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Seeking Adventure in Calayan Island
Free from distractions and modern amenities, Calayan’s rural charm, rugged terrain, and off-grid life serve as a reminder to live in the moment.
The Idyllic Charms of Biliran
Splendid faraway beaches, accessible waterfalls, and hospitable locals – these are what await you in Biliran.
The Forest Is Where Wounds Mend
“Breath vapor escaped from my mask as the balmy streets of Kias, still wet from days-long downpour, were covered in…
Quiapo In My Mind: Of Faith, Folklore, and Stopovers
Quiapo is Manila stripped down to its rawest instinct. It isn’t only its history that draws people. It’s how it…
Of Sand, Sunsets, and Six-Inch Heels
Tucked in a nondescript alleyway between the main road and Station 2’s beach is Rainbow Cafe, where pride flutters like…
Witnessing the Release of Sea Turtle Hatchlings in La Union
A visit to La Union during sea turtle nesting season paves the way for some new discoveries in insight and…
Why Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao Continue to Rank Among the World’s Best Islands
A recent readership poll reveals leisure travelers consider these three Philippine islands as top picks. Here’s why.
Bulubadiangan: The Sea Dreams of Land
“Islands like Bulubadiangan are more than a beach destination. They are punctuations for necessary pauses—those rare, vanishing commas in our otherwise breathless sentences of life.”
La Palmera Mountain Ridge: This Nature-Sculpted Mountain in Sultan Kudarat is Something to Behold
In the landlocked municipality of Columbio in Sultan Kudarat, La Palmera Mountain…
Desserts at the Center
“In my hometown, dessert moves slowly from one table to another, portioned with care. Sweetness itself has a hierarchy. This care with dessert has roots in our history. The richer…
The Persistence of Names
A guide to some invisible places in General Santos City.
Exploring Binondo: A DIY Food and Historical Tour
What does it mean to preserve a space when the world around it keeps demanding it become something else? Binondo answered by not preserving anything. By letting the streets remake…
Exploring Lobo and Panaghoyan, Two of Samar Island’s 1,000+ Caves
Home to the country’s largest cave system, Samar has the most number of caves in the Philippines: approximately more than 1,000 caves, with only 100 explored by humans. It’s one…
A Kalamay Is a Kalamay Is a Kalamay
From a simple word and a simple food, kalamay has grown to represent a whole category of Filipino delicacies, and beyond that, an idea. That through patience and unity, disparate…
The Thrill of a Siruma Off-Road Adventure Ride
For thrill-seekers looking for a unique off-road experience, a remote beachfront barangay east of Siruma proves well worth the ride – the challenge and the scenery included.
Plays
Wordle
Guess words from 4 to 11 letters and create your own puzzles.
Letter Boxed
Create words using letters around the square.
Spelling Bee
How many word you can make with 6 letters.
Chess Reply
Play Historic chess games.
Crossword Puzzle
Fill the white boxes with the answers to a series of questions.
Magic Tiles
Match elements and keep your chain going.