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[Philippines] Meeting the Awe-Inspiring Powerful Woman Apo Whang-od in Kalinga

Apo Whang-od, Kalinga, Philippines, 2012

[Philippines] Meeting the Awe-Inspiring Powerful Woman Apo Whang-od in Kalinga

Apo Whang-od was the reason why we started planning for this trip. Then dubbed as the Last Mambabatok (Traditional Kalinga Tattoo Artist), we knew that enduring the 15-hour bus plus rough…

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March 1, 2021

[Philippines] How to reach Buscalan to visit Apo Whang-od

Apo Whang-od doing her Kalinga traditional tattooing in Buscalan, Kalinga, December 2012

Destinations / Kalinga / Travel Therapy / Visiting IP communities

[Philippines] How to reach Buscalan to visit Apo Whang-od

Okay, so you want to get your tattoo from Apo Whang-od. How do you reach Buscalan to visit her? What can you expect? What do you need to prepare for? …

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March 1, 2021

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Hello there! My name is Monica and travel is my therapy. I am on a perpetual journey of self-discovery and loving what I see. After backpacking for two weeks and visiting indigenous tribes in the Philippines, I decided to travel to give faces to different cultures and communities. I have been to 14 countries outside my own. And, I intend to explore more places, forge relationships with local communities, and tell their stories. My mission? To inspire you to love yourself and just give it a go – through my story telling. I write through the lens of an introvert, with anxiety, and a member of the LGBT community.