The Philippines

Marlboro Country: Come to a Place of Beauty and Tranquility

Nature soothes the human spirit. The longing to reset ourselves from the complications of life is one of the reasons why we included an early-morning visit Marlboro Country in Sagada, Mountain Province in our itinerary.

Cordillera Food Trip: A Northern Gastronomic Adventure

By Gian and Sheila May 24, 2018 29 Comments

A local dish imbues the history, culture, and story of a place. A month ago, we took part of a culinary story in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Northern Luzon.

Dolpo Summer Camp 2018: An Educational Bushcraft Workshop

By Gian and Sheila May 17, 2018 29 Comments

The Dolpo 2018 Summer Camp is organized for kids and parents who want to learn and enjoy the great outdoors. They learn bushcraft, an outdoor discipline about thriving in the natural environment.

10 Literally Cool Activities To Beat the Intense Summer Heat

By Gian and Sheila May 10, 2018 33 Comments

Our recent summers are uncomfortably hot. Fret not! You can beat the summer heat by doing these literally cool adventures!

Cebu Highlands Trail Segment 1B: Mt. Samboryo to Lutopan

By Gian and Sheila April 30, 2018 44 Comments

There is nothing ordinary. The simplest lifeforms, the most humble homes, the most basic communities—they all have something special. But you need to have an open mind, a keen willingness to learn, a humble heart, and a ready sense of acceptance to experience their unique salience. When hiking the CHT, you need these qualities to […]

Cebu Highlands Trail Segment 1B: Tugop to Mt. Samboryo

By Gian and Sheila April 20, 2018 20 Comments

When you trek in wild places that are serenaded by rustling leaves and the cries of birds, the world suddenly makes sense. Trekking the Cebu Highlands Trail in Cebu, Philippines gives you that chance to truly commune with yourself.