Press play to hear the sounds of Camiguin
Story by Chau Morales • November 14, 2026
One day is not enough to learn about the beauty of this volcanic island.
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Clear, turquoise waters, clouds drifting over Mt. Hibok-Hibok and Mt. Vulcan, and a clownfish looking up as I swam above it – vivid scenes flash before me when I think of my recent trip to Camiguin, the “island born of fire.” Yet beyond these vivid memories, I was filled with questions, wondering what else I might have discovered had I stayed just a little longer.
I am still struck by a strange longing for places on the island I didn’t get to see. I searched up what I was feeling and found that there are a few words for it: Anemoia, a nostalgia for a time or place never lived through; and Sehnsucht, a German concept of aching yearning for a place or experience that feels out of reach.
The trip was a blur of plane rides, ferry runs, and long drives. Getting to and from Camiguin Island took up nearly half of our four-day stay, and with a full day dedicated to learning about the local government’s preservation efforts, we were left with one day to explore.
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