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Don't let the rain dampen your travel plans
Manila Bulletin
|July 05 2025
Alternatives for when the weather doesn't cooperate
When traveling, there are times when the universe decides to test your patience.
As the weather starts getting gloomier, there are times when it could feel as if there's no saving your itinerary. Though it's no cause for throwing a fit, sometimes it might even work to your advantage. Here are three ways to enjoy your trip even if it starts to rain.
Brave the weather
This story is from the July 05 2025 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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