Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

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Simply Butterflies Conservation Center

Simply Butterflies Conservation Center

by Jhaypee Guia on September 7, 2012
Simply Butterflies Conservation Center is more than just a butterfly garden. It can be found in the town of Bilar, Bohol. The town of Bilar is dubbed as the Bohol’s center for eco-tourism. The center is one of the popular attractions that protect a natural environment for butterflies. It is a sanctuary for various species of butterflies.
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Sutukil: Your Next Seafood Destination

Sutukil: Your Next Seafood Destination

by Jane Dacumos on September 6, 2012
Have you ever tasted the best seafoods ever? If not, then head up now to the beautiful island of Cebu where the tastiest seafood is found – the Sutukil.
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Lakewood

Lakewood

by Rosevie Decio on April 8, 2015
Lakewood indeed sounds like a strange name for a Philippine town, but it is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga Del Sur that gets its name from the wide, scenic Lake Wood, which itself has its own story, that intersects the length of the town. The natural charm of Lake Wood has slowly become known and has been drawing curious visitors from the country and beyond.
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The Musical Agong House

The Musical Agong House

by Jane Dacumos on July 15, 2013
We, Filipinos, are known in the worldwide music industry. And do you know that some of the great singers are Mindanaoans? Yes. There is a lovely place in Davao del Sur that pictures how a Mindanaoan tribe is inspired by their music. It is the Agong House in the hills of Kapatagan, Digos City.
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Sambawan: The Island-Paradise of Maripipi

Sambawan: The Island-Paradise of Maripipi

by Arjay Reyes on November 22, 2014
Looking for an island-paradise that is very relaxing but not crowded? Then why not try the Sambawan Island of Maripipi? This island is a place that will surely impress visitors wherever they may be from. The island of Sambawan is located in the province of Biliran and is dubbed as the “Undiscovered Paradise.”
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Lawiswis Kawayan Garden Resort & Spa

Lawiswis Kawayan Garden Resort & Spa

by Xtian Mack on April 25, 2013
With the blistering summer heat, it's no surprise Filipinos keep on searching for that ideal place to plan that ideal getaway. More ideal for these souls are places that aren't far from the city. After all, time spent travelling can be better spent relaxing already. It's a good thing there are amazing places like Lawiswis Kawayan Garden Resort & Spa located very near the metropolis.
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Magellan's Cross: A Tangible Symbol of the Catholic Faith in the Philippines

Magellan's Cross: A Tangible Symbol of the Catholic Faith in the Philippines

by Kheem Caparas on July 30, 2013

Magellan's cross is a Christian cross planted by Portuguese and Spanish explorers led by Ferdinand Magellan, staked up after the first Catholic mass in the whole Philippines, in the name of Spain and the Catholic religion. It is found in Cebu City, a constant reminder of the place's – and the country's – rich history.


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The Splendid Tamaraw Falls

The Splendid Tamaraw Falls

by Rosevie Decio on October 7, 2015
Oriental Mindoro is the country's emerging eco-tourism destination, as it is full of the wonders of nature in both the land and in the sea. One attraction of interest is Tamaraw Falls, which is 423 feet tall and located just by the side of the road in the town of Villaflor and San Teodoro.
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More Fun in Hindang, Southern Leyte

More Fun in Hindang, Southern Leyte

by Arjay Reyes on February 20, 2015
Hindang is a fifth class municipality located in the province of Southern Leyte. The quiet town is hidden below the peaks of Mt. Bontok where awesome caves inhabited with wild monkeys can be found. The caves in Hindang are more accessible than other caves in the Philippines. It can easily be access through the national highway which is 300 meters away from the Hindang Caves Park.
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Ylocano Cuisine at Saramsam Restaurant

Ylocano Cuisine at Saramsam Restaurant

by Jane Dacumos on September 5, 2012
My mother is an Ilocano and she would sometimes serve us Ilocano dishes. If there's one condiment that's always present on our dining table, it's the bagoong or fish paste. One of my mother’s favorite condiments!
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