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…
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…
Most travelers believe that the highest point of the Philippine highway system is still found in Atok, Benguet. For decades, the Halsema Highway held the crown at a dizzying 7,400 feet above sea level. Recent geographical findings have shifted the coordinates to a rugged stretch of road in Tinoc, Ifugao. This new peak sits at…
The air changes so fast on Route 955 that you might think you have crossed a border into another country. I was used to the humid heat of the coastal roads back home in Negros. Northern Mindanao has a secret that is finally getting the attention it deserves. This is the story of two days…
Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the usual travel maps of Mindanao? Most travelers hesitate when they hear about the Zamboanga Peninsula because of old stories and deep-seated fears. But for those of us with a motorcycle and a sense of wonder, it is a land of untouched beauty. I recently took my bike…
There is a specific rhythm to life in the Visayas that you only notice once you trade the noisy comfort of four wheels for the raw freedom of a motorcycle. I sat on my bike at the edge of the Dumaguete port and felt the humid sea air mixing with the intoxicating smell of roasting…
Some places feel like they are waiting for you to find them among the waves. I stood at the pier in Padre Burgos and watched the morning sun hit the blue water of Southern Leyte. My motorcycle was already strapped to the deck of the boat because I knew the roads on the other side…