I’ve been to the Philippines once for a media project in Manila and it was underwhelming to say the least. 

This time around, I had a friend tie the knot and I got to see the city through a different lens. Still a tad bit underwhelming, it was nice to team up with a few friends for meals and late nights out in Manila. 

After a long flight from Tokyo with a connection in Niigata, my buddy Joey and I landed in the Manila. The first portion of the trip was spent in La Union where I got to catch up with an old friend from NYC and clock a few days of surfing in. All in all it was a breath of fresh air to clock in some time in the tropical waters of the Philippines.

Here’s a few iPhone photos from the week long charade.