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Netflix Series Guide That Will Surely Kill Time During COVID-19 Home Quarantine
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Netflix Series Guide That Will Surely Kill Time During COVID-19 Home Quarantine

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezMarch 27, 2020October 6, 2020

It’s been almost 2 weeks since the PH President Rodrigo Duterte ordered lock-down and home quarantine in the country. This is due to the current …

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5 Realistic Reasons Why Self-Love is More Important Than Being Stuck in a Toxic Relationship
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5 Realistic Reasons Why Self-Love is More Important Than Being Stuck in a Toxic Relationship

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezMarch 27, 2020March 17, 2023

Self-love is a common term that usually gets tossed in a day to day conversation. “Self-love or toxic relationship?” Most people including myself would pick …

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Bangkok DIY Travel Guide: 2022 Sample Itinerary & Budget
Bangkok / International / Thailand

Bangkok DIY Travel Guide: 2022 Sample Itinerary & Budget

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezMarch 23, 2020December 19, 2023

Home to hundreds of Buddhist temples that lures tourists due to its stunning intricate architecture, night market haul of cheap goods and items and a …

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DIY Travel Guide to Asik-Asik Falls in Alamada, Cotabato
North Cotabato / Waterfalls

DIY Travel Guide to Asik-Asik Falls in Alamada, Cotabato

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezMarch 21, 2020July 5, 2020

“Have you been to Asik-Asik Falls in Alamada?” is what every local in Cotabato City asks us whenever we go around the city to look …

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Dive Sites in Batangas (Updated as of March 2020)
Adventure / Batangas / Freediving

Dive Sites in Batangas (Updated as of March 2020)

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezMarch 18, 2020April 10, 2020

Batangas is a famous dive haven of freedivers and scuba enthusiasts. Whether you are coming from Manila or any place in Luzon, Batangas will always …

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BATAD BANAUE DIY TRAVEL GUIDE: 2022 BUDGET & ITINERARY
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BATAD BANAUE DIY TRAVEL GUIDE: 2022 BUDGET & ITINERARY

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezMarch 3, 2020May 27, 2022

It was a school field trip when I was in Grade 5 that I first saw the beauty of Banaue Rice Terraces. Of course, it’s …

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Travel Guide to Davao City & Samal Island: 2023 DIY Itinerary & Budget
Davao del Norte / Davao del Sur

Travel Guide to Davao City & Samal Island: 2023 DIY Itinerary & Budget

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezMarch 2, 2020October 28, 2024

Whenever people talk about Davao City, we either hear from people who’s been there “pakamusta kay tatay Digong” or “masarap ang durian dyan.” Furthermore, it …

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2022 Siem Reap DIY: Travel Guide & Itinerary
Cambodia / International

2022 Siem Reap DIY: Travel Guide & Itinerary

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezMarch 1, 2020May 27, 2022

Siem Reap is a popular destination in Cambodia that rose to fame due to the nearby ruins of Angkor Wat. The majestic stone buildings contains …

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Crossing Borders from Siem Reap to Bangkok (Travel Guide)
Cambodia / Ho Chi Minh City / International / Thailand

Crossing Borders from Siem Reap to Bangkok (Travel Guide)

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezFebruary 21, 2020January 8, 2026

Crossing the borders from Siem Reap to Bangkok or vice versa is very popular especially to backpackers travelling to Indochina countries. It’s quite famous in …

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Islands in the Philippines

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2024 Complete Balabac Palawan Travel Guide with Itinerary & Budget: Everything You Need to Know

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BICOL BACKPACKING: CATANDUANES-ALBAY-SORSOGON ULTIMATE DIY ITINERARY FOR FIRST TIMERS

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CDO-Camiguin-Bukidnon-Iligan-Marawi

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SOCCSKSARGEN DIY Travel Guide

2024 Complete SOCCSKSARGEN DIY Itinerary & Budget: Everything You Need to Know

March 23, 2023August 11, 2025

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Bukidnon DIY Itinerary

2025 Bukidnon DIY Itinerary & Budget: How to Get There?

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025
Pulag DIY Itinerary

2025 Complete Travel Guide to Mt Pulag With Itinerary & Budget: Everything You Need to Know

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025
buscalan diy itinerary

2025 Complete Buscalan DIY Itinerary & Budget: Everything You Need to Know + New Hanging Bridge

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Freediving

Apo Reef DIY Itinerary & Budget

2026 Ultimate Apo Reef DIY Itinerary & Budget: Everything You Need to Know

January 30, 2026January 31, 2026
travel guide to black island

2025 Ultimate Travel Guide to Black Island in Palawan: Everything You Need to Know

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025
manta rays & dolphins in nusa penida

Snorkeling With Manta Rays & Dolphins in Nusa Penida: Everything You Need to Know + Where to Book Affordable Tours

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