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Read the tales and tips of Aleah Taboclaon, a solo female traveler from the Philippines, as she travels around the world. EXPERIENCE ANTIQUE: DAY TRIP TO SECO ISLAND Experience Antique: Day Trip to Seco Island. You’ve probably seen drone photos of it — a small, elbow-shaped island surrounded by clear, green and blue waters. It basically looks like a clump of fine white sand dumped in the middle of the ocean, with just a handful of trees and shrubs somewhere on the side. The first time I saw pictures

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ANCIENT ROMAN RUINS IN JERASH, JORDAN Just behind is the Hippodrome, a 254m-long, 52m-width stadium that seated crowds of up to 15,000 for Roman chariot races.. You will also see the Oval Plaza, or Forum, a paved limestone plaza surrounded by Ionic columns and considered distinct because of its shape and width.Oval-shaped plazas were a rare sight during the Roman era, and at its widest point, the structure measures up to 80m. THE PLUNGE IN DANAO ADVENTURE PARK, BOHOL The Plunge is reportedly one of the world’s highest canyon swings with a 75-meter free fall. The launch deck is situated 200 meters above the canyon floor, and the free fall takes around four seconds. It is the bestselling attraction in Danao, and the scariest as well. Not everyone who goes to Danao manages to take the Plunge. WHY YOU SHOULD GO AND VISIT BATANES NOW It is a given that Batanes has lots of picturesque views. From North Batan to South Batan, Sabtang, and Itbayat (which I still have to go), you won’t be able to stop taking photos. Better yet, just stay still and absorb the beauty around you. The rolling hills of Vayang Ranch. Serenity at Chamantad-Tinyan Viewpoint on Sabtang. WHY BATAAN SHOULD BE IN YOUR BUCKET LIST Text and photos (unless otherwise stated) by Karla Ramos. The Philippines, though a bit small in terms of land area, is chock-full of wonderful places to visit, and one of them is a province called Bataan.. Bataan may not be as popular a travel destination as Boracay or Palawan but that shouldn’t discourage you to visit Bataan.. What Bataan lacks in white sandy beaches, it makes up for in GOING TO THE ENCHANTED RIVER, HINATUAN How to go to the Enchanted River. Take the bus from Butuan City and get off at Hinatuan town. From there, take the habal-habal (a public transport motorcycle). You can either wait for other passengers (P40) or hire the whole thing for P200-250. You can get to Butuan City from Manila via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines. 10 ESSENTIAL THINGS TO DO IN NEW ORLEANS FOR SOLO TRAVELERS 8. Bike around Uptown and the Garden District and ogle the gorgeous mansions there. 9. Ride the St. Charles streetcar. 10. Experience the wonder of Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler, let the good times roll. This is the Cajun French expression HOW TO SPEND A WEEKEND IN WASHINGTON DC -- WITHOUT GOING BROKE I’ve been to Washington DC twice, and I loved it. I loved how it’s so easy to go around, and I loved that their museums are free. Yes, it’s possible to visit the United States capital without going broke, and I’ll definitely write about it someday!. In the meantime, check out these tips for budget travel in Washington DC by Robert Schrader, the blogger behind Leave Your Daily Hell. CELEBRATING BEGNAS FESTIVAL IN SAGADA Celebrating Begnas Festival in Sagada. The small town of Sagada in the Mountain Province gets overrun by local tourists during the holidays, not only because it’s a beautiful and scenic town, but also because of its unique cultural practices. Come All Soul’s Day, Sagada would again be full of tourists because of their tradition of lighting

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Read the tales and tips of Aleah Taboclaon, a solo female traveler from the Philippines, as she travels around the world. EXPERIENCE ANTIQUE: DAY TRIP TO SECO ISLAND Experience Antique: Day Trip to Seco Island. You’ve probably seen drone photos of it — a small, elbow-shaped island surrounded by clear, green and blue waters. It basically looks like a clump of fine white sand dumped in the middle of the ocean, with just a handful of trees and shrubs somewhere on the side. The first time I saw pictures

