The Fat Kid Inside
Erwan Heussaff
Eat Like a Local in Cebu with These 4 Dishes Cebu is the master of the crispy Lechon. The art of roasting a pig, in which you get that perfect mouthwatering “snap”, simply can’t be recreated anywhere else. Sure, come to the island to try their Lechon, but to experience Cebu like a local there…
If you really want to get intimate with Seoul, spend the night on its brazen streets. Koreans work hard, but it’s no secret that they can party even harder. The energy goes nowhere but up as the night stretches on, and strangers to the culture could only do so much to try and keep up….
Mindanao, Philippines is Home to the Largest Pygmy Forest in the World Meet the 6th UNESCO world heritage site in the Philippines, Mount Hamiguitan. It’s home to the largest pygmy forest in the world, boasting 600 hectares of bonsai or dwarf trees. This mountain is also a sanctuary of thousands of flora and fauna, some of…
The Best Hidden Destinations in Bohol Mention Bohol and instantly the picturesque Chocolate Hills, wide-eyed tarsiers, and white sand beaches come to mind. These are what tourists come for when they visit the region. Because of this, Bohol has tried to keep up with the visitors by opening themselves up to tourism opportunities. But there…
Read Part 1: The Journey North: The Ultimate North Luzon Road Trip: Part 1 (Manila-Bulacan-Pampanga-Baguio) Rituals. Whether you’re aware of it or not, we all follow a ritual to get through the day. For us, it can be as simple as meditating in the morning, or reading a book before bed. For the people of…
Follow the trail up North Luzon and you’ll step into a world of rich history, cuisine, and landscapes. We took our car and started The Journey North— discovering places, dishes, and traditions you can only drive up north to experience. We took the new Chevrolet Trailblazer Phoenix on the road, and it definitely proved itself…
If one day you choose to drive up a weary 9 hours from Manila, make your way through the twist and turns, bumps and all, you’ll find yourself in a sleepy town called Sagada. The cold weather looms over this little town, making thick jackets and a warm cup of coffee a little cozier. Sagada…
The playground of the gods, famous for its sea of clouds: Mt. Pulag! Mt. Pulag is the third highest mountain in the Philippines, but it’s a perfect climb for every hiker from amateur to professional. Mt. Pulag has 4 trails with varying difficulty: Ambangeg Trail – located in Kabayan, Benguet. This trail is the least…
Take a look at the Philippine map. Somewhere between Palawan and Mindoro is an island that is no more than a speck. It’s easy to overlook, but what you see there is just the tip of the iceberg. This humble island is where you’ll find Apo Reef, and it’s the life source of a vast…
Contrary to what many people believe, Tawi-Tawi is an incredibly peaceful island. This southernmost province in Mindanao is situated near Moro conflict areas, but the island itself could not be any more different. In fact, it is said that the peace-loving people can be found in Tawi-Tawi. This isn’t a popular tourist destination for two…