Well, you asked.

[sah-beek] Filipino (adj.); eager, passionate or keen in desire

Have you ever been to a place that leaves a mark on you so deeply that there never seems like an adequate way to honor that connection? Our founder, Hana, first visited the Philippines solo in 2013, joining a group of 20 explorers from all over the world on a 5 day boat expedition through remote islands of the Philippines. They sailed miles and miles every day, visiting remote islands, feasting on fresh food from local villages along the way, and admiring the most picturesque vistas the world has ever seen. The Filipino crew docked the boat every night and they would swim ashore to enjoy rum & pineapples as the sun went down, chatting around the bonfire with people that only a few days ago were simply strangers. Nights were spent under the stars, sleeping in bamboo huts on the beach — no running water, no electricity, no luxuries. Hana has visited 3 more times since, joining the same expedition year after year, visiting the same towns, seeing the same friendly faces. Their way of life, their infectious smiles and their ability to live effortlessly happy even on the simplest of terms laid an everlasting effect on her. When she looked to start her own company, she knew exactly what she wanted to name it after, the beautiful Philippines. An ode to a beautiful place that has undoubtedly shaped the person she is today.

Mabuhay.