Project Bohol: Stories of an All Hands Experience Part 3
“Hey Brenna,” a co-volunteer says as I stepped on the edge of the shovel to deepen my pull of the damp soil. “Yeah?” I say, a little preoccupied. He approaches me, this weird, almost...
View ArticleA Tale of Love in the Mountains of Pai
“I’m glad you came,” he whispers into my ear as he pulls me closer to him. In the cold, cold atmosphere of Pai, Thailand, we lay, warm and cozied up in the rusty, but comfy wooden hut of Pai River...
View ArticleStepping Into the Shoes of an All Hands Volunteer
“Beautiful,” I say to myself, as I watch the base move further and further away from sight. I was in the tricycle, clutching my bags. I had physically said goodbye to volunteers/friends, but it was...
View ArticleSumilon Bluewater Island Resort: Beautifully Stranded in the Island of Paradise
“Maayong buntag!” they greeted us as we stepped off the golf cart and entered the main pavilion. I breathed the fresh air and for a moment I forgot we still hadn’t reached our room. Ms. Apple lead us...
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You can’t always get cheap flights. I hate to be the one to break it to you, but that’s the truth. It’s either you wait and wait for a seat sale that may never happen for your dates or you find the...
View ArticleA Complete Guide to Traveling El Nido Palawan
“Wow.” It was the first word I ever said as I stepped onto the sandy beachfront of El Nido, the first time I went there in 2010. I looked out at the infamous limestone mountains beyond the sea...
View ArticleA Complete Guide to Traveling Boracay
It was in 2012 when I first experienced falling in love with a stranger. It was a weird feeling, beautiful and unexpected. It was the kind of feeling that despite the pain, you’d still want to...
View Article“No Work in the Morning” — What if Life Was a Permanent Vacation?
Taking a well-deserved break is something most of us look forward to. Everyday life can be difficult and stressful at the best of times, but obviously, you can get away from it all on holiday and just...
View ArticleLivin’ La Vida Locals – A Taste of the Local Culture in Bohol
“Hello po,” I say, bowing my head a little in respect, to the dark-haired elderly man sitting on the slope of the hill where our project was situated. “Hello,” he says to me, a little surprised,...
View ArticleWithin Reach — Glorious Places to Visit Near the Philippines
One of the fantastic things about being in the Philippines is that you don’t need to take long-haul flights to reach some of the most desirable holiday destinations. The Philippines is only seven hours...
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