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Philippines
Travel Blogs from Philippines
Let Them Eat Cake
The first time it happened was at a christening where a brightly decorated cake was proudly displayed on its own table beneath a banner. Lunch was served and afterward someone came to put it back in its box and take it away. We were served halo ...
Rum and... Rum
... on the cover, John Carter as well. If you're keeping track, that's Boone's and John Carter. It's a wonder the Philippines still considers the United States an ally. Unfortunately my laundry wouldn't be ready until Saturday. Why is this of any interest ...
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 ...
Diving is king!
Diving is king indeed! Ensireaktiona kaupunki ei itsessaan Boracayn jalkeen ollut silmia hiveleva ja tuli jo hieman purettua nyrkkia etta miksi tuli varattua lennot vasta tiistaiksi. Sukellusta, baareja ja ulkomaalaiset miehet paikallisine ...
Saint Nicholas de Tolentino Church
Like in other town in the ancient province of Ilocos, San Nicolas was established by Augustinian missionaries. The present name of San Nicolas was given in the year 1733, after Saint Nicholas de Tolentino who was believed to have protected the people ...
Dybt nede i kuldkaelderen
Netop som solen gik ned, blev ankeret kastet, og bambusbaaden lagde til ved stranden paa oeen Apo. Den heldigvis korte baadtur havde foeltedes en smule akavet; saadan en maerkelig afvisende, tavs opfoersel fra hende, vi saa laenge havde ...
Brownout
... . The journey was nice though, all coast road and rainforest. From the looks of things so far, nowhere comes close to the Philippines in terms of scenary. Off the jeepney immediately into a minivan which we had to briefly wait to fill. The minivan guy ...
Rocking and Rolling (Russ)
... side of the ring of fire and tempt fate, that's what. That's right, we've experienced our first earthquake here in the Philippines, two of them actually, one last Saturday and the other just last night. The epicenter of both were about 85 miles ...
Things are moving along (Jane)
We had our bedroom furniture delivered and it looks really nice. So now we have something to sleep on. It looks really nice with the sheets and comforter that we bought. I was concerned that after such a frenzied shopping experience I ...
Viciously Attacked by a Clownfish
Viciously attacked by a clownfish My second dive today was a workout. We dropped off at the "Hole in the wall" site and immediately we were drifting rapidly. Anytime I wanted to ...