Rich Bauer smiling in a vibrant Cebu street market in the Philippines, wearing a navy shirt and brown crossbody bag, surrounded by local vendors, Filipino flags, and colorful stalls. Overlaid text reads: 'I Spent 25 Days in Cebu, Philippines and I Am Definitely in Love with Their Culture.'

I spent 25 days in Cebu, Philippines (and I am definitely IN LOVE with their culture)

ByRich Bauer

As a traveler who thrives on getting beneath the surface – bypassing the standard tourist traps for the pulse of local life – I’ve learned that the true magic of a place lies not just in its landscapes or…