Philippines
My First T’nalak Festival Experience
If you visit the Philippines, you are guaranteed to witness and experience one. You just have to be in the ...
The Long Road to Panimahawa Ridge
At 819 MASL, Panimahawa Ridge is not exactly the highest, but it
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.
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 ...