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Bringing the Audax Home with Carmela Pearson
Interview

Bringing the Audax Home with Carmela Pearson

In a recovery ride post-Audax in Bohol, Gabby Jimenez interviews Carmela Pearson, founder of Audax Philippines, on growing the sport in the country.

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Lay of the Wetlands
Feature

Lay of the Wetlands

One fine day out in the Negros wetlands, a chance encounter with an endangered mangrove species leads scientist, Camille Rivera, MSc., down the path of conservation.

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At the Mountain’s Underbelly
Feature

At the Mountain’s Underbelly

Biologist Klaus Stiefel goes deep into Mabinay, the Caving Capital of the Philippines, to explore the dynamics between the creatures of the night and the subterranean.

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Before the First Seeds are Planted
Feature

Before the First Seeds are Planted

Where does one begin to restore a forest? For Lolo Toto Malvar, you start by planting in the hearts of people.

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To Catch A Wave
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To Catch A Wave

Explore the best surf spots in the rising King City of the East.

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What Plans Do This Year's Senatorial Bets Have For Travel?
Feature

What Plans Do This Year's Senatorial Bets Have For Travel?

With only a few days until the elections, GRID takes a closer look at what this year’s senatorial candidates are saying on travel-related issues.

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On Paradise
Feature

On Paradise

What has unmade the island of Siargao will ultimately remake it.

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The Town that Counts Whale Sharks
Feature

The Town that Counts Whale Sharks

Each year, tourists flock to the town of Donsol to swim with the whale sharks. But what happens when spotting these creatures becomes a game of chance?

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Where The Whale Sharks Remain
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Where The Whale Sharks Remain

Whale shark tourism has uplifted the lives of the locals in Oslob, who keep a close relationship with these gentle giants. But where do we draw the line between tourism and conservation?

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Saving Sharks with Ariana Agustines
Interview

Saving Sharks with Ariana Agustines

Shark populations around the world are facing rapid rates of decline. What could that mean for us? Scientist and LAMAVE Project Lead Ariana Agustines talks about local shark conservation, and what travelers can do to help.

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Girl From the North Country
Editor's Pick

Girl From the North Country

Up north in Baguio, Solana Perez knows how to embrace the wild, having grown up with horses all her life.

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The Traveling Astronomers
Feature

The Traveling Astronomers

Filipino astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts are leading the way for space education in the Philippines. Away from the blinding lights of the city, they also find peace in the night sky.

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It's a Strange Time to be a Travel Magazine
Editor's Pick

It's a Strange Time to be a Travel Magazine

The last few weeks have asked to re-evaluate the ways in which we live, and take stock of what truly matters.

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Between Two Breaths
Editor's Pick

Between Two Breaths

The freediving communities in Anilao, Cebu, and Panglao reveal the growing popularity of a sport that is as extreme as it is beautiful.

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Where Gods Loom
Feature

Where Gods Loom

With centuries-old crafts at the core of their identity, the Ifugao town of Kiangan is fighting to preserve its heritage in the face of modern innovation.

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