Ever since reading Robinson Crusoe, I’ve wondered what it would be like to explore far-flung islands and experience living as a castaway or something like it. My fantasies became reality when I discovered Tao, an organization offering adventures to the remote Philippines islands scattered from El Nido to Coron. I signed up for the 5 […]
Philippines
The Quiet Beauty of Port Barton
We walked through the fishing village in the darkness, our pathway lit by flickering candles and the beam from the flashlight. Children crowded around the bamboo huts, staring wide-eyed in the shadows. I followed my guide to three small shops in the village, where we gathered basic supplies for the evening and bought fresh fish […]