The Islands
Category: The Islands
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…
Camiguin: Refreshingly Unchanged
One traveler reflects on three visits to Camiguin over 17 years and…
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…
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,…
One Stroke at a Time: Swimming Through the Open Waters of the Philippines
An open water swimming enthusiast shares the joys of the sport, waters…
Seeking Adventure in Calayan Island
Free from distractions and modern amenities, Calayan’s rural charm, rugged terrain, and…
The Underrated Antique Only a Few Travelers Know
Antique is proof that lessertraveled doesn’t mean less. Often overshadowed by the…
Where To Go on a Siquijor Island Loop
A traveler shares the best spots to explore along Siquijor’s 72-kilometer circumferential…