The Philippines: Asia’s Best Kept Secret

My trip to the islands, travel writing, and Manny Pacquiao

Like an airplane meal that doesn’t taste like plastic, my trip to the Philippines was unexpected, enjoyable, and hotter than it should’ve been.

It was spontaneous. I booked my flight just two days ahead. A good friend of mine, Kim, had invited me out to the island of…

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