Mabua Pebble Beach, located 30 minutes from the city center of Surigao, is unique among many of the Filipino beaches due to its multitude of smooth white pebbles that make up its shoreline.... »

Natural Wonders, Geological Oddities | Edited by TrevorShawnElia and Rachel

The vast Manila North Cemetery stretches across 100 acres in the packed city of Manilla. But this cemetery isn't a scene of peaceful serenity, so much as bursting with life, the smells of cooking,... »

Memento Mori, Catacombs, Crypts, & Cemeteries, Intriguing Environs, Eccentric Homes | Edited by serflac and Dylan

Not even a model would dare take the runway in 16 inch heels. Considering the dimensions of the rest of the World's Largest Shoes in Marikina, Philippines it just wouldn't be possible.... »

Strange Statues | Edited by atimian

Imelda Marcos owned 175 pieces of priceless art, million-dollar properties in Manhattan and was well-known for her shopping sprees across Europe. However, her shoe collection totaling more than... »

Unique Collections | Edited by serflac and atimian

After eight long years of construction, Father Diego Cera finally finished his organ in St. Joseph's Church in 1824. Although he was forced to include metal stops in the organ to retain its sound,... »

Musical Wonders, Curious Places of Worship | Edited by serflac, atimian and others

Known by a variety of names such as the Kabayan Mummies, Ibaloi Mummies or Benguet Mummies, the Fire Mummies of the Philippines remain an elusive bunch. With their exact locations kept... »

Mummies, Cultures and Civilizations , Rites and Rituals | Edited by treeswithknees and Nicholas Jackson

Were you to fly over Bohol Island in the Phillipines during the dry season, you might notice what looks like thousands of chocolate kisses protruding from the terrain. These mysterious, conical... »

Natural Wonders, Martian Landscapes, Geological Oddities | Edited by michelle, Dylan and others

The people of Sagada follow a unique burial ritual. The elderly carve their own coffins out of hollowed logs. If they are too weak or ill, their families prepare their coffins instead. The dead... »

Catacombs, Crypts, & Cemeteries | Edited by wbagadion, stanestane and 2 others