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When one thinks of the most beautiful and serene islands in the world, destinations like Tahiti, Bora Bora, Bali, and Hawaii generally come to mind. But this year, Siargao — a dreamy island in the ...

There is no doubt that tourism is a double-edged sword. On one hand it brings the awareness of a beautiful place, economic development and growth for the local population, on the other, the exposure ...

The devastating typhoon that ripped through the Philippines before Christmas left a path of destruction. One month on, conditions on a fabled tourist destination are bleak. Lying in the path of many ...

(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 ...