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Packing two decades of wildlife and nature experiences in the Philippines, WWF-Philippines’ JOSE MA. LORENZO TAN captures some stunning scenes in this mega-diverse archipelago. EXPERIENCE: THE RARE EAGLE Mt. Kitanglad Natural Park, Bukidnon This is the national bird of the Philippines, as well as the tallest and one of the rarest eagles in the world. …

NYX MARTINEZ wanders not too far away for the opening of Asia’s biggest and brightest playground. Always lucrative and enticing, Singapore has been testing, for a year now, the biggest playground this side of the world. Officially unveiled last May, Universal Studios Singapore’s grand opening night brought in celebrities Paula Abdul and Jet Li, with …

“It was cold and foggy in Shanghai as I strolled through the 400-year-old Yuyuan Garden. I practically had this exquisite landscape to myself. The last time I was in Shanghai was to see the World Expo (in 2010). Its mob of tourists and humidity were a stark contrast to what I was experiencing today. Discovering …

What’s in a doll? Patches of hope with faith sewn in, as ANIKA VENTURA finds in Manikako. Creativity is the only thing you have when everything has been taken away from you,” says Joey David-Tiempo, one of the founders of Manikako. Manikako (pronounced ma-nee-ka-ko), which Joey started with artists Hannah Liongoren and Gabie Osorio shares …

Written by JOSEPH BERGER © 2011 New York Times News Service/Distributed by The New York Times Syndicate NEW YORK—Among the furnishings, photographs and knickknacks that fill Norman Mailer’s curious apartment in Brooklyn Heights, a visitor can get a sense of the writer’s voracious appetite for the patchwork of experiences life has to offer. There is …

GREGG YAN plunges, paddles and picks up a good cause on Isabela’s Abuan river. “It’s one thing to memorize the history of a church, or even a city—but a river is different,” explains Anton Carag, certified Pinoy rafting Jedi. “If you don’t know how to read her, you’ll be in big trouble.” Violently churning six …

Aboard the luxury train from Singapore to Bangkok, LAURENT GIRAUDOU of The Cover Story relishes the beautiful scenery of Southeast Asia in style. There’s no other way to say it: this is a fabulous trip about a legendary train—all the way across Southeast Asia from the modernity of Singapore to the more traditional ways of …

CHEF ERNEST REYNOSO GALA explains the irresistible temptation of Thai food, and why the popular Asian cuisine will hold his heart—and palate—forever. Known for its rich culture, tradition and extraordinary cuisine, Thailand has become one of the culinary hot spots in the world. Attracting many tourists, Thai dishes appeal to the senses because of their …

BRIAN SPENCER takes you through the best of Asian food inside Bangkok’s biggest lifestyle complex. Looming halfway between Siam Square and Chidlom in Bangkok’s hectic commercial center, Central World Plaza, one of the largest lifestyle complexes in Southeast Asia, brings together in glorious abundance the area’s three biggest draws—shopping, dining, and people-watching. Here, fashionistas in …

MELISSA JOSUE embarks on a journey through California’s Highway 1 to soak in the scenery that has long inspired bohemians, book authors, and those who simply need a break. When my family and I would pull away from San Francisco on summer road trips, we’d hit the road in search of scenes that would shake …