Category: Activities
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Review: Baluarte Zoo Vigan with a Kid
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Baluarte Zoo Vigan was just a few steps away from us since we stayed in Safari Hotel Villas in Ilocos. If you are traveling to Vigan with kids, this place usually ends up on the list. I visited Baluarte Zoo Vigan again after my first trip back in 2011, and the changes were easy to…
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A Quick Visit at UST Museum
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As a grad student at UST, one of the must-do experiences is to visit the UST Museum. It’s right inside the Main Building, and during one of my WCE document processing errands, I finally got the chance to drop by The museum isn’t big compared to others I’ve visited, but it holds a surprisingly wide…
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Silversmithing in the Philippines at Studio 925, Makati
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A few years ago, I started a small handmade jewelry business called Embracelet. I worked with acrylic and glass beads at first, then slowly shifted to gemstones like jade, angelite, and sunstone. It was a good run and honestly, I’d say it was successful. But at some point, I paused to focus on other things.…
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Kinaiyahan Forest Park: A Bohol Eco-Tourism Stop Worth Adding to Your Family Itinerary
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Not every stop in Bohol needs to be packed with tourists to be worth your time. Kinaiyahan Forest Park in Bilar is proof of that. It’s not on everyone’s radar and honestly, that’s part of what makes it a good visit, especially if you’re traveling to Bohol with kids and want something slower and more…
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The Chocolate Hills in Bohol Are Even Better in Person
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Some places live up to the hype. The Chocolate Hills in Bohol is one of them. We arrived at the Chocolate Hills Complex in Carmen around 11 in the morning, and even before we reached the top, I already knew this was going to be one of those stops that stays with you. It’s one…