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Kalibo
Travel Blogs from Kalibo, Philippines
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Mindanao, seen through the eyes of a Kano.
... in that person or his story, it took me some time to find out that this is considered as an aggressive gesture in the Philippines. Being a direct person myself and used to speak my mind when it pleases me, I began to grow a little confused as I realized ...
Backpacking across Mindanao.
... meter on before you get into the car, just to avoid being hassled. There are four national carriers operating within the Philippines and all have good safety records. Beware that on most domestic flights the airlines have a maximum baggage allowance from ...
Butiki
... inseparable piece of this wonderful place I call home. Like the iconic Jeepney and the Bahay Kubo, the Butiki is a symbol of the Philippines and an integral part and parcel of every day life. It is a general believe that they bring good fortune to their ...
The Southern Countryside
... impressions from the sky and the land will create captivating memories and unforgettable experiences. This island has one of the Philippines' incredibly countryside sceneries bestowed with endless beauty, it is thought of by many as the true Mindanao. A ...
Karaoke, Filipino Fun
... half of the twentieth century by a Japanese man Daisuke Inoue. For more than three decades karaoke is a popular treat in the Philippines. Filipinos with different backgrounds, various ages and from all walks of life enjoy the fun and laughter it brings to ...
Fast Food, Slow Pace.
... bananas or sweet potatoes on a stick, frizzled quail eggs dipped in a batter, isaw manok (chicken intestine) and of course the Philippines most unique street food "balut" (a fertilized duck embryo that is boiled alive and eaten in the shell). The Bay Walk ...
Don't ever stop...
Due to the amount of time it would take to properly explain all of the pics I put in this entry, along with some complications of which I will explain the next chance I get, I decided to forgo any detailed descriptions. The titles should basically ...
Down South
... word "Flomlok’ which means hunting grounds, for its abundance of wild life. Like any other city in the Philippines Polomolok has itīs own festival, the Flomlok festival, celebrated in September. The people of Polomolok celebrate by showcasing the ...
Magnificent Mountains, Wonderful Waters
... local T'boli dialect, is nestled deep in the highlands, in the crater of Mount Melibengoy, one of the active volcanoes in the Philippines. It is believed to have erupted only three times over the past three thousand years, the last one in1641, causing the ...
Manila to Kalibo
So the start of my first full day in the Philippines. We took at cab to the airport, this time the Manila Domestic Airport, which is about 20 minutes away from the International Airport, and the hotel. Driving through the streets I saw some ...
Moving around in South Cotabato
... the fields are allowed to dry. Harvesting means cutting the plants, moving the crop to another location, threshing and cleaning. In the Philippines rice is served at every meal, putting rice on the table is just as important to Filipinos as it is for ...
Ukay-Ukay
... and local features, Ukay-Ukay, is the Filipino adaptation of a "flea market" and one of those typical characteristics from the Philippines. It began more than thirty years ago and in a short period of time became the best bargain sensation in the ...
A Mindanao travel experience.
... experience inside a small motorcycle. The colourful jeepney and the exotic tricycle both symbolize the Philippines, they perfectly reflect the carefree atmosphere of the Island of Mindanao and are the most recognized, most distinct ...
Coming up - Ati Atihan!
... enough to let us get a picture with them. I sure they are still talking about the goofy white guy. We got into Kalibo and the streets started getting crowded. My next blog will talk more about Sunday at Ati Atihan. The Ati-Atihan ...
Mindanao, Mores & Myths.
... the taxi with the number 416 never existed. Mindanao is amongst the most beautiful and mysterious travel destinations of the Philippines, but when moving around this fascinating island, keep in mind you will respect nature, be aware of aswangs and ...
Koronadal City, Mindanaos Melting Pot.
Text and Images by Ronald de Jong The City of Koronadal, popularly known to the local population as Marbel, is the capital city of South Cotabato province, a bubbling, virtual melting pot of contrasting ethnic cultures and influences, many dialects and ...
Street Photography
... ; the colourful jeepney is one of the most popular ways of public conveyance and a cultural symbol in the Philippines. Decorated with flashy graphics and extravagant ornaments this flamboyant vehicle is an all-time photographic favourite. It's worth ...
Goodbye Boracay
... yummy arroz caldo (rice porridge with chicken) which is so filling. This is also a common breakfast food here in the Philippines. There were vendors selling local delicacies for pasalubong and one lady gave us free samples to taste while we're having our ...
Southern Comfort
Text and Images by Ronald de Jong Many local and foreign visitors describes South Cotabato as a "place like no other", an area with a wide range of both natural and man-made attractions which litter the Mindanao country side; nowhere else on this ...
Ati Atihan!
... go on for hours. While many communities have their own version of Ati Atihan, people come from all over the Philippines to celebrate. Many people darken their skins with charcoal to look more like the Ati, the aboriginal inhabitants of the ...
Foodies Unite
... of course I could not forget this dish. This pic is the stuff of dreams. Jews beware, this is how the Philippines rolls - Lechon, or slow-roasted pig. The skin is crispy and salty, and covers a layer of creamy pork fat. ...
Sari Sari
... , it is still present today and it will be there in the future. Sari-Sari stores are literally everywhere in the Philippines, often privately and family operated out of small-scaled bamboo huts, inside the shopkeeper's house or (semi-) detached in front ...
Safe and Sound
... a victim of crime or will experience unexpected difficulties. Safety begins at home, whether you are abroad or in the Philippines, it is important to choose your travel destination with wisdom and care, there are some conflict ridden locations in ...
Mindanao, Travel & Traits.
... , they can easily accept foreigners, both from the East and the West as their companion and brothers. Making friends in the Philippines is sheer easy, the country is the third largest English-speaking nation in the world. The peace-loving people are very ...
Viva Kay Seņor Santo Niņo!
Note to our faithful readers: the ņ in the Philippines is read like in Spanish or like the Italian gn (for example, in lasagna). To put things simpler, "Viva Kay Seņor Santo Niņo!" is read like "Viva Kay Senior Santo Ninio!" To put the matter in an ...
Strangely Familiar...
Bear with me - the sweat may short circuit my keyboard. I'm in the Philippine provionce of South Cotabato, on the island of Mindanao. It's 85 degrees outside, and I'm loving every minute of it. You suckers in Chicago have it all ...
Habal-Habal, Fun, Fast and Fright
... , especially during the rainy season. This inaccessibility makes it one of the most untouched regions in the Southern Philippines, various locations cannot be reached by car, tricycle or jeepney, roaming the remote rural and hilly areas often ...
Olvidable
Dejamos la maravillosa ciudad de Boracay para viajar a Kalibo, desde donde teniamos que coger un vuelo a Manila al dia siguiente. Llegamos al hotel tras coger un ferry, una furgoneta y dos triciclos (con los que tuvimos que regatear el precio). El ...
Travel Tips & Trivia.
By trial and error I have experienced that many thing can go wrong sooner or later when traveling with my camera equipment and the use of it in rigid conditions and various climates. Mindanao is well known for its tropical climate that is ...
Tribes of Mindanao, Bilaan
... in in Lake Sebu and other municipalities of South Cotabato and are one of the major non-Islamic tribal groups in the Southern Philippines.They are famous for their rich and colorful cultural heritage, ethnic art and handcrafts like the brass ornaments and ...
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