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Why Climb Mt. Apo? | My Labored Ascent to the Rooftop of the Philippines
An arduous journey to the Philippines’ highest peak reveals that sometimes, there needs to be no reason for climbing mountains except simply being there.
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…
Sagada: Came as a Clueless Outsider, Left as a Better-Informed Guest
“My return to Sagada made me realize that it’s not that the Igorot don’t want tourists at all. They only…
Hiking Sulu’s Highest Peak
Now declared free from insurgent groups and a moderately challenging 2.5-hour walk, a hike to Bud Tumantangis, Sulu’s highest peak,…
There’s Nothing Like Batanes
If you're looking for a place to pause, unmoor from chaos, and be regaled by nature’s unique wonders, Batanes might…
5 Easy and Accessible Mountains Near Manila
Whether you’re returning to hiking or just want a relaxed day on the trail, these mountains are doable as day…
Where Has the Time Gone?
One traveler ponders at the changes in El Nido over a decade of visits and the cost of development.
Sagada: Came as a Clueless Outsider, Left as a Better-Informed Guest
“My return to Sagada made me realize that it’s not that the Igorot don’t want tourists at all. They only want us to understand that it’s not the locals’ responsibility…
Quiapo In My Mind: Of Faith, Folklore, and Stopovers
Quiapo is Manila stripped down to its rawest instinct. It isn’t only…
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.”
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 conservation.
The Persistence of Names
A guide to some invisible places in General Santos City.
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 a stubborn heartbeat. Here, drag queens hold on to what…
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…
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.