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Close-up of a Philippine tarsier sitting on a branch at Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area surrounded by green leaves
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Visiting Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area

My visit to the Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area in Bohol, Philippines, shows what to expect on the silent trails and explains why the Philippine tarsier is a prosimian primate, not a monkey.

A pair of clay-covered hands shaping a round pot on a pottery wheel in a workshop.
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My Visit to RG Jar Factory in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines

I visited the RG Jar Factory in Vigan City and experienced traditional pottery at one of the last surviving jar factories in Pagburnayan. I tried the wheel myself, explored the handmade clay pieces, and discovered why this workshop remains a cultural highlight in Ilocos Sur.

Calle Crisologo in Vigan City with Spanish colonial houses and kalesas along a cobblestone street.
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Historic Vigan City: My Visit to Ilocos Sur’s Heritage Capital

I explored Historic Vigan City and its Spanish-era streets, plazas, churches, and trading heritage. This guide shares my experience of Ilocos Sur’s cultural capital and what makes it such a unique destination in the Philippines.

internal view of the cloister garden of san agustin church, intramuros, manila
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Exploring Intramuros: Manila’s Historic Walled City

Intramuros is Manila’s historic walled city and one of the best places to explore the Philippines’ Spanish colonial past. Walking through its cobbled streets, historic churches, and old fortifications offers a fascinating and essential experience on any visit to Manila.