The Philippines

Cebu Highlands Trail Segment 1A: Mt. Manunggal to Mt. Tongkay

Cebu Highlands Trail Segment 1A: Mt. Manunggal to Mt. Tongkay

One of our fondest wishes is to accomplish a long-distance hike. We frequently imagine ourselves walking the Pacific Crest Trail or the Appalachian Trail. Alas, while everything is possible, this will be a long shot for us given the enormous expense and logistics required of such an adventure. But that grand dream doesn’t have to be shelved. With the establishment of the Cebu Highlands Trail, we now have a beautiful long-distance trail right in our home island of Cebu, Philippines!

Canigao Island: A Great Place to Start This Year’s Summer Fun

Canigao Island: A Great Place to Start This Year’s Summer Fun

If you’re having a hard time choosing which of our tropical paradises to visit this summer, we recommend Canigao Island in Matalom, Leyte, Philippines. That is just what we did!

Digyo Island: A Sandy Pocket of Paradise

Digyo Island: A Sandy Pocket of Paradise

What followed a disappointing Cuatro Islas island hopping tour was an amazingly fun overnight stay in Digyo Island.

Cuatro Islas: A Disappointing Island Hopping Adventure

Cuatro Islas: A Disappointing Island Hopping Adventure

With more than 7,000 unique islands, the Philippines has more than 7,000 exciting adventures! Alas, none of that excitement happened in our latest sojourn in Cuatro Islas in Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines.

Dakit-dakit: Another Fascinating Underwater Kingdom in Mactan

Dakit-dakit: Another Fascinating Underwater Kingdom in Mactan

One of the nicest things about living in Mactan, Cebu, Philippines is that we are surrounded by gorgeous coral reefs. In this blue, liquid world, we witness strange biological wonders, learn more about marine biodiversity, and enhance our advocacies to preserve Mother Nature.

Dive Against Debris: Supporting The Call for a Clean, Healthy Ocean

Dive Against Debris: Supporting The Call for a Clean, Healthy Ocean

This 2018, the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) launches the third International Year of the Reef. And that couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time. Today, our coral reefs—the precious rainforests of the oceans—need our help. Years of negligence, over harvesting of marine resources, global warming—all these factors have seriously impacted our reefs. We need to take action to save this delicate ecosystem.

Talima Marine Sanctuary: A Seamless Blend of Nature and Humanity

Talima Marine Sanctuary: A Seamless Blend of Nature and Humanity

In general, natural places where modernity and humanity have encroached experience some sort of change. Most exhibit a degree of damage while some are even downright devastated. So it’s a really a joyful feeling when we encounter beautifully preserved natural areas right in the heart of a bustling province. The Talima Marine Sanctuary right at […]