Mindanao Region
"The Philippines' most misunderstood island, and its most rewarding, for those willing to look closer."
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I Traded Boracay for Dinagat’s Stingless Jellyfish Lagoon
I stood at the ferry terminal in Surigao City with my backpack and a printout of directions that looked like they’d been typed on a typewriter in 1987. The clerk behind the desk squinted at my request. “Dinagat? Sir, why ...
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Soar, Splash & Snack: Everything You Need to Know About Exploring Davao
Davao City sits at the southeastern tip of Mindanao, making it the largest city in the Philippines by land area. It is also one of Asia’s most livable urban centers. Further, the city serves as the gateway to a remarkable ...
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Two Weeks on Siargao Island: A Day-by-Day Itinerary
Siargao is a teardrop-shaped island in Surigao del Norte, in the Philippine Sea off the northeastern coast of Mindanao. It is 437 square kilometers of coconut palms, mangroves, lagoons, tidal rock pools, and reef breaks. Most visitors come for the ...
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