As COVID-19 travels throughout the world, many people are stuck at home; more than ever, they rely on their government to guide them through. But in the Philippines, there is a struggle—not only to keep COVID-19 in check but to provide basic necessities to areas that need it the most.

Centuries after the adventures of female explorers blazed a path for us, more (and more!) women are exploring the world. We've come a long way—and we still have a long road ahead.

Since the mid-1990s, the town of Donsol in the Philippines has based its economy around tourists viewing whale sharks. While they showed up in reliable numbers during the first decade of Donsol’s venture into shark tourism, their numbers have become highly unpredictable in the past decade for reasons still unknown.

Davaoeños speak of their city like a myth—with both awe and secrecy, as though you might never understand if you haven't lived it. But every myth has its roots. With all eyes on President Duterte and his home, the country asks: What is so great about Davao?

As the food scene in Manila becomes more and more playful, it opens up a conversation about Filipino food and its dynamic roots.

The mind of a chef requires a proper unpacking. I sit down with six of the Philippines' top chefs to talk about their obsessions, ambitions, and what keeps them up at night.

In Kalinga, ink was earned and not freely given. But culture changes, and now the community hinges the evolution of the meaning of a hand-tapped tattoo. A story about "The Last Mambabatok," the other mambabatok, and the lost meaning of a crooked centipede.

Not all tourists are looking for a tour. Here are alternatives for when the traditional itineraries just don't cut it.