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What Things Cost in the Philippines

They told us it would be cheap, but we didn’t believe them. Turns out, they don’t lie. The Philippines is 100% the cheapest country we’ve been to in Southeast Asia.

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Everything you Need to Know about Diving on Malapascua Island

This is one of the best places in the world to see thresher sharks - gentle creatures with unusually elegant tails - plus a whole lot of other cool sea critters. Here’s everything you need to know about diving on the Filipino island.

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Our Top Tips to Hike the Cape Wrath Trail Fast and Cheap

There is a lot of really great info online about the Cape Wrath Trail. Some things, however, definitely took us by surprise. Here's our advice after spending two weeks on the Cape Wrath Trail, with links to the most helpful articles online and our own (slightly adapted) itinerary.

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Ecuador to Peru Border Crossing at Aguas Verdes

There are two main border crossings between Ecuador and Peru: La Tina connecting Macará, Ecuador to Sullana, Peru and Aguas Verdes connecting Huaquillas, Ecuador to Tumbes, Peru. This article details the crossing from Ecuador to Peru via Aguas Verdes including hours of opporation and how to cross it cheaply on your own.

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