What do you know about the Philippines? Did you know it is the 12th most populous country in the world, with a population of over 100 million people? Did you know that it was American colony for over 40 years, interrupted only by the Japanese occupation? Did you know that America had colonies? Did you…

Dispatch from Manila, Philippines. I have just completed over 48 hours of travel via trains, planes, and something called Grab to arrive at my current destination where it is currently 12:01 in the afternoon, 95 degrees and I have only a fan in this hostel to keep me cool. In other words, I’m home. For…