The moment I stepped into Danjugan Island, I was smitten by its raw, quiet – almost surreal – beauty. A clear green lagoon and swaths of mangroves greeted my arrival. What followed was nothing short of a magical experience. Hands down, Danjugan easily became one of my favorite islands in the Philippines during my three-day…
During my adventure around Visayas, I had some of the most amazing and unbelievable experiences of my life. I leaped out of my comfort zone by meeting new people, turning strangers into family or friends, exploring remote areas where I had not the faintest idea where to sleep that night, and trying new things I…
When I walked into Liptong Woodland, it was like stepping into another world. Towering native trees and rare flowers and plants, with some species as old as dinosaurs, greeted me in every step. As I soaked in Liptong’s magic, I felt like it was an old, old forest patiently created by nature and time. Imagine…
What would plants that saw the same light of day as dinosaurs look like? This was the question in my head when my new friend and guide in Dumaguete invited me to Liptong Woodland in Bacong, Negros Oriental. My friend told me that Liptong’s forest is home to prehistoric plant species, Negros province’s native –…
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