Colonial history has profoundly shaped the modern world, influencing language, culture, politics, and national identities. While many associate colonization with familiar powers like Britain, Spain, or France, numerous countries have unexpected colonial histories that surprise even seasoned travelers. These histories often reveal the complex interplay of global powers, cultural exchange, and the lasting legacies of…
The Philippines is an island archipelago filled with clean water, beautiful sandy beaches, and many islands. For these reasons, it is a lovely place to go sailing. The Philippines has long been a sailors’ paradise for cruising and learning to sail a sailboat. With over 7000 islands, there are many places that you can explore…
The Philippines is a country that both Spain and the United States have ruled. It has a long history of not identifying as Asia but with European or American colonial powers. The Philippines is part of Asia, particularly Maritime Southeast Asia. As Southeast Asia is part of Asia, the Philippines is considered Asian. Even though…