Travel Digest #1866

Introduction

Hi everyone it's @lizanomadsoul here introducing the Monday edition of the #TravelDigest.

Another day of great places and stories around the globe to read about! This time we have great stories from The Philippines, Turkey, Italy, Indonesia, Bulgaria, The UK, Austria, Canada, Ukraine, India, Malaysia, The US, and Czech Republic - So a little bit of everything! - Enjoy ;)

All featured posts are visible on the Editors Choice Map and upvoted by @pinmapple, @blocktrades, @theycallmedan and the curation trail. For more travel digests check out #traveldigest.

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🥇 A Refreshing Boat Trip to Balidbid Lagoon, The Philippines by @callmesmile

One of the booming attractions of Bantayan Island is the secluded and beautiful Balidbid Lagoon. Not only the island is the home of pristine beaches but it also has a hidden and tranquil paradise that one must visit and explore when on Bantayan Island. Balidbid Lagoon is a saltwater lagoon nestled on the eastern coastline of the island. What made this lagoon a breathtaking site are its winding river that meets the open sea, the long stretch of white sandbanks on its curvy beach, and the lush greenery of Mangrove trees and other tropical plants that surround the whole lagoon.

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🥈 Another Impromptu Escapade at Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, Sibulan, The Philippines by @kellyane

It was Friday evening when my friend and I decided to have breakfast together on the next day before I left Dumaguete City for a family visit in Cebu. My initial plan was to travel back home on Saturday at 9 AM. So, I told her that we would meet earlier to have enough time to catch up. Since she is an understanding friend, she immediately agreed. The next day, I prepared everything before meeting her so that I could easily grab my things even if I was running a little bit late. But what astonished me was that the plan was completely changed in the blink of an eye. She asked me if I already had a ticket. When she found out that I didn't have one yet, I was surprised when she told me that we would be going to Balinsasayao Twin Lakes. It was as if I was hypnotized by someone whom I didn't know because I immediately agreed. After almost 2 hours, I was already close to the mountain ranges because I had reached the mountainous area of Sibulan, and I found myself in front of this spectacular mountain. I had no regrets of saying yes to her.

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🥉 Tales of the Urban Explorer: The Dover Lock Inn, The UK by @slobberchops

I was surprised by the age of 'The Dover Lock Inn' after checking some history. Built around 1830, just at the start of Britain's Canal Age, this pub was likely built for those who shipped goods by the preferred method of transport of those times. It is situated right next to the ancient Leeds/Liverpool Canal, also built around those times. I do remember a little history from school, even though I acted like a dumbass see?

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