The Budget Travel Guide to Langkawi, Malaysia on Apr 12, 2013 in Langkawi Malaysia Planning a Trip Travel Guide Comprising 99 islands, Langkawi lies in Andaman Sea, off the coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Its main island, Pulau Langkawi, takes its name from the reddish brown eagle that has also become the symbol of the island. The archipelago is known for its na...
Calauit Safari Park: A Piece of Africa in Busuanga – Palawan, Philippines on Apr 3, 2013 in Beaches and Islands Coron, Culion, Busuanga Man-made Marvels Natural Wonders Palawan Parks Wildlife Africa in the Philippines Busuanga Island Calauit Island Calauit Safari Park Coron to Calauit Island ferdinand marcos How to get to Calauit Safari Park What to Do in Busuanga What to Do in Coron What to do in Palawan That scene alone sums up the park. Three zebras escaping the scorching sun took shelter in a garage and there they stayed beside a rusty, old Pinoy jeepney. It was an intriguing sight, a harbinger of how I would see the place after spending half a da...
Black Island (Malajon Island) – Busuanga, Palawan, Philippines on Apr 1, 2013 in Beaches and Islands Caves Coron, Culion, Busuanga Natural Wonders Palawan Philippines Black Island Black Island Busuanga Coron Tours Island Hopping in Busuanga Island Hopping in Coron Malajom Island Malajon Island What to Do in Busuanga What to Do in Coron Upon contact with light, the walls of the cave sparkled as if covered with a girl’s bestfriend. He threw the light on the other corners and they, too, shimmered like diamonds stashed away in the dark. “There are many caves and chambers like t...
15 Great Destinations Near Manila on Mar 28, 2013 in Metro Manila Philippines Practical Tips Attractions Near Manila Beaches Near Manila Destinations Near Manila What to Do in Manila What to See in Manila The rise of low-cost carriers had made this world a lot smaller and interesting destinations closer. The distant islands north and south have become easily accessible to Manila-dwellers, who are eager to escape the heat of the city to a paradise that...
Culion Town Historical Tour – Palawan, Philippines on Mar 26, 2013 in Coron, Culion, Busuanga Historical Sites Man-made Marvels Palawan Philippines Culion Historical Tour Culion History Culion Island Culion Leper Colony Culion Palawan Culion Town Culion Walking Tour What to Do in Coron At first glance, it looks like your typical provincial town. There’s a church on top of a staired hill, old buildings flanking the tangling streets, a statue of a town hero standing proudly on a pedestal, and a plaza smack at the center of the...
The Budget Travel Guide to Culion, Palawan: To the ‘Island of No Return’ and Back on Mar 24, 2013 in Beaches and Islands Coron, Culion, Busuanga Historical Sites Palawan Sample Itineraries Travel Guide Culion History Culion Island Culion Leper Colony Culion Town Hansen's Disease Leprosy May 27, 1906. They were called Polillo and Mindanao. These two ships rippled across the water to bring 370 passengers from Cebu to their new home. But they were no ordinary ships carrying no ordinary passengers. Aboard these Coast Guard cutters were...
Culion, Palawan Travel Guide: To ‘The Island of No Return’ and Back on Mar 24, 2013 in Beaches and Islands Coron, Culion, Busuanga Historical Sites Palawan Culion History Culion Island Culion Leper Colony Culion Town Hansen's Disease Leprosy May 27, 1906. They were called Polillo and Mindanao. These two ships rippled across the water to bring 370 passengers from Cebu to their new home. But they were no ordinary ships carrying no ordinary passengers. Aboard these Coast Guard cutters were...
Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and Other Questions – Bangkok, Thailand on Mar 17, 2013 in Bangkok Philippines Thailand Bangkok Scams Bangkok Temples Bangkok Tourist Spots Bangkok Travel Guide Wat Arun Wat Pho What to See in Bangkok Where to Go in Bangkok What’s not to love about Bangkok? The ferry was rippling through the obscure water of the Chao Phraya and there I was, deep in thought, on the rightmost seat, alone and having all the time to myself. Am I visiting the wrong places? Should I be...
For the Love of Siam Square and Platinum Fashion Mall – Bangkok, Thailand on Mar 16, 2013 in Bangkok Shops Thailand Bangkok Shopping Bangkok Shopping Center Bangkok Shopping District Bangkok Tourist Spots CentralWorld Mall Bangkok CentralWorld Shrine Platinum Fashion Mall Bangkok Platinum Mall Bangkok Shopping Destinations in Bangkok Siam Square Thailand Shopping Destinations I always have to have a hat on when traveling. Have to. Always. That explains this blog’s logo, huh? Never mind that my head is too big for a silly fedora hat (or any hat for that matter); it’s just my thing. It is comfortable, protective...
Matabungkay Beach: Littered Memories – Batangas, Philippines on Mar 15, 2013 in Batangas Beaches and Islands Philippines Batangas Beaches batangas tourist spots Beaches Near Manila Lian Batangas Matabungkay Batangas Matabungkay Beach A worldful of grays are scattered along the shore of Matabungkay. It is strewn with ashen sand that sparkles a white glow when hugged by sunlight. It is bordered landward by a long, cramped lane of resorts and stores. Many times, it is littered with...
