6 articles tagged with philippines travel
I've scaled peaks in Colorado and carved through powder in Whistler, but nothing quite prepared me for the raw, untamed adventure playground that is Davao, Philippines. This southern Philippine gem offers the perfect blend of challenging mountain terrain and pristine...
When most travelers hear 'Puerto Princesa,' their minds immediately conjure images of boats gliding through the UNESCO-listed Underground River. As an anthropologist who's spent years studying how tourism narratives shape our experiences, I've discovered that Puerto Princesa performs a far...
The first time I rounded those hairpin turns climbing into Baguio City, my stomach lurched not just from the altitude but from pure awe. At 5,000 feet above sea level, this Philippine highland retreat offers a refreshing escape from the...
Manila's urban intensity can be overwhelming—the cacophony of jeepneys, the press of 13 million souls, the relentless humidity that clings like a second skin. As someone who's spent considerable time documenting textile traditions across the Philippines, I've learned that the...
The limestone karsts of Palawan rose like ancient sentinels from the turquoise water as my bangka boat approached Port Barton. After years documenting environmental litigation cases back in Texas, I was finally witnessing firsthand the marine ecosystems I'd only read...
As I stepped off the ferry at Tagbilaran Port, the familiar buzz of tricycles and the warm Filipino greeting of 'Maayong buntag!' (Good morning!) reminded me why Bohol has become my favorite training ground for international marathons. This island province...