Tierany Furst

If you're backpacking and would love to visit a world-class beach resort with all the trimmings without the excess bill, go to El Nido.

Who exactly is Hayao Miyazaki? The force behind some of Japan's biggest animated greats. Meet the man and his works.

A look at the three greatest bands in the world - at least as far as I'm concerned.

Geekdom has invaded Hollywood!

Welcome to Discworld - a flat world resting on the top of four elephants standing on the back of a giant turtle. If you're into sophisticated, character-driven humor, nothing's funnier than Discwor...

To eat or not to eat balut? That is the question. Sometimes, it's best to just say no.

For a uniquely Philippine pilgrimage, visit Sagada, north of Manila, where coffins hang and the spirit is liberated.

Surprisingly enough, the best place to go to when you're in the Philippines is not the overrated Manila or Boracay - head down south for a truly great time.

Fanboys of the world, unite and rejoice! Hollywood has taken our favorite tale of anarchy and turned it into a film that the mainstream could accept without surrendering the work's heart and soul.