The Philippines is a breathtaking archipelago whose natural beauty I’ve yet to really see or discover other than the urban and rural sprawls. With 24 active volcanoes, sprawling massive rainforests, pristine beaches, subterranean rivers, awe-inspiring rice terraces, and much, much more, this country is worth a visit. Add to that its rich cultural diversity across […]

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For over 250 years, from the mid-1500s to the early 1800s, the Philippines stood at the heart of one of the world’s most transformative trade routes under Spanish rule. What began as a precarious foothold in the archipelago—established in 1565 by Miguel López de Legazpi’s expedition from Mexico—evolved into a bustling gateway connecting Asia, the […]

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