of

ANCIENT ROMAN RUINS IN JERASH, JORDAN Just behind is the Hippodrome, a 254m-long, 52m-width stadium that seated crowds of up to 15,000 for Roman chariot races.. You will also see the Oval Plaza, or Forum, a paved limestone plaza surrounded by Ionic columns and considered distinct because of its shape and width.Oval-shaped plazas were a rare sight during the Roman era, and at its widest point, the structure measures up to 80m. THE PLUNGE IN DANAO ADVENTURE PARK, BOHOL The Plunge is reportedly one of the world’s highest canyon swings with a 75-meter free fall. The launch deck is situated 200 meters above the canyon floor, and the free fall takes around four seconds. It is the bestselling attraction in Danao, and the scariest as well. Not everyone who goes to Danao manages to take the Plunge. WHY YOU SHOULD GO AND VISIT BATANES NOW It is a given that Batanes has lots of picturesque views. From North Batan to South Batan, Sabtang, and Itbayat (which I still have to go), you won’t be able to stop taking photos. Better yet, just stay still and absorb the beauty around you. The rolling hills of Vayang Ranch. Serenity at Chamantad-Tinyan Viewpoint on Sabtang. WHY BATAAN SHOULD BE IN YOUR BUCKET LIST Text and photos (unless otherwise stated) by Karla Ramos. The Philippines, though a bit small in terms of land area, is chock-full of wonderful places to visit, and one of them is a province called Bataan.. Bataan may not be as popular a travel destination as Boracay or Palawan but that shouldn’t discourage you to visit Bataan.. What Bataan lacks in white sandy beaches, it makes up for in GOING TO THE ENCHANTED RIVER, HINATUAN How to go to the Enchanted River. Take the bus from Butuan City and get off at Hinatuan town. From there, take the habal-habal (a public transport motorcycle). You can either wait for other passengers (P40) or hire the whole thing for P200-250. You can get to Butuan City from Manila via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines. 10 ESSENTIAL THINGS TO DO IN NEW ORLEANS FOR SOLO TRAVELERS 8. Bike around Uptown and the Garden District and ogle the gorgeous mansions there. 9. Ride the St. Charles streetcar. 10. Experience the wonder of Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler, let the good times roll. This is the Cajun French expression HOW TO SPEND A WEEKEND IN WASHINGTON DC -- WITHOUT GOING BROKE I’ve been to Washington DC twice, and I loved it. I loved how it’s so easy to go around, and I loved that their museums are free. Yes, it’s possible to visit the United States capital without going broke, and I’ll definitely write about it someday!. In the meantime, check out these tips for budget travel in Washington DC by Robert Schrader, the blogger behind Leave Your Daily Hell. CELEBRATING BEGNAS FESTIVAL IN SAGADA Celebrating Begnas Festival in Sagada. The small town of Sagada in the Mountain Province gets overrun by local tourists during the holidays, not only because it’s a beautiful and scenic town, but also because of its unique cultural practices. Come All Soul’s Day, Sagada would again be full of tourists because of their tradition of lighting 23 UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN EUROPE RECOMMENDED BY Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon ( Tripper) The Jeronimos Monastery in Portugal was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Its construction started in 1501 and ended in 1601, with a few decorative additions later in the 1700s. Not only it is an undeniable icon of Lisbon but it is also a remarkable symbol of three major architectural

periods

ANCIENT ROMAN RUINS IN JERASH, JORDAN Just behind is the Hippodrome, a 254m-long, 52m-width stadium that seated crowds of up to 15,000 for Roman chariot races.. You will also see the Oval Plaza, or Forum, a paved limestone plaza surrounded by Ionic columns and considered distinct because of its shape and width.Oval-shaped plazas were a rare sight during the Roman era, and at its widest point, the structure measures up to 80m. GOING TO THE ENCHANTED RIVER, HINATUAN How to go to the Enchanted River. Take the bus from Butuan City and get off at Hinatuan town. From there, take the habal-habal (a public transport motorcycle). You can either wait for other passengers (P40) or hire the whole thing for P200-250. You can get to Butuan City from Manila via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines. A RELAXING STAY AT CINTAI CORITO'S GARDEN, BATANGAS 3. It is easy to get there from Manila. Tips for Staying at Cintai Corito’s Garden. There are several places to consider when you want to take a break from Manila’s crazy traffic and noise pollution: there’s Batangas, Laguna, and Tagaytay. All these are quite close to the city and yet can be worlds away in 3 DAYS IN SIARGAO, PHILIPPINES I was born and raised in Tandag, Surigao del Sur, just a few hours south of the island of Siargao, best known as the Surfing Capital of the Philippines. And yet, it wasn’t until early this year that I got to visit this world-renowned surfing destination. Ironic, isn’t it,

but there ya go.

10 ESSENTIAL THINGS TO DO IN NEW ORLEANS FOR SOLO TRAVELERS 8. Bike around Uptown and the Garden District and ogle the gorgeous mansions there. 9. Ride the St. Charles streetcar. 10. Experience the wonder of Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler, let the good times roll. This is the Cajun French expression SOLO TRAVEL TIPS: CEBU, PHILIPPINES The province of Cebu is one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines. The capital, Cebu City, is a bustling hub in the Central Visayas region, moving at the same fast pace as Metro Manila. Even the traffic in the city is comparable to Manila! The province comprises Cebu island and more than 150 surrounding islands and islets. 7 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT SABTANG ISLAND, BATANES 5. The Chamantad-Tinyan Viewpoint. 6. Chavayan Village. 7. The Food. It’s been a year since my trip to Batanes, but I still can’t forget the wonder I had felt at seeing the islands for the first time. Everything was so green, so fresh. This northernmost province in the Philippines is considered the country’s last frontier–with

distance

5 EARTH-FRIENDLY THINGS TO DO IN HARANAH ECO-PARK Camping in Haranah Eco-Park. Hiking. Team-Building. Outdoor Sports and Nature Tripping. Rock Balancing. The small town of Tanay in the province of Rizal, Philippines dishes a surplus of great outdoor attractions easily comparable to other more popular places in the greater Manila area, less the gridlocked roads and towering

skyscrapers.

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