The Story of Benito | A Filipino Fairytale for Sleep (Drift Back)
The Story of Benito | A Filipino Fairytale for Sleep (Drift Back)  
Podcast: Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults
Published On: Tue Jul 01 2025
Description: Welcome! Tonight, I’ll be sharing a special bedtime story from the Philippines called “The Story of Benito.”  I first shared this gentle fairytale on the podcast in May of 2023, and I thought it would be lovely to bring it back for anyone who may have missed it—or simply wants to enjoy it again as they drift off to sleep.The Story of Benito is a touching tale about a kind-hearted boy whose greatest wish is to help his parents, who are very poor. Along his journey, Benito encounters many adventures—each one bringing him closer to making his dream come true.  A quiet, magical story full of warmth and hope—perfect for bedtime. I hope you enjoy it!Sweetest dreams,Joanne This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank you for helping me keep bedtime a peaceful place.If you'd like even more relaxing stories throughout the week, Drift Off Premium includes:• Fresh new premium episodes every Tuesday & Thursday• Instant access to the complete premium archive• Intro-free listening so you can dive straight into your wind down• Listen first, months—or even years—before the public feed• An exclusive full-length audiobook libraryYou can learn more by visiting www.driftoffpodcast.com, where you'll also find my downloadable audiobooks, my Dream Shop, and everything else happening in the world of Drift Off.