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50 Best Bohol Tourist Spots: The Complete Guide Unlike smaller Philippine resort islands, Bohol lets visitors combine diving and island-hopping with day trips to caves, waterfalls, and rice fields, all without leaving the province.

Most travelers pass through Manila without stopping, but the city has more to offer than just an airport layover. From historic Intramuros to wild karaoke nights, it’s where you’ll actually see the Philippines at full volume - messy, fascinating, and worth your time. Would you add Manila to your itinerary?

75+ Best Things to Do in Manila: The Complete Guide More traffic and humidity than tropical escape, the Philippine capital isn’t built for tourists - but if you slow down and get to know it, Manila more than justifies a visit.

Crowsnest Pass pulled off a rare cloud inversion this morning. Do you recognize any of the peaks in this shot?

South Canadian Rockies Tourism

It took a lot of hard work (read: eating delicious food and wandering through cool museums), but I’m really excited to share this one. I just published a new piece on the 58 best things to do in Cebu City - from classic spots to some lesser-known favorites. For those who don’t know, I used to live in Cebu City, but this was a great excuse to dig even deeper into a place I already love. Check it out:

50+ Best Cebu City Tourist Spots Whether you’re spending a few days exploring Cebu City or just killing time on a layover, there’s plenty to do, eat, see, and experience in this busy Visayan capital.

🇨🇦Now is the time to support local!
You’ve probably noticed American liquor disappearing from your local liquor store shelves, but did you know that there are so many amazing Vancouver Island distilleries that you can try?
From vodka to whisky to gin, even “rum” and yes, even a “tequila”, there are so many options worth exploring.

The Complete Guide to All 23 Vancouver Island Distilleries The relatively recent boom in the number of distilleries on Vancouver Island is partly due to changes in provincial liquor laws in 2013, which facilitated the growth of small-batch distilling by creating a "craft" distillery designation. This shift has allowed distillers to focus on craft techniques...