The engine heat was the only thing I could feel as I crawled through the thick, suffocating gray traffic of Carcar on my way south. I was desperate to trade the smell of exhaust and the noise of city horns for the scent of salt air and wet earth. My birthday was just around the…
Most travelers believe the true soul of a place is found in the busy city centers but I have always found that the best stories are written on the winding roads that lead away from the noise. I sat on my motorcycle at the edge of the strait and watched the sun highlight the rust…
Most travelers think they have truly conquered the island of Bohol once they have snapped a photo of the Chocolate Hills and seen a tiny tarsier clinging to a branch in the forest. But if you are like me, and you prefer the rhythmic vibration of a motorcycle under your seat and the smell of…
Have you ever noticed how the air seems to change the very second you leave the concrete limits of the city? The noise of Roxas City begins to fade into a gentle hum as I twist the throttle of my favorite motorcycle and feel the engine come alive beneath me. I can feel the weight…
Looking for a nice place to visit this summer or holy week? Consider adding the Hundred Islands National Park to your bucket list. The Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) in Alaminos City, Pangasinan, is more than just a cluster of rocks in the sea. It’s a sprawling 1,844-hectare marine playground. With 124 islands at low…