Destinations
I’m not moving to Baguio City anymore
Moving to the City of Pines used to be an exciting prospect for me. But after revisiting Baguio City, I ...
When Captivity Helps Conservation
I never liked zoos. I’ve never been the type who gets fascinated by seeing animals in captivity. To me, it ...
Mt. Talinis: Climbing the Horns of Negros for the Second ...
It was always at the back of my mind to go back to Mt. Talinis. So I did.
Culture, Politics, People, and ‘Bibiboys’ of Taiwan
I didn’t plan on recording a podcast in Taiwan because I wanted to have a proper vacation. But whatever you ...
Night Walks in Davao City
Rupert Brooke was right. Cities, like cats, will reveal themselves at night. That’s exactly what I thought when I strolled ...
What I Wish Everyone Knew About South Cotabato
When I told my Mom I wanted to live in South Cotabato for a month, her immediate response was, “Okay, ...
Lemobung Lodge: Cheapest Accommodation in Lake Sebu
I recently went on a month-long trip around Mindanao with my best friend and the first leg of our adventure ...
Lobo Cave: Surprises from the Aquatic World Beneath
“Oh my god! Kuya, there’s a snake!” I whispered nervously as we were nearing the exit of Lobo Cave. I ...
Balangay: Tracing Our Roots
This year’s theme for Gabii sa Kabilin, Balangay, sparked a specific childhood memory for me. I was probably 9 or 10 ...
Pinipisakan Falls: More Than Just a Beautiful Waterfalls
“Tikang gud kamu ha Pinipisakan Falls, dai? Mayda man mga NPA heto ngadto!” (Are you sure you went to Pinipisakan Falls? There ...