"Visiting all 82 provinces in the Philippines has been a longtime dream for me. This is not just about crossing out provinces from my list one after the other, but actually knowing each deeply. I want to immerse myself in every culture, taste their food, celebrate their festivals, learn and speak their language, and experience their lifestyle. The Philippines is such a melting pot of different cultures and not allowing myself to engage in it would be the greatest disservice to being a Filipino traveler."