Philippines

Wade arrives in the Philippines, this is his initial impression.

Wade is getting ready to go to the Philippines. Find out where he plans to go and what he intends to do.

Apol Danganan ventured deep into the mountains of Luzon to meet Fang Od, one of the last traditional tattoo artists in the world.

Tak tak tak tak tak tak tak…. The sound was rhythmic and steady as if following a beat. It grew more and more pleasant to my ears as Fang Od continued tapping the bamboo where the thorn penetrating my skin was attached. It maintained my focus to the pain as I watched blood spurt out [...]

A story of braving crowded trains, stuffed jeepneys, treacherous roads, and a trek through the mountains to remote village to meet the oldest traditional tattoo artist in the Philippines.

Hear a little about the life of a sex masseuse in the Philippines.

Three wheeled motorcycle taxis fly through the streets of the Philippines. Meet some of the men who drive them.

Survivor is shooting their 29th season at Palaui Island in the Philippines. Check out this pristine place before the television crews and crowds fill it with garbage.

With keener set of eyes and a heart more passionate for history, culture and travel, I scanned the surroundings of Plaza Miranda in Quiapo. I had been in the surrounding areas many times but only once in this square. Aside from seeing the famous Quiapo Church, I can’t remember what else I saw back then. [...]