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Panay Festivals – Ati-Atihan and Dinagyan

Sadsad sa Calle Real at the Dinagyan Festival Highlights  Two multi-day colorful and festive cultural celebrations in Panay Island. Time of Visit:  January 2025 Duration of Visit: Five Nights (total) Description Ati-Atihan and Dinagyan Festivals are two multi-day cultural festivals held in the island of Panay.  These two colorful and festive celebrations of Filipino culture …

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Bantayan and Malapascua Islands

The long sandbar at Kalanggaman Island (day trip from Malapascua Island) Highlights Time of Visit:  January and February 2025 Duration of Visit:  Four days at each island Description  Bantayan and Malapascua are two popular tourist destination islands north of Cebu.  The two are popular because of laid back vibes and outdoor/adventure opportunities. Bantayan Island has …

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Car Rentals

Highlight Here we describe how we book rental cars to save money, describe our experience with different rental car companies from different parts of the world and one bad experience with a European car rental company.  Description Before we started traveling full time, we were always anxious when booking a rental car.  Our anxiety stems …

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Driving in South Korea

Highlights Useful information if you plan on driving in South Korea.  This blog talks about car rentals, toll roads, traffic nuisances, speed cameras and more.    We did the research so you do not have to. Time of Visit:  April-May 2025 Duration of Visit: 14 Days Description South Korea is a wonderful country to visit.  Though …

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