The Hanging Coffins of Echo Valley, Sagada, Mountain Province
Hanging coffins is an ancient funeral custom of some Asian ethnic groups. Animist tribal folk believed that putting their dead in steep crevices made their loved ones nearer to the gods.
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Sleep & Dress like an Ifugao at Ramon’s Native Homestay in Batad, Banaue, Ifugao
This native Ifugao hut, devoid of electricity and set deep within the terraced mountains…
Trek to Tappiya Waterfalls in Batad, Banaue, Ifugao
An alluring mix of beauty, physicality, remoteness, and manageable danger, this trek to Tappiya isn’t just about the waterfalls. It’s about the entire experience.
Moon Garden: Where to Stay in Tagaytay, Cavite
An intimate six- or seven-cottage bed and breakfast, Moon Garden can best be described as equal parts rustic, romantic, and eclectic.
Binondo Food Wok with Ivan Man Dy: What to do in Manila
Though the tour may be called the Binondo…
We be Urban Shrimping in Taipei!
It’s funny, I didn’t think that fishing for shrimp in a concrete pool would be much fun, but it was. A lot.
A Rush of Adrenaline at Eden Nature Park & Resort, Davao
About an hour’s drive from Davao City…
Karma was a Ladyboy in Koh Samui
Oh my god, she was a ladyboy. And this was a ladyboy bar. No wonder no one was sitting here.
A Scorpion, a Spliff, and a Swiss Army Knife at Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Jolted by the sharp pain, my initial reaction was to yank it off. But I couldn’t do that because doing so would have taken half my lip with it.