In all my travels, this is probably the first time I hesitate talking about a place. Why? Because I feel ridiculous trying to put its majesty into words. No adjective suffices. This is the enchantment of Kalanggaman Island in … Continue reading IN KALANGGAMAN, A CLANDESTINE CONFESSION
Some people are experienced bush walkers; others are bush walk retarded. Like me. But if you think a dubious trail with no end in sight is going to stop me, you have a fundamental misunderstanding of who I am. … Continue reading NOT ALL WALKS ARE CREATED EQUAL
Lying on a beachfront hammock in gorgeous Malapascua Island has its perks, but wearing its weave pattern is not one of them. It is a sign to get up. Usually. But what to do? More snorkeling means extra grilling … Continue reading THE LIGHTHOUSE AT MALAPASCUAS’ END
I feel one with King Ragnar in a sacrificial ritual traveling to Malapascua Island. The offering includes a ruptured spleen, swollen joints, and a partially collapsed lung, all from the bus marathon just heading to Maya Port, then another … Continue reading THE SKY HAS FALLEN IN MALAPASCUA
This feels like the loss of my life, I shit you not. Coming to Bohol, two hours by boat from Cebu, I am a wide-eyed kid looking forward to try and kill myself via a bungee jump called The … Continue reading HOW MUCH UNHAPPINESS CAN BOHOL CAUSE ME
Most people look forward to visiting Panglao. I don’t. In fact, the last time I was here in Bohol, I completely ignored this adjacent island. Yes, I know it is beautiful. I am not blind. But the thing is, … Continue reading THE MOST AMAZING THING THAT NEVER HAPPENED
Friends have given up asking “Where are you going?” every time my backpack goes behind me. My reply remains the same, “Do I look like a person with a plan?” Often, I just pick an entry point and go. … Continue reading DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE WE GO
Are you looking for a tale of a life-changing, spiritual encounter with the majestic whale sharks of Oslob, Cebu? Keep goddamn looking. The bastard that I am did exactly everything wrong during my diving and snorkeling adventure in the … Continue reading SPECIAL GUIDE ON HOW TO NOT DIVE WITH WHALE SHARKS IN OSLOB
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