Turista Boy’s Best of 2024
2024 is another year of travel for me and another year of learning, experiencing, and visiting different places, not just in the Philippines, but the rest of Asia as well! Crossed fingers! It has been a whirlwind year because I have got to visit 28 Provinces,
Valencia ’s Restaurant – Baguio’s Culinary Haven
As Baguio is known to be a hotspot for homegrown restaurants and brands that are known anywhere in the Philippines, Valencia ’s Restaurant is one that comes to mind when looking for a quiet place to dine and enjoy the city’s cool breeze. Read also: Ugbo Street
Pusan Point Travel Guide
Pusan Point - Where the Sun Shines First in the Philippines Pusan Point - Caraga, Davao Oriental — Ever wondered where the first sunrise of the new millennium was spotted? It is in this place the rugged rocks meet the sea and howling winds - the place
Laguna: Chasing Waterfalls (A Trilogy)
Laguna is known to be the cradle of numerous natural attractions that is known all over the Philippines. Adding to this roster is a series of waterfalls - particularly in the municipality of Luisiana - where some of its iconic waterfalls are being celebrated by travelers
ZamBaSulTa: Mindanao’s Exciting Destination
Though not formally a region or an official province group, ZamBaSulTa (an abbreviation of the places namely: Zamboanga City, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi) was just formed by travelers who saw the area’s potential as a leading tourist destination in Mindanao. As these places have a growing
Sulu | Things to explore in BARMM’s Last Frontier
Malingkat Kaw, Sulu! Being one of the most challenging provinces that I have been to, Sulu proved me wrong. This archipelagic province is just a hidden paradise ready to be discovered. With its pristine white sand shores and delicious local food, Sulu is more than meets
Sulu Travel Guide
Sulu Overview The Sulu Archipelago was once one of the most powerful sultanates in the region. Then when it became a province in 1907, it became one of the more remote areas in Muslim Mindanao. The total land area of Sulu is 3,436.99 km² (1,327.03 mi²), slightly
Marinduque | Exploring the Heart of the Philippines
Marinduque is the 58th province in my personal #Project82PH. This island is also referred to as “The Heart of the Philippines,” and consists of 6 municipalities. During my visit, it is also timely because my birthday for 2024 falls on Maundy Thursday. A major festival is
Basilan | Things to Explore in the Treasure Islands of the South
Basilan is the biggest island among the island group in the Sulu Archipelago. Once part of the bigger Sultanate of Sulu, this island province is a paradise waiting to be discovered by people. Though this place and the whole Sulu Archipelago have been tainted with terror
Basilan Travel Guide
Basilan Overview Basilan is an island province located at the tip of the Sulu Archipelago. The province of Basilan is bordered by Zamboanga City (North), Celebes Sea (South and East), and Sulu (Southwest). The GPS Coordinates of the island province is 6.4296° N, 121.9870° E. Unknown to
