The next time you’re looking for good waves to ride, head north to San Juan WRITTEN  BY JOHN PAUL CAÑA Photographed by Portia Carbonell and Madel Zaide   A typical morning on the beaches of San Juan, La Union would have bikini- or board shorts-clad surfers having breakfast at any of the resorts. Over steaming [...]

Find out how Escuela Taller in Intramuros brings heritage much closer to the residents of Baseco Compound in Manila WRITTEN BY MARICRIS D. MARTIN Photographed by TRISTAN RONALDO D. BENTIA Tucked into one of the former moats of Intramuros is a small, unassuming school called Escuela Taller (pronounced es-ku-we- la tal-yer). It’s so unassuming, in [...]

“In spite of being internationally known as the setting of numerous seasons of Survivor, Caramoan is definitely more than just a scenic backdrop.” Written by: Therese Dehesa Photographed by: Robert Revillas   It may come as a surprise to some to find out that French, Serbian, Israeli, Bulgarian and Swedish editions of the reality TV [...]

Manila Hotel celebrates 99 years of unequalled history, old-world charm and Filipino hospitality WRITTEN  BY:  John Paul Cana PHOTOS COURTESY OF: Manila Hote “It’s a good story if it’s like Manila Hotel,” Ernest Hemingway famously said. Truer words were never spoken. Opened in 1912 and extensively remodeled in the 1970s, the Philippine landmark had been [...]

From traversing through coffee farms to creating pottery from scratch, take an enriching tour of what the southern province has to offer   WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY Carla Casanova-Perlas Photos of Asmara Spa courtesy of Taal Vista Hotel This journey called life is filled with bumps and turns that with every path we choose to [...]

A trip of gastronomic proportions the Bañamos way Barely a two-hour drive from Manila is a town at the heart of Laguna province called Los Baños. Located at the foot of Mt. Makiling, the town’s name literally translates as “the baths”. True to its meaning, the town is home to a number of hot spring [...]

The Misibis Bay Resort on the island of Cagraray is a wonderland for adventurers and relaxation-seekers alike By Gaby Ignacio Photos courtesy of the Misibis Bay Resort There is nothing quite like the beach. The rolling, rhythmic surf, salty air, and the feel of powdery sand have, for centuries, inspired countless artists, songwriters, and authors [...]

Casa Roces serves up heritage cuisine in an intimate ancestral home National Artist for Literature Alejandro R. Roces once said, “In the Philippines, food and the art of eating has evolved to become a commercial event. An excuse for revelry and companionship.  A meal is a time to meet new friends, old friends, family and [...]

While the rest of the world fixes its gaze on Puerto Princesa’s subterranean river, beg to differ and opt to discover Palawan’s best-kept secrets in Coron Written and photographed by Apple Dacayan Ocampo Additional photos by Liann Garcia “Jump,” instructed the tour guide to four tourists onboard the boat. At least that was what the [...]

FOOD TRIP: PAMPANGA Take a one-day tour with Pinoy Eats World and discover the wonders and flavors of the food capital of the Philippines Written by Tracy Alfonso Photographed by Ed Simon Kapampangans are known for having a discriminating palate. However, for the longest time, Pampanga was simply one of the places where people passed [...]