Tag: Island
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Panguan Island, Tawi-Tawi: We Reached the Edge of the Philippines and Were Surprised by What We Found
Panguan Island lies at the southernmost tip of the Philippines near the Malaysia border. Visiting there, we discover more than just a remote frontier. From pristine beaches to a resilient community and fascinating local culture—with stops at nearby Mardanas and Bulu-Bulu Islands as well—the journey proves well worth it.
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Biyadhoo: A Brief Encounter with Marine Creatures
ON MY SECOND DAY IN MAAFUSHI, I take a daytrip to Biyadhoo Island Resort, a short speedboat ride away. The resort is just one of the myriad choices of resort daytrips companies in Maafushi offer, but it is the cheapest (USD 48 gets you a whole day use of the resort’s beaches and a buffet…
The Tourist Gaze 