Narratives
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 Forest Is Where Wounds Mend
Breath vapor escaped from my mask as the balmy streets of Kias,…
Seeking Adventure in Calayan Island
The first time I heard of Calayan Island was when I was…
Contrasting Truths of Faith: Dinagat Islands
Famished and wet, we trudged our way out of thick rows of…
Of First Times, Chaos & Finding Peace in Magalawa Island
Carrying a stuffed six-kilo pack on the back, a tattered tote bag…
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Homecoming
My stories are often birthed from polar perspectives: one from that of a person who sleeps in warm beds I…
Buscalan and Scars of Happiness
My reasons varied from trivial to heartbreaking: unrequited love, flunked subjects, and daily battles with depression. I drank to drown…
Where the Gods Play
I dreamed of scaling Pulag long before I became a mother. We trained, trekking hills no less than five kilometers…