from trekking to mango-picking - to bond with loved ones on holiday.

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3 Ride-Hailing Apps In The Philippines That Help You Get Around Comfortably Amidst Heavy Traffic

These ride-hailing apps in the Philippines make all our lives easier during commutes, especially during rush hour.

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9 Things To Do in Iloilo That Won’t Break The Bank, Including Island-Hopping & Festivals

Things to do in Iloilo on a budget, including visiting festivals, scenic streets, cathedrals, and famous local food stalls.

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9 Signs You’re A Certified Pinoy Budget Traveler, From Avoiding Excess Baggage To Budgeting Food

As traveling has become more and more accessible, here are 9 traits of every true-blue Pinoy budget traveler that we can take cues from.

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Hundred Islands, Pangasinan: 5 Islands to Explore If You Only Have 1 Day

The Hundred Islands National Park is arguably the most popular spot in Pangasinan. Here's how you can explore 5 of its islands in a day.

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10 Things To Do In Cebu On Your Next Impromptu Getaway For Less Than $100

Things to do in Cebu Boracay is on top of our list when we plan holidays to the Philippines. But seeing how it’s now reopening to only a limited number …