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Budget Breakdown: 3D2N Dumaguete - Siquijor

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Dumaguete City: Siliman University, Siquijor: Siquijor Town Church, Kagusuan Beach, Cambugahay Falls, Forest Reserve at Maria First cheap backpacking attempt and an objective to have the lowest possible expenses. Following were the total expenses and budget breakdown of the 3days 2nights Dumaguete City - Siquijor trip.  QUICK FACTS: Dumaguete is the capital of Negros Oriental, this province is located at the western part of Visayas.  Siquijor is the country's third smallest province and part of Central Visayas.  NOTE:  Airfare not included (PHP 2,800 RT for 2 pax, Manila to Dumaguete) The total as listed below was based on combined expenses of 2 persons SUMMARY:     PHP 1,896      -    Transportation    PHP 1,900      -    Pasalubong and Souvenirs    PHP 975         -    Accommodation x 2 Nights    PHP 1,554...

Budget Travel Guide: Vigan, Ilocos Sur

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Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines, from China and from Europe, resulting in a culture and townscape that have no parallel anywhere in East and South-East Asia. (Source: whc.unesco.org ) Calle Crisologo TRIVIA 15 years after the inscription in the UNESCO List of World Heritage sites and monuments in December 1999, Vigan City has been declared as the New 7 Wonders Cities in the World on December 8, 2014. (Source: vigancity.gov.ph ) Taken at COFFE BREAK located at Calle Crisologo. Mug priced at PHP140 with free coffee refill. Article Created: April 2, 2015 GETTING THERE: - You may ride a bus en route Laoag and get off at Vigan City. Fare is PHP665. Tip: It is best to travel at night because: - The roads are not congested with vehicles, specially when the bus is passing t...