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A representation of a headless priest reportedly seen on Corregidor. They say the haunts you, but perhaps the priest isn’t haunting you. Perhaps, he’s walking with you. Saying, in his silence, “I see you. This happened to me, too. We’re still here. Still raising our hands. Still...
The iconic bangka boat journey to Malapascua Island that sets the scene for this travel story Setting the Scene: Authentic Philippines Travel vs. Tourist Expectations Malapascua Island sits like a tiny comma in the Visayan Sea, barely five square kilometers of white sand and promise. As I discovered,...
Breathtaking aerial view of El Nido’s iconic limestone formations and turquoise waters, representing the natural beauty of the Philippines. Welcome to Paradise (With Excellent Wi-Fi and Questionable Traffic) The first time I tried to explain the Philippines to my skeptical uncle at Thanksgiving...
Image contrasting the Instagram fantasy of digital nomad life with the actual reality of remote work challenges in the Philippines If you’re considering working remotely in the Philippines or embracing digital nomad life in Southeast Asia, this is the reality check you need. After five years...
An untouched beach on Danjugan Island in the Philippines at sunrise, highlighting the island’s quiet, off-grid beauty. What if the Most Transformative Journey Isn’t A trek across A Peak You Post on Instagram? Imagine you’re on an empty beach with just the hush of waves and susurration of wind in...
Epic image showcasing the Philippines’ most iconic landscape – the limestone karsts of El Nido, Palawan, representing the ultimate Instagram-worthy destination Some People Collect Stamps. Others Collect Sunsets and Cityscapes. There’s a certain silence that falls after you take that photo....
First light on Siquijor Island—where myth, magic, and memory converge. The Island That Outsiders Fear Step off the ferry to Siquijor, Philippines, and the first thing you might notice is how quiet everything feels. Not eerie quiet—but a thick, respectful silence, like the island is observing you...
Storm track of Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Introduction Before celebrating the grit and humor that shine after every Philippine storm, it’s worth acknowledging what Typhoons Kalmaegi and Fung-Wong truly left behind. Across Cebu, Bohol, and Bacolod, families woke up to flooded homes, cut-off roads, or...