Our discoveries
Animals, dishes, places, and travel details that genuinely impressed us.
Banca
The banca is the quintessential Filipino boat. It is immediately recognized by its silhouette: a narrow and elongated hull, framed by two long bamboo outriggers which give it remarkable stability and such a particular…
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Calamansi
Calamansi is one of those little treasures that you quickly discover when you arrive in the Philippines. This tiny citrus fruit, halfway between lime and tangerine, is found absolutely everywhere. In dishes, in sauces,…
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Tortang talong
Tortang talong is one of our favorite dishes, discovered in the Philippines during our trip. This eggplant omelette, both rustic and comforting, is one of the classics of Filipino cuisine that can be found both in small…
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Horseshoe Lime
While kayaking in the Big Lagoon, we spotted what we initially thought was a coconut drifting. As we approached, surprise: it was in reality a horseshoe crab, slowly motionless near the surface. A totally unexpected…
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Whale shark
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world. Despite its name, it is not a mammal: it really is a fish. Its nickname comes from its impressive size, which can reach up to 18 meters, and from the way it feeds by…
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Philippine tarsier
The Philippine tarsier is one of the strangest and most endearing animals on the planet. It measures barely 15 cm and can fit in the palm of your hand. Its oversized, fixed, immense eyes make it look like a character…
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