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 people think the Philippines ends at the tip of Jolo in the Sulu archipelago. This province is actually the true punctuation mark of our southern map where the air feels ancient and the ocean looks like liquid glass. It is a place where your wallet stays in your pocket while your hands do 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 in the deep south of Palawan feels like it belongs to a world that the maps haven’t quite finished drawing yet. While the rest of the world crowds the limestone lagoons of El Nido, a quiet and rugged expedition is unfolding at the absolute tip of the archipelago. You won’t find luxury malls…
You probably think you have seen every version of a Philippine paradise until you drive onto the shores of Masbate. This isn’t the manicured white sand of Boracay or the crowded lagoons of El Nido. It is a rugged frontier where the history is literally carved into the ground beneath your boots. The air here…
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…
The air in the Dinagat Islands feels different because it carries the weight of ancient myths and the scent of wild pine. You might think you have explored every corner of Mindanao until you step onto this rugged archipelago. It is a place where the mountains are guarded by a thick wall of fog and…