Contrasting Truths of Faith: Dinagat Islands

Despite its enviable biodiversity, Dinagat remains as one of the poorest provinces in the country. It is ruled by one of the most enduring political dynasties in the country, the Ecleos, who also founded Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association, Inc. (PBMA), a non-sectarian religious organization that, outside of the province, is viewed as a cult.

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…

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…

The Idyllic Charms of Biliran

Splendid faraway beaches, accessible waterfalls, and hospitable locals – these are what await you in Biliran.

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Explore the archipelago in our maiden issue

Featuring evocative writing from Palanca-winning authors and the Philippines’ boldest travel writers, our weekly releases explore the many meanings of home.

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Dive deep into the archipelago in every issue

Featuring evocative writing from Palanca-winning authors and the Philippines’ boldest travel writers, our weekly releases explore the many meanings of home.

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Explore the archipelago in this issue

In this issue, we set our sights the quiet infinities that live inside the big worlds we dream or linger on: versions of us we leave behind in airports, the comfort of sikwate in markets, farmers’ hands that put the heart in placemaking, how the open water feels miles away from shore, a quiet day’s walk; a library or a shop that bears witness to us as home does. These stories will remind you that by recognizing the life that breathes in the ordinary, as poet William Martin notes, “The extraordinary will take care of itself.”

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Riding The Faultlines of Cavite

How a man with no plan found grit, growth, and unlikely kinship in the mountains.

All the Filipino Food Spots Featured on Somebody Feed Phil

All the iconic Filipino eats, from humble roadside eateries to acclaimed fine dining destinations, that received the spotlight on Season…

The Seeds We Plant in Place Bloom Long After We’ve Left

“Tatay, the weather is perfect outside,” he said, pointing at the fog that cascaded through the window like the ebbing breath of nature. There was something refreshing about seeing Baguio…

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Of Sand, sunsets, and six-inch heels

In Boracay’s Rainbow Cafe, pride flutters like a stubborn heartbeat.

DESTINATION SPOTLIGHTS

Romblon

Blown Away by Romblon’s Underrated Beauty

Panay Island

Bulubadiangan: The Sea Dreams of Land

benguet: mount pulag

Where the Gods Play

Words and portraits of home from readers.

Children Of Our Time

We used to play in the mornings,afternoons too. Sleeveless shirtson bloated figures, salty snacksand ice cream cones to chew.Rinse and…

A Migrant’s Dream of Ice

I am at my lowest ebbA thousand miles from homeThe harshness of the coldDrives the pain to my bones With…