Asia

Diving with whale sharks in the Philippines

Donsol is considered the best place to spot whale sharks in the Philippines, but only snorkeling is allowed. So Ian heads to Oslob, Cebu, where scuba diving is permitted, and he sees…
Ian Yacobucci

Philippines| Spectating a Cockfight in Valencia

Cockfights are a celebrated national pastime in the Philippines. I spent the afternoon in Valencia learning about the ins and outs of betting on a cockfight and walks away with a…
Ian Yacobucci

Indonesia| M Blok Shopping in Jakarta

Looking for shopping deals while visiting Indonesia's capital city? There's no better place than Jakarta's M Blok. Shop till you drop in Jakarta's M Blok! This shopping hub is…
Ian Yacobucci

Where to go Scuba Diving in the Philippines

Want to scuba dive in the Philippines, but not sure where to go? Put the guide books aside; Ian's found the hottest spot there is, and all he had to do was ask. Whale sharks,…
Ian Yacobucci

The Filipino guide to moma

Hiking in the rice fields of the Ifugao province I'm offered to try Moma, a popular Filipino chewing stimulant. I'm taught how to roll my own Moma combo using a bag of ingredients…
Ian Yacobucci