4 Best Restos in Camiguin for Both Vegans and Non-vegans
Camiguin may be best known for its stunning white beaches, volcanoes, and the…
Author: Gretchen Filart
Gretchen is a Best of the Net and Pushcart Prize-nominated poet and essayist from the Philippines, where she embraces life while managing bipolar disorder and ADHD. Her confessional pieces unpack the complexities of grief, healing, motherhood, love, and intersections, garnering recognition from the Greg Grummer Poetry Contest and Navigator's Travel Writing Competition.
Ruminations on Women’s Day
It’s Women’s Day, and I am watching The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez on…
In Mt. Hibok-Hibok’s Itum Trail, We Truly #FeelCamiguin
We had set out for Mt. Hibok-Hibok’s Itum Trail from Cebu a bit…
On Moving Away From Home
Banderitas hung and flapped from electrical wires at the poblacion – or in…
Letter #19: I was not really okay
Hello, Lia. We promised each other we would always tell the truth, so…
Getting Cultural in Yogyakarta
Words and images by Nikki Ferriols On planning a visit to Indonesia, the…
9 Awesome Things to Do in Coron
Image by jahcordova Most Filipinos and tourists light up at the mention of…
Gandhi’s words
A poem on the Syrian chemical attack that occurred on August 2013
Sexual abuse destroyed me. Motherhood saved me.
Warning: This post contains content that may be triggering for sexual abuse, trauma,…
7 Small but Useful Items to Have on Hand When Traveling
If you are planning to take a trip, then you are probably in…
Royale Parc Hotel Tagaytay Gets a Facelift; November Launch Eyed
As it gears up for a grand launch in November, an all-new hotel in Tagaytay…
How I spent P5,600 for 3 days in Misamis Oriental and Lanao del Norte (flights included)
Looking for a budget-friendly escape in Mindanao? Look no further than Lanao Del…
7 Best Ways On How To Start A Travel Writing Blog
Back in 2015, the blogosphere predicted the imminent death of the travel genre….
Why you should travel to Riviera Maya now
The Caribbean coast awaits you and your travel companions. If you’ve never been…
Laiban Circuit: How Hiking 3 Peaks in Tanay Taught Me Humility
We have been hiking for two hours in pitch-black darkness; six hours prior,…
Mt. Yangbew Guide: How To Get There and What to Expect
Looking for an easy, budget-friendly, and scenic hike near Baguio that wouldn’t cost…