The Islands

Category: The Islands

A Family Vacation in Zamboanga City

We were in the middle of our boodle fight lunch during our…

Basilan Beyond the Headlines

“Some places are far greater than the stigma they have long been…

Blown Away by Romblon’s Underrated Beauty

Returning to Romblon with fond recollections of my first visit a decade…

Bulubadiangan: The Sea Dreams of Land 

Bulubadiangan, a small island with a strip of white sand in the…

Burgos and Beyond: Rediscovering My Childhood Town

Coming home to the place where I spent my childhood often stirs…

Contrasting Truths of Faith: Dinagat Islands

Despite its enviable biodiversity, Dinagat remains as one of the poorest provinces…

How Catanduanes Earned Its Place Among My Favorite Philippine Destinations

Often mentioned last in conversations about Bicol, Catanduanes surprised me so much…

Lost and Found

How a middle-aged man suffering from burnout momentarily found his mojo on…

Of First Times, Chaos & Finding Peace in Magalawa Island

The vehicle choked often against beds of rock and asphalt. We tilted…

Of Sand, Sunsets, and Six-Inch Heels

Boracay. The sun-drunk slice of chaos at the heart of the archipelago,…

Seeking Adventure in Calayan Island

Free from distractions and modern amenities, Calayan’s rural charm, rugged terrain, and…

The Idyllic Charms of Biliran

After exploring two of its provinces - Leyte and Northern Samar -…