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Some places impress you with attractions. Boac impressed me with its pace.

I spent most of my time walking between the plaza, cathedral, and ancestral streets. Nothing felt rushed. Everything felt connected.

If you’re visiting Marinduque soon, add Boac to your itinerary.

Which spot would you visit first? Want to know more? Full article on the blog.

Not just a viewpoint.

Luzon Datum is one of the most historically significant landmarks in the Philippines, serving as the country's primary geodetic reference point for decades.

Add in the cool breeze and sweeping views of Marinduque, and it's easily one of the province's most rewarding side trips.

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🌋 Finally caught Mayon Volcano on a clear morning.

After years of cloudy encounters, Mayon decided to show off its near-perfect cone. Worth every kilometer traveled.

Full story on the blog. Link in the comments.

We arrived at Agguimangan Agro Eco Tourism Farm in Pudtol, Apayao already tired and surrounded by darkness after a whole day of exploring caves, rivers, and rock formations.

Didn’t get to fully explore the eco-farm, but the food experience alone made the stop unforgettable.

From bamboo-cooked Sinursuran to smoky Sinapan and crispy Pinalatan, Apayao cuisine surprised me with flavors that felt completely different from what I grew up eating in Ilocos.

Sometimes, the best way to discover a place is through its food. 🌾🍲

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16 days. My longest trip so far in the Philippines. I traveled for 100 days around Southeast Asia in 2017, but this is the longest trip I’ve ever done within the Philippines: Leyte > Samar > Eastern Samar > Southern Leyte > Surigao del Norte > Agusan del Sur > Agusan del Norte > Dinagat Islands.

Ang ganda mo, Pilipinas. Ipaglalaban ka pa rin kahit mahirap.

Picture taken on a Cebu Pacific Air flight from Butuan to Manila, somewhere in Bohol.