Frankly – before traveling to the Phils I could never have guessed that I would have spent so long in … More
Category: Philippines
Port Barton: Nothing like Roots Reggae Music
Port Barton, like Anda (Bohol), captures many of the features of a true B-Side gem. It is beautiful yet with … More
Siquijor: Don’t (Always) Believe the Photos
Siquijor is a Filipino island that is developing quite a reputation among both Filipino and foreign backpackers. After having spent … More
Palawan, Rainy Paradise
The hype was to be believed : Palawan is indeed a paradise, only for me it turned to be a … More
Anda, Bohol: A First Pinay Love
I’ve written elsewhere about the perils of B-side travel: overly quiet destinations, less than memorable sights, overall disappointing experiences. But … More
Saturday night in Anda, Bohol
Two sold out boats and a cancellation at Cebu Pier 1 meant that, despite having showed up around 10.20 on … More
My Alicia Hills Journey – My Mission
Written by Czarina Platino. Preface, introduction and table of contents here. I have said it before, but I will say … More
My Alicia Hills (V): My Family’s First Climb
Written by Czarina Platino. Preface, introduction and table of contents here. I took my family on my seventh hike – … More
My Alicia Hills (IV): Project Happiness
(Photo credits: Rowell Clenuar) At the end of 2017 I met Travel 29, a professional photographer, on Facebook. He was … More
My Alicia Hills Journey (III): She Called it Greenworld
Preface, introduction and table of contents here. Later in 2017, I was back for the second time with a good … More
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