“The thing about passion is, you don’t summon it—either you have it or you don’t.”– Anonymous Day 6: Portland, ME – The Rhythm Takes Hold (September 20, 2022) I’m deep into this Vermont motorcycle ride with two old friends—John, the puddle-hunting prankster, and Teri, his steadfast pillion warrior—and then there’s Kip, the guy that put […]

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During the 1700s, the turquoise waters of the Philippine archipelago were a battleground for the Moro (Muslim) pirates, fierce seafarers from the southern Philippines. Hailing from the Sulu Sultanate and Mindanao, groups like the Tausug, Samal, and Iranun they were skilled warriors driven by economic necessity, cultural prestige, and resistance against Spanish colonial powers. Their […]

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A Journey Through History and Heritage in Palawan As I explored the war memorial museums in Palawan, immersing myself in the poignant history of the Japanese occupation and WWII POW camps, I was struck by stories of endurance and sacrifice. The Palawan Special Battalion WWII Memorial Museum in Puerto Princesa, located along Rizal Avenue near […]

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Traveling to El Nido and Palawan’s Haunting WWII History If you’re planning a trip to the stunning paradise of El Nido in Palawan, Philippines, getting there can be an adventure all in itself. It took me literally all day to do so including a very long (6-7) hours van ride on the north road. Palawan […]

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