In a previous post I began the silly exercise of comparing two indie travel destinations that I totally love. The … More
Tag: Palawan
Comparo: Thailand v The Philippines (I)
I’ll be honest. When it comes to travel, I don’t like comparisons of the form, which is better – A … More
A Beer and a view: Celebrating independent travel experiences
Going through my online photo albums, I am stunned by how many pictures feature cans or bottles of beer. I … 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
Scenes of Travel in the Philippines (I): It’s not the sights – it’s the music!
Travel is about so much more than bagging sights. It’s about the experiences: your interaction with locals, other travelers….and yourself. … More
B-Side Destinations: Best of 2018
2018 has been a fun and inspiring travel year for me, with some interesting lessons obtained about both solo travel … More
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
Palawan, Rainy Paradise
The hype was to be believed : Palawan is indeed a paradise, only for me it turned to be a … More