Stories
Resting in Sasmuan’s Rest Area for Migratory Birds
The Sasmuan Bangkung Malapad Critical Habitat Ecotourism Area serves as a sanctuary for birds flying through the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, as well as people seeking serenity.
Riding The Faultlines of Cavite
How a man with no plan found grit, growth, and unlikely kinship…
Resting in Sasmuan’s Rest Area for Migratory Birds
Stars still shone in the sky when I and other travelers rode…
A Memorable Day at Quitinday Green Hills Eco-Park
There’s always a certain kind of magic when you visit a place…
A Family Vacation in Zamboanga City
We were in the middle of our boodle fight lunch during our…
Travel
Why Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao Continue to Rank Among the World’s Best Islands
A recent readership poll reveals leisure travelers consider these three…
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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…
The Idyllic Charms of Biliran
Splendid faraway beaches, accessible waterfalls, and hospitable locals – these are what await you in Biliran.
Anda: A Hidden Paradise in Bohol
A lesser-known destination in Bohol, three hours away from the capital of Tagbilaran, offers quiet white-sand beaches and refreshing limestone…
Demystifying Mount Ilihan
A hike to a mysterious, lesser-known mountain in Camiguin revives awe and offers some revelations – both negative and positive.
When The Sea Learned to Dance
Elyu, or La Union, used to be a sleepy fishing town where the loudest sound you’d hear was the rolling…
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…
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…
Where Has the Time Gone?
One traveler ponders at the changes in El Nido over a decade of visits and the cost of development.
The Forest Is Where Wounds Mend
“Breath vapor escaped from my mask as the balmy streets of Kias, still wet from days-long downpour, were covered in…
Homecoming
“Home. I have called so many such, that it almost feels callous, a disservice to those who don’t have my…