There was a tinge of madness in how she approached tourists who walked casuallly on the first part of the … More
Tag: beach
That which is not the beach: walks and meals in Barbate, Cádiz
There’s no getting around it. K and I didn’t pick Barbate for it’s charm but, rather, as a convenient base … More
Beach days around Barbate, Cádiz
We gotta make it here in the Summer, I remember thinking last year in May, when my kids and I … More
Koh Phangan, Island of Views
Writing about Koh Phangan makes me think of a distinction that was hot in my college days, and that I … More
A B-Side Walk in Koh Phangan
Sometimes you need to slow down. Your travel partner needs to relax by the pool, get a massage, why not. … More
Koh Kood: Suay Mak Mak
Sometimes you dream a destination, but real life lets you down. Not that it wasn’t as good as you’d read … More
Scenes of travel in the Philippines (II): On Barangays, Basketball and Beaches
I’ve written before that the Philippines is more about the sounds than anything else. And yet, there’s also a plethora … 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
We Will Always Have Samet
The true paradises are the paradises that we have lost (Marcel Proust) Ko Samet. Just writing the name of … More