Port Barton, like Anda (Bohol), captures many of the features of a true B-Side gem. It is beautiful yet with…
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…
Palawan, Rainy Paradise
The hype was to be believed : Palawan is indeed a paradise, only for me it turned to be a…
We Will Always Have Samet
The true paradises are the paradises that we have lost (Marcel Proust) Ko Samet. Just writing the name of…
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…
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…
Travel with Kids: When There is Only Football on the Beach
It’s not about the beaches, it’s not about football or animals, not about indulging in junk food and sodas. It’s…
My Thai readings – in English
This is long overdue, but better late than never. I’ve read a lot about Thailand – partly to prepare my…
A Week in Laos: First Impressions
“Wow – this place is truly beautiful”, I said to myself as I stared dreamingly at the lush mountains surrounding…
In search of the perfect blue (II): Formentera
I’m back in Madrid after an Easter trip to Ibiza and Formentera. I close my eyes and see blue, turquoise…
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