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May2016
Ourcrew this issue
Writer,
H2OHHHH!,p62
“It’snot justwhale sharkson
theagendawhenyouvisitOslob
inCebu—after snorkelingwith
the fishygiants, takeahabal-
habal tonearbyTumalogFalls
andwash the seawater off!” This
isMikeona slightlydifferent
kindof adventure—climbing
Padar Island, part of Indonesia’s
KomodoNational Park.
Photographerandcoach,
Pictures todive for,p70
“LibertyLodgeandDiveResort
onApo Island— island living
at itsmost authentic.”Here’s
Tommyonhis first ever surf trip
toSiargao Island. “Itwas the
first time I ever surfeda real
reef break!”
Writer,
Thewaterbearers,p82
“PaguriranBeach, inmy
mother’shometownof
Sorsogon, isamust-go forme
every summer.”
Writerandphotographer,
Anightat theopera,p118
“InleLake,Myanmar. It’salways
cool up in theShanHighlands,
theviewsaregorgeousand
everything isexotic.”Seems
Lester can’t get enoughof
highlands—herehe is in the
terraced ricefieldsaroundSapa,
innorth-westernVietnam.
Photographer,
cover
“I loveheadingoff to the
Maldives. Ithas thecleanest
water to swim in, and it’s so
relaxingas it is totally isolated.”
Herehe isonanotherwatery
getaway inHalongBay,
northernVietnam.
Writer,
Planes, trainsand
motorcycles,p90
“Coron inPalawanhasa special
place inmyheart. It's simply
incredible for outdoor activities
and itsculture.”Kristinealways
makesherway towardswater
—here she isonher annual
birthdaygetaway in landlocked
SiemReap,where she took
a tour of theTonleSap, the
largest freshwater lake inAsia.
Photographer,
Planes, trains
andmotorcycles,p90
“Mywaterside summer retreat
woulddefinitelybe theempty,
rawbeaches inPalawan.”And
here’sphotographicproof: “This
isa shot ofme taken inSan
Vicente, Palawan,wherewe’re
helpinga friend setuphisUral
motorcycle touringbusiness in
thearea.”
Gettoknow
someofMay
2016'screw
oftalented
contributors
WEASKEDTHEM:
WHAT'SYOURFAVORITE
SUMMERRETREAT?
MIKEAQUINO
TOMMYSCHULTZ
CELINEREYES
LESTERLEDESMA
TOMMYMORRIS
KRISTINEFONACIER
JAKEVERZOSA
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