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My Best Shot
To me this photograph captures serenity, sacrifice, strength and stoicism. To have this third generation monk who has committed his life to his spirituality standing proudly in front of this celebrated national landmark…
‘Authentic’ Travel Experiences Are Hard to Find — But Not in This Country
The spiritual and inspirational power is so strong here, the sense of joy and peacefulness is immediately transmitted, and it’s truly life changing. As chance would have it, I had just returned from…
Peek Into Mysterious North Korea
Imagine a line that divides two worlds, that when breached, is in fact a portal into a completely parallel universe. Where people of essentially the same origins live and, yet, are nurtured…
Community Spirit
The Kunisaki Peninsula is home to a growing number of passionate people who thrive amid the area’s unique focus on spirituality. These individuals have found their ikigai – “reason for being” – and commit their…
Woven With History
Davao-based fashion designers are collaborating with indigenous cultures to help keep their heritage alive. Last December, lifestyle writer and fashion stylist Stephanie Zubiri and I spent three days at the beautiful Pearl Farm Beach Resort on Samal…
Soul Train
Named after the Afghan cameleers who were vital in the development and exploration of the Australian outback, The Ghan is an epic train journey that spans close to 3,000km across Australia’s vast and…
Pride of Place
At the top of the Philippines is a clutch of windswept islands where the bonds of community have been forged by the elements. This past May I spent a week in the…
The Cool Kids on the Block
Shaking off its polarized reputation -- too seedy, or too snooty -- Manila’s nightlife has now staked out an edgy middle ground awash with bars fuelled as much by refined menus as…