Living La Vida Locals

Insider tips from those who know best.

Hometown Visit: Cebu
Part three of DG Traveler's Hometown Visit series—because there's no place like the one that knew you first.

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5 City Dwellers Who Packed Up Their Life and Moved to La Union
Meet the laid-back people who now reside in the surf town.

Hometown Visit: Davao
In part two of our Hometown Visit series, one writer reflects on the city she left for nine years, then eventually returned to.

Hometown Visit: Pangasinan
Part one of DG Traveler's new Hometown Visit series.

Locals Know Best: Iloilo Edition
Insider info on the City of Love—from the people who love it most.

Artist Leandro Magtibay Shares His Thoughts on Baguio
Willie Magtibay's son talks about his art, Baguio, and how the two are inseparably entwined together.

The Co-Founder of Where to, Baguio? Shares His Favorite Thing About His Hometown
Hint: It's not strawberries or the cold weather.

Locals Know Best: Baguio Edition
No one knows the city better than they do!

Baguio, Where the Sun Hits the Mountainside
A glimpse of Baguio then and now.

This Baler Surfer Tells Us About Her Advocacy for the Environment
And how we can help.

What NOT to Do in Baguio: A Quick Etiquette Guide
Keep these in mind when traveling to the Summer Capital.

Locals Know Best: Cebu Edition
Nobody knows it better than the locals.

This Soul Surfer Tells Us About the Paradise She Calls Home
A pro surfer on why she's proud to belong to Siargao.

Q&A with Noli, a Batanes Local
This acclaimed photographer talks about his hometown, his favorite local delicacy, and more.

Q&A with Harvey, a Siargao Local
On what he loves about the island and how to get to know the locals better.

Q&A with Andrew, a Boracay Local
The executive chef of Dos Mestizos shares his thoughts on the paradise he now calls home.

Q&A with Marc, a Coron Local
A tour agency owner's must-visit places and more.