For many Filipino adventurers and backpackers, traveling to all the Philippines’ 82 provinces is the ultimate travel goal. But Arvid Marius “Marco” Puzon went beyond, by visiting all 1634 cities and municipalities of the country. He named the quest PH 1634, which he began in March 2013 and finished within ten years. I first met…
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Mountaineers and brothers Javi and Carlos Cang had been hiking trails since they were kids, then went on to climb some of the Philippines’ and Asia’s mountains when they got older. But the brothers’ adventures were put on hold when Carlos was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer. Now, Javi continues to climb for…
I am blessed to know and have met – face-to-face or online – some inspiring, truly extraordinary women. Just by being who they are and doing what they do, they show or remind me not only about risks and adventures worth taking, but also how I can travel happily on the greatest adventure ever –…
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…
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