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Tag: Philippines

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

Bangkok, casaroro, chantaburi, Chiang Mai, dumaguete, El Nido, Krabi, negros, Palawan, Philippines, Port Barton, railay, sanuk, Thailand, travel comparison

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

beer, Beer Lao, chang, itsmorefuninthephilippines, ko samet, Korat, Kuala Lumpur, Palawan, Philippines, Red Horse, singha, St Miguel, Thailand

My Alicia Hills Journey – By Czarina L. Platino

Preface What I can say: I am delighted to finally be able to publish Czarina Platino’s reflections on her beloved … More

Alicia, AliciaPanoramicPark, binabaje hills, Bohol, guest contribution, itsmorefuninthephilippines, Philippines, woman hiker, woman traveler

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

barangay, beach, Bohol, churches, dumaguete, Food, languages, lechon, music, Palawan, Philippines, Port Barton, religion, sights, siquijor, tanduay, transport, visaya, waterfall

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

cebu, dance, karaoke, music, Palawan, Philippines, reggae, singing, tanduay

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

Alicia, Anda, bestdestinations, Candijay, Dalt Vila, Eivissa, Hiking, Hong-Kong, Ibiza, images, kids, love, Moalboal, murcia, Palawan, Philippines, relationships, sierra de guadarrama, skimo, Spain, sunset, turquoise

Waterside Walks in Krabi and Dumaguete

The more you travel, the more likely it is to experience convergence – or shall I call it analogy between … More

beer, boardwalks, dumaguete, Food, food poisoning, Krabi, market, Philippines, riverside, sick travel, siquijor, Thailand, towns

Call me Tarzan: Waterfall hopping in the Philippines

Frankly – before traveling to the Phils I could never have guessed that I would have spent so long in … More

Bohol, Cambugahay falls, Candijay, casaroro falls, Dimiao, negros, pamuayan falls, Philippines, Port Barton, siquijor, waterfall

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

barbecue, boat ride, Food, images, island hopping, music, Palawan, Philippines, Port Barton, reggae, waterfall

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

beach, Cambugahay falls, instagram, letdown, Paliton beach, Philippines, sick travel, siquijor, sunset, trash, travel philosophy, travelphotos, Tulapos marine sanctuary, waterfall

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