![[Philippines] Beautiful sunset at Chocolate Hills in Bohol](https://thebohotravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_0883-e1603990192894.jpg)
After visiting the Eskaya Tribe, we rode the bus for about 3-4 hours to get a glimpse of the Chocolate Hills in Carmen, Bohol. The Chocolate Hills is one of the most…
![[Philippines] The exciting adventure of meeting the Eskaya tribe in Duero, Bohol](https://thebohotravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_0899-e1612978956597.jpg)
Tara and I were thinking of skipping Bohol altogether because of the seeming inexistence of any indigenous peoples community in the province. But, when we did a search on Google…
![[Philippines] Love and Filipino Hospitality in Tinglayan, Kalinga](https://thebohotravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/DSC_0281-2.jpg)
Aside from experiencing Filipino hospitality, one of the best things about doing homestay is meeting and developing friendships with your hosts. It is a privilege to get to know them, learn…
![[Philippines] Getting to Tinglayan, Kalinga](https://thebohotravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_6064-e1592322657443.jpg)
Truth be told, I think I was having a tinge of anxiety due to fear and uncertainty. See, this was my first time to do legit backpacking. Being so used to traveling in a comfortable and well-organized way, this trip gave me jitters. BUT, I took the plunge because I NEEDED IT. I needed to be brave, to do something big. Being in a place in my life where everything seemed like a blur - like I was just reacting to what life threw at me - I grappled for direction, desired for a plan. I aimed for control. Taking this trip was my way of taking the reins back in my life.