Dear Dumaguete, Sometimes things don’t go your way. This video sums up what turned out to be a day’s stay in your place. Forgive the disheveled, almost dying look.  I was frustrated. But really, there’s no arguing with the screaming human body. We had plans laid out for a 2-day stay– go straight to the Twin Lakes of Danao and Balinsasayao on the first day, roam around your streets at night, and visit Bais for dolphin watching on the second

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Choosing Cagayan Valley was a hasty decision for a Holy Week destination. I can no longer remember what convinced us to choose the province of Cagayan but I’m certain we almost did not push through because of the long lines at the terminal. Luckily, Victory Liner now has an online booking and reservation system for trips to Tuguegarao. Several airlines offer flights to Tuguegarao with a travel time of 1hour but if you plan to take the bus, prepare your

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And our past tells us that our geography dictates our destiny. That was one great insight that I got from Carlos Celdran’s Walk This Way Intramuros Tour. The walking tour is a great way of introducing Manila to visiting foreigners, and that was highly evident from the number of them in the group, but more than that, it also served as an eye-opener for Filipinos like me who have, in a way, neglected to see Manila for what it is. Come

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