I’m back in Madrid after an Easter trip to Ibiza and Formentera. I close my eyes and see blue, turquoise … More
Tag: beach
In search of the perfect blue (I): Ibiza
Granted – mountains will always be my home turf. I enjoy the multifarious relief forms and the variety and contingency … 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
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
