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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 9 MIN

Tawilis Season and the Volcano's Breath

from Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos · host Miguel Santos

Day five in Taal: Miguel walks the lakeshore in the rain, eats the season's first crispy tawilis, checks the volcano's alert level, and reflects on living beside an active crater. Practical talk on the ACR I-Card, local banking, and the cost of a quiet monsoon day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Taal, Philippines. Places in this episode: Barangay Buli, Taal Lake, Poblacion, Taal, Municipal Building, Taal, BDO Network Bank, Taal, Taal Basilica. Covered: Tawilis season and local food, Taal Volcano alert level and safety, ACR I-Card application and banking logistics, Monsoon weather and its impact, Cost of food and coffee in Taal. Chapters:00:00 Quiet town street00:50 Barangay Buli03:01 Small eatery interior03:56 Government office interior05:56 Cafe interior06:51 Rain on street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TaalBatangas #TawilisSeason #TaalVolcano #BatangasFood #PhilippinesTravel #SlowTravel #MonsoonSeason #KapengBarako #HeritageTown #ExpatLife #TravelPhilippines #LakeTaal #PhilippinesVisa #ACRCard #DigitalNomadPH #LocalFood #RainySeasonTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

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