"Why would you be scared of something that's completely safe?" I challenged a colleague who was shrieking with excitement when we were discussing about possible activities we'd be doing in Boracay. Parasailing was one of the top choices. The conversation happened in January, back when we were planning a summer getaway. "Ehhhhh, we'll be extremely high up. Can you imagine looking down when you're several feet up? What...

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The sea is heaving. The waves, restless and angry, threaten to upturn our outrigger boat manned by two young Hambil locals. The boat creaks as it bobs over a deep blue bayou that stretches out to the treacherous Tablas Strait in the west. For nearly about an hour, my heart is in my throat. Sailing to Boracay from Tablas, Romblon when the waves are rough can be a...

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Traveling to Sibuyan, Romblon requires patience, time and long ferry ride. It's physically taxing but it's worth it. 1. They have an island called Cresta de Gallo that's uninhabited and beautiful, with white-sand beach and rich marine life. ...

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When I think about Philippine geography - there are two things that come to mind. One is the unique map of our archipelago, and the other is Yoyoy Villame's Philippine Geography song. The melody is a little funny but its lyrics offer a primer on geography. It's probably too kitschy for your taste so you hardly recognize the song. Well, it goes something like this. From the north...

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