Philippine Adventures and Beyond
Reading Time: 5 minutes Bislig, Surigao Del Sur: Tucked in a remote area in Brgy. Borboanan lies the majestic Tinuy-an Falls. It is aptly called the “Little Niagara Falls of the Philippines”. In this three-day backpacking adventure, let us take you into the widest waterfall in the country and why it is worth the long travel.
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Jolo, Sulu: As cliché as it sounds, but a trip to Sulu isn’t complete without taking a picture with the Sulu Provincial Capitol. (Plus, you really have to visit the provincial tourism office to register!)
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Reading Time: 7 minutes Parang, Sulu: It was a dreamy tropical holiday: long stretches of white powdery sand, continuously lapped by shallow turquoise waters and fringed by coconut groves. I was swimming to my heart’s content here at Tanduh Beach, a relatively raw and unexploited beach.
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Reading Time: 10 minutes Jolo, Sulu: Beyond its troubled past, Sulu province, as of today, is no longer just for the brave, it is for every Filipino to experience paradise and to acknowledge for themselves that situations have since changed drastically.
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Reading Time: 9 minutes Jolo, Sulu: It was a dreamy tropical holiday: long stretches of white powdery sand, continuously lapped by turquoise shallow waters and fringed by coconut groves. I was swimming to my heart’s content on this relatively raw and unexploited beach.
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Reading Time: 5 minutes Simunul, Tawi-Tawi: A journey to the deep south would not be complete without visiting the oldest mosque in the country. Tawi-Tawi, the southernmost province of the Philippines, is host to unspoiled beaches and unique culture and is also the “Cradle of Islam”.
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Reading Time: 6 minutes Bongao, Tawi-Tawi: It is almost impossible not to see the towering limestone pillars of Bud Bongao once you step out of the aircraft at Sanga-Sanga Airport. This mountain demands attention as it dominates the whole landscape of the town of Bongao.
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Reading Time: 6 minutes Batu-Batu, Panglima Sugala: Barter trading or exchange of goods was the way of life back in the day, but we were lucky enough to still witness this well-preserved culture in Tawi-Tawi.
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Reading Time: 6 minutes Bongao, Tawi-Tawi: If you’re going to ask me what is the most beautiful island I have ever been to, Panampangan Island will always be my answer without any second thoughts. It is famed for its sandbar that is PH’s longest at three kilometers, it is like the forbidden fruit that is truly hard to resist!
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Reading Time: 11 minutes Bongao, Tawi-Tawi: Exploring the southernmost province of the Philippines often comes with a caveat. But for intrepid travelers, as the popular adage goes, difficult roads always lead to beautiful destinations.
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