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Girls’ Weekend Guide To El Paso, Texas

welcome to El Paso" hanging on a branch

If a road trip to the Southwest is on your list, I’d highly recommend visiting El Paso, Texas. Known for cowboy boots, Wild West history, delectable food, shopping, and breathtaking desert scenery. And the invention of the margarita happened here – need I say more? El Paso is situated a stone’s throw from the border … Read more

Cool & Unique Hotels in El Paso, Texas

El Paso, Texas, USA downtown city skyline at dusk with Juarez, Mexico

El Paso, Texas, is just a short drive from Mexico, and its border town, Ciudad Juárez,  El Paso is steeped in history from the Wild West days of Billy the Kid to the spot where the Mexican Revolution played out just over the border in 1911.  Located in the Chihuahuan Desert, one of the most … Read more

8 Delicacies to Try in Bacolod City – Local Foodie Guide

Bacolod City, Philippines - Feb 2017: Capitol Park and Lagoon.

Bacolod City is known as the City of Smiles and is the site of one of the Philippines’ most famous festivals, the Masskara Festival. The Masskara Festival is a joyous celebration similar to Mardi Gras and features a kaleidoscope of celebration, music, and vibrantly colored masks. For foodies, Bacolod City is also known as the … Read more

9 Adventurous Things to Do Puerto Galera

Beach at Puerto Galera Phils

Puerto Galera is one of the Philippines’ top tourist destinations and is an island recognized by UNESCO as a Man and Biosphere Reserve in 1973. There are three UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserves in the Philippines, including Puerto Galera, Albay, and Palawan.  Puerto Galera is well-known for its beautiful beaches and is a favorite spot … Read more

Best Places to Camp in Batangas (Philippines)

Taal volcano and lake, part of the massive Taal caldera.

Batangas is another popular tourist destination in the Philippines. Traveling to Batangas from Manila will take you under three hours on average. Known as The Land of Rolling Hills and Wide Shore Lands, Batangas offers a handful of breathtaking beaches lush greenery and is home to one of the world’s smallest volcanoes.  Due to its … Read more

Cool Boutique Hotels in Tagaytay (Philippines)

amusement park with a large ferris wheel and other rides, with views of Taal Volcano.

Tagaytay is a city in Cavite, Philippines, and is among the most visited places in the southern portion of Luzon. Tagaytay City is often compared to Baguio City due to its cool weather and stunning vistas, attributed to its elevation of about 2,000 feet above sea level. The average temperature of Tagaytay is around 25 … Read more

Best Places to Camp in Cavite (Philippines)

Patungan Cove as seen from Ternate Highway in Cavite Philippines

Cavite is a province in the Philippines and is among the most popular tourist destination spots for nature lovers. Also known as the Historical Capital of the Philippines and Land of the Brave, Cavite has been at the center of pivotal moments in the country’s history. It is home to Filipino national heroes such as … Read more

Cool Boutique Hotels in Baguio (Philippines)

Burnham Park BAGUIO, PHILIPPINES - Dec 20, 2016: Group of boats in Burnham Park Baguio City, Philippines

Baguio City is 206km away, taking approximately four to six hours to travel from Manila. Famously known as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, Baguio City is situated in the province of Benguet with an elevation of 1,400 meters. This high elevation that comes with being located atop the mountainous region of Benguet gives Baguio … Read more