Visayan warty pig. One of the most endangered pigs in the world
When we hear the word “pig” we immediately have one and the same picture in our heads – domestic pigs….
Sinulog Festival. The most colorful festival of Asia
The Sinulog Festival is an annual cultural and religious event held in Cebu City, Philippines, every third Sunday of January….
Christmas traditions in the Philippines
Christmas in the Philippines is one of the most festive and widely celebrated occasions in the country. Filipinos are known…
Cebu Hawk-Owl. Endangered species of Cebu Island
Owls… who wouldn’t fall head over heels for them? They are symbols of wisdom, further reinforced by the most famous…
Coconut straight from the palm. How to crack a coconut?
During my first stay in the Philippines I was writing a blog. Today, I can see that I was amazed…
Bantayan Island. Tropical paradise in the Cebu province
Bantayan Island is a tropical paradise located in the northern part of Cebu province. It is known for its pristine…
Mixing reverie with fun, or death in the Philippines
At a time when much of the world (or at least Europe) is remembering those who passed away, I would…
Samar Cobra. Spitting cobra from Philippines
The Philippines is home to many endemic animals. Reptiles are among them with 266 species being endemic to the Philippines…
Baybayin. Ancient ink to modern link
The introduction of the Latin alphabet in the Philippines happened during Spanish colonization. Before that there was Baybayin in the…
Bibingka. A Cebu Delicacy
While Cebu is known for picturesque natural sceneries and rich cultural heritage, it is also a home to scrumptious food…