There is a small coordinate on the map between Masbate and Northern Samar that most travelers simply blink and miss. You probably think you have seen every version of a tropical paradise until you step onto a shore that glows with a distinct rosy hue. Sila Island is not just another dot in the ocean….
There is a place at the edge of the Philippines where the water is clear as glass but the shadows beneath are alive. Most travelers stop at El Nido or Coron thinking they have reached the end of the world. They have no idea that the real frontier is further south in the mysterious islands…
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to stand on a piece of land that is so close to the edge of the world you can almost hear the gears of the earth turning? Batanes is the smallest province in our archipelago yet it holds a gravity that pulls at every traveler’s heart. It…
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to glide across the sea on the longest bridge in the Philippines while the wind whispers stories of the ancient mountains nearby? The air changes the moment you leave the coastal highway and begin the ascent toward the misty peaks of Mount Malindang. It is a transition…
Bohol is often defined by the perfectly symmetrical Chocolate Hills, but the eastern edge of the island holds a prehistoric mystery that most travelers completely overlook. I recently left my sweet abode to explore the rugged coastlines of Anda and the hidden rivers of Katigbian. It was a journey into the mystic side of the…
There is a place where the trees have ancient fingers that reach out from the soil to guide your every step. Most people see the twin peaks from the coastal roads and wonder what lies behind the thick veil of clouds. You might think you know the Visayan landscape until you stand in the middle…
Have you ever looked at a map of the Philippines and wondered if it was actually possible to ride your own motorcycle across the sea to reach the very edge of the last frontier? The journey to Palawan is a pilgrimage that every Filipino rider dreams of because it requires a rare blend of logistical…
Batanes is often called the last frontier of the Philippines because it sits at the very edge of the map. People assume you can only see these emerald hills if you fly in and take a local tour. I wanted to see if I could bring my own motorcycle to the top of the world….
You might find yourself staring at the horizon in Tagum City and wondering which of the many mountain paths will lead to the most breathtaking view. The city greets you with wide three-lane roads that feel more like a modern runway than a standard provincial street. It is a refreshing start for anyone who has…
It only takes exactly two minutes to leave behind the noisy concrete edges of the city and enter a mountain range so vast that it seems to swallow the entire northern horizon of Bukidnon. Most travelers who visit the highland province stay within the safe and predictable limits of the paved national highways and the…