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13 Things You Need To Know Before Your Lake Holon Trek

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022By meanttogo

DIY can cost you more. My Lake Holon experience made me realize that going there the DIY way can cost you more (not to mention it is time-consuming); you can find a tour package (all-in) for just about 3,000 pesos, give or take (and that’s from Davao and back). … Continue Reading13 Things You Need To Know Before Your Lake Holon Trek

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10 Tips for Traveling Solo

Posted on July 30, 2021October 21, 2021By meanttogo

Traveling solo can be a spiritual experience and an opportunity to know yourself. Many people prefer solo travel, as their plans and judgment do not get clouded by the opinions of a companion. You get to do and experience things you desire rather than fulfilling the expectations of someone else. … Continue Reading10 Tips for Traveling Solo

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More Than 2 Years Of Travel Blogging – These Are The Items I have Added To My Travel Essentials

Posted on June 28, 2020June 28, 2020By meanttogo

In the first couple of months of this blog, I wrote about the things to bring in travel. Even then, I was sure that the list would grow soon as travel needs change in time. Fast forward to 2020, almost three years later, I have more items in my list … Continue ReadingMore Than 2 Years Of Travel Blogging – These Are The Items I have Added To My Travel Essentials

Batanes Travel Guide Travel Tips

How I Made My 4-Day Batanes Vacation Possible Under Php 15,000 – All-In, From Davao

Posted on March 13, 2020October 27, 2021By meanttogo

I had been dreaming of a Batanes vacation for quite a long time. However, with plane ticket prices soaring between Php 13,000 and 20,000 every time I checked, I always had a compelling reason to put that travel plan on hold. For a long time, I thought Batanes would remain … Continue ReadingHow I Made My 4-Day Batanes Vacation Possible Under Php 15,000 – All-In, From Davao

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Batanes Travel Guide: 11 Useful Tips For First-timers

Posted on February 14, 2020May 17, 2020By meanttogo

Are you planning to visit Batanes soon? If so, it pays to come well-prepared for it. Know the place well so that you will have a memorable and fun-filled experience. Now, to help you become more prepared, I have shared below some things that Batanes first-time travelers should know. This … Continue ReadingBatanes Travel Guide: 11 Useful Tips For First-timers

Destinations Ilocos Travel Guide Travel Tips

My 3D2N Ilocos Tour: Places Visited + Sample Budget

Posted on September 23, 2019October 24, 2019By meanttogo

Ilocos, the Northwestern region of the Philippines, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country to date. And I can see several reasons why it has achieved this feat. For one, it has plenty of beautiful attractions to offer; for another, it is quite accessible from the … Continue ReadingMy 3D2N Ilocos Tour: Places Visited + Sample Budget

Destinations Japan Travel Tips

Some Useful Things To Know Before Going To Japan

Posted on June 11, 2019October 24, 2019By meanttogo

When I went to Japan for the first time and had a firsthand experience of its capital Tokyo, it wasn’t as smooth as I imagined it to be, particularly during the first couple of days. It was overwhelming not just because I was a first timer, but also because I was traveling alone. I did some pretty good research prior to my travel (glad I did) but still, there were things I wished I knew before traveling to Japan. It could have been a lot easier for me to get around and do the things that I wanted to do. … Read More >Some Useful Things To Know Before Going To Japan

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Are These The Best Places To Visit In The Philippines?

Posted on February 26, 2019February 27, 2019By meanttogo

Looking for the best places to visit in the Philippines? Well, read on as this post contains a number of attractions that you might want to experience in you next getaway. I would recommend that you visit these destinations at least once when you visit the country. But, of course, … Continue ReadingAre These The Best Places To Visit In The Philippines?

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How You Can Make The Most Out Of Your Budget For Travel (And Travel More)

Posted on August 2, 2018August 2, 2018By meanttogo

The usual question I get from friends – and even from people I come across with for the first time – about my travel is this: How come you are able to travel so often? And they tend to ask that in such a way that implies the idea that … Continue ReadingHow You Can Make The Most Out Of Your Budget For Travel (And Travel More)

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Some Struggles Of A Solo Traveler (And Tips To Overcome Them)

Posted on March 1, 2018March 9, 2018By meanttogo

There are lots of beautiful things you experience when you travel solo: The feeling of independence… of doing the things you desire to do without unnecessary intervention; the nirvana of seeing amazing places that you have not seen before; the fun memories you create with people you meet along the … Continue ReadingSome Struggles Of A Solo Traveler (And Tips To Overcome Them)