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Discover Sumilon Island: A Tropical Paradise in Southeastern Cebu

Escape to paradise at Sumilon Island! White-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and tropical bliss await. Your island getaway begins now!

Philippines

Chocolate Hills: Come for the Hills, Stay for 43 Seconds

Indulge your senses and witness the breathtaking natural wonder of the Philippines by visiting the Chocolate Hills today! Sadly, the hills aren’t made from chocolate.

Adult tarsier at the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary

Philippines

Bohol Tarsiers: They’re like real-life Pokémon, But With Anxiety

Bohol’s tarsiers are tiny, bug-eyed furballs that look suspiciously like real-life Pokémon. They’re ridiculously adorable, slightly weird and guaranteed to make every shitty little kid immediately ask if they can have one. Spoiler alert: no. But you can photograph the hell out of them.

Philippines

Oslob Whale Sharks: Come for the Sharks, Survive the Bus

My first encounter with the world’s largest fish involved adolescent whale sharks measuring up to six meters, a snorkel, and a whole lot of holy shit. Somehow, swimming next to enormous sharks was still considerably less terrifying than the absolutely batshit bus ride from Cebu.

Philippines

Fort San Pedro: Cebu’s Most Important Fort That’s Honestly Just… Mid

Fort San Pedro is one of the most historically important landmarks in the Philippines, but let’s be honest… it’s probably not the most exciting. In about an hour, you can explore the country’s oldest triangular fort, learn how Spanish colonization began in Cebu, and wander centuries-old coral stone walls that have survived wars, revolutions, and occupations. Skip the self-guided tour and spend a few extra pesos on one of the knowledgeable local college student guides. Their stories bring the fort to life in a way the information signs never could.

Philippines

Bohol’s Broken Church: Well, That Escalated Geologically

A random stop at a nearly destroyed church in Bohol became a lesson in earthquakes, rebuilding, and humanity’s adorable belief that anything we build is permanent. Spoiler: the Earth disagrees.

Singapore

Gardens by the Bay: I Broke Every Rule the 1990s Taught Me

The 1990s taught me not to get into cars with strangers. The 2000s taught me not to talk to strangers on the internet. Then, at 1:13 AM during a Singapore layover, I used an app to break both rules. That questionable decision introduced me to Gardens by the Bay, giant glowing trees, and one of my favorite cities on Earth.