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…
There is a specific point in every long ride where the map ends and the true soul of the Philippines reveals its rugged and beautiful secrets. You leave the familiar noise of the central provinces behind and head toward a horizon that feels endless and full of promise for the road ahead. Most travelers never…
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…
Stretching along the coastline of the City of Gentle People is a scenic Rizal Boulevard, a historical and social heart of the Oriental Negros province. Named after the Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, this 780-meter stretch of paved walkway is framed by iconic acacia trees and the calm waters of the Tañon Strait. The…