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Biliran Province – The Fourth Smallest Province in the Philippines
Known as part of Leyte, Biliran Island is proclaimed an independent province on 1992. Biliran is the 4th smallest province in the Philippines. Naval is the capital of Biliran. It is also called as the Waterfalls Province. It is said that it has the sweetest and clearest mineral water. It’s beaches and other tourist spots…
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Kalanggaman Island – One of the best sandbars in the Philippines
Kalanggaman Island is one of the most beautiful beach destination in the Philippines. This island is famous of its sandbars and remote island getaway. Kalanggaman Island is located in Palompon, Leyte. It is a 2 hour drive from Ormoc and 3-4 hours away from Tacloban City. We initially planned to go to Kalanggaman Island from…
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Coron – The Charm of Palawan
Coron is one of the most celebrated islands included in Philippines’ pride Palawan. Coron is part of the eastern half of Busuanga Island. There are more than 50 islands stretching as far as Tara Island in the north-east and Canipo Island in the south. All these islands are part of the Calamian Archipelago in Northern Palawan that…
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Why Myanmar?
It was a puzzle question for me. I was like what I was thinking to book a vacation out of the country and go to this unknown place. All I knew then is I want to be on parts unknown. Yes, that Anthony Bourdain feeling. I want to be with rare, authentic, untouched culture and Myanmar…
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Mandalay – The Golden City
Mandalay was the capital of Upper Myanmar. It is called the Golden City and founded by King Mindon on 1857. The capital city is moved from Amarapura to Mandalay. Now, Mandalay is the second biggest city in Myanmar next to Yangon. How did I get there? After my boat tour in Inle Lake I looked…
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Mount Popa – Day Tour
Since I have 2 more days in Bagan, I decided to see Mount Popa. Mt. Popa is one of the sacred tourist attractions in Myanmar. It is said that Nats or Spirit Shrine is situated here. Mt. Popa is an extinct volcano and erupted on 442 BCE. It is 50 km away or around 2…
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