Leyte Island

Leyte Island

Where MacArthur waded ashore, where Yolanda hit hardest — and where the Philippines showed its character.

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Limasawa Diving: A Rare Black Coral Forest in the Philippines

Entering the Unknown: Limasawa’s Hidden Coral Forest The water off Limasawa, Philippines, turned from turquoise to black within seconds. My dive buddy, a stranger ten minutes ago, squeezed my shoulder. We descended together into what locals call the “coral forest,” ...
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Leyte Travel Guide 2025: 21 Ways to Fall in Love with This Island

Introduction – Why Leyte Deserves Your Attention The Island of Leyte, Philippines, doesn’t always top the travel charts. This is probably because people are still busy Googling “Boracay”—but if you’re looking for things to do in Leyte that mix jaw-dropping ...
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