Taklong Marine Reserve: A Biodiverse Paradise in Guimaras

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Taklong Marine Reserve The Philippines, an archipelago consisting of more than 7,000 islands, is home to some of the world’s most diverse marine ecosystems. One of its treasured marine sanctuaries is Taklong Marine Reserve in the island province of Guimaras, found in the Western Visayas region. An Overview of Taklong Marine Reserve Taklong Marine Reserve, … Read more

Aira Boracay Hotel

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We were staying in Boracay for our fourth anniversary and was referred to this place by my wife’s father. We didn’t stay there but had lunch and made for them some drone videos (below). Very nice people and the place was very clean and brand new. The jacuzzi was certainly a welcome treat! On the … Read more

Boracay Restaurant Guide: 15 Spots to Fill Your Belly

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Restaurant Guide to Boracay A beautiful fine-sand beach and exciting water sports like sailboarding, parasailing, and crystal kayaking are just a few of the reasons Boracay is so well-known. Although it is known for its Filipino restaurants, it also boasts a wide variety of other restaurants serving Chinese, Japanese, Moroccan, Mediterranean, and other cuisines. Here … Read more

Panay Island

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Panay Island is located in the western part of the Visayas in the center of the Philippines and has plenty to offer if you’d like to spend your entire vacation there. My wife and I explored this island extensively and below are our favourites. More at The Panay Advisor (not yet fully complete) or the … Read more

Best Activities to Enjoy While in Boracay

Boracay best activities 1. Binge-Eating in Boracay You can always find a place to eat on Boracay Island that will suit your tastes. Everything from authentic Filipino food to Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Mediterranean and Indian restaurants can be found on the island. A trip to Boracay wouldn’t be complete without dining on some of the … Read more

A Guide to Boracay Island

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Boracay Island Guide Boracay Island is a tropical paradise with pristine sands, a clear blue sea, and stunning sunsets. It’s also not too far away, making it ideal for first-time tourists, groups of friends, or a romantic trip for two. Boracay has changed dramatically over the years. It grew from a previously unknown island inhabited … Read more

Seco Island, a Pristine Sandbar Haven in Antique

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Seco Island, Visayas Seco Island is a little island off the west coast of Panay island in the middle of the ocean, miles from land and civilization, with the kind of pristine beauty that can only be discovered in isolation. Indeed, God has a way of keeping His finest works safe, and that involves putting … Read more

Our First Place

When the c0v1d baloney hit in Ecuador, it was quite the struggle to get back to the Philippines and we had to borrow some money, but we made it safely, with all our stuff, including my prized windsurf board. We stayed at our parents for a while, then at grandma’s, and a year and a … Read more

Dumaguete: The City of Gentle People

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Dumaguete presents a different laid-back vibe to visitors. As such, It is dubbed as the city of gentle people. Tracing Dumaguete’s History In the past, Dumaguete is a battlefront for Moro pirates because of its coastal geography. The frequent Moro raids derived the name dagit, which means “to snatch.” This has, later on, evolve into … Read more