(CNN) — Siargao’s global reputation as the “surf capital of the Philippines” dates back to 1980, when surf photographer Tony Arruza and surfer Steve Jones visited the island in their quest for the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Heidi Ganaden and her husband left their big-city corporate jobs to open a hotel on an island. They moved from Manila, the capital ...

While the Philippines might not be a top bucket list surf destination, one on the level of, say, the Mentawais, the southeast Asia archipelago is home to some world-class waves. Perhaps the most ...

This Filipino hotel has no televisions and the WiFi is patchy — and it's all the better for it, says Lauren Ho.

In this video, I’m finally returning to my beloved Siargao Island home after being away for a while. Siargao, known for its stunning beaches, world-famous Cloud 9 surf spot, and its laid-back island ...

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