Two months ago, Kalayaan Island in the Spratlys was opened up for the first time for tourist expeditions. It was dubbed "The Great Kalayaan Expedition". The expedition team, composed of journalists, vloggers, photography enthusiasts, fishing enthusiasts, recreational divers, and other invited guests, embarks on a 7-day, 6-night tour of the islands. The West Philippine Sea, also known previously as the South China Sea, is a highly contested territorial area where Southeast Asian countries have overlapping claims. How did the expedition go? Here's the update.
[4K] The Great Kalayaan Expedition/Spratly Islands Tour Update
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