Tag: sports
2026 Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races: Fancy Dress Competition
Esquire Philippines recently sent me to cover the 2026 Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races. It officially ran on the weekend of June 27-28, 2026 at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade. One of my top highlights was the Fancy Dress Competition, where 18 teams paraded and raced in playful costumes and colorful attire. […]
Timberland Mountain Bike Park Unveils In Rizal
Mountain bikers in Manila and beyond, there’s a new spot where you can play. After more than seven years of planning, Timberland Mountain Bike Park in San Mateo, Rizal, finally opened to the mountain biking community of the Philippines. This isn’t your average recreational park. Timberland Mountain Bike Park was inspired by the world-class European […]
Seaquatix: Top Travel Bloggers’ Little Secret
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t always need a GoPro or fancy underwater equipment to take the best travel photos and videos. Here’s a secret I learned from some of the world’s best travel bloggers and beach-loving models—Seaquatix. If you follow the likes of Trav Springer, Victoria Franco Fernandez, Oceana Strachan, Sean Kitching, and Leah […]
Inflatable Island: Tips and Tricks
One week after all the teaser videos went viral, Inflatable Island in Zambales officially opened its shores to the paying public. Some call it the biggest floating playground in Asia (It’s as big as 8 basketball courts), while others are comparing it with the game show, Wipeout. Whether your plan is to just lounge on […]
My Space: A Drive-Thru Bike Wash And Shop
When I was a kid in the US, I looked forward to trips to the drive-through car wash. It was like a fun amusement park ride. My father would make sure all our windows were closed before driving through a mysterious tunnel. My sister and I watched in delight as swirly contraptions drenched, soaped, and […]
Soloviento: Not Quite Glamping, Not Quite Camping
There’s a lakeside rest house in Caliraya, Laguna, that visitors are calling “Baguio meets Batangas.” Windsports enthusiasts come for the lakeside activities, while the non-sporty types come for the quiet escape. Soloviento’s accommodations depend on your needs. You may bring your own tent to pitch and just pay for the entrance fee. You may rent […]
My New Workout: The Cambodian Jianzi
I was in the night market of Siem Reap sometime in 2013 when I saw two waiters taking a break from their shift. They were kicking around a colorful shuttlecock. It reminded me of the traditional Filipino game sipa, where two or more players attempt to keep a pató (small ball, metal washer, or cluster […]
Discovering Pickle-ball
A teenaged boy dressed in basketball shorts and a t-shirt was hanging out at the basketball court of Spring Lake Community Fitness and Aquatic Center (SLCFAC) in Michigan. He had just come from running at the oval on the second floor and was shooting hoops alone at one end of the basketball court. It’s 10 […]