Sharing Happiness Times Twelve: Takladtamig Dose (Lake Holon, Tboli)
“Happiness is only real when shared”.This line, from supertramp and the late Chris McCandless, is true to the adventurers who find bliss in the peaks and forests and share this bliss with their fellow...
View ArticleMy year 2014 in 28 photos: A Nomad’s Yearender
I decided to take it slow on travel for 2014 but travel didn't slow down on me. Besides the planned wanderings with Kai, writing and photography projects, speaking and judging engagements, official...
View Article7 best summer destinations in Mindanao
Imagine long stretches of pristine beaches, rich marine ecosystems perfect for diving, hundreds of islands, rocking surfs, numerous waterfalls, lush forests leading to mountain summits, friendly...
View ArticleNomadik Portraits: Neil, the wandering rasta boy
“So, who did your tattoos? It must be very painful”, I asked him as I finish my morning coffee at the beach resto. “I did it by myself. All of it,” he said in Cebuano in a Mindanaoan tone with an...
View ArticleMahin 2015 Beach Festival: #PerfectSummer in SOX
I grew up in a region that is always ready for summer and where there is one beach destination that always comes to mind: Gumasa in Glan, Sarangani Province! To date, the century-old town of Glan is...
View ArticleCouple to ride from Aparri to Koronadal City, Mindanao on Tandem Bike for...
"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." This line by Albert Einstein is what outdoor enthusiasts and long-time couple Lino and Ma. Veronica Basilio live by. But...
View Article5 things motorcycling has taught me about life
Five days and 815 kilometres around South Central Mindanao was the longest time and route I have taken since I first rode a motorcycle. It was not exactly what I had in mind to do on the first week of...
View ArticleT’nalak Festival: 5 highlights you shouldn’t miss
South Cotabato’s most colorful celebration gets better each year! While Tnalak Festival commemorates the renowned T’nalak weaving, a traditional masterpiece of the Tboli weavers with unique geometric...
View ArticleHidak Falls: Tboli's Triple Treat
You get an itch to go chasing waterfalls but you haven’t planned at all. No problem. Just scratch the itch and go take the chase. I grabbed my motorcycle one morning to take the route that popped out...
View ArticleFeatured: I'm the Rider of the Month in MotorcycleWorld Magazine
Whatever it is, it's better in the wind. ~ Author Unknown It's a rider's bliss to be on wheels with the wind blowing on his face. It's an added delight to be featured on a motorcycling magazine with...
View Article"Connect" to the world longer while on travel and adventure: TNT Extend
Travel and adventure are all about the self connecting to the new environment, new experiences and new cultures. In this age of modern technology and social media, with smartphones on hand, it’s...
View ArticleHelobung Festival: a celebration of culture by those who truly should
A long parade of people all wearing traditional Tboli garbs filled the streets. It’s not a usual sight in Lake Sebu in this modern time even if the town is inhabited predominantly by Tboli peoples,...
View ArticleFrom the Philippines to Asia Pacific: our Wrangler True Wanderer journey...
The journey isn't over. From representing Mindanao (being the lone contestant from the Island) to the Wrangler True Wanderer ride out competition earlier this year, I will be joining the rest of the...
View ArticleMy Wrangler Ultimate True Wanderer Contest Entries - Set 1
The journey of a true wanderer is "not about conquering the last trip or the next big ride. He is always looking for new roads and the next challenge." His journey never ends. Earlier this year I...
View ArticleMy Wrangler Ultimate True Wanderer Contest Entries - Set 2
This journey isn't about winning. I'm taking this chance to forward my advocacy of promoting Mindanao island, the discriminated and mis-understood part of the Philippines, as a beautiful and safe...
View ArticleSmart holiday tips using PayMaya, your virtual-Visa for Shopping and Travel
Holiday season ain't over yet! Everyone's still so busy with last-minute shopping, parties and of course, holiday vacations. This season, the holidays become especially more fun because of digital...
View ArticleHinugyaw Festival 2016 in 16 photos
Thousands of people were gathered at the brightened Koronadal rotunda (fondly called the "roundball" by the locals) one Sunday evening. The city center was at its brightest. The deafening drumbeats...
View ArticleT’nalak: the art amidst modernity and the festival
July is the most festive month of the year for South Cotabato as it celebrates its foundation anniversary and the T’nalak Festival. But for the Tboli indigenous women who create the revered T’nalak...
View ArticleWhy Lake Holon is more than just your regular trekking destination
With unique landscapes, pleasant people in the surrounding villages, and elements of outdoor adventure, it is no wonder why Lake Holon is now one of the most popular destinations in this part of the...
View ArticleThe sunflower field that's turning your social media feeds into yellow |...
The sunflower field of Tupi in South Cotabato is the newest tourist destination in Sox Region that day-trippers have been raving about. It's something unique in the area even given the numerous scenic...
View ArticleMeet the Hero of 20,000+ Birds in Tacurong City
Rey Malana, the man who gave up his farm so that thousands of birds will have a home in Tacurong City. Rey Malana was just a regular farmer tending to his family's 2.5 hectares of black pepper...
View ArticleVIDEO: Maguindanao's Inaul Festival in 55 seconds
Finally, I was able to march the streets of Buluan to join the last day of the grandest celebration in the province, the much talked-about Inaul Festival sa Maguindanao. The celebration is centered on...
View ArticleVIDEO: TOURING AMAZING THAILAND from NORTH to SOUTH
Traveling near the Golden Triangle bordering Thailand, Myanmar and Laos introduced us to interesting stories of Lanna, Shan, Karen cultures, tribal wars, community transformations from problems of...
View ArticleIn photos: 15 experiences you shouldn't miss when in Northern Thailand...
Bangkok and Pattaya in the South are considered as the main drawers of tourists lusting for beaches and islands and local metro vibe experiences when in Thailand. The Northern areas on the other hand...
